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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary purpose of peristalsis? | To propel food along the digestive tract |
| Which nervous system primarily stimulates peristalsis? | Parasympathetic Nervous system |
| Which enzyme begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth? | Salivary Amylase |
| Pepsin functions to digest which type of nutrients? | Proteins |
| Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol? | Pancreatic Lipase |
| The Plueral cavity is located between which two structures? | Visceral pleura and Parietal pleura |
| What normally keeps the lungs expanded against the chest wall? | Negative intrapleural pressure |
| Vital capacity is defined as? | The Maximum amount of air exhaled after a maximal inhalation |
| Which of the following volumes contribute to vital capacity? | Tidal Volume + inspiratory reserve volume + Expiratory Reserve volume |
| Which pathogenic organism is considered the least structurally complex? | Viruses |
| Which organism has a true nucleus and is therefore more complex than bacteria? | Fungi |
| Protozoa differ from bacteria in that protozoa? | Are eukaryotic with membrane-bound organelles |
| Helminths are more complex pathogens because they? | Are multicellular organisms with specialized tissues |
| Which of following best describes " Vagal Inhibition" of th heart? | Acetylcholine release causing a decrease in SA node firing |
| Coronary blood flow is primarily inhibited during which phase of the cardiac cycle ? | Ventricular Systole |
| Which neurotransmitter causes cardiac inhibition when released by vagal fibers? | Acetylcholine |