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A & P part 2

A & P II study guide

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Heart valve cells can be damaged through autoimmunity
B cells divide and differentiate into _____ which produce and secrete antibodies plasma cells
Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing perforin, which cuts holes in cell membranes
The largest lymphatic organ that contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules, and contains many phagocytes is ___ spleen
Phagocytic leukocytes include___ monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils
____ initiate(s) a cascade effect in response to foreign proteins in the body The complement sysem
in the cellular immune response T cells attach directly to antigens and destroy them
The type of resistance that is acquired as a result of developing a disease____ naturally acquired active immunity
Ultraviolet light, infection, and chemical exposure all cause inflammation
A primary immune response ____, and a secondary immune response_____. produces antibodies within 5 to 10 days of exposure to antigens, produces antibodies within a day or 2 of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen
The antibodies produced in allergic reactions belong to the immunoglobulin E group
Which of the following is part of the adaptive immune response? production of antibodies
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease? Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, and Type 1 diabetes mellitus
The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels and nerves pass is called the ____ hilum
The functions of the lymphatic system do not include___ transporting hormones to intestinal smooth muscle
Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide _____ artificially acquired passive immunity
Drugs used to reduce the tissue rejection reaction following the transplantation of tissue from one person to another____ reduce the recipient's immune response
An antigen is _______, whereas an antibody is ______. a foreign substance such as a protein or polysaccharide to which lymphocytes respond, a globular protein that reacts with an antigen to eliminate the antigen
Newborns can acquire _____ immunity through breast milk. passive
Following a primary immune response, the cells that give rise to memory cells are both B cells and T cells
Which of the following is not a mechanical barrier against microorganisms? diarrhea
In HIV infection, reverse transcriptase makes DNA from viral RNA
What ingests food, propels food, mechanically and chemically breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and defecates the remainder? digestive system
Elliott thought that his peptic ulcers were caused by his nagging parents and was surprised when the doctor handed him a prescription for medication to treat a bacterial infection
In the ________reflex, muscles pull the pharynx upward toward the food, the epiglottis closes off the top of the trachea, and the tongue presses against the uvula and soft palate. swallowing
The main part of the stomach is called the _____. body
Functions of the ______include maintaining blood glucose concentration due to its endocrine function, formation of urea which is then transported to the kidneys where it is excreted, and production of bile. liver
The root canal of a tooth contains ____. blood vessels and nerves
____ is a protein-digesting enzyme in pancreatic juice. Trypsin
Bile is produced by the _____. liver
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the _____. esophagus
Edith suffers from severe heartburn. She goes to her physician and is diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. In this condition, her stomach protrudes through the _______. diaphragm
Matthew takes a drug that inhibits the production of HCI in the stomach to ease the symptoms of a gastric ulcer, If he takes it for a long time, digestion of which nutrient would be affected the most? Proteins
The greater omentum is composed of ____. the peritoneal membrane
Salivary amylase digests _____ carbohydrates
Feces contain ______ electrolytes, undigested food, and bacteria
What forms glucose from no carbohydrates? liver
The correct sequence for the layers in the walls of the alimentary canal from innermost to outermost is the mucosa, submucosa, muscular layer, serosa
What is a flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the trachea? Uvula
The teeth that are best adapted for biting off hunks of food are the ____. incisors
All of the enzymes that digest protein are ____ secreted in an inactive form
Secretion of cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is simulated by ______ protein and fat in the small intestine
Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with_____. both breathing and swallowing
The mechanical breakup of food particles in the mouth is called _____. mastication
Peristalis occurs in the digestive tract ______. in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
Enlarged blood vessels of the anal columns are called_____. hemorrhoids
The fat-soluble vitamins include____. vitamins A, D, and K
Which of the following is not a monosaccharide? sucrose
Diet that provides sufficient energy and essential nutrients for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues is called______ adequate diet
Poor nutrition that results from a lack of essential nutrients is called ____. malnutrition
Binging and purging bulemia
Lipids include _____, ____, and _____. fats, oils, and cholesterol
BMI measures ______. weight in proportion to height
After eating, _____ signals the hypothalamus to suppress appetite. leptin
Evangeline is 5'4" and weighs 200 lbs. According to the BMI chart, she is obese
Which trace element and function is correctly matched? Iron-part of hemoglobin molecule
Inhibition of which hormone may help in weight loss? ghrelin
People suffering mineral deficiencies sometimes compulsively eat non-nutritive substances, such as laundry starch, dirt, hair, and clay, This condition is called ____. pica
What is the name of a hormone made in fat tissue and secreted into the circulation, where it affects the response to insulin. Adiponectin
Which is the following provide(s) a source of complete proteins? eggs
Factors that affect BMR are ____. body size, body temperature, and the level of endocrine activity
Fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by ____. the lymphatic system
The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n) ____. vein
 



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