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Addison Gunter
Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs make up the.... | lower respiratory tract |
| The surface of the respiratory membrane inside each alveolus is coated with a fluid containing... | surfactant |
| Lymph capillaries called lacteals are located in the: | small intestine |
| Which substance can destroy pathogens by lowering the pH to a level at which they cannot function? | Hydrochloric acid |
| The vagus is said to act as a “brake” on the heart. This situation is called | vagal inhibition |
| The localized pressure gradient needed to maintain blood flow in a tissue is called | perfusion pressure |
| Which are the two baroreceptors that are located near the heart? | aortic baroreceptors and carotid baroreceptors |
| Pyramid-shaped gland consisting of neural crest-derived cells and endocrine secretory cells. | adrenal gland |
| Which of the following endocrine glands develops primarily from the endoderm of the pharynx? | thyroid and parathyroids |
| Membrane attached to the stapes. | oval window |