Lab Final Flashcards
in the fetal pig what sex has a urogenital opening beneath the papilla just superior to the anus?
female
what characteristics do all mammals have?
internal fertilization, nipples, hair, warm blooded
the esophagus connects the pharynx with which organs?
stomach
what is the hard portion of the roof of the mouth called?
hard pallet
what is the opening to the trachea called?
glottis
name the largest organ in the abdominal cavity.
liver
what structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
diaphragm
name the structure just dorsal of the thyroid gland.
trachea
what structure covers the glottis?
epiglottis
if a probe is placed through the glottis, it will enter what structure?
larynx
the heart is located in what major cavity?
thoracic
what other major organs are in the thoracic cavity?
the lungs
the stomach connects to what part of the small intestine?
duodenum
the pancreas belongs to what system of the body?
endocrine and digestive
where do air and food passages cross one another?
the pharynx
what organ releases bile?
gall bladder
what difficulty would most likely arise if a person was born without an epiglottis?
choking
a large portion of the abdominal cavity is taken up by digestive organs. which organs are these?
stomach, pancreas, small and large intestine, liver, gall bladder
the small intestine exists as a series of folds and coils. what might be the advantage of such a configuration?
more surface area for digestion and absorption
difficulty maintaining blood glucose levels, bile production, and the production of blood proteins might be associated with problems in what organ?
the liver
what is the function of the systemic system in relation to blood and cardiovascular?
to transport blood to the body; head, trunk, limbs
what is the function of the pulmonary system in relation to blood and cardiovascular?
to transport blood to the lungs for oxygen
what major artery and vein is located in the heart?
coronary artery and vein
what major artery an vein is located in the head?
carotid artery and jugular vein
what major artery and vein is located in the arms?
subclavian artery and veins
what major artery and vein is located in the kidney?
renal artery and vein
what major artery and vein is located in the legs?
iliac artery and vein
what major artery and vein is located in the intestines?
mesenteric artery and hepatic portal vein
which structure in the urinary system carries urine to the bladder?
ureters
which structure in the urinary system receives urine from the bladder?
urethra
what portion of the urinary system carries sperm?
urethra
where are the testes located in human males?
scrotum
what is the function of the vas deferens?
conduct sperm
what is the function of the prostate gland?
secretion
where are the ovaries located?
abdominal pelvic cavity
what is the function of the uterus?
development of embryo and fetus
what is the function of the ovaries?
where eggs and hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are produced
the vas deferens in males compares to what structure in females?
oviduct