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Weeks 7-13
Human Physiology with Lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stroke Volume | The amount of blood ejected by a ventricle during one contraction. |
| What law describes the relationship between end-diastolic volume (EDV) and stroke volume? | The Frank–Starling Law of the Heart. |
| The primary pacemaker of the heart is the __________ node. | SA (sinoatrial) |
| Tidal Volume | The amount of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal quiet breath. |
| Which gas law explains how pressure and volume are inversely related during ventilation? | Boyle’s Law. |
| Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) | The rate at which plasma is filtered through the glomeruli of the kidneys. |
| The hormone __________ increases water reabsorption in the kidney’s collecting ducts. | ADH (antidiuretic hormone) |
| What structure of the nephron is primarily responsible for nutrient reabsorption (glucose, amino acids, ions)? | The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT). |
| Respiratory Acidosis | A drop in blood pH due to hypoventilation, leading to elevated CO₂ levels. |
| What digestive organ produces bile? | The liver. |