HESI Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Ureter - A muscular tube that conveys urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder
What is the function of Bladder?
A muscular sac that stores urine until micturition
What is the function of Urethra?
A muscular tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the exterior
What is collecting duct?
The collecting duct transports urine from the distal convoluted tubule to the renal pelvis.
What is prostate part of?
The prostate is part of the male reproductive system and its secretions constitute about 20% of the semen.
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
The nervous system is divided into two parts, namely ___________ and ____________.
The central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
What is part of the somatic nervous system?
The somatic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system.
What is part of the autonomic system?
The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system.
The specialized junction from which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to the next is called a _______________________.
Synapse
Long bones
Description: Consists of a shaft and two extremities (epiphyses) which are covered by cartilage
Example: Femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulnar, radius, clavicle, phalanges, metacarpals, and metatarsals
Which type of bone has a diaphysis and two epiphyses?
Long bone
Short bones
Descroption: Cuboidal with similar length and width
Example: Carpals, tarsals
Irregular bones
Description: Irregular in shape
Example: Vertebrae, hip bone, sacrum, coccyx, maxilla, mandible, temporal bone, sphenoid bone, zygomatic bone, hyoid bone
Flat bones
Description: Thin and broad
Example: Sternum, ribs, scapula, occipital bone, parietal bone, frontal bone
Sesamoid bone
Description: Small bones within tendons
Exammples: Patella
Which of the following is not found in the vertebral column?
Vomer
Which of the following correctly describes the function of luteinizing hormone?
It stimulates the production of testosterone in males
Which of the following statements is incorrect about estrogen?
It stimulates ovulation
What is estrogen responsible for?
sex hormone responsible for the female secondary sex characteristics, such as:
Development of breasts
Widening of hips
Axillary and pubic hair
What is estrogen produce?
produced by the granulosa cells of the ovarian follicle.
Which of the following is a function of a neutrophil?
Phagocytosis of bacteria
Which of the following structure-function is incorrectly paired?
Yellow bone marrow—Production of platelets
The bolus is formed in which part of the digestive system?
Oral cavity
