Bio20- Lab Exam 3
The normal RBC count per cubic millimeter in a female is about
4.8 million
Pharyngeal tonsil is also known as
Adenoid
In blood typing, the antigens are called this
Agglutinogens
The phagocytic cells that remove dust particles Within the alveoli
Alveolar macrophages
All arteries of systemic circulation branch from this
Aorta
The function of the Ductus arteriosus in the fetus is as a temporary blood vessel that shunts blood from the pulmonary trunk into the
Aorta
The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta is the
Aortic (semilunar) valve
The anterior cavity of the eye is filled with
Aqueous humor
Coronary arteries originate from what structure of the heart
Ascending aorta
This is a disorder of the cornea or lens characterized by irregular curvatures which prevent images from being properly focused on the retina
Astigmatism
Arteries carry blood in what direction
Away from the heart
Veins carry blood in what direction
Back to the heart
These are the least common of WBCs
Basophils
This WBC secrete heparin, histamine, and serotonin in allergic reaction
Basophils
A mature human erythrocyte is shaped like a
Bi-conclave, non-nucleated disc
The valve between then left atrium and left ventricle is the
Bicuspid or mitral valve
Carbon dioxide diffused from the alveolus into this vessel
Blood capillary
Blood that is low in oxygen is carried in blood vessels that are colored
Blue
The large veins draining the head of the human are the
Brachiocephalic veins
In air flow, the structure that you would encounter after the trachea
Bronchus
The myocardium is composed of this type of muscle
Cardiac muscle
The disorder characterized by an opaque lens or cornea is known as
Cataracts
For maximum visual acuity, light must be correctly focused on the
Central fovea
In the eye, the densest concentration of cones is found here
Central fovea
The arterial system that supplies the brain with blood
Cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis)
The black, light absorbing layer behind the retina is the
Choroid
This region of the eye is concerned primarily with absorption of extraneous light
Choroid
This part is responsible for accommodating thelens for near and far vision
Ciliary muscle
This is a condition of the improper fusion of the palatine and maxillary bones
Cleft palate
The mucous secreted by goblet cells in the nasal cavity, serves this purpose
Coats dust particle which causes the dust to be swallowed
This type of photoreceptor is responsible for bright light, color vision
Cones
This is the lining of the heart
Endocardium
This body part is the protective lid that prevents food from entering the trachea
Epiglottis
An inability of body cells to receive adequate amounts of oxygen may indicate a malfunction of
Erythrocytes
The technical name for red blood cells
Erythrocytes
The lacrimal gland is an accessory structure of the
Eye
In fetal circulation, the opening between the ring and left atria is known as the
Foramen Ovale
Abnormally high intraocular pressure is a symptom of
Glaucoma
Blood gets it's red color from the presence of the oxygen-carrying pigment
Hemoglobin
The process by which all blood cells are formed
Hemopoiesis
In hepatic portal circulation, blood from the liver is eventually returned to the inferior vena cava through this vessel
Hepatic vein
An advantage of nasal breathing is that air is filtered, warmed and
Humidified
The large vein that drains blood from the inferior parts of the body and empties into the right atrium
Inferior Vena Cava
This carries blood from the legs back to the heart
Inferior Vena Cava
Mechanical barriers, phagocytosis, inflammation and fever are this kind of immunity
Innate or nonspecific
The lymph is most similar to this
Interstitial fluid
The ciliary muscle is an example of what type of eye muscle
Intrinsic
The amount of light entering is regulated by the
Iris
This eye structure secretes tears
Lacrimal glands
The inferior portion of the pharynx
Laryngopharynx
The function of the forame oval in the fetus is to allow blood entering the right atrium to pass into the
Left atrium
This is the adult remnant of the fetal ductuss arteriosus
Ligamentum arteriosum
Excess fluid, ca 3 liters/day, seeps out of blood capillaries by filtration and drains into lymphatic vessels where it becomes
Lymph
Small masses of lymphatic tissue located along the length of the lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
This is an antibacterial enzyme in tears
Lysozyme
Cells in the lymph nodes that carry on phagocytosis
Macrophages
Thrombocytes are formed by small fragments called
Megakaryocyte
The spread of cancer is known as
Metastatis
The heart muscle is also known as the
Myocardium
Nearsightedness
Myopia
The portion of the pharynx that contains the pharyngeal tonsils
Nasopharynx
The WBC order of most to least common
Neutrophil, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
The visual sensory area is located in the
Occipital lobe of cerebral cortex
The blind spot on the retina is also known as
Optic disc
The smallest area of the retina where no image is formed is referred to as the
Optic disc
The branch of medicine tht deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, and throat
Otorhinolaryngology
The inner lining of the eyelid is
Palpebral conjuctiva
A disease causing organism is termed a
Pathogen
The proper scientific name for the throat
Pharynx
B cells in lymph nodes produce certain cells that are responsible for the production of antibodies.
Plasma cells
An inflammation of the membrane that encloses and protects the lungs
Pleuritis
This artery is a continuation of the femoral artery behind the knee
Popliteal Artery
Deoxygenated blood is sent from the right ventricle to the lungs through this vessel
Pulmonary artery
The hole in the iris
Pupil
This carries blood to the kidneys
Renal artery
Two body systems that supply oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide
Respiratory and circulatory
The photoreceptors are located in the nervous tunic which is also known as the
Retina
The two main channels of the lymphatic system are: the thoracic duct and
Right lymphatic duct
This main lymph channel collects lymph from the head, neck, mammary arrea and upper arm
Right lymphatic duct
This eye structure is a type of dim light photoreceptor
Rod
The white, nontransparent portion of the fibrous tunic
Sclera
These organs are lymphatic tissue: lymph node, thymus gland, bone marrow and
Spleen
Removal of the spleen is technically known as
Splenectomy
This main artery from the aorta forms the radial, ulnar, digitals, axillary, and brachial arteries
Subclavian artery
Surface tension of alveolar fluid is lowered by this
Surfactant
The largest of the circulatory routes
Systemic
The thymus gland is needed for maturation of these cells
T-cells
This WBC is NOT phagocyctic
Thrombocytes
The Adam's apple is a common term for this other body part
Thyroid cartilage
The malfunction of this valve would interfere with the flow of blood from the right atrium to the right ventricle
Tricuspid
The layer of blood vessel wall that is mostly elastic and collagen fibers
Tunic externa
The layer of blood vessel wall that is the endothelium, basement membrane
Tunica interna
The layer of blood vessel wall that is a smooth muscle with elastic fibers
Tunica media
The choroid, iris, and ciliary body are components of this structure
Vascular tunic
Histamines cause this reaction in the human body
Vasodilation & increased permeability of blood vessels
Lymphatic vessels are thin walled & have valves which structurally resembles
Veins
This measurement is composed of IRV, TV, and ERV
Vital capacity
This eye structure is a gel like material which fills the postior cavity of the eye
Vitreous humor
The vibration of this membrane is from where your voice principally originates
Vocal folds
An increase in the number of WBC
leucocytosis