Chapter 2 (Section E)

Question 1

short blood vessel supplying oxygenated blood to the liver, pylorus of the stomach, duodenum, pancreas and gallbladder

Answer 1

hepatic artery

Question 2

vein conveying blood to the liver from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and intestines

Answer 2

hepatic portal vein

Question 3

Functions of the liver (5)

secretion of (5), making, storage, +2

Answer 3

secretion of plasma proteins, carrier proteins, hormones, prohormones, and apolipoprotein; making and excreting bile salts, storage of fat soluble vitamins; detoxification and filtration; metabolism of macros

Question 4

located behind the stomach; has both endocrine and exocrine functions in the body

Answer 4

pancreas

Question 5

Pancreatic secretions (digestive enzymes)

(4)

Answer 5

amylase, trypsin, peptidase, and lipase

Question 6

specialized pancreatic cells secreting insulin, glucagon, and somastatin

Answer 6

islets of langerhans

Question 7

What are islets of langerhans secretions controlled by?

Answer 7

secretions are controlled by secretin and cholecystokinin

Question 8

line the cavities of the body; form the epidermis and line the GI, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts

Answer 8

Epithelial cells

Question 9

process of replacing epithelial cells to maintain a protective barrier

Answer 9

Epithelialization

Question 10

circulates blood within the vascular system around the body and consists of the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood

Answer 10

circulatory system

Question 11

Main function of the circulatory system

Answer 11

to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissue and co2 in the opposite direction

Question 12

blood vessels carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues

Answer 12

arteries

Question 13

Blood vessels carrying blood toward the heart to remove waste and pick up more oxygen

Answer 13

veins

Question 14

fine branching blood vessels forming a network between the arterioles and venules where transport of nutrients and oxygen or carbon dioxide occur on a microscopic level

Answer 14

capillaries

Question 15

Three types of blood cells in the circulatory system

Answer 15

red, white, and platelets

Question 16

How many red blood cells can the human body manufacture per second?

Answer 16

17 million

Question 17

aid in the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide, allow the blood to clot in the event of injury or integument breach, and trap and kill foreign bodies

Answer 17

blood and platelets

Question 18

accessory organ; largest gland of the body

Answer 18

Liver

Question 19

bile storage; attaches to the liver

Answer 19

gallbladder

Question 20

made up of water, bile salts, bile pigment, and cholesterol; helps in the digestion and absorption of fats

Answer 20

bile

composition (4) and function