HN Year 1 A&P Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the functions of the Scrotum | To protect the testes and keep them at a lower temperature |
What is the function of the cervix | Remains closed to prevent infection getting in. Opens to allow sperm in and the baby to be expelled at parturition |
Name the parts of a nephron | Glomerulus, Bowmans Capsule, Proximal Convoluted Tubule, Loop of Henle, Distal Convoluted Tubule, Collecting Duct |
What is the function of the distal convoluted tubule | For fine water and salts balancing |
What type of epithelium is the bladder composed of, and why | Transitional, this allows the bladder to stretch and return to its normal size again |
What is the function of the accessory sex glands and what are they | To nourish the sperm, to keep the sperm at the correct PH and to add seminiferous fluid to 'flush' the sperm |
What is the epidiymus and where is it found | Found on the dorsal aspect of the testicle and this is where sperm is stored and matured |
What are the 3 layers of the kidney called | Cortex, Medulla and the renal Pelvis |
What is the function of the fallopian tubes/oviducts | This is the site of fertilisation |
What is the function of the Bowmans Capsule | It is lined with tiny pores which allow the passage of fluid and small molecules but restricts the passage of larger molecules |
What is the function of the PCT | Approximately 65% of all resorptive processes take place here: Water and Salts, Glucose, Conc of Nitrogenous waste, secretion of toxins and drugs |
What is the function of the Loop of Henle | Regulate the concentration and volume of urine. Adjusts the Sodium balance |
What is the function of the DCT | Final reabsortion of Sodium and Potassium and also regulates the acid/base balance (overall PH) |
What is the function of the Collecting Duct | Final water and volume adjustments to the urine |
What are the functions of the testes | To produce sperm and the male sex hormone Testosterone |
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