Unit 4 review Flashcards
digestive, urinary, reproductive
male reproductive system in order of sperm.
- Seminiferous tubule
- epididymis
- ductus deferens
- ejaculatory duct
- urethra
The major regions of the kidney are the outer region called the __________ and the inner region called the __________.
- cortex; medulla
In a nonpregnant female, what is/are the primary source(s) of estrogens and progesterone?
ovaries
What are the components of a nephron?
a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule
- What is the correct order of structures the food moves through in the upper digestive tract?
mouth, esophagus, stomach
- What does the stomach secrete that helps with digestion?
hydrochloric acid
- What is the product of digestion of proteins?
amino acids
- Once nutrients are absorbed into the body, what organ stores the nutrients for a later use?
liver
The reproductive system produces and transports sex cells, also called ___
gametes
The male sex cells are called ____and the female sex cells are called ___
sperm; oocytes
Each sex cell carries __ set(s) of genetic instructions and has ___ chromosomes.
1; 23
The new cell formed during fertilization contains ____ chromosomes, similar to most cells of the body.
46
The glands of the reproductive system also secrete ______, which help regulate reproductive functions.
hormones
The urinary system is involved in that regulation of which of the following?
electrolyte balance
pH of blood
process occurring at the nephron
filtration: renal capsule
reabsorption: renal tubule
recreation: urine
Flow of urine
collecting duct
renal papilla
minor calyx
major calyx
renal pelvis
ureter
urinary bladder
urethra
What is the process of egg formation called?
oogenesis
- What stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach? (Check all that apply.)
the smell and taste of food
the dissection of the stomach
- What stimulates the release of secretin from the duodenum?
hydrochloric acid in chyme
- What enzyme is produced by the stomach?
pepsin
t/f: 4. When chyme enters the duodenum, gastric secretions increase.
false
t/f: 5. Gastrin functions to increase the production of HCl in the stomach.
true
What are the major function(s) of the digestive system?
breakdown and absorption of food
In what segment of the alimentary canal does most absorption occur?
small intestine
in order for urination to occur, the _______ Correct must relax, and the ______ Correct must contract.
urethral sphincters; detrusor muscle
Vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole and/or vasodilation of the efferent arteriole will cause a(n) __________ in glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
decrease
Name the renal process that occurs at the renal corpuscle.
filtration
What is the function of the gallbladder?
store bile in between meals
women reproductive system in order
uterine tube
ovary
uterus
urinary bladder
urethra
clitoris (Not apart of it)
women for babies
uterus, cervix, vagina
male produces sperm
testes
ducts to transport sperm
epididymis
ductus defers
ejaculatory duct
urethra
produces semen
seminal vesicles
prostate glands
bulbourethral glands
deposits sperm
penis
During spermatogenesis, what is the end result of meiosis?
4 sperm cells with 23 chromosomes each
Source: Salivary glands
Action: begins carbohydrates digestions by breaking down starch into disaccharides.
salivary amylase
Source: Stomach
action: Begins protein digestion
pepsin
source: liver
action: emulsifies (breaks up) fats.
bile