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Rat Lab 1 Flashcards

1
Q

The duodenum receives material from which three organs?

A

Stomach, liver, pancreas

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2
Q

What structure in the abdominal cavity has the most vascular appearance?

A

The spleen

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3
Q

What is the structure that prevents choking?

A

Epiglottis

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3
Q

How many pleural cavities are there?

A

2

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4
Q

What abdominal structures do humans have but rats do not?

A

Gall bladder & appendix

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5
Q

What is the order that food passes through the digestive system in a rat? (starting with oesophagus)

A

Oesophagus-> stomach -> small intestine (DJI) -> caecum -> colon - > rectum -> anus

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6
Q

What is the first serous membrane cut during the rat disection?

A

Parietal Peritoneum

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7
Q

What are the 2 regions of the stomach and their functions?

A

Transparent anterior region - food storage

Opaque posterior region - acid + enzymes

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7
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What is the name of the sphincter between the stomach and duodenum, and what is its function?

A

Pyloric sphincter - controls the flow of chyme between the stomach and duodenum

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8
Q

What attaches the coils of the small intestine?

A

Mesentery

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9
Q

Name the 3 sphincters and describe their control

A

Pyloric - involuntary
Rectum - involuntary
Anus - partial voluntary

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9
Q

What structure separates the abdominal and thoracic cavity?

A

The diaphragm

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10
Q

Where does the reabsorption of water mainly occur?

A

Small intestine

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11
Q

Where does dehydration of digestive contents occur?

A

Colon

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12
Q

What is the largest gland in the body?

A

Liver

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12
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What are the two organs in the rat that secrete their products directly into the Duodenum via a common duct?

A

Pancreas and liver

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13
Q

Where is bile produced in rats?

A

Liver

13
Q

What body system does the spleen belong to?

A

Lymphatic

14
Q

What is the name of the ducts that connect the liver to the small intestine?

A

Hepatic ducts

15
Q

Which structure in the abdominal cavity has the least vascular appearance?

A

Stomach

16
Q

What is the endocrine function of the liver?

A

Hormones

16
Q

What is the exocrine function of the liver?

A

Bile secretion

17
Q

What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?

A

Digestive enzymes

17
Q

What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?

A

Insulin & glucagon

18
Q

What is the function of bile?

A

Breakdown lipids

19
Q

What is the name of the membrane that lines the right lung?

A

Visceral pleura

20
Q

Name the body cavities and how many there are

A

Peritoneum x1
Pericardial x1
Pleural x2

21
Q

What is the function of mesentery tissue?

A

Attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen and provides a medium for vessels to run through

22
Q

What type of cells comprise the visceral and parietal layers of body cavities?

A

Mesothelia

23
Q

What 2 structures make up the roof of the mouth?

A

Hard palate (anterior) and soft palate (posterior)

24
Q

What is the glottis?

A

The opening of the trachea

25
Q

Where do the kidneys lie?

A

Near the spine

26
Q

What does the pancreas secrete?

A

Alkaline digestive juices (exocrine)

& Hormones (insulin & glucagon - endocrine)

27
Q

Where does the pancreas secrete its digestive juices?

A

Duodenum

28
Q

Where is bile stored in humans?

A

Gall bladder

29
Q

What produces bile?

A

The liver

30
Q

Where does the liver secrete bile into?

A

The duodenum

31
Q

What duct does the liver secrete bile through?

A

Hepatic bile duct

32
Q

What material is broken down in the caecum?

A

Cellulose

33
Q

What kind of teeth do rats have?

A

3x Molar on each side
1x Incisor on each side

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