Final Exam
The first signal during helper T-lymphocyte activation involves
CD4 of the helper T-cell binding with MHC class II of the antigen-presenting cell
When viewing a centrifuged blood sample, the erythrocytes will be on the top. T/F?
False
Which statement is accurate?
Filtration dominates at the arterial end of a capillary bed, and is driven by hydrostatic pressure.
Which statement accurately compares filtration and reabsorption?
Filtration involves bulk flow of fluid out of the blood, whereas reabsorption is bulk flow back into the blood.
Which is an accurate description of glucose and sucrose?
Glucose is a monosaccharide, sucrose is a disaccharide, both molecules are carbohydrates.
Which reaction involving CO 2 predominates within erythrocytes in the pulmonary capillaries of the lung?
HCO-3 combines with H+ to form H2CO3, which dissociates into CO2 and H2O.
Which type of antibody is formed in response to parasitic infections and allergies, and has the effect of activating mast cells and basophils?
IgE
The most prevalent antibody in blood and lymph is
IgG
What are the five main classes of immunoglobulins found in humans?
IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD
Which statement accurately describes alveolar exchange of oxygen?
In alveolar gas exchange, oxygen diffuses into the blood, but in systemic gas exchange, it diffuses out of the blood.
Which statement accurately describes alveolar and systemic gas exchanges?
In both alveolar and systemic gas exchange, oxygen diffuses out of the blood.
Which segment of the ECG reflects the plateau phase of ventricular muscle cells' action potentials?
S-T segment
Rita has finally decided to visit a Medical Provider because she is experiencing chronic headache and nausea. She is in her late 40's and approximately 60 pounds overweight. After participating in several medical tests, the following data can be considered. End Diastolic Volume: 130 mL (Slightly Elevated) End Systolic Volume: 90 mL (Elevated) Heart Rate: 90 beats/minute (Elevated) Blood Pressure: 178/115 (Elevated) What is the correct formula to calculate Rita's Cardiac Output and determine if she has a healthy cardiovascular system?
SV x HR = CO
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Water and electrolyte absorption
Which are characteristics of type O blood? a: Has anti-A antibodies b: Has anti-B antibodies c: Has surface antigen O on its erythrocytes d: Has surface antigen A on its erythrocytes e: Has neither surface antigen A nor B on its erythrocytes
a, b, e
Sympathetic innervation of the heart a: increases the heart rate b: decreases the heart rate c: increases the force of contractions d: decreases the force of contractions e: has no effect on contraction force
a, c
Aldosterone release can be triggered by the presence of the blood-borne messenger angiotensin II or by low levels of sodium, and so its secretion regulation is said to be
both hormonal and humoral
The hemoglobin found in erythrocytes is able to chemically attach to
both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
The involuntary, rhythmic activities that deliver and remove respiratory gases are regulated in the
brainstem
Beta oxidation is a step in the synthesis of cholesterol that involves
breakdown of fatty acid into two-carbon units to form acetyl CoA
Cardiac output is the amount of blood that is pumped
by a single ventricle in one minute
What is the sequence of events in the transmission of an impulse through the heart muscle? a: AV node b: AV bundle c: SA node d: Through the atria e: Through the ventricles f: Bundle branches g: Purkinje fibers
c, d, a, b, f, g, e
For the repolarization phase of an SA nodal cell action potential:
calcium channels close and potassium channels open
Once an SA nodal cell reaches threshold, the depolarization phase occurs during which
calcium comes in through fast voltage-gated channels
The membrane of a contractile cardiac muscle cell contains
calcium pumps that move calcium out of the cell
A nonessential amino acid is one that
can be made within the body
Cellulose is a type of ________ from plants that remains in the GI tract as fiber and aids in the movement of material through the tract.
carbohydrate
Disaccharides are one type of
carbohydrate
Milk is a source of lactose, which is a
carbohydrate
Which type of muscle cell exhibits a longer refractory period?
cardiac muscle cell
The cardiac center of the brainstem includes the
cardioacceleratory center from which sympathetic pathways extend
Which phase of digestion involves the thought, smell, and sight of food?
cephalic phase
If a fatty meal has been ingested, the liver and gallbladder need to be alerted about the need for bile. The receptors that are responsible for sensing the fat in the ingested food are referred to as
chemoreceptors
Of the five types of secretory cells in the gastric glands, which ones secrete pepsinogen?
chief cells
Steroid hormones are lipids, derived from
cholesterol
An amine group that is removed from an amino acid within a hepatocyte is then
converted to urea and eliminated as part of urine
The hypothalamic hormone that triggers the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is
corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
MHC class I molecules on a cell allow it to interact with
cytotoxic T-lymphocytes
Oxygen-poor blood is ________ in color.
dark red
If a patient becomes dehydrated, the percentage of plasma in a centrifuged sample of his or her blood would likely
decrease
Low blood pressure may cause the net hydrostatic pressure of a capillary to be less than normal. This will result in a(n) ___________ net filtration pressure.
decreased
According to Boyle's law, the pressure of a gas ________ if the volume of its container increases.
decreases
A malnourished person might have abnormally low levels of plasma proteins. As a result, colloid osmotic pressure
decreases, and there is fluid retention in the interstitial space.
As blood moves from the arterial end to the venous end of a capillary, net filtration pressure
decreases, as blood hydrostatic pressure decreases.
Vagal tone refers to the
decreasing of the heart rate below its inherent rhythm by parasympathetic stimulation
The main function of leukocytes is to
defend against pathogens
During the plateau phase of a cardiac muscle cell's action potential, the membrane stays
depolarized as potassium exits and calcium enters
Fibrinolysis involves ________ of the fibrin framework, and it involves the protein ________.
destruction; plasmin
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported between the blood and interstitial fluid by way of
diffusion from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration
Active immunity requires
direct encounter with the antigen.
Peripheral resistance is
directly related to vessel length and inversely related to vessel radius.
Airflow is ________ related to the pressure gradient and ________ related to resistance.
directly; inversely
Lactose intolerant individuals cannot digest the ________ lactose because they lack the enzyme ________.
disaccharide; lactase
Which of the following is the correct sequence of regions of the small intestine, from beginning to end? Ileum - duodenum - jejunum Jejunum - duodenum - ileum Duodenum - jejunum - ileum Duodenum - ileum - jejunum Ileum - jejunum - duodenum
duodenum - jejunem - ileum
When fatty acids are metabolized for cellular respiration, the first step involves breaking two carbons off the chain at a time to form acetyl CoA molecules. Acetyl CoA then
enters the citric acid cycle
Which type of cell is the most effective to attack multicellular parasites such as tapeworms?
eosinophils
The most numerous of the formed elements are the
erythrocytes
When blood is centrifuged and its components separate, the bottom of the tube holds the
erythrocytes
As with action potentials in other types of cells, the repolarization of cardiac muscle cells involves the
exit of potassium through voltage-gated channels
If someone had a cut in their skin through which a bacterium entered, but that bacterium was then destroyed by a neutrophil, this would be an example of
failed external innate immunity, but successful internal innate immunity
A vasodilator causes a decrease in local blood flow at a capillary bed. T/F?
false
Although hormones influence activity in the neural and reproductive systems, they do not influence the digestive system. T/F?
false
Arteries carry blood toward the heart, while veins carry blood away from the heart. T/F?
false
Citrus fruit is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins. T/F?
false
During ventricular contraction, the semilunar valves close in order to permit the blood to enter the large arterial trunks that carry blood away from the heart. T/F?
false
Filtration and reabsorption are processes that involve water (a solvent) but not solutes. T/F?
false
Glucagon stimulates the liver to form glycogen from glucose. T/F?
false
Helper T-lymphocyte activation involves MHC class I, whereas cytotoxic T-lymphocyte activation involves MHC class II. T/F?
false
Helper T-lymphocytes primarily contain the CD8 coreceptor. T/F?
false
Hyperventilation leads to hypercapnia. T/F?
false
Increases in angiotensin II levels cause decreases in blood pressure. T/F?
false
Like PTH, calcitonin increases blood calcium levels. T/F?
false
Platelets are roughly the same size as erythrocytes, and like erythrocytes, they eject their nucleus just before entering circulation. T/F?
false
The atrial reflex relies upon chemoreceptors to detect stretch in the atrial wall. T/F?
false
The blood type of a person missing the surface antigen D is Rh-positive. T/F?
false
The majority of the bile salts synthesized from cholesterol are removed from the body as a component of the feces. T/F?
false
The pharyngeal phase of swallowing is a voluntary process that is controlled by the cerebral cortex. T/F?
false
The term "motility" refers only to involuntary contractions (not voluntary contractions) that mix and move materials through the GI tract. T/F?
false
When a partial pressure gradient exists for a gas, it will move from the area of its lower partial pressure to the area of higher partial pressure. T/F?
false
The membrane of a contractile cardiac muscle cell contains:
fast voltage-gated sodium channels and slow voltage-gated calcium channels.
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are
fat soluble
About 70% of the CO 2 that diffuses into systemic capillaries
forms carbonic anhydrase, which combines carbonic acid and water to solubilize the CO2.
Passive immunity lasts
from days to weeks, and does not involve development of memory cells.
Which of the following is considered to be one of the primary digestive system hormones?
gastrin
The presence of food in the stomach triggers the release of a hormone that stimulates contraction of the pyloric sphincter. Specifically, these events involve release of
gastrin in the gastric phase of digestion.
The hormone that increases the rate of glycogen breakdown and glucose release into the bloodstream by the liver is
glucagon
As growth hormone levels in the blood increase,
glycogenolysis increases.
Cardiac output equals the
heart rate multiplied by stroke volume
Platelets play a key role in ________, but if they are not used they are broken down after about ________ days.
hemostasis; 9
Cholecystokinin is a(n) ________ released by the ________.
hormone; small intestine
Parathyroid hormone release depends on blood levels of calcium. Such an endocrine reflex is said to be initiated by
humoral stimulation
Within the infundibulum, the axons from neurons extending into the posterior pituitary are known as the
hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract.
The part of the brain that functions as a "master control center" of the endocrine system is the
hypothalamus
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone is secreted by the
hypothalamus and it increases release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary.
Airway obstruction can lead to hypoventilation, which can cause
hypoxia and respiratory acidosis
IgA is primarily found
in external secretions such as tears, saliva, and mucus.
Pepsinogen is an
inactive precursor to the enzyme pepsin that digests proteins in the stomach.
When someone begins to hyperventilate, the increased movements of their respiratory muscles ________ venous return of blood to the heart.
increase
Thyroid hormone's effects are to
increase metabolic rate and body temperature by increasing protein synthesis in target cells.
One of the unhealthy effects of blood doping is to
increase the viscosity of the blood
Exercise causes a(n) ________ in growth hormone (GH) levels; aging past the teen years causes a(n) ________ in GH levels.
increase; decrease
Inflamed tissue feels warm due to
increased blood flow and increased metabolic activity
Excitation of the vasomotor center results in
increased sympathetic activity and predominantly more vasoconstriction than vasodilation.
Increased cardiac output ______ the blood pressure.
increases
During expiration, relaxation of the diaphragm and external intercostals
increases the pressure in the thoracic cavity
Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes destroy infected cells by releasing
increasing the permeability of infected cells and inducing apoptosis.
Bacteria within the large intestine are called
indigenous microbiota
Lysozyme within saliva primarily functions to
inhibit bacterial growth
Insulin causes adipose tissue to
inhibit lipolysis and stimulate lipogenesis
The function of helper T-lymphocytes is to
initiate and oversee the immune response.
Which hormone is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas?
insulin
What are the cell-to-cell contacts of the cardiac muscle fibers called?
intercalated discs
Aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide have ________ effects on blood pressure.
opposite
Where are the target cells for follicle-stimulating hormone?
ovaries and testes.
The two hormones released from the posterior pituitary are
oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone
In addition to secreting hormones, the pancreas also produces
pancreatic juice.
On each side of the chest, the ________ pleura lines the internal thoracic wall, and the ________ pleura tightly covers the lung.
parietal; visceral
As blood travels through a systemic capillary and exchanges gases with systemic cells,
partial pressure of oxygen in blood decreases as it goes from arterioles to venules
Digestion of proteins is initiated by the enzyme
pepsin
Carboxypeptidase is an enzyme that helps digest
peptides within the small intestine.
The carotid bodies contain ________ chemoreceptors that respond to changes in ________.
peripheral; blood concentrations of O2
Most activated B-lymphocytes differentiate into
plasma cells
Which type of cell produces and secretes antibodies?
plasma cells
"Complement" refers to a group of
plasma proteins
The "buffy coat" in a centrifuged blood sample is composed of
platelets and leukocytes.
The opening and closing of the heart valves is caused by
pressure changes of alternating contraction and relaxation during the cardiac cycle
Upon activation, a T-lymphocyte
proliferates to form clones and memory cells.
In terms of their chemical structure, cytokines are ________; their function is to serve as ________.
proteins; chemical messengers
The primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is to
stimulate glucocorticoid release from the adrenal glands.
Tissue damage can trigger local release of histamine, which can:
stimulate release of nitric oxide, a vasodilator.
During the absorptive state, insulin release is
stimulated
Calcitonin
stimulates osteoblast activity.
Gram for gram, the largest amount of energy can be stored in the body in the form of
triglycerides
Age, sex, hormone levels, and stress all influence basal metabolic rate. T/F?
true
Both active and passive immunity can be acquired though natural or artificial means. T/F?
true
Cardiac muscle is able to use a variety of fuel types for cellular respiration. T/F?
true
Cardiac reserve is greater in a nonathletic individual than in a highly trained athlete. T/F?
true
Chief cells store and release an inactive precursor of a proteolytic enzyme (rather than the active form) to avoid destroying proteins within themselves. T/F?
true
Cholecystokinin decreases stomach motility and inhibits release of gastrin. T/F?
true
Cholesterol is a required component of cell membranes. T/F?
true
During hemopoiesis, the lymphoid line forms lymphocytes only. T/F?
true
During swallowing, elevation of the uvula and soft palate prevents food or fluid from entering the nasopharynx. T/F?
true
Erythrocytes exhibit a limited lifespan due to their inability to synthesize the proteins necessary to repair themselves. T/F?
true
Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) is one of the regulatory hormones released by the hypothalamus that acts on the pituitary. T/F?
true
In addition to creating a physical barrier to pathogen entry, mucus contains antimicrobial substances such as IgA. T/F?
true
Individuals who consume excess carbohydrates can deposit additional triglycerides into their adipose tissue. T/F?
true
It is the contraction of the atria during atrial systole that completes the filling of the ventricles while the ventricles are in diastole. T/F?
true
Low dietary intake of cholesterol triggers cholesterol synthesis within the liver to increase. T/F?
true
Monocytes phagocytize bacteria, cell fragments, dead cells, and debris. T/F?
true
Most carbon dioxide is transported through the blood as bicarbonate dissolved in plasma. T/F?
true
Myofibrils within cardiac muscle cells are aligned in sarcomeres. T/F?
true
Normally, the left and right ventricles eject the same amount of blood. T/F?
true
One function of helper T-lymphocytes is to enhance the activity of cells of the innate immune system. T/F?
true
One of the products of triglyceride breakdown is glycerol; glycerol enters the cellular respiration pathway by being converted to glucose (in the liver) and then undergoing glycolysis. T/F?
true
Pancreatic juice is secreted by the exocrine pancreatic acini. T/F?
true
SA nodal cells are autorhythmic. T/F?
true
Simple sugars are carbohydrates. T/F?
true
Simply put, antibodies are molecules on the lookout for antigens. T/F?
true
Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body. Such an amino acid would be classified as a nonessential nutrient. T/F?
true
Some antibodies cross the placenta. T/F?
true
Some large molecules, such as fatty acids, are transported between capillaries and tissues by vesicular transport. T/F?
true
Systolic pressure is greater than diastolic pressure due to the force generated by ventricular contraction. T/F?
true
The anterior pituitary is also called the adenohypophysis. T/F?
true
The contraction of skeletal muscles plays an important role in the movement of blood in the veins. T/F?
true
The esophagus is part of the gastrointestinal tract. T/F?
true
The function of the muscularis of the GI tract wall is to both propel and mix the contents of the tract. T/F?
true
The liver and gallbladder are accessory digestive organs. T/F?
true
The posterior pituitary does not produce its own hormones but stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus. T/F?
true
To be a target cell for a particular hormone, the cell must have a specific receptor for that hormone. T/F?
true
Vegetable oils and fish oils are dietary sources of triglycerides. T/F?
true
Vitamin K and B vitamins produced by bacteria of the large intestine are absorbed into the blood. T/F?
true
mastication is one component of the mechanical digestion of food. T/F?
true
Which of the following does not have an endocrine function?
urinary bladder
Which part of an antibody attaches to an antigen?
variable region
Which is not one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?
vasoconstriction
To compensate for significant blood loss, the autonomic nervous system triggers
vasoconstriction and an increase in heart rate
Angiotensin II causes
vasoconstriction, decreased urine formation, and increased thirst
When physical exertion has ended and the body is at rest, veins demonstrate
vasodilation so that they function as blood reservoirs
Blood pressure is lowest in
veins
Protein hormones are
water soluble
Proteolytic enzymes secreted from the pancreas are activated
within the lumen of the small intestine
Which region of the adrenal cortex synthesizes glucocorticoids?
zona fasciculata
Steroids, peptides, and nucleic acids are the three classes of hormones. T/F?
True
Trigylcerides and steroids are both examples of
lipids
Cardiac output is usually expressed in
liters per minute
Old erythrocytes are phagocytized in the
liver and spleen
The enzyme pepsin becomes active when pH is
low
Imagine someone who drank too much water before running a race. Their very watery blood would have
low viscosity and therefore have low resistance
When blood oxygen is ________, erythropoietin is released, which ________ production of erythrocytes.
low; stimulates
The main function of serous fluid is to
lubricate and reduce friction between pleural membranes around the lung
Which cells resemble basophils and are found in connective tissue, close to small blood vessels?
mast cells
The mastication center is located in the ________ of the brain.
medulla and pons
Which hormone is secreted by the pineal gland?
melatonin
Which is not a function of the digestive system?
micturition
Inorganic ions such as sodium and potassium are
minerals
Concerning the exchange between blood and interstitial fluid at systemic capillaries,
more fluid is filtered than reabsorbed
Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system has
more widespread and long-lasting effects
Compared to other types of lipoproteins, very-low-density lipoproteins contain the ________ lipid.
most
In hemopoiesis, granulocytes such as neutrophils are formed from the ________ line.
myeloid
As T-lymphocytes leave the thymus, they are
naive and immunocompetent
Which type of cell attacks a variety of unwanted cells and causes those cells to undergo apoptosis?
natural killer cells
A drug that decreased calcium levels in a muscle cell and thereby lowered the number of crossbridges formed during the heart's contractions would be a
negative inotropic agent
Net filtration pressure (NFP) is equal to the
net hydrostatic pressure minus the net colloid osmotic pressure.
Which are the most numerous of the leukocytes?
neutrophils
Antigen presentation involves the display of an antigen
on the surface of a cell so that a T-lymphocyte can be exposed to it.
Cardiac reserve is
the increase in cardiac output an individual is capable of demonstrating during vigorous exercise
Blood colloid osmotic pressure is largely due to
the proteins in the blood, and it promotes reabsorption
MHC class I molecules present peptide fragments that are either "self" or "nonself"; in either case, the fragment becomes bound to the molecule while in
the rough endoplasmic reticulum
During ventricular contraction
the semilunar valves open and the AV valves close
The release of hormones from the adrenal medulla is stimulated by
the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
If agglutination occurs after a blood transfusion, it may indicate
the wrong blood type was used.
A sphincter is a
thickening of the circular layer of the muscularis that controls movement of materials through the GI tract.
Immunity can be transferred from mother to child. When the child's immunity is acquired
through the placenta or through breastmilk, it is active immunity
At rest, a normal person breathes about ________ times per minute.
12
During a cardiac cycle, how many of the four chambers contract at any one time?
2
Rita has finally decided to visit a Medical Provider because she is experiencing chronic headache and nausea. She is in her late 40's and approximately 60 pounds overweight. After participating in several medical tests, the following data can be considered. End Diastolic Volume: 130 mL (Slightly Elevated) End Systolic Volume: 90 mL (Elevated) Heart Rate: 90 beats/minute (Elevated) Blood Pressure: 178/115 (Elevated) Calculate her cardiac output.
3.6 L/min
How many globins (protein building blocks) are found in a single hemoglobin molecule?
4
If someone's blood pressure were listed as 125/75 mmHg, then their pulse pressure would be
50 mmHg
Which most closely approximates the percentage of water in plasma by weight?
92%
Approximately what percent of the oxygen in blood is transported by the hemoglobin of erythrocytes?
98%
Which hormone group is not secreted by the adrenal cortex? Mineralocorticoids Glucocorticoids Gonadocorticoids Corticosteroids All choices are secreted by the adrenal cortex
All choices are secreted by the adrenal cortex
An individual's hematocrit would vary with: age. altitude. sex. All of the choices are correct.
All of the choices are correct
Imagine a patient who loses lots of blood and therefore has less stretch of their aorta with each heartbeat. What reflex will result?
Baroreceptors decrease firing, the cardioacceleratory center increases firing, and cardiac output will exhibit a compensatory increase.
Why are functions of T-lymphocytes referred to as "cell-mediated" immunity?
Because T-lymphocytes work against antigens associated with cells
During exercise, blood flow to skeletal muscles increases. What other blood flow changes occur?
Blood flow to coronary vessels increases, and flow to abdominal organs decreases.
Imagine yourself sitting in an awkward position in an uncomfortable chair that is depriving part of your leg from normal blood flow. This deprivation of adequate perfusion will result in what sort of local changes in your leg?
Buildup of carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions will cause vasodilation.
Which of the following lists the body's first, second, and third lines of defense in order?
External innate immunity, internal innate immunity, adaptive immunity.
Which is not true about the thyroid gland? It requires iodine to synthesize thyroid hormone. An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a goiter. It has two lobes connected by a central portion called the commissure. It is located on the anterior surface of the trachea, inferior to the thyroid cartilage. It secretes thyroid hormone in response to stimulation by TSH.
It has two lobes connected by a central portion called the commissure.
Which is not an action of interferon?
It signals the immune system that the secreting cell is part of the body and so should not be attacked.
Rita has finally decided to visit a Medical Provider because she is experiencing chronic headache and nausea. She is in her late 40's and approximately 60 pounds overweight. After participating in several medical tests, the following data can be considered. End Diastolic Volume: 130 mL (Slightly Elevated) End Systolic Volume: 90 mL (Elevated) Heart Rate: 90 beats/minute (Elevated) Blood Pressure: 178/115 (Elevated) All of the following statements correctly relate to Rita's Cardiac Output except one. Which statement is INCORRECT? Being overweight can elevate Resistance factors and Systemic Blood Pressure. High Systemic Blood Pressure can result in a low Stroke Volume. Cardiac Output is negatively affected by a low stroke volume. Low stroke volumes generally lead to low Heart Rates.
Low stroke volumes generally lead to low Heart Rates.
Manufacturers of some medications used to treat heartburn advertise that their products shut down the acid-producing pumps in the stomach. Where are these "acid-producing pumps"? In other words, which type of gastric gland cell secretes acid?
Parietal cells
Which organ is not considered an accessory digestive organ?
Pharynx
Which is not characteristic of the endocrine system?
Recovery time: rapid, immediate return to prestimulation level
What is the function of the mineralocorticoids secreted by the adrenal gland?
Regulate electrolyte concentration in body fluids
Blood helps regulate the pH and the temperature of the body. T/F?
True
In which order would blood flow through these structures as it travels from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland? a: Primary plexus b: Secondary plexus c: Hypophyseal portal veins
a - c - b
Gastric mixing changes
a bolus into chyme
If someone suffered from hypertension, such that the blood pressure in their capillaries was elevated, then net filtration pressure would be
above normal
Lacteals
absorb the products of fat digestion
An organ that helps break down food but is not part of the tube through which the foodstuffs pass is referred to as a(n)
accessory digestive organ
Excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults can cause
acromegaly
The immunity that occurs as a result of a vaccination is ________ immunity.
active
A delayed response to a specific antigen is provided by
adaptive immunity
The release of hormones from the adrenal cortex is stimulated by
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Metabolically, cardiac muscle relies on
aerobic metabolism using many mitochondria and a rich supply of myoglobin.
The clumping of foreign cells that occurs when antibodies cross-link their antigens is known as
agglutination
Just prior to atrial contraction,
all four chambers are at rest and AV valves are open
MHC class I molecules are expressed on
all nucleated cells
The plateau phase of an action potential
allows cardiac muscle cells to contract and then relax without locking up
Angiogenesis
allows for an increase in the perfusion of a local tissue
The alveolar cell that secretes pulmonary surfactant is the
alveolar type II cell
An enzyme found within saliva is salivary
amylase
All of the following are associated with a deficiency in calcium, except depressed nerve activity. muscle weakness. loss of bone mass. anemia.
anemia
Renin converts
angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
Glucagon and insulin work ________ on blood glucose levels.
antagonistically
Which lobe of the pituitary is larger and secretes more hormones?
anterior pituitary
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the
anterior pituitary, and it targets follicular cells of the thyroid gland.
An immunoglobulin is a(n)
antibody
The hormones that come from the posterior pituitary
are synthesized in the hypothalamus and are released from the posterior pituitary when nerve signals arrive.
According to the Frank-Starling law
as the volume of blood entering the heart increases, ventricular contractions become more forceful.
In an EKG, the P wave is generated when the
atria depolarize
Organize the items listed into the proper sequence of events for gas exchange. a: O 2 is transported to cells by circulatory system. b: O 2 is drawn into the lungs during inhalation. c: Cells use O 2 and generate CO 2. d: CO 2 is exhaled. e: The circulatory system transports CO 2 to the lungs.
b, a, c, d, e
Which are characteristic of type A blood? a: Has anti-A antibodies b: Has anti-B antibodies c: Has surface antigen A on its erythrocytes d: Has surface antigen B on its erythrocytes e: Has neither surface antigen A nor B on its erythrocytes f: Will agglutinate with blood type B
b, c, f
"Segmentation" within the small intestine refers to the
back-and-forth motion that mixes chyme with glandular secretions.
Which type of leukocyte releases histamine?
basophil
If someone were to have abnormally low levels of protein in their blood, then net filtration pressure would
be higher than normal
Rita has finally decided to visit a Medical Provider because she is experiencing chronic headache and nausea. She is in her late 40's and approximately 60 pounds overweight. After participating in several medical tests, the following data can be considered. End Diastolic Volume: 130 mL (Slightly Elevated) End Systolic Volume: 90 mL (Elevated) Heart Rate: 90 beats/minute (Elevated) Blood Pressure: 178/115 (Elevated) Efficient heart performance is between 4000-5000 mL/min. Rita's CO is...
below that range
Since Cortisol is a lipid-soluble hormone, it binds to ________ receptors of its target cells and has the effect of ________ blood glucose levels.
intracellular; raising
The lungs remain inflated because
intrapleural pressure is less than intrapulmonary pressure
Air flows out of the body during expiration because
intrapulmonary pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure
The force per unit area that blood places on the inside wall of a blood vessel
is called the blood pressure
When glucose enters glycolysis, it
is oxidized to two pyruvate molecules.
Peristalsis
is the alternating contraction of muscle layers in the GI tract wall that propels materials through the tract
Because oxygen has a low solubility coefficient in water,
it is not easily dissolved in water and requires a steep partial pressure gradient to enter the water
Which region of the digestive tract moves material by peristalsis, haustral churning, and mass movement?
large intestine
If someone were to decrease their food intake and increase aerobic exercise, they might lose adipose tissue and condition their muscles. These changes would also influence their blood vessels, as there would be
regression of blood vessels in adipose tissue and angiogenesis in skeletal muscle.
In an ECG, what does the T wave represent?
repolarization of ventricles
When compared to a primary response, the antibody levels in a secondary response
rise more rapidly and with a greater proportion of IgG antibodies
Activation of lymphocytes occurs in
secondary lymphatic structures
A secondary response to an infectious agent has a ________ latent phase than a primary response has.
shorter
The velocity of blood flow through capillaries is
slow, which allows sufficient time for exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues
Nucleic acid are digested within the
small intestine
Secretin is a hormone that is secreted by the
small intestine
Which is not a function of the respiratory system?
sound reception
Amylase from saliva digests
starch
Protein digestion begins in the
stomach
Most saliva is produced by the ________ gland.
submandibular
Which layer(s) of the wall of the GI tract contain a nerve plexus?
submucosa and muscularis
Fruits, maple syrup, and sugar are all sources of
sucrose
Atherosclerosis involves a
sustained increase in resistance that leads to increases in arterial pressure to maintain adequate blood flow
Mastication is a process that facilitates
swallowing of food, and it increases the surface area of the food for exposure to enzymes
When over 10% of the body's blood has been lost, a survival response occurs involving activation of the ________ nervous system.
sympathetic
When the effects of one hormone reinforce the activity of another hormone on the same target cell, the interaction is said to be
synergistic