Science Final Exam Flashcards
Which of the following is the function of the epididymis located in the male reproductive system?
It stores the sperm cells
Which of the following is the neurotransmitter responsible for skeletal muscle contraction?
Acettlcholine
Alveoli are responsible for which of the following events in the respiratory system?
Gas exchange- oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which of the following structures located on the neuron are used to transmit and receive information?
dendrites
These chemical messengers are used primarily by the body for purposes of growth, sexual function, sexual reproduction, metabolism, and mood.
Hormones
This particular component of the blood system is used to attack viruses and any other invading particles.
Macrophage
Humans require oxygen to survive. Which of the following is the primary reason we need oxygen to survive?
Energy (ATP)
Which of the following is the series of muscular contractions used to move food through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
Which structure in the male reproductive system is responsible for stimulation during intercourse?
Glans penis
Ovaries produce the eggs necessary for fertilization. Which path must be taken in order for the egg to reach the uterus?
Fallopian tubes
Which of the following is the main filtration unit located in the kidney?
Nephron
The opening to the uterus, which dilates during birth, is termed which of the following?
Cervix
Which of the following are bean-shaped vessels used to store lymphocytes and macrophages?
Lymph nodes
Fertilization requires the joining of a male sperm and a female egg. Which of following is the term used to describe this joining of two haploid cells?
Zygote
Which of the following is a component of the central nervous system?
Brain and spinal cord
Cardiac muscles illustrate characteristics that are unlike other types of muscles. Which of the following is a characteristic of cardiac muscles?
intercalated disc