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Anatomy & Physiology Final Flashcards

1
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the digestion of proteins into peptides starts in the

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stomach

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2
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the breakdown of complex organic molecules into smaller ones is known as

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Catabolism

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3
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the exchange of gases between blood in the systemic capillaries and tissue cells is called

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Internal respiration

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4
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the C-shaped rings that provide support for the wall of the trachea are made out of

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hyaline cartilage

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5
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for air to enter the lungs during inspiration what happens to alveolar pressure?

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it decreases

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6
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the tubular structure that connects a kidney to the urinary bladder is the

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ureter

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7
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a cell infected by a virus will produce what molecule

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Interferons

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8
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vaccination is an example of what type of immunity

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active, artificially acquired

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9
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most oxygen in the blood is transported as

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Oxyhemoglobin

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10
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the process of expelling urine from the urinary bladder is

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mecturation

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11
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in humans, the normal set point for body temperature is

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37C, 98.6F

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12
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glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called

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Glycogen

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13
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chisel-shaped teeth that are adapted for cutting into food are called

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Incisors

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14
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the glomerular filtration rate in a normal adult male is about

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180L/day

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15
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the human lungs contain how many alveoli.

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300 million

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16
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the pH of extracellular fluid, such as blood plasma, of a healthy person is

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7.35 - 7.45; slightly basic

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17
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the major events of chemical digestion and absorption of foods occur in the

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small intestine

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18
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which two substances can be absorbed in the stomach?

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aspirin, alcohol

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19
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what is the first line of innate defenses against pathogens

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Skin, Mucous membranes, Secretions of skin

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20
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the exchange of gases that occurs during external respiration takes place in the

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alveoli and capillaries of lungs

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21
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which of the body fluid compartment is the largest?

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intracellular

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22
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macrophages develop from circulating blood cells called

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monocytes

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23
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what are the functions of calcium in the blood

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blood pressure, transmission, muscle contraction, blood clotting

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24
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the basic rhythm of breathing is controlled by the

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medulla oblongata

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25
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which structure in the respiratory system is commonly called the Adam’s apple

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thyroid cartilage

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26
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the urinary bladder is lined by

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transitional epithelium

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27
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how many molecules of ATP are generated during the complete oxidation of a glucose molecule to CO2?

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32 - 38 (choose closest to 30)

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28
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tidal volume

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500ml; Volume of air moved into or out of the lungs in one breath.

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29
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the functional units of the kidneys are called _____.

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nephrons

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30
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residual volume

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1200ml; Air remaining in lung after expiration

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31
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chyme is released from the stomach into the

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duodenum; first part of the small intestine

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32
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what is the main class of antibody that is secreted by plasma cells immediately after the initial exposure to any antigen

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IgM (first to be made), then class switch

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33
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a normal adult excretes _____ liters of urine per day

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1-2

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34
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the terminal portion of the urinary system consists of a small tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body called

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the urethra

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35
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teeth are primarily composed of a bone-like substance called

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dentin

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36
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synovial fluid is an extracellular fluid found in

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joints

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37
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in lean adults, body fluid makes up about ____% of total body mass.

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50-60%

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38
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before being used for energy production, proteins have to be broken down into

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amino acids

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39
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salivary amylase secreted in the oral cavity starts the digestion of

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carbohydrates, starch

40
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bile is produced by what cells

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hepatocytes in liver

41
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the distal convoluted tubules empty into the

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collecting duct

42
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the first step in urine formation is

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glomerular filtration

43
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In the initial response to HIV infection is a modest decline in the number of what cells

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Helper T Cells

44
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What are the functions of the kidneys

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regulate pH, water, electrolyte balance, remove toxins, control blood pressure, produce erythropoietin, activate vitamin D, excretion of nitrogenous waste, regulation of blood volume

45
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which molecule is found in the urine of a diabetic individual?

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glucose

46
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painful or labored breathing is referred to as

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dyspnea

47
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how does aspirin reduce fever

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blocks production of prostaglandin

48
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for air to exit the lungs during expiration what happens to alveolar pressure?

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it increases

49
Q

the vitamin essential for the formation of photo-pigments in the retina is vitamin ___.

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vitamin A

50
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excess carbohydrates in the diet are converted into

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triglycerides

51
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which hormone increases reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts by stimulating insertion of water channels into the membranes of tubule cells?

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone/vasopresin)

52
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the sight, smell or thought of food activates what phase of digestion.

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cephalic phase

53
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the type of body fluid found inside cells is called

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intracellular fluid

54
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mother’s milk will provide what type of immunity

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passive, naturally acquired

55
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the tongue is primarily composed of what type muscle

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skeletal muscle

56
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how much of the total CO2 in the blood is carried as bicarbonate

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70%

57
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a physician that specializes in the branch of medicine focusing on problems of the male and female urinary system and the male reproductive system is called

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urologist

58
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the Epstein-Barr virus causes what disease?

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infectious mononucleosis

59
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Which vitamin is essential for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus

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vitamin D

60
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chemical reactions in which simple substances are built up into more complex substances are called

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Anabolism

61
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the mucosa of the stomach contains large folds called

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rugea

62
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which is the site of T-cell maturation and selection?

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thymus

63
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expiratory reserve volume

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1200ml;
Amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a tidal expiration

64
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which hormone is the main regulator of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

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thyroxine

65
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the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid is

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sodium

66
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the thermostat of the human body is located in the

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hypothalamus

67
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inspiratory reserve volume

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3100 - 3200ml;
Amount of air that can be taken in forcibly over the tidal volume

68
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a gram of a carbohydrate in the diet provides about ___ kilocalories (Calories) of energy to the body.

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4

69
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the first portion of the renal tubule emerging from the glomerular capsule is the

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proximal convoluted tubule

70
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how is water lost from the body

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breathing, sweating, feces, urination

71
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which vitamin can be made by the body from the provitamin called beta-carotene?

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vitamin A

72
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minerals constitute about ___ % of the total body weight.

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4%

73
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What chemical do the G cells of the gastric glands of the stomach secrete

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gastrin

74
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What is the form of the hepatitis that is commonly referred to as “infectious hepatitis”

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hepatitis A

75
Q

The amount of energy derived from nutrients is expressed in

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Calories (kilocalories)

76
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the dentin of the root of a tooth is covered by bonelike substance called

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cementum

77
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what is the another name for ADH

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vasopressin

78
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what cells attack infected host cells in cell-mediated immunity

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t cells

79
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worn-out and damaged red blood cells are destroyed in the

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spleen

80
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What are the components of the urinary system

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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladders, urethra

81
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the thirst center is located in the

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hypothalamus

82
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a disease of the respiratory system characterized by the destruction of the alveolar walls is called

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Emphysema

83
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what are the 4 signs or symptoms of inflammation

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redness, heat, pain, swelling

84
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daily water loss from the body is approximately

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2500ml/day

85
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chemical substances in body fluids that prevent rapid changes in pH are called

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buffers

86
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pepsinogen is produced by what cells

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gastric chief cells

87
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which blood cells are capable of producing antibodies?

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B lymphocytes (B cells)

88
Q

the third step in urine formation is

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tubular secretion

89
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vital capacity

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4800 ml in men (on test);
3100 ml in women;
The total amount of exchangeable air;
Vital capacity = TV + IRV + ERV

90
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what percentage of the volume of normal urine is water?

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95%

91
Q

which organ is the largest lymphatic tissue found in the human body?

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spleen

92
Q

the second step in urine formation is

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tubular reabsorption

93
Q

define the term metabolism

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The sum of all catabolism and anabolism in an organism

94
Q

the most abundant cation in intracellular fluid is

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potassium

95
Q

a gram of fat provides about ___ Calories.

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9

96
Q

gas exchange in the lungs occurs across the respiratory membrane by the process of

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diffusion

97
Q

Which molecules can act as antigens

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just about anything, anything that is alien or anything that can provoke an antibody

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