final exam Flashcards
What is stratified epithelium?
many layers of cells packed closely together; tough/good for protection; lines nasal vestibule & oropharynx
What is respiratory epithelium?
very delicate; one layer of pseudostratified epithelium that is made of column-shaped cells with cilia that project from their apical surface; lines nasal conchae, nasopharynx, & trachea
What are goblet cells?
can be found scattered throughout respiratory epithelium; produces mucous
What is the anterior boundary of the nose?
the nose holes which are called the anterior nares
What is the posterior boundary of the nose?
2 holes known as posterior nares that connect to the pharynx
What is the pharyngeal tonsil?
embedded in posterior wall of nasopharynx; lump of lymphatic tissue that filters debris & pathogens from air
What are palatine tonsils?
a pair contained in the oropharynx; they catch pathogens & debris to remove them/filter them out
Where is the opening to the auditory tube?
the nasopharynx
What is inspiration?
to breathe in; increases size of thoracic cavity by contracting intercostal muscles & flattening the diaphragm causing air to rush in
What is expiration?
to breathe out; decreases size of thoracic cavity by contracting intercostal muscles & relaxing the diaphragm causing air to exit
What are the surfaces of the lungs?
costal which faces the ribs & mediastinal which faces the midline of the body
How does gas exchange occur?
through diffusion (with the concentration gradient)
How many lobes are the lungs divided into?
2 on the left & 3 on the right
What is the apex & the base of the lungs?
the apex is the pointed superior part & the base is the flat inferior part that rests on the diaphragm
What is the fauces?
opening in the back of the mouth that leads into the pharynx
What tissue layers make up the entire GI tract (from deep to superficial)?
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, & covering
What is the mucosa of the GI tract?
layer of mucous epithelium that lines the tract; the mucous produced by goblet cells protects this lining; 3 parts = mucous epithelium, lamina propria, & muscularis mucosa
What is the submucosa of the GI tract?
thick layer of connective tissue containing blood vessels, glands, and nerves
What is the submucosal plexus?
formed by the nerves of the submucosa; controls the muscularis mucosa
What is the muscularis of the GI tract?
smooth muscle layers that contract to push food through the lumen of the GI tract; this is called peristalsis
What is the myenteric plexus?
embedded in the muscularis nerves; it is controlled by the ANS & allows for peristalsis; sympathetic stimulation slows this activity & parasympathetic stimulation speeds it up
What is the covering of the GI tract?
the outermost layer; 2 types which are serosa & adventitia
What secretory cells are contained in the gastric pits?
chief cells, parietal cells, & enteroendocrine cells
What are chief cells?
secrete pepsinogen (an inactive molecule) that is converted into an active form called pepsin which begins protein digestion
What are parietal cells?
secrete hydrochloric acid which keeps stomach pH at approximately 1.5; secrete intrinsic factor which promotes absorption of vitamin B12
What are enteroendocrine cells?
produce a variety of hormones such as ghrelin & gastrin
Which organ absorbs nutrients?
small intestine
What is ghrelin?
hormone that stimulates hunger
What is gastrin?
hormone secreted as the stomach enlarges & stomach pH increases; it stimulates chief cells & parietal cells; increases peristalsis activity
What are villi?
finger-like projections that cover each plicae circularis fold; each one contains an arteriole, a venule, & a lacteal
What is the arteriole of the villi?
a small artery that delivers oxygenated blood to enterocytes to keep them alive
What is the venule of the villi?
a small vein that absorbs nutrients from the lumen & picks up CO2 from enterocytes (inside this vein is nutrient rich, O2 poor blood)
What is the lacteal of the villi?
a small lymph vessel that absorbs specific fats
What does the liver do with the “dirty” blood that enters through the portal vein?
filters out cell fragments, pieces of bacteria, drugs such as tylenol, & alcohol to detoxify the blood
What does the liver manufacture?
cholesterol; this is essential in cell membranes
What does the liver do to ammonia that comes from protein digestion?
it converts it into a less toxic form that is then removed from the blood by the kidneys
What is bilirubin?
a pigment that the liver removes from the hemoglobin of old, worn out red blood cells; it is yellow/brown colored molecule that is disposed of in feces
What is albumin?
a protein made by the liver that regulates the osmotic pressure of blood to prevent swelling
What is bile?
a green liquid made by the liver (secreted by hepatocytes) that breaks big pieces of fat into smaller ones that are more easily digested by enzymes
What is glycogen?
an excess sugar that is given short-term storage in the liver & will be converted to fat if it is not used quickly
What is net filtration rate?
10 mmHg; calculated by glomerular blood hydrostatic pressure - (blood colloidal osmotic pressure + capsular hydrostatic pressure)
What are the protective layers of the kidney (deep to superficial)?
renal capsule, adipose capsule, & renal fascia
What is the renal capsule of the kidney?
attaches to the kidney surface; very delicate & thin; holds parts of the kidney together to prevent infection
What is the adipose capsule of the kidney?
layer of fat that cushions the kidney
What is the renal fascia of the kidney?
tough superficial connective tissue covering that binds kidney in place
What is glomerular blood hydrostatic pressure?
force of blood in glomerulus pushing filtrate INTO capsular space; varies with overall body blood pressure but is usually 60 mmHg
What is capsular hydrostatic pressure?
force of Bowman’s capsule pushing some filtrate BACK INTO GLOMERULUS; usually 18 mmHg
What is blood colloidal osmotic pressure?
attraction of some filtrate so that it travels BACK INTO GLOMERULUS; usually 32 mmHg
What is the flow of urine?
renal papilla ⤏ minor calyx ⤏ major calyx ⤏ renal pelvis ⤏ out of kidney through ureter ⤏ urinary bladder ⤏ exits through urethra
What is the flow of filtrate?
capsular space ⤏ PCT ⤏ Henle’s loop ⤏ DCT ⤏ collecting tubule ⤏ renal papilla