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Ch 10 urinary system

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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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