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StudyStack Set 2
Week 7 -13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The act of expelling feces is called | defecation |
| Fats and other nutrients in the duodenum stimulate the intestinal mucosa to release a hormone called | gastric inhibitory peptide. |
| The ejection of bile from the gallbladder is controlled by which hormones? | CCK and secretin |
| _____ is the passage of substances through the intestinal mucosa into the blood or lymph. | Absorption |
| The final step in lipid transport by the intestines is the formation of | chylomicrons. |
| Saliva contains the enzyme | amylase |
| Vital capacity is defined as the: | maximum volume of air that can be moved into and out of the lungs during forced respiration. |
| Which of the following would have the greatest accelerating effect on the dissociation of oxygen from hemoglobin? | Decreased PO2 and increased PCO2 |
| One hundred milliliters of arterial blood contains approximately what volume percent of oxygen? | 20% |
| During inspiration, the expansion of the lungs causes: | a decrease in alveolar pressure. |