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Anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The anatomical stalk of the pituitary is also known as | infundibulum |
| Pancreatic cell type that produces insulin. | beta cells |
| Receptors for hearing are located in the | cochlear duct |
| Gel-like structure embedded with the tips of cochlear hair cells. | tectorial membrane |
| Pyramid-shaped gland consisting of neural crest-derived cells and endocrine secretory cells. | adrenal gland |
| The heart valves that are located where the trunk of the pulmonary artery joins the right ventricle and where the aorta joins the left ventricle are called | semilunar valves. |
| The heart has its own special covering, a loose-fitting inextensible sac called the | pericardium |
| _____ is used to determine the volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood. | hematocrit |
| The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called | phagocytosis. |
| Which protein interferes with the ability of viruses to cause disease? | interferon |
| The more common name for the pharynx is the: | throat |
| Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with: | air |
| Gas exchange, the lungs' main and vital function, takes place in the | alveoli |
| The function of surfactant is to: | prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration. |
| The right angle between the transverse colon and the ascending colon is the: | hepatic flexure. |
| The most essential part of bile is: | bile salts |
| The mechanism for voiding begins with: | the relaxation of the internal sphincter. |
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