A&P Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following ions is most abundant in extracellular fluid?

A

Sodium

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2
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Which of the following does the respiratory system eliminate when there is excess hydrogen ions in the body?

A

CO2

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3
Q

Where does the heartbeat originate?

A

Sinoatrial Node

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4
Q

where are blood cells produced?

A

Red bone marrow

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5
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what is the iron containing component of RBC?

A

Hemoglobin

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6
Q

function of angiotensin II in regulation of BP

A

vasoconstriction

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7
Q

What hormone or enzyme is involved in fluid balance and is produced by the kidneys?

A

Renin

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8
Q

What may indicate hypersecretion of thyroid hormone?

A

weight loss

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9
Q

Peripheral vasodilation results in heat loss through which of the following processes?

A

Radiation - the transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface of another without direct contact

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10
Q

Bile aids in the digestion of which of the following?

A

Fat

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11
Q

What part of the end of the ear canal vibrates when sound waves strike it?

A

Tympanic membrane

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12
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Which of the following structures prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs?

A

Epiglottis - flap-like structure that prevent food from being aspirated

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13
Q

Which muscle tissue is voluntary?

A

skeletal

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14
Q

What electrolyte plays an essential role in blood clotting?

A

Calcium

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15
Q

which of the following structures comes after the ascending colon?

A

Transverse colon

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16
Q

which of the following is a result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?

A

increase of cardiac output

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17
Q

What structures is located between the descending colon and rectum?

A

sigmoid colon

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18
Q

what pituitary hormone stimulates the process of gametogenesis?

A

Follicle stimulating hormone

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19
Q

which of the following mediates the body’s response to stress?

A

Cortisol

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20
Q

Which of the following is the hormone that regulates urine output?

A

antidiuretic hormone

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21
Q

straightening the elbow by lowering the hand affects which of the following muscles?

A

triceps brachii

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22
Q

function of the liver?

A

lipid metabolism

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23
Q

which of the following parts of the central nervous system responsible for the control of involuntary response?

A

medulla oblongata

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24
Q

what occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone?

A

fluid volume in the body increases

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25
Q

what valve is responsible for preventing blood going back into the left ventricle?

A

aortic

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26
Q

what is associated with wound healing by primary intention?

A

minimal scar tissue

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27
Q

which of the following hormones is secreted by posterior pituitary?

A

antidiuretic hormone

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28
Q

function of the prostate gland?

A

enhance sperm motility

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29
Q

what best describes the event of ovulation?

A

The graafian follicle releases an ovum

30
Q

best describes the result of the process meiosis?

A

Sperm and ova are produced

31
Q

function of the gallbladder

A

storage of bile

32
Q

When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, which of the following structures does it enter next?

A

Aorta

33
Q

When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, which of the following structures does it enter next?

A

Aorta

34
Q

Breastfeeding is a type of which immunity?

A

natural passive

35
Q

what function is associated with the dermal layer of the skin?

A

collagen formation

36
Q

Vitamin D activation occurs when ultraviolet light penetrates the ___

A

epidermis (melanin production also occurs here)

37
Q

The storage of extra calories occurs in the fat cells of the _____ tissue

A

subcutaneous

38
Q

Wats is the effect of aldosterone secretion on electrolyte levels?

A

sodium levels are increased

39
Q

Testosterone production is regulated by which gland?

A

Pituitary

40
Q

What structure of the respiratory system does gas exchange occur?

A

Alveoli

41
Q

occurrence of too high concentration of what electrolyte is associated with cardiac arrhythmias?

A

potassium

42
Q

What part of the nephron is closest to the collecting duct?

A

Distal convoluted tubule

43
Q

what is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs?

A

prevention of alveoli collapse

44
Q

what filters foreign particles from lymphatic fluid?

A

Nodes

45
Q

measurement of the % of RBC in whole blood?

A

Heatocrit

46
Q

An adult bladder can hold up to how many liters of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?

A

600mL

47
Q

An adult bladder can hold up to how many liters of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?

A

600mL

48
Q

what cell type is primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive microorganisms?

A

macrophages

49
Q

what part of the brain is responsible for the regulation of body temp?

A

hypothalamus

50
Q

which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland and is active in calcium metabolism

A

calcitonin

51
Q

after passing through the glottis, inspired air then travels through which of the following structures?

A

larynx

52
Q

Which of the following occurs at the beginning of systole in a healthy heart?

A

The ventricle contract - during systole, the ventricle contract, moving blood from the ventricles to the aorta and the pulmonary artery

53
Q

the release of histamine is associated with which of the following?

A

mast cells

54
Q

what blood type can only accept that same blood time?

A

Type O

55
Q

which structure of the gastrointestinal system absorbs iron and bile salts?

A

ileum

56
Q

correct order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain from inside to outside

A

pia mater (brain covering), arachnoid, dura mater (lining of the skull)

57
Q

where are nutrient absorbed when transported in the blood stream?

A

small intestine

58
Q

what connects bones to joints?

A

ligaments

59
Q

what valve prevents back flow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium of the heart?

A

tricuspid

60
Q

what valve prevents back flow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium of the heart?

A

tricuspid

61
Q

wax-like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal

A

cerumen

62
Q

what part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and BP

A

Medulla oblongata

63
Q

What substance is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogen?

A

Stomach acid

64
Q

What antibody mediates the body’s response to allergen?

A

IgE

65
Q

what blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart?

A

Superior and inferior vena cavae

66
Q

calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which of the following glands?

A

Parathyroid

67
Q

what is the average length of the female urethra?

A

1-1.5 inches

68
Q

site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system

A

Epididymis

69
Q

Blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of

A

hydrogen ions

70
Q

what is the function of the ureters?

A

to conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladder

71
Q

In the process of wound healing, which of the following play a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris

A

neutrophils

72
Q

what is a role of platelets in homeostasis?

A

formation of plugs