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AP75 Quiz 9.3
Anatomy & Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The primary functions of the urinary system are to filter blood to help regulate fluid volume, plus: | help balance blood pressure, pH and electrolytes |
| Which of these effects of manual therapy is most likely to positively influence functions of the urinary system? | decreased stress, and anxiety |
| When the micturition reflex signals the internal urethral sphincter to relax, what other simultaneous action occurs? | a motor signal is sent to the external urethral sphincter to contract |
| What urinary organ is responsible for carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder? | ureter |
| Which organ in the urinary system is responsible for processing blood and formation of urine? | kidneys |
| Which urinary organ serves as the site for your storage? | bladder |
| Which of these is considered the “functional unit” of the urinary system? | nephron |
| The functions of the reproductive system are to produce offspring and: | produce hormones for development of sex cells |
| Which of these effects of manual therapy is most likely to support reproductive system processes? | stress reduction |
| In both male and female reproduction systems the ducts and chambers that carry gametes, as well as the glands that fluids to transport and protect them, are classified as: | accessory reproductive organs |
| Which term describes the external sex organs? | genitalia |
| What two pituitary hormones are the gonadotropins that stimulate gamete production? | FSH and LH |
| The term for primary reproductive organs in both the male and female systems is ___________. | Gonads |
| What is the name of the protective sac that encloses the testes? | scrotum |
| What is the function of the prostate gland? | secretion of semen supporting fluid |
| What is the anatomical name for the lining of the uterus? | endometrium |
| Which of the following structures secretes progesterone? | corpus luteum |
| Which structure in the female reproductive system is also called the birth canal? | vagina |
| The successful fertilization of an egg is dependent on sexual intercourse occurring within a window of 24 hours before ovulation and no more than _____________ after. | 3 to 4 days |
| During which days of the menstrual cycle does menstruation occur? | 1-5 |