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Finals - Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lymphatic System – Main Functions | helps regulate body fluid levels and supports the immune system in fighting infections |
| Poison That Kills Cells Quickly | Lymphotoxin |
| Two Major Types of Immune Defenses | innate (nonspecific) and adaptive (specific) |
| Total Lung Volume Is Made Of | Residual volume and vital capacity |
| Hormone That Slows Food Leaving the Stomach | gastric inhibitory peptide. |
| Hormone That Triggers Ovulation | luteinizing hormone (LH). |
| Tissue That Contains Neurons | Nervous |
| Blood Changes That Increase Breathing Rate | Increased PCO2, decreased arterial pressure, decreased pH, decreased PO2 |
| Function of the Spleen | filter the blood, removes old red blood cells, and plays a role in immune defense. |
| Ingestion and Destruction of Microorganisms | phagocytosis. |
| Active Transport of Sodium and Potassium | The sodium-potassium pump actively moves sodium out of the cell and potassium into the cell at different rates. |