A&P: Chapter 8

blood flow is ..proportional to blood pressure and...proportional to peripheral resistance

...

the heart, in response to high blood volume, releases

ANP

Jennifer has type A blood, what type would cause agglutination or cross reaction with her blood

B and AB

a recording of electrical events in the heart is a

ECG

Which of the following is NOT an accessory of the skin

Epidermis

cervical cancers are associated with

HPV infections

antibody type typically involved with allergic responses is

IgE

Rickets may be caused by

Inadequate sunlight

the lymphocytes most likely to attack cancerous cells are

NK cells

The pacemaker of the heart is normally the

SA node

hormone that can activate release of hormones from the thyroidf

TSH

which of the following is not a characteristic of hypertrophy

a greater number of muscle fibers

Mr. Spock spreads his third and fifth fingers in Vulcan salute this is..

abduction

The neurotransmitter usually released at neuromuscular junctions is

acetylcholine

When an individual becomes infected with tetanus and is not treated, the advanced stages of the disease cause skeletal muscles to lock into prolonged contraction. The explanation is that tetanus disables

acetylcholinesterase

Histamine and heparin promote redness, swelling and heat by

affecting blood vessel permability and diameter

one effect of glucocorticoids is

amino acid metabolism

the major symptom of leukemia is

appearance of immature and abnormal white blood cells.

Acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction is stimulated by

arrival of the action potential

injuries that allow air into the pleural cavity are termed

atelectasis

skeletal muscles that are not regularly stimulated by motor neurons undergo a process called

atrophy

type 1 diabetes is caused by

autoimmunity that attacks insulin-producing cells

if the normal pacemaker of the heart fails, the job will be taken over by the

av node

a common technique to improve blood flow and remove plaque in coronary vessels is

balloon angioplasty and stent replacement

stretch receptors that moniter pressure changes are called

baroreceptors

The white blood cell that releases histamine is the

basophil

the most common neuron type is the ... neuron

bipolar

the transmission of endocrine signals occurs through

blood

the major divisions of the nervous system are

central peripheral

the waxy substance

cerumen

the primary function of the lens is to

change the shape to focus on images

degeneration and replacement of liver cells by fibrous connective tissue results in

cirrhosis

an individual lacking red cones would suffer from

color blindness

the photoreceptors responsible for color vision are

cones

the vessles that supply blood to the heart are called

coronary arteries

reduction in circulatory supply is called

coronary ischemia

the peripheral nerves that connect directly to the brain are called

cranial

the sensory organs for equilibrium are called

cranial

The reaction used to create triglycerides is

dehydration

multiple sclerosis is a disease characterized by

demylinization

neurons transfer information from .... to ...

dendrites to axons

Damage to spinal nerves can be detected as characteristic loss of sensation in skin patches called

dermatomes

ALS is a disease associated with

destruction of motor neurons

cerebrospinal fluid is produced and circulated by

ependymal cells

the hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in response to hypoxia is called

erythropoietin

the dominate hormone during the follicular stage of ovarian cycle is

estrogen

which of the following is not a function of tears

filtering the light as it enters the eye

oxyhemoglobin consists of

four oxygen molecules and four hemes

the plasma component that is major contributor to osmotic pressure is called

globulin

the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter is

glutamine

The combination of blood clots, fibroblasts, and extensive capillary network in early dermal repair is called

granulation tissue

the combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and extensive capillary network in early dermal repair is called

granulation tissue

NOT a characteristic of hypertrophy

greater number of muscle fibers

which of the following is NOT true of hydrolysis

hydrolysis produces larger products from smaller reactants

hyperventilation will result in

hypocapnia

the nerve that controls the tongue muscles is called the ... nerve

hypoglossal

Robin has rh-blood. During her first pregnancy she carries an rh+ infant.

if untreated, the pregnancy will sensitize robin and furture rh + pregnancies will result in hemolytic disease of newborn

uv radiation causes a tanning effect because it stimulates

increased pigment production

Which of the following is NOT a product of activation of the sympathetic division of the ANS

increased urinary function

ulcers are treated by administering drugs that

inhibit gastric gland production of acid

the sensory organs for equilibrium are located in the

inner ear

vertabrea are ... bone

irregular

inhaling through the nostrils is preferred over inhaling through the mouth because

it allows better conditioning of the inhaled air

NOT a progressive disorder in COPD family

lung cancer

injuries that damage connective tissue stimulate release of chemicals by

mast cells

viral infection of the parotid and other salivary glands is

mumps

the protein molecule with a pivoting head is

myosin

Nerve cells specialized for inter-cellular communication are

neurons

The type of cell or tissue most likely to be adversly affected by calcium ion imbalances is

neurons and muscle

chemical compounds released by presynaptic cells are called

neurotransmitters

the nerve associated with the sense of smell is the ... nerve

olfactory

cells that myelinate neurons are named...in the cns and...in the PNS

oligodendrocytes; schwann cells

when the ventricles contract, the semilunar valves are ...and the atrioventricular valves are

open;closed

inhaler breathing treatments for CF patients are predicted to produce short term .. and long term...

opening of airways; prevention of potentially lethal infections

the nerve that innervates the retina is called the ... nerve

optic

the fixed end of a muscle is called the...and the movable end is called the

origin;insertion

bright lights during ...activation cause pupils to..

parasympathetic; constrict

NOT a function of skeletal muscle

phagocytosis

the pace of respiration is adjusted by the respiratory center in the

pons

the phase of the uterine cycle where the endometrium is repairing and regenerating

proliferation

structurally complex sensory receptors that moniter positions of joints are called

proprioceptors

increasing number of active motor units in a contracting muscle is called

recruitment

the most abundant formed elements are

red blood cells

Sensation of pain in an area of the body other than its actual source is called ....pain

referred

calculation of vital capacity does not require

residual volume

autoimmunity to joint connective tissue is called

rheumatoid arthritis

the structure that encloses the pituitary is called

sella turcica

specialized cells that monitor conditions are called

sensory receptors

A condition characterized by multilplication of pathogen in blood is called

septicemia

Which of the following diseases is caused by prior viral infection lying dormat in dorsal root ganglia

shingles

the average PH of blood falls in a range of

slightly alkaline

skeletal muscles are innervated by the ... nervous system

somatic

the motor neurons over which you have conscious control are

somatic

the hormones that pass directly through the plasma membrane and control gene activity are

steroids

Parkinsons disease results from damage to the

substantia nigra

which is not a function of the vertebrae?

supporting the brain in the skull

the structures that carry action potentials from the sarcolemma is the cell interior are called

t tubles

the hormones that maintain libido in males is

testosterone

somatic sensory neurons moniter

the outside world

the distinguishing features of all cervical vertebrae is

the presence of transverse foramen

which of the following is not considered a special sense?

touch

the lipid typically used for energy storage is a

triglyceride

individuals with sickle cell anemia have inherited

two copies of the sickling gene

intrinsic factor is produced to enhance

vitamin b12