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A and P 2 - Test 3
Stack #83857
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The region of a lymph node through which blood vessels pass is called the -. | hilum |
| The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n) -. | vein |
| The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the -, & -. | thoracic duct, right lymphatic duct |
| The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ, contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules, & contains numerous phagocytic cells. | True |
| What is an example of a specific body defense mechanism? | immunity |
| T-lymphocytes are responsible for -. | cell-mediated immunity |
| The type of resistance that is acquired as a result of developing a disease is -. | naturally acquired active immunity |
| The spleen is much like a lymph node except that the spleen -. | filters blood, while the lymph nodes filter lymph |
| If lymphatic tissue is removed from an axillary region, the arm on that side is likely to -. | become edematous |
| The supratrochlear lymph nodes are located near the -. | elbow |
| A newborn may have some defense against digestive and respiratory disturbances because of IgA obtained from its mother's -. | milk |
| Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide what type of immunity? | artificially acquired passive immunity |
| In an autoimmune disease, the immune response is directed toward -. | self-substances |
| The structure of a lymph node can be described as being divided into compartments that contain masses of lymphocytes and macrophages, afferent vessels circulating lymph into the node on its convex surface, & efferent vessels circulating lymph out of the | node at its hilum. |
| Cell-mediated immunity is a process whereby -. | T cells attach themselves directly to antigens and destroy them |
| An immune response that is slower to respond, but more specific for the pathogen is the -. | adaptive response |
| Newborns can acquire - immunity through breast milk. | naturally acquired passive immunity |
| The correct sequence for the layers within the walls of the alimentary canal from inside to outside is the -. | mucous membrane, submucosa, muscular layer, serous |
| The teeth that are best adapted for biting off relatively large pieces of food are the -. | incisors |
| The salivary enzyme amylase functions to digest -. | carbohydrates |
| The parietal cells of gastric glands secrete - & -. | hydrochloric acid, intrinsic factor |
| Cholecystokinin from the intestinal wall is stimulated by the presence of -. | protein & fat in the small intestine |
| Which of the following is the correct sequence for the digestion of lipids? | emulsification by bile, hydrolysis by pancreatic lipase, dissolved in the epithelial cell membrane, formation of chylomicrons, & diffusion into lacteal ducts |
| Which of the following is a protein-splitting enzyme found in pancreatic juice? | trypsin |
| The liver functions to form glucose from noncarbohydrates, store Vitamin D, & destroy damaged red blood cells. | True |
| One of the major functions of the large intestine is to -. | reabsorb water from chyme |
| Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract -. | from the pharynx to the anus |
| Because of their location, swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with -. | both breathing & swallowing |
| A hiatal hernia is due to a weakness of the -. | diaphragm |
| Jaundice, which is characterized by a yellowish tinge to the tissues, is due to an increased blood concentration of -. | bile pigments |
| Gallstones are usually composed of -. | cholesterol |
| The epithelial cells that form the inner lining of the small intestine -. | are replaced every few days |
| The digestive functions of saliva include digesting starch into disaccharides, acting as a lubricant during swallowing, dissolving food chemicals. | True |
| If the blood vessels of the anal columns become enlarged, the condition is called -. | hemorrhoids |
| The effects of sympathetic nerve impulses on the alimentary canal are - and parasympathetic impulses are -. | inhibitory, or slow down activity; stimulative, or cause increases in activity |
| Gallstones may form if -. | bile is concentrated excessively |
| Bile salts act like detergents in that they - fat globules. | emulsify |
| Excess cholesterol and bile salts are eliminated (how). | in the feces |
| What are the 3 monosaccarides? | Fructose, glucose, & galactose |
| The cells that are most dependent upon a continual supply of glucose are those of the -. | nervous system |
| Intrinsic factor regulates the absorption of -. | vitamin B12 |
| As a group, the B vitamins are essential for normal cellular metabolism, involved in the oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, & are water-soluble substances. | True |
| The basic food group that supplies the best source of vitamin C is -. | fruits & vegetables |
| Excess potassium is -. | excreted in urine |
| In order to maintain weight -. | caloric input must equal caloric output |
| One or more adverse health condition(s) associated with obesity is/are -. | high blood pressure & heart disease |
| A protein deficiency may be accompanied by edema because of -. | a decrease in plasma proteins and therefore a decrease in osmotic pressure |
| The persons most likely to develop anorexia nervosa are -. | teenagers |
| As an energy source, body cells preferentially use -. | carbohydrates (them fats, then proteins) |
| Which of the following vitamins is necessary for the production of collagen? | Vitamin C |
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