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Exam 16 & 18

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D Mesentary
the layer of the alimentary tube that is a serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the: A mucosa B submucosa C external muscle layer D mesentary
the function of salivary amylase is to begin the digestion of: A fats B starches C proteins D cholesterol B starches
A Bile
the digestive function of the liver is the production of A bile B albumin C lipase D cholesterol
D food enter the stomach
the duodenum produces hormones when: A the duodenum is empty B the pH of digested food is too high C the pH of digested food must be lowered D food enters from the stomach
C phagocytize bacteria
the function of the Kupffer cells of the liver is to: A change glucose to glycogen B form the essential amino acids C phagocytize bacteria D excrete excess cholesterol
the function of salivary lysozyme is to: A begin the digestion of proteins B dissolve sugars C begin the emulsification of fats D inhibit the growth of bacteria D inhibit the growth of bacteria
C both A and B
the external muscle layer of the alimentary tube is responsible for: A peristalsis B mechanical digestion C both A and B D both A and B, and for some chemical digestion
when the blood glucose level is low, the liver A excrete amino acids B synthesizes cholesterol C changes glucose to glycogen D changes glycogen to glucose D changes glycogen to glucose
The digestive organ that fills the upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity is the: A. liver B. colon C. stomach D. pancreas A. Liver
The purpose of chemical digestion is to: A. change complex food molecules into simpler ones B. change simple food molecules into complex ones C. use food for energy production D. break food into smaller pieces with more surface A. change complex food molecules into simpler ones
The end products of fat digestion are: A amino acids B fatty acids and glycerol C fatty acids and glucose D monosaccharides B fatty acids and glycerol
The salivary glands located just in front of the ears are the: A subpharyngeal glands B sublingual glands C submandibular glands D parotid glands D parotid glands
The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the: A enamel B pulp cavity C periodontal membrane D dentine B pulp cavity
Backup of food from the stomach to the esophagus is prevented by the: A upper esophageal sphincter B lower esophageal sphincter C gastric sphincter D pyloric sphincter B lower esophageal sphincter
The layer of the alimentary tube that produces digestive secretions is the: A mucosa B submucosa C external muscle layer D mesentery A mucosa
Meissner’s plexus and Auerbach’s plexus are part of the: A enteric nervous system B central nervous system C mesenteric nervous system D endoteric nervous system A enteric nervous system
A the secretions and contractions of the alimentary tube
The part of gastric juice that begins the digestion of protein is: A water B trypsin C pepsin D gastrin C pepsin
The function of the chief cells of the gastric mucosa is to secrete: A pepsinogen B hydrochloric acid C gastrin D intrinsic factor A pepsinogen
The function of the parietal cells of the gastric mucosa is to secrete: A pepsinogen B hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen C pepsin and intrinsic factor D hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor D hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor
The G cells of the gastric mucosa secrete ___, which is a(n)___. A gastrin/hormone B mucus/lubricant C intrinsic factor/enzyme D pepsinogen/enzyme A gastrin/hormone
The digestive function of bile is to: A digest fats to fatty acids B emulsify fats C synthesize fats D digest fats to glycerol A digest fats to fatty acids
The hormone that causes contraction of the gallbladder when food enters the duodenum is: A gastrin B secretin C cholecystokinin D epinephrine C cholecystokinin
Hydrochloric acid from the stomach is neutralized in the duodenum by: A enzyme pancreatic juice B bile C intestinal enzymes D bicarbonate pancreatic juice D bicarbonate pancreatic juice
Pancreatic digestive enzymes include ___ for starch, ___ for fats, and ___ for protein. A amylase/lipase/trypsin B sucrase/lipase/pepsin C amylase/adipolase/pepsin D sucrase/lipase/trypsin A amylase/lipase/trypsin
Backup of fecal material from the colon to the small intestine is prevented by the: A lower intestinal sphincter B interintestinal valve C colonic valve D ileocecal valve D ileocecal valve
An important vitamin that is produced by the normal flora of the colon is vitamin ___, needed for ___. A D/calcium metabolism B K/blood clotting C D/bone growth D K/RBC production B K/blood clotting
The effector of the defecation reflex is: A the internal anal sphincter, which contracts B the rectum, which contracts C the spinal cord D the external anal sphincter, which relaxes B the rectum, which contracts
The part of the CNS that is directly involved in the defecation reflex is the: A hypothalamus B spinal cord C cerebrum D medulla B spinal cord
When the blood glucose level is high, the liver: A excretes amino acids B synthesizes amino acids C changes glucose to glycogen D changes glycogen to glucose C changes glucose to glycogen
The purpose of transamination in the liver is to: A use excess amino acids for energy production B use excess amino acids for protein synthesis C synthesize the essential amino acids D synthesize the nonessential amino acids D synthesize the nonessential amino acids
The plasma protein produced by the liver that carries fats in the blood is: A fibrinogen B albumin C globulin D myoglobin C globulin
The kidneys are ___ the peritoneum, and the term for this is ___. A behind/retroperitonea B in front of/anteroperitoneal C behind/posteroperitoneal D in front of/ventroperitoneal behind/retroperitonea
The urethra extends from the: A urinary bladder to exterior B kidney to the exterior C ureter to exterior D ureter to urinary bladder urinary bladder to exterior
A ___ takes urine from the kidney to the bladder, and the ___ takes urine from the bladder to the exterior. A ureter/urethra B trigone/ureter C urethra/ureter D ureter/trigone ureter/urethra
The kidneys are held in place and cushioned by: A the renal fascia and adipose tissue B the renal cortex and renal fascia C the renal cortex and adipose tissue D the renal pelvis and rib the renal fascia and adipose tissue
The renal medulla is the ___ of kidney tissue, and may also be called the ___. A inner layer/renal pyramids B outer layer/renal pelvis C middle layer/renal pelvis D outer layer/renal pyramids A inner layer / renal pyramids
The renal pelvis is the: A cavity on the lateral side of the kidney B cavity on the medial side of the kidney C junction of the kidney and urethra D location of the kidney in the pelvic cavity B cavity on the medial side of the kidney
In the kidney, the calyces are part of the: A renal cortex B renal medulla C renal fascia D renal pelvis D renal pelvis
In the kidney, loops of Henle and collecting tubules are found in the: A renal cortex B renal medulla C renal pelvis D renal fascia B renal medulla
The two major parts of a nephron are the: A renal corpuscle and renal tubule B glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule C renal tubule and loop of Henle D glomerulus and renal corpuscle A renal corpuscle and renal tubule
A renal corpuscle consists of the: A glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule B Bowman’s capsule and renal tubule C renal tubule and loop of Henle D loop of Henle and glomerulus A glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule
The energy for the process of filtration is provided by: A active transport B diffusion C ATP D blood pressure D blood pressure
In the process of glomerular filtration, substances may become part of the renal filtrate if they are: A large enough for filtration B not useful to the body C small or dissolved in plasma D all of these C small or dissolved in plasma
In the kidneys, the processes of reabsorption and secretion take place in the: A renal corpuscle B renal tubule C renal pelvis D glomerulus B renal tubule
In the kidneys, the process by which small proteins are reabsorbed is: A passive transport B active transport C osmosis D pinocytosis D pinocytosis
The process of tubular secretion is especially important to excrete: A creatinine B excess glucose C excess water D nitrogen dioxide A creatinine
The process of urine formation depends upon blood flow through the kidney in this order: 1. glomerulus 2. afferent arteriole 3. peritubular capillaries 4. efferent arteriole A 1, 3, 2, 4 B 2, 1, 4, 3 C 3, 2, 1, 4 D 4, 1, 2, 3 B 2,1,4,3 afferent arteriole glomerulus efferent arteriole peritubular capillaries
If the kidneys are decreasing their excretion of hydrogen ions, this means that the pH of the blood has been: A rising, becoming more alkaline B falling, becoming more alkaline C rising, becoming more acidic D falling, becoming more acidic A rising, becoming more alkaline
The secretion of renin by the kidneys brings about the formation of: A ADH B angiotensin II C RBCs in the red bone marrow D angiotensinogen B angiotensin II
The purpose of the renin-angiotensin mechanism is to: A increase RBC production B raise blood pressure C increase urinary output D maintain acid–base B raise blood pressure
The juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys secrete: A renin B erythropoietin C vitamin D D angiotensin A renin
The kidneys secrete erythropoietin during states of: A high blood pressure B low blood pressure C hypoxia D acidosis C hypoxia
The part of the urinary bladder that permits expansion without tearing the lining is the: A mucosa with its rugae B trigone C detrusor muscle D serosa A mucosa with its rugae
Voluntary control of the urination reflex is provided by the ___, which ___. A internal urethral sphincter/contracts to permit urination B external urethral sphincter/contracts to prevent urination C internal urethral sphincter/relaxes to permit urinatio B external urethral sphincter/contracts to prevent urination
A measure of the dissolved material in urine is its: A color B pH C odor D specific gravity D specific gravity
The creatinine in urine comes from energy metabolism in: A adipose tissue B nerve tissue C the liver D the skeletal muscles D the skeletal muscles
𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻? 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗣, 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲, 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗖03 (𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀)
Cecum Ascending Colon (Right Colon) Transverse Colon Descending Colon (Left Colon) Sigmoid Colon Rectum Anus
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻
Angiotensinogen II It causes vasoconstriction and increase the secretion of aldosterone both of which help raise BP
Where is the small intestine located? Coiled within the center of the abdominal cavity; extends from the stomach to the colon
Outermost tissue layer of the kidney
The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
Renal Cortex
Peritoneum
Name the parts of the small intestine The 1st part Duodenum, connects to the stomach The middle part is the Jejunum The third part called ilenum attaches to the colon
Gallbladder Store and concentrate bile
External Anal Sphincter Keep the anal canal and orifice closed
Renal Artery A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys
Nephrons Regulate water and soluble substances by filtering the blood
Backup of food from the small intestine to the stomach is prevented by the: a) cardiac sphincter b) duodenal valve c) gastric sphincter d) pyloric sphincter d) pyloric sphincter
ANP on the kidneys Increase sodium and water excretion in the kidneys
The function of the ileocecal valve is to: a) prevent backup from the colon to the small intestine b) contract to permit chime to enter the colon c) relax to prevent backup to the colon d) contract to permit chime to enter the ileum a) prevent backup from the colon to the small intestine
External Urethral Sphincter Provides voluntary control of urine flow from the bladder to the urethra
Detrusor muscle in urination Remains relaxed to allow the bladder to store urine and contracts during urination to release urine
The process of changing complex food molecules into simpler molecules is called: a) mechanical digestion b) energy digestion c) chemical digestion d) cell respiration c) chemical digestion
The part of gastric juice that protects the stomach lining is: a) mucus b) gastrin c) water d) pepsin 𝗔) 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀
The purpose of mechanical digestion is to: a) break food into smaller pieces with more surface area b) change simple food molecules into complex ones c) use food for energy production d) change complex food molecules into simpler ones a) break food into smaller pieces with more surface area
The part of gastric juice that kills most bacteria that enter the stomach is: a) lysozyme b) pepsin c) hydrochloric acid d) trypsin c) hydrochloric acid HCl
the enzymes produced by the pancreas contribute to the digestion of: A fats only B proteins and fats C starches and fats D proteins, fats, and starch D proteins, fats, and starch
the peyer's patches of the small intestine are: A bundles of smooth muscle where peristalsis is needed most B lymph nodules C the groups of epithelial cells that have microvilli D the parts of the mucosa with clusters of goblet cells B lymph nodules
Renal Pyramids The triangular segments of the renal medulla
Glomerulus A capillary network that is enclosed by Bowman”s capsule
The threshold level (in the kidney tubules) The concentration of a substance dissolved in the blood above which the kidneys begin to remove it into the urine
Specific gravity of urine A measure of the dissolved materials in trine -1.010 to 1.025 if kidneys are functioning normally
Where are the ureters located? The upper half of the ureter is located in the abdomen and the lower half is located in the pelvic area
What is the stimulus for defecation The muscles in the colon contract to move stool toward the rectum. This is known as a “mass movement.”
The organ of the alimentary tube that is a reservoir for gradual digestion is the: a) esophagus b) stomach c) small intestine d) oral cavity B) stomach
What is the function of the nephrons Its chief function is to regulate water and soluble substances by filtering the blood, reabsorbing what is needed and excreting the rest as urine.
Know the major parts of the nephron Renal Corpuscle/ Renal Tubule
Know the purpose of deamination in the liver deamination is used to break down amino acids for energy.
What is the outer layer of the kidney tissue called? renal fascia
What factors affect urine output osmolar excretion, sodium excretion, urea nitrogen excretion, free water clearance, and potassium excretion
What does it mean if a patient has glucose in his urine? known as glycosuria, are usually the result of high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar usually occurs in diabetes
Know the anatomy of the hilus of the kidney Located on the medial side of the kidneys . The hilus the rental artery enters the kidney and the renal vein and ureter emerge
how do the kidneys respond to increased acidity of body fluids? When the blood becomes too acidic, the kidneys remove excess H+ ions from the body and excrete them in the urine.
How does kidney failure affect the level of waste products in the urine and blood? In kidney failure, the kidneys lose their ability to filter enough waste products from the blood and to regulate the body's balance of salt and water. Eventually, the kidneys slow their production of urine, or stop producing it completely. Waste products
The function of the enteric nervous system is to regulate:
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