Vital Functions

Question 1

The _________ and its related structures oversee the vegetative functions of the brain such as body temperature, thirst and satiation centers, and osmolality of body of body fluids

Answer 1

Hypothalamus

Question 2

The _______ _________ plays a role in the rate of growth, metabolic rate, stress response and reproduction

Answer 2

Endocrine system

Question 3

An error must be detected for the endocrine system to engage. The mechanism in which the endocrine system is engaged is the _______ ________ _________

Answer 3

negative feedback system

Question 4

The pathology known as _______ occurs when there is too much growth hormone secreted

Answer 4

giganticism

Question 5

The flight-or-fight reaction is stimulated by the release of the neurotransmitter called ________

Answer 5

epinephrine

Question 6

________ is related to vascular disease, especially in older men

Answer 6

Impotence

Question 7

____________ breathing is characterized by long inspiratory gasps, caused by damage to an area of the pons

Answer 7

Apeunistic

Question 8

A delay in detection of a change in blood chemistry by the ventilatory centers causes periodic breathing, also known as ___________ ____________ breathing

Answer 8

Cheyne-strokes

Question 9

It is not until __________________ is established and adequate amounts of _______________ produced that the lungs become capable of efficient gas exchange.

Answer 9

pulmonary blood supply; surfactant

Question 10

The ____________ is/are the major muscle(s) of inspiration until 5-7 years of age, after which the _____________ muscle(s) play a larger role

Answer 10

Diaphragm; thoracic muscles

Question 11

. ____________________ is the measure most often used of the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Answer 11

Arterial Oxygen tension (PaO2)

Question 12

______ is produced at night and sleep onset typically occurs with its secretion.

Answer 12

Melatonin

Question 13

Until the infant is able to sleep through the night, naps between wakeful periods at night _______.

shorten or lengthen

Answer 13

lengthen

Question 14

Long-term sleep loss or deprivation may cause a sensitivity to processing skills.

True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Swallowing is controlled by the _____ _____ and the nervous systems of the esophagus.

Answer 15

brain stem

Question 16

The earliest oral reflex is the _____ _______

Answer 16

gag reflex

Question 17

Vitamin _____ deficiency can cause memory impairment, dementia, and balance and gait problems

Answer 17

B12

Question 18

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the child is ready to be potty trained at age ______.

Answer 18

2

Question 19

Micturition depends on the physical control of sphincters, which is achieved by the range of ________ months of age.

Answer 19

18 - 24

Question 20

The third and final set of kidneys develop in the ______ week of gestation and are capable of producing urine by 6 weeks later.

Answer 20

5th

Question 21

Older adults with urinary incontinence are at greater risk for ______ than those adults who do not have urinary incontinence

Answer 21

falls

Question 22

The _______ nervous system is responsible for providing control for digestion, absorption and elimination

Answer 22

autonomic

Question 23

What are the 4 functions necessary for survival?

Answer 23

Breathing

Eating

Sleeping

Eliminating Wastes

Question 24

Hormonal control and homeostasis are controlled by what 2 systems?

Answer 24

ANS and endocrine

Question 25

Difference between circadian and ultradian rhythm?

Answer 25

Circadian = every 24 hours

Ultradian = measured from nap to nap