AnP II Lecture Midterm #1 Flashcards
In females, estrogen is produced in the ___________.
ovaries
In males, estrogen is produced in the ______.
testes
The kidney’s receive __% of blood from cardiac output.
20%
Which part of the nephron can be influenced by antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
collecting duct
Changes in blood pressure, within limits, do not effect glomerular filtration because of what?
Auto regulation in the afferent and efferent arterioles.
Many of the endocrine system components are regulated in a manner similar to a thermostat. The regulation process is called:
Negative feedback loop
True or False? Testosterone is released from the testicles in response to LH.
True
True or false? The hypothalamus is responsible for the production of TSH.
False. The pituitary gland is responsible for the production of TSH. The hypothalamus produces releasing & inhibiting hormones, antidiuretics, and oxytocin.
The thyroid gland produces what?
T3, T4, and calcitonin
The adrenal gland is divided into the ______ and _______.
cortex and medulla
Insulin is a hormone produced in the _____ _____ of the pancreas.
Islet cells, or beta cells
Name the primary functions of the urinary system.
regulates bodily fluids, excretion of waste, and endocrine functions.
True or false? The kidneys are not actually within the peritoneal cavity.
True, the kidneys are within the retroperitoneal area.
True or false? Urine is transported to the bladder from kidneys through the urethra by peristalsis.
False, it’s transported by the ureters.
What is the bladder wall made up of?
3 layers of smooth muscles called the Detrusor muscle.
True/false? Glomerular filtrate consists of only waste products from the blood.
False, it contains water, electrolytes, toxin metabolites, glucose, amino acids, etc.
Define haploid. Where would you find it?
Contains only one set of chromosomes. Found in gametes (sex cells) like sperm and egg cells.
T/F? The cervix provides a barrier for the uterus.
True
What structures are contained within the spermatic cord of a male?
vas deferents, pampiniform plexus, testicular vessels, nerves, and cremaster muscle
Name the major endocrine glands.
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal, hypothalamus, ovaries, testes
What hormone prevents hypercalcemia?
Calcitonin
The cortical portion of the adrenal secretes which hormone?
Aldosterone
T/F? Proprioception is the ability to sense spatial relationships of the body and parts.
True
What are the metatarsal bones?
Bones located between the talus and phalanges.