AP 2 Flashcards
This structure lies between the arachnoid and pia mater:
Subarachnoid space
Which two organs are associated with the lymphatic system?
Thymus and spleen
A body part that is further from the point of attachment to the trunk, than another part is said to be?
Distal
The vital centres include the (choose all that apply):
Respiratory centre
Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?
Liver
Which endocrine gland is closely associated with the larynx?
thyroid gland
Red blood cells are recycled in the?
Liver and spleen
…………………… cells are scattered among the columnar cells, secreting mucus on the tissue surface
Goblet
The most common type of cartilage is?
Hyaline
Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?
Humorous
The liver is superior to the diaphragm?
False
The enzyme pepsin breaks down which of the following?
Protein
Which of the following regulates body temperature?
Hypothalamus
Which of the following structures helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles?
hypothalamus
Which of the hearts chambers has the thickest layer of myocardium?
Left ventricle
Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into the?
Pulmonary arteries
Production of new red blood cells takes place in:
Red bone marrow
Blood pressure rises with all of the following, except increased?
Vasodilation
What is the ordinary percentage of oxygen in the air?
21%
When the atria contact, the atrioventricular valves open, because:
The pressure in the atria is higher than the pressure in the ventricles
The ureters pass through the (choose all that apply):
Abdominal and pelvic cavity
Which of the following is true?
An acid solution has a higher pH than an alkaline solution
A strongly acidic solution has a higher pH than a weaker one
There are no ions in a neutral solution
An alkaline solution has a higher pH than an acid one
An alkaline solution has a higher pH than an acid one
The large intestine is longer than the small intestine?
True
False
False
Which of the following lobes primarily processes information related to concentration, planning and problem solving?
Frontal lobe
CSF circulation is aided by (choose all that apply):
Breathing
Pulsing blood vessels
A pump
Changes in posture
Pulsing blood vessels
Which of the following types of muscle tissue contains intercalated discs?
Cardiac muscles
Which of the following transport mechanisms involves water moving across a semipermeable membrane?
Osmosis
For normal gas exchange in the lungs, which of the following is true?
Oxygen moves into the alveoli because the P02 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli.
Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.
Oxygen moves into the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.
Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli.
Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.
Blood is considered which type of tissue?
Connective
Which of the following are necessary for the secretion of cerebrospinal fluid (choose all that apply):
Arachnoid villi
Choroid plexuses
Third ventricle
Fourth ventricle
Choroid plexuses and Fourth ventricle
The approximate volume of CSF in adults is?
150mls
The adams apple is known as?
Thyroid cartilage
Exhaled air when compared with inhaled air, contains more?
Carbon dioxide and less oxygen.
The hormone…………………….., stimulates production of red blood cells.
erythropoietin
The cricoid cartilage:
Has its broadest portion posteriorly.
Is also called the Adams Apple.
Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage.
Is linked to the hyoid bone by the cricohyoid cartilage.
Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage.
An acid solution releases which ion when dissolved?
Hydrogen ions
The network of blood vessels that carries blood between the heart and lungs is the?
Pulmonary circulation
The stomach is adapted to allow stretching as it fills. This is permitted by?
Rugae
Which chamber of the heart has the largest blood supply?
Left ventricle
The characteristics of the nervous system include?
Group of answer choices
Short-term effects.
Rapid responses.
Assisting in the maintenance of homeostasis.
Very specific responses.
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct
The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron is called the?
Synapse
Inflammation of the pleura is known as ……………….?
Pleurisy
The principal effect of aldosterone is to increase reabsorption of?
Sodium and water
Cardiovascular function is regulated by all of the following, except?
Conscious control
In diffusion, substances move from areas of higher to lower concentration until what happens?
Equilibrium
The middle layer of the meninges is called?
Arachnoid
The patella is proximal or distal to the tarsal bone?
Proximal
Collateral circulation is?
Lymphatic vessels running alongside arteries
Oxygen molecules travel from the alveoli into the bloodstream by:
Diffusion
