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1
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Causes relaxation of the mesangial cells and increases filtration membrane area

A

ANP

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2
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Continuously resorbed by type A intercalates cells

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Potassium

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3
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Causes contraction of mesangial cells

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Angiotensin II

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4
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Medications/substances which reduce fever

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Antipyretics

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5
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Found in the DCT; pressure and chemical sensor

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Macula dense

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6
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Output of urine of more than 2L/day

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Polyuria

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7
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Converts angiotensinogen into Angiotensin I

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Renin

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8
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Ranges from 1.001-1.028 in urine

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Specific gravity

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9
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Increase aquaporin insertion into cell membrane

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ADH

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10
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May occur when aspirin is consumes in younger individuals following a viral infection

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Reye Syndrome

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11
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By-product of muscle metabolism that is only secreted in the urine

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Creatinine

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12
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Concentration of filtrate in a juxtamedullary renal loop (loop of henle)

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1200 mOsm

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13
Q

Responsible for the production of antibodies

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Plasma Cells

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14
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Attachment of complement proteins the surface of a pathogen

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Opsonization

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15
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Provides somatic innervation to the external urethral sphincter

A

Pudendal Nerve

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16
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Secretes gastrin

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Enteroendocrine/G-cells

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17
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Increases digestive secretions and motility

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Parasympathetic stimulation

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18
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Cause of most ulcers

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Helicobacter pylori

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19
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Primary job of the large intestine

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Water absorption

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20
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Found only in the stomach: aids with mechanical digestion

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Oblique Muscles Layer

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21
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Found in the duodenum; helps neutralize acidic chyme

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Brunner’s glands

22
Q

Released by the duodenum and inhibits gastric function

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CCK

23
Q

Fetal bypass from the umbilical vein to the IVC

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Ligamentum venosum

24
Q

Formed by the union of the splenic vein, interior mesenteric vein and superior mesenteric vein,

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Hepatic portal vein

25
Q

Attached to the cecum

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Appendix

26
Q

Digests molecules like DNA and RNA

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Nucleosidases

27
Q

Formation of gall stones

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Cholelithiasis

28
Q

Attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth

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Lingual frenulum

29
Q

Helps increase surface area in the small intestines for absorption.

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Villi

30
Q

Attaches the large intestine to the posterior abdominal wall

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Mesocolon

31
Q

Release of PGE2 raises the hypothalamic set point for body temperature

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True

32
Q

Natural killer cells form a MAC complex in pathogens which results in cell lysis

A

False

33
Q

Areas undergoing an inflammatory response have increased blood flow

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True

34
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The kidneys are responsible for the production of erythropoietin, which increases erythrocyte production

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True

35
Q

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is composed of the macula densa and granular cells (juxtaglomerular cells)

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True

36
Q

Large anionic molecules are excluded from crossing the glomerular filtration membrane due to the presence of negative charges

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True

37
Q

Sympathetic Stimulation of kidney functioning results in an increase in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

A

False

38
Q

The counter0current exchange mechanism allows for exchange of salt and water between the look of Henle and the vasa recta

A

True

39
Q

100% of glucose that is filtered is reabsorbed by the end of the PCT

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True

40
Q

Uric acid is produced from nucleic acid breakdown in the liver

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True

41
Q

The mucosa is comprised of epithelium, lamina propria and muscularis

A

False

42
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Mesentary is the name given to peritoneum that attaches the large intestine to the posterior wall

A

False

43
Q

Chyme in the duodenum is the signal to begin decreasing gastric functioning

A

True

44
Q

Cementum is the substance that covers the tooth root

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True

45
Q

Circular folds (plicae circularis) are abundant in the jejunum and ileum

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True

46
Q

The porta hepatis consists of the common bile duct, hepatic artery and hepatic vein

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false

47
Q

Central veins can be found in the venter of a liver lobule

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true

48
Q

The appendix is attached to the ileum

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false

49
Q

Goblet cells become less abundant from the cecum to the rectum

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false

50
Q

Flatus/intestinal gas is formed as bacteria try to digest cellulose and other digested carbohydrates

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True

51
Q

Which of the following is not a correct function of the urinary system?

A

A. Excretion of solid/indigestible wastes
B. Formation of calcitriol
C. Regulation of blood pressure
D. Release of erythropoietin
Correct: A

52
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A

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