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A+ blood is characterized by the absence of

- B-antigen

After passing through the glottis inspired air then travels through

Larynx

After sperm matures in the epididymis it goes where?

Vas deferens

Bile aids in the digestion of

Fat

Where are blood cells produced?

Red bone marrow

Blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of

Hydrogen ions

Blood type that can only receive blood of same type?

Type O

Breastfeeding of an infant provides what kind of immunity?

Natural passive

Hormone produced by the thyroid gland, that is active in calcium metabolism?

Calcitonin

Plays an essential role in blood coagulation

Calcium

Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which gland?

- Parathyroid gland

A wax like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal

- Cerumen

Characteristic of filtration of fluids through membrane of blood vessels.

Facilitated diffusion

Chemical buffer that normalizes the pH of 7.30?

Decrease in H+ ions

Describe the event of ovulation

Graafian follicle ruptures, releasing an ovum

Function of the ureters

Conduct urine from kidneys to bladder

Function of the gallbladder

Storage of bile

Function of the liver

Lipid metabolism

Iron containing component of a red blood cell

Hemoglobin

Hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland

Antidiuretic hormone

Hormone that regulates urine output

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

If a warm body is dropped into cold water, what kind of heat loss takes place?

Hypothermia

Type of antibody that mediates the body's response to all allergen

igE

a normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many milliliters of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?

600 mL

In a normal functioning, cardiovascular system where does the heartbeat originate?

SA node

The result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

Increased cardiac output/ heart rate

Increase in this results in stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?

Heart rate

An increase in what electrolyte can cause cardiac irregularities? And occurrence of too high concentration of what electrolytes is associated with cardiac arrhythmia?

Potassium

In the process of wound healing, what plays a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris?

Neutrophils

Primarily responsible for the trapping and destruction of old cells and invasive microorganisms through the process of phagocytosis?

Macrophages

Associated with the release of histamine when the body's inflammatory response is triggered.

- Mast cells

Measurement of percentage (%) of RBCs in whole blood

Hematocrit

Structure that filters foreign particles from lymphatic fluid

Nodes

Peripheral vasodilation results in heat through what process?

Radiation

Presence of food in the stomach causes secretions by the G cells & it is a hormone that stimulates secretin of greater amounts of gastric juices

Gastrin

Production of this is a function of the prostate gland?

Substance to enhance sperm

The release of histamine is associated with

Mast cells, which trigger inflammatory response

Hormone produced by kidneys plays role in regulation of fluid volume and pressure

Renin

Responsible for regulation of body temperature

Hypothalamus

Results of meiosis

Sperm and ova are produced

Stimulates the production of bile by the duodenum when food enters the small intestine. Also, stimulates production of bicarbonate juices by the pancreatic enzymes amylase, lipase, trypsin

Secretin

Involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens

Stomach acid

Straightening the elbow by lowering hand effects which of the following muscles?

Triceps bra hi

Testosterone is regulated in which gland?

Pituitary gland

Where are nutrients transported after being absorbed into the blood stream?

Small intestine

What blood type is universal recipient

Type AB

What blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart?

Superior and inferior vena cava

What bones is a component of the appendicular skeleton?

Symphysis pubis

What can cause black stools?

High levels of iron or upper gi bleed

What cardiac valve prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the heart?

Aortic valve

What causes blackheads?

Sebum that raps dirt in the pores

What cells are responsible for destruction of old cells and invasive organisms?

Macrophages through phagocytosis

What determines skin color?

Melanin in melanocytes

What does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body?

Carbon dioxide

What do phagocytes do?

Engulf foreign particles in the blood stream

What dysfunction causes yellow sclera?

Jaundice, elevated bilirubin

What function is associated with the dermal layer of the skin?

Collagen formation

What gland has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Pancreas

What happens to cells in hypertonic solution?

Cell shrivels and dies; absorbs more salt

What happens to cells in isotonic solution?

Cells are normal. Equal amounts of salt and fluid

What happens to cells in hypotonic solution?

Cells enlarge and burst; cell absorbs more fluid and has less salt

What must be present in the stomach in order for B12 absorption to occur?

Intrinsic factor ( R protein)

What electrolyte (ion) is the most abundant in extracellular fluid?

Sodium

What is associated with wound healing by PRIMARY intention?

Minimal scar tissue

What is a structure of the inner ear?

Cochlea

What is cushions?

Hyper secretion of the adrenal cortex, primal cortisol. Trunk of the body is large, and extremities are thin, skin and bones are fragile

What is function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs?

Increase surface area; prevent collapse

What structure is located at the end of the ear canal vibrates when the sound waves strike it?

Tympanic membrane

What is the function of the ureters?

To conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladders

What is the general pathway of blood through the heart?

Superior vena cava, Right atrium, Tricuspid valve, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Semi- lunar valve, Pulmonary arteries, Lungs, Pulmonary veins, left atrium, Bicuspid valve, Left ventricle, Aortic valve, Aorta, Coronary vessels, Body

What it the largest vessel of the body?

Aorta

What is the order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain from inside out?

Pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater

What id the pacemaker of the heart?

SA node

What is the primary result of the pancreatic dysfunction?

Elevated blood sugar

Site of sperm maturation in the mal reproductive system?

Epididymis

What may indicate hypersecretion of thyroid hormones?

Weight loss

What mediates body's response to stress?

Cortisol

What occurs as a result of the release of antidiuretic hormone?

Fluid volume in the body increases

What occurs at the beginning of systole?

The ventricles contract

What part of the central nervous system is responsible for control of involuntary respirations?

Medulla oblongata

What part of the nephron is closest to the collecting duct?

Distal convoluted tubule

What part of the uterine lining is involved in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

Functional layer, endometrium

What pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis?

Follicle stimulating hormone

What effect does aldosterone secretion have on electrolyte levels?

Sodium levels INCREASE;

Aldosterone is secreted when a drop in extracellular sodium occurs. The hormone effect on the kidneys causes to retain sodium and return to blood

What the function of Angiotensin ll in the regulation of blood pressure?

Vasoconstriction

When BP falls too low, Angiotensin ll causes "vasoconstriction" which causes an increase in BP

What is the role of platelets in homeostasis?

Formation of plugs

What stimulates the production of erythrocytes?

Erythropoietin

What structure comes after the ascending colon? What structure is distal to the ascending colon?

transverse colon

What structure is gastrointestinal system absorbs iron and bile salts?

Ilium

What structure is located between the descending colon and rectum?

Sigmoid colon

What structure of the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange?

Alveoli

What structure prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs?

Epiglottis

What tissue attaches muscle to bone?

Tendons

What tissue connects bones to joints?

Ligaments

What type of blood is universal blood donor?

Type O

What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

Skeletal

What valve prevents back flow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium?

Tricuspid

What vitamin is absorbed through the skin?

Vitamin D

When blood leave the left ventricle of the heart what structures does it enter next?

Aorta

Where is renal filtrate formed?

In the glomeruli