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Question 1

Neurotransmitters released from the axon terminal are packaged into what?

Answer 1

Synaptic vesicles

Question 2

The structure that moves nerve impulses away from the cell body is called? (Both names)

Answer 2

Axon or nerve fibers

Question 3

Where does the final stage of sperm maturation take place

Answer 3

Epididymis

Question 4

Hormone that stimulates uterine contraction

Answer 4

Oxytocin

Question 5

Where is Oxytocin released from

Answer 5

Posterior Pituitary

Question 6

The volume of air in a normal breath is called

How much air is this

Answer 6

Tidal volume

500 ml

Question 7

The primary stimulus for breathing is…

Answer 7

Carbon dioxide in the (blood)

* not sure about this awnser

Question 8

Tube connecting kidney to the bladder

Answer 8

Ureter

Question 9

Functional unit of the kidney

Answer 9

Nephron

Question 10

The Nephron , functional unit of the kidneys, is responsible for regulating Electrolytes, blood pressure, blood volume, and ….

Answer 10

Blood PH

Question 11

Where is erythopoietein released from

Answer 11

The kidney

Question 12

Erythropoitein released from the kidneys has this function

Answer 12

Helps make red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Question 13

Where is fat specifically found in the skeletal system

Answer 13

Yellow bone marrow in the

Medullary Cavity located in the

Diaphysis (Shaft part of long bone)

Question 14

Name of bones in lower arm

Answer 14

Radius & Ulna

Question 15

Average blood volume in an adult male is approximately

Answer 15

5 - 6 liters

Question 16

A person with type B blood has “B” antigens on their RBC and have this type of antibodies _____ located where?

Answer 16

A

The A antibodies are located in the Plasma

Question 17

The pituitary gland is located off this structure _____ in the lower base of the brain

Answer 17

Hypothalamus

Question 18

3 types of neurons and their function

Answer 18

Sensory (Affrent): transmit signals to and from sensory organs

Motor(Efferent): Transmits signals to and from skeletal and muscular system

Interneurons: Transmit signals to and from other neurons

Question 19

Insulin produced in beta cells in …..

Answer 19

Pancreatic Islets

Question 20

2 types of Agranulocytes

Answer 20

Lymphocytes & Monocytes ( the largest WBC)

Question 21

Most sensory neurons are which shape

Answer 21

Pseudounipolar

Question 22

Motor neurons come from where and go where?

What shape are they?

Answer 22

Spine to muscles and organs

Mulit-polar

Question 23

These neurons connect the motor and sensory neurons.

Which shape are they

Answer 23

Interneurons

Multi-polar

Question 24

___________ is a glycoprotein hormone, naturally produced by the peritubular cells of the kidney, that stimulates red blood cell production

Answer 24

Erythropoietin

Question 25

Lymphocytes 2 types Are they Granulocytes or Agranulocytes

Answer 25

T cells B cells Agranulocytes

Question 26

Lymphocytes come in 2 varieties

Answer 26

T cells- Attack B Cells- Produce Antibodies

Question 27

3 types of Granulocytes

Answer 27

Neutrophils, Eosnophils, Basophils

Question 28

Which Granulocyte is the 1st Responder who phagotizes harmful invaders

Answer 28

Neutrophil

Question 29

This Granulocyte is concerned with Moderate Allergic reactions and Parasitic Worms

Answer 29

Eosnophils

Question 30

These Granulocytes migrate to damaged tissue Produce histamines to promote inflammation Produce heprin to prevent clotting

Answer 30

Basophils