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Final A&P2

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The structure responsible for the absorption of excess water is the Colon
The _________ region is used by both the digestive and respiratory systems. Oropharynx
The digestive tract begins at the oral cavity and ends at the Anus
Enzymes are necessary for digestion; ______ is produced to breakdown fats. Lipase
An abnormally formed ________ will interfere with the development of clear speech. Frenulum
The stomach has four regions, the area that connects with the small intestine is called the Pylorus
The appendix is attached at which area? Cecum
The stomach releases the hormone ______ to aid in digestion. Gastrin
What is the last section of the small intestine, before it empties into the large intestine, called? Ileum
Which organ is responsible for the production of bile? Liver
The smallest of the salivary glands are the Sublinguals
The _______ teeth are blade shaped and used for cutting food. Incisor
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of gastric juice? GIP
The esophagus differs from the rest of the alimentary tract in that it possesses no Adventitia
The ______ is the base, or floor of the mouth. Tongue
T/F The hardest biologically manufactured substance is enamel. True
T/F Cirrhosis A, B, C, D, and E are viruses that damage the liver. False
T/F The stomach can increase its diameter because of rugae. True
T/F Canine teeth are transitional teeth. False
T/F The membrane under the tongue is known as the frenulum. True
T/F The final door of the stomach that needs to open for chyme to travel to the small intestine is the fundus. False
T/F Enzymes ending in "ase" break substances down. True
T/F Salivary amylase digests proteins. False
T/F The liver receives 1 1/2 quarts of blood every minute. True
T/F The descending colon is the first part of the large intestine. False
T/F The liver stores vitamins A, B12, K, & C. False
T/F Directly after leaving the stomach, materials go to the jejunum. False
T/F The oropharynx is behind the nose. False
Anything that will affect absorption and secretion in the kidney will affect urine Chemistry
Bowman's capsule, the renal membrane that surrounds the glomerulus, is also called the Glomerular capsule
Urinary tract infections are often caused by _____ bacteria in the urinary tract. Fecal
______________ is the mechanism used to protect the glomerulus from minor changes in blood pressure. Autoregulation
New research has shown that urination is actually controlled by the Pons
The kidneys are covered by a layer of connective tissue called the Renal capsule
Without functioning kidneys, fluid and ion _________ would kill you in a matter of days. Imbalance
As the blood leaves the kidney it is flowing through the Renal Vein
What are the three processes necessary for the formation of urine? Filtration, Reabsorption and Secretion
Substances are moved through a filter by differences in ________ across a filter. Pressure
The first section of the nephron loop,glomerular filtrate encounters is the Proximal tubule
What is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney? increased blood pressure
Hormones that regulate blood pressure also affect Reabsorption and secretion
What are the vessels that lead from the renal cortex to the glomeruli? Afferent arterioles
Which steroid is secreted by the adrenal cortex to increase reabsorption of sodium ions? Aldosterone
T/F The urinary bladder serves as a reservoir for urine. True
T/F Water is reabsorbed in the descending loop. True
T/F Urinary tract infections are usually caused by fecal bacteria in the urinary tract. True
T/F More than 40 gallons of blood are filtered every 24 hours. True
T/F The ureter is the tubing that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. False
T/F Filtration is controlled by changing pressure. True
T/F Kidneys produce about 2 gallons of urine per day. False
T/F A sphincter controls the release of urine. True
T/F Medulla means inner portion. True
T/F Cholelithiasis means high cholesterol. False
T/F The pH of chyme is usually 7.5-8.8. True
T/F Diabetes mellitus is caused by production of too little insulin or by insensitivity to insulin. True
T/F Active transport involves proteins assisting molecules across membranes. True
T/F Aldosterone is a steroid. True
T/F Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by the kidneys. False
T/F The functional unit of the kidney is the neuron. False
T/F Caffeine promotes the working of antidiuretic hormone. False
The human life cycle, the fertilized egg is called a zygote
Menstruation is the term given to the actual shedding of the Endometrium
Of the hormones necessary for menstruation, which one comes from the ovary? Estrogen
In utero, the fetus is nourished by the Placenta
Which pair of chromosomes would result in the birth of a male? XY
What are the primary genitalia in a male? Penis
What are the primary genitalia in a female? Ovaries
Females have all the eggs they will ever have by the age of 4 months in utero
How many chromosomes will you find in a successfully fertilized egg? 23 pairs
The glands that are responsible for the production of milk are called the Mammary glands
T/F The process by which eggs are produced is called oogenesis. True
T/F The stiffening of the penis is known as erection. True
T/F Normally, the human has 23 chromosomes. False
T/F The female reproductive system is hospitable to sperm. False
T/F XY sexual chromosomes designate a male. True
T/F The functional layer of endometrium is shed when a woman has her period. True
T/F The external genitalia of a female is known as the vagina. False
T/F The epididymis is superior to the testis. True
T/F The egg engulfs sperm and chooses which sperm to allow inside. True
T/F The myometrium consists of voluntary muscle. False
Created by: EHamilton
 

 



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