Practical 2

Question 1

which respiratory disorders would cause an increase in dead space volume

Answer 1

smoking, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis

Question 2

What is pneumonia

Answer 2

viral or bacterial infection due to pus fluid etc lung vital capacity decreases

Question 3

What is the function of interstitial cells

Answer 3

produce testosterone

Question 4

In the ovarian cycle what causes negative feedback to the hypothalamus

Answer 4

progesterone, estrogen and inhibin

Question 5

what two processes make up the menstral cycle

Answer 5

ovarian and uterine cycle

Question 6

What causes ovulation

Answer 6

surge in LH and FSH

Question 7

What is the name of the volume inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing

Answer 7

tidal volume

Question 8

Name three functions of the liver

Answer 8

glucose storage, bile production, blood filtration

Question 9

what is the function of villi in the small intestines

Answer 9

increase absorption

Question 10

What is the normal plasma pH

Answer 10

7.35 - 7.45

Question 11

How do the kidneys aid in regulating pH

Answer 11

bicarbonate and H+ ions

Question 12

What does a high pH indicate

Answer 12

alkalosis

Question 13

respiratory acidosis characterized by

Answer 13

decreased pH and increased PCO2

Question 14

What hormone is produced to sustain the CL

Answer 14

Progesterone

Question 15

Where does fertilization of the egg occur

Answer 15

fallopian tubes

Question 16

Name the normal constituents of urine

Answer 16

Na Cl K urea

Question 17

What is pyuria

Answer 17

pus in urine

Question 18

what is the significance of high levels of glucose in the urine

Answer 18

diabetes

Question 19

What is the structure of the kidney that is composed of simple squamous cells

Answer 19

bowmans capsule