| Question |
Answer |
| what do you call the building phase of matabolism where smaller molecules are converted to larger ones | Anabolism |
| what do you call the destructive phase of matabolism where larger molecules are converted to smaller ones | Canabolism |
| What is the name of the salivary enzyme | Ptyalin |
| glucose, fat, and proteins are used to generate energy via the process of | cellular respiration |
| Cellular respiration results in the production of | ATP |
| Where does cellular respiration take place | the mitochondrion |
| Cellular respiration normally occures in the presence of oxygen and is called | Aerobic metabolism |
| If you have low oxygen levels then aerobic metabolism doesn't occure and the cell reverts to | anaerobic metabolism |
| Which metabolism process produces the least amount of energy, producing lactate acid waste products. | Anaerobic metabolism |
| The peripherial process of heat regulation is under the primary control of the | Hypothalamus |
| Where is extracellular fluid found | outside the cells |
| where is intracellular fluid found | inside the cells |
| Where is interstitial fluid found | outside the blood vessels |
| What is ADH | Anti-diuretic hormone |
| What are the 2 major functions of the urinary system | filtration of blood by removal of waste products, the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance |
| What type of organ are the kidneys. Solid or hollow | Solid |
| What protective layer of fibrous connective tissue surounds the kidney | the renal capsule |
| What are the large urinary tubes called | calyces |
| What is the outer portion of the kidney tissue called | the renal cortex |
| What is the functional unit of the kidney | the nephron |
| The rate at which the blood is filtered through the glomerula is known as | glomerular filtration rate |
| What is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands causing an increased rate of sodium and water resorption back into the blood from the tubules | aldosterone |
| What produces adlosterone | angiotensin II |
| What contributes to the production of anfiotensin II | renin |
| A spinal reflex that causes contraction of the smooth muscle of the bladder is known as | micturition reflex |
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