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Mariana Jauregui F
Physiology Week 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two major pH control systems? | Chemical buffers Physiological buffers |
| What are the two main fluid compartments of total body water? | Intracellular Extracellular |
| What are the three formed elements of blood? | Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets |
| A normal mature red blood has a nucleus. True or False? | False. Red blood cells have no nucleus. |
| What is the special covering of the heart called? | Pericardium |
| What fluid fills the spaces between the cells? | Interstitial fluid. |
| Name the two distinct functions of lymph nodes. | Defense Hematopoiesis |
| What is the lower respiratory tract composed of? | Trachea All segments of the bronchial tree Lungs |
| Which bronchus is bigger? | The right side |
| What is the process of swallowing called? | Deglutition |