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APII FINAL 2012
Chaper 17-23
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The _______ cartilage marks the lowermost portion of the larynx? | cricoid |
| The lipoprotein known as ________ reduces surfaced tension within the alveoli so that they do not collapse during exhalation? | surfactant |
| The basic rythm of breathing is controlled by which portion of the brain? | ventral respiratory of the medullary rythmicity center |
| The vocal cords are located within the | larynx |
| The respiratoty membrane, across which gases diffuse, is very thin and is made up of | alveolar cell membrane, cappillary membrane, and fused basement membranes |
| The intensity(volume) of a vocal sound is a result of the | force of air passing over the vocal cords. |
| Which of the following proteins is the most important physiologically in the transport of carbon dioxide by blood? | carbonic anhydrase |
| The right lung is composed of _______lobes; the left lung is composed of ______ lobes | superior,middle,&inferior ; superior&inferior |
| The procedure used to directly examine the trachea and bronchial tree is called | bronchoscopy |
| Hyperventilation is most likely to be accompanied by a | decrease in blood CO2 concentration and a rise in PH |
| The root canal of a tooth contains | blood vessels and nerves |
| A new treatment in the management of gastric ulcers is a drug that inhibits the production of HCL in the stomach. If a person took this med for a long time, the digestion of ehat rould be affected the most? | proteins |
| a function of the large intestine? | absorption of water and electrolytes |
| The loss of teeth is most commonly associated with diseased of the | gums and dental pulp. |
| The effects of sympathetic nerve impulses on the alimentary canal are | inhibitory, or slow down activity |
| The effects of the parasympathetic impulses on the alimentary canal are | stimulative, cause increase in activity |
| Poor nutritional status of persons with limited economic resources is most likely related to a | lack of certain amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. |
| In order to lose one pound of fat, a person's diet must provide a deficit of | 3500 calories |
| Night blindness is most likely to be caused by a deficiency of | vitamin A |
| Which of the following is an example of a trace mineral? Magnesium,Sulfus,Iron or chlorine | iron |
| Which of the following provides a short term energy source after cellular glucose supplies are depleted? triglyceride,protein,glycerol,glycogen | glycogen |