A&P HESI a2

Which exocrine gland produces sweat on the epidermal surface

Eccrine

Which structure in the epidermis is responsible for cooling the body to maintain temperature homeostasis ?

Eccrine glands

The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood . and the external environment . Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange ?

Organ System

Which glands release an oily secretion through the hair follicles that lubricates the skin and prevents drying ?

Sebaceous glands

Mitosis occurs in which layer of the skin ?

Stratum germinativum

Stratum basale and stratum spinosum are included in which layer of the epidermis ?

Stratum germinativum

Which of the following features of veins results in the venous system operating at lower pressures than the arterial side ?

Veins have thinner , more compliant vessel walls than arteries .

Which blood vessel delivers blood directly into the right atrium ?

Vena cava

The anterior lobe of pituitary glands is called which of the following ?

Adenohypophysis

Which of the following best describes the primary function of hemoglobin ?

Carries oxygen to tissues and organs

What form of tissue provides support and structure for the organs ?

Connective

What is secreted by the adrenal glands ?

Cortisol and aldosterone

Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering , lining , and protection of surfaces and body cavities ?

Epithelial tissue

Which of the following describes cellular respiration ?

It is an oxidative catabolic activity

Which of the following best describes the function of the mitral valve ?

Lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle

What type of cell division occurs in the gonads ?

Meiosis

Which of the following causes bone matrix resorption in response to a decrease of calcium levels in the blood ?

Osteoclasts

Which of the following is the primary organ of the female reproductive system responsible for releasing mature eggs ?

Ovaries

Which of the following is the correct sequence of transport of filtrate from the nephrons to the renal pelvis ?

Proximal Convoluted Tubule - Loop of Henle - Distal Convoluted Tubule - Collecting Duct - Minor Calyx - Major Calyx - Renal Pelvis

Which blood vessel returns blood from the lungs back to the heart ?

Pulmonary vein

What is the function of the sebaceous glands ?

To secrete oil that lubricates the skin and prevents drying .

Urine travels from the kidney to the urinary bladder through which structure ?

Ureter

The artery is located in the upper arm , and is a continuation of the artery .

brachial ; axillary

The functions of the circulatory system include all of the following except :

to deliver carbon dioxide to body tissues .

The right atrium receives blood from the

vena cava