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Question 1

what function adaptation does cartilage have over bone in making up the external framework of the nose?

Answer 1

hyaline cartilage maintains shape of the nose but is flexible. this is important for keeping the breathing passages open, but being subject to contact with the external world, it is capable of bending.

Question 2

what if a patient was stabbed in the chest and the wound punctured the chest wall and let air into the pleural cavity. how might this affect breathing?

Answer 2

lungs function because of the negative pressure in the chest cavity. if the stab wounds open up the chest cavity to the outside, the lungs deflate, which would significantly reduce the ability to breathe.

Question 3

trace the flow of blood from the liver to the duodenum.

Answer 3

bile from liver flows through L/R hepatic ducts, to common hepatic duct,

Question 4

what is the common name for the eternal nares?

Answer 4

nostrils

Question 5

what 3 structures make up the nasal septum?

Answer 5

perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
vomer
special cartilage

Question 6

what is the function of respiratory epithelium and the superficial blood vessels in the nasal cavity?

Answer 6

moistens + warms the air coming into the lungs

Question 7

what is the name of the cartilage of the anterior larynx?

Answer 7

thyroid cartilage

Question 8

what is the structure that protects the glottis from fluid entering the larynx?

Answer 8

epiglottis

Question 9

which lung has 2 lobes in humans?

Answer 9

left

Question 10

what membrane attaches directly to the lungs?

Answer 10

visceral pleura

Question 11

the trachea branches into two tubes that go to the lungs. What are these tubes called?

Answer 11

main bronchi

Question 12

where is the tracheo-bronchial tree?

Answer 12

lungs

Question 13

what small structure in the lungs is the site of oxygen exchange with the blood capillaries?

Answer 13

alveoli

Question 14

what role do alveoli play in the nature of surface area?

Answer 14

surfactant helps lungs expand

Question 15

Emphysema is a destruction of the alveoli of the lungs. What effect does this have on the surface area of the lungs?

Answer 15

Decrease surface area, which decreases contact with lungs and blood

Question 16

the pancreas is an _______

Answer 16

accessory organ

Question 17

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: descending colon

Answer 17

alimentary canal

Question 18

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: part of the stomach closet to the small intestine

Answer 18

pyloric region

Question 19

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: middle portion of the small intestine

Answer 19

jejunum

Question 20

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: distal portion of the small intestine

Answer 20

ileum

Question 21

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: outer surface of the stomach

Answer 21

serosa

Question 22

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: layer adjacent to the lumen of the intestine

Answer 22

mucosa

Question 23

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: cell type in the muscularis

Answer 23

smooth muscle

Question 24

match the terms on the left with those on the right. A term may be used more than once or not at all: location of the villi

Answer 24

submucosa

Question 25

in the stomach, what is partially digested food called?

Answer 25

Chyme

Question 26

where are lacteals located in the digestive tract?

Answer 26

small intestine

Question 27

which membrane holds the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity?

Answer 27

lingual frenulum

Question 28

which part of the tooth is found above the neck?

Answer 28

crown

Question 29

which layer of the tooth is superficial to the dentin?

Answer 29

enamel

Question 30

which adult teeth are directly posterior to the canine teeth?

Answer 30

premolars

Question 31

what are the segments, or pouches, of the large intestine called?

Answer 31

haustra

Question 32

which salivary glands are located anterior to the ear?

Answer 32

parotid

Question 33

where is the lesser omentum found?

Answer 33

between the liver and stomach

Question 34

where does the cystic duct take bile for storage?

Answer 34

gallbladder

Question 35

trace the flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum.

Answer 35

L and R hepatic ducts—> common hepatic duct —> cystic duct —> gallbladder

Question 36

how does the large intestine differ from the small intestine in terms of length?

Answer 36

small intestine= 17ft

large intestine= 4-5 ft

Question 37

how does the large intestine differ from the small intestine in terms of diameter?

Answer 37

small intestine= 1.5 in

large intestine= 3 in

Question 38

name 4 functions of the pancreas

Answer 38

endocrine/exocrine organ
digests proteins, carbs, and lipids
secretes bicarbonate
has a hormonal function

Question 39

how do fats or oils move from the digestive system to the cardiovascular system?

Answer 39

fats/oils are broken down into fatty acids which move from lumen of the small intestine into villi which transports them to the lymphatic system, then lymphatic vessels take he fatty acids into the cardiovascular system

Question 40

how would a high-fat diet create potential health issues for someone?

Answer 40

atherosclerosis