General Anatomy And Physiology

Question 1

Blood vessel delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium

Answer 1

Pulmonary vein

Question 2

Clotting factor production

Answer 2

Liver

Question 3

Insulin production

Answer 3

Pancreas

Question 4

Pepsin production

Answer 4

Stomach

Question 5

White blood cells (leucocytes) production

Answer 5

Bone marrow

Question 6

Approximate amount of carbon dioxide present in expired air

Answer 6

4%

Question 7

Inspired air contains

Answer 7

20% oxygen

Question 8

Expired air

Answer 8

16%

Question 9

Correct term for swallowing

Answer 9

Deglutition

Question 10

Medical condition of being unable to swallow

Answer 10

Dysphagia

Question 11

Correct term for chewing of food

Answer 11

Mastication

Question 12

An anatomical structure where this gaseous exchange process occurs

Answer 12

Alveoli

Question 13

An anatomical feature found specifically in larger veins prevents the backflow of blood

Answer 13

Valves

Question 14

Medication prescribed to patients with heart condition. Causes ‘dry mouth’ (xerostomia)

Answer 14

Diuretics ‘water tablets’

Question 15

Body cell that transport oxygen around the body

Answer 15

Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Question 16

An anatomical structure that prevents bolus of food from being inhaled instead of swallowing

Answer 16

Epiglottis