Human Biology: Chapters 9-12, 14

allergen

Any substance that produces an inapproiate response of the immune system is referrred to as a (an) ___

neuroglial cells

Cells that provide direct protection and physcial support to neurons are ___

must be maintained higher than atmospheric pressure

During exhalation, the pressure inside the lungs ___

pull the rib cage up and out, so that lung volume increases

During inspiration, intercostal muscles funciton to ___

lower esophageal sphincter

Food passes from the esophagus to the stomach through the ___

stimuli

Heat, pressure, sound waves, and lights are all examples of what?

True

Lung capacity is typically measured with the use of a spirometer.

segmentation

Muscular movements that mix food in the lumen of the small intestine are referred to as ___

sensory neurons

Neurons found in the peripheral nervous system that receive stimuli neurons and transmit information to the CNS are what type of neurons?

interneurons

Neurons that transmit information between components of the central nervous system are what type of neurons?

protein

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that specifically targets ___

True

The 5 taste categories are sweet, salty, sour, umami and bitter.

if exposed to an antigen a second time, they quickly attack it

The advantage of having memory cells in specific defenses is that ___

False

The brain is apart of the peripheral nervous system.

large intestine

The digestion of nutrients is completed in the ___

muscularis

The layer of the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for motility is the ___

small intestine

The majority of nutrients in food are absorbed in the ___

duodenum

The pancreatic duets connect to the small intestine at the ___

elimination

The process by which undigested material is removed from the gastrointestinal tract is ___

chyme

The watery mixture of partially digested food and gastric juice produced in the stomach is called ___

True

Vaccinations are a type of active immunization.

residual volume

Volume of air remaining in the lungs even after a forceful maximal expiration is ___

neurons

What are the communication cells of the nervous system?

amylase

What components of saliva has antibacterial properties?

thymus

What is the maturation site of T cells?

myopia

What is the proper name for nearsightedness?

lens

What part of the eye is affected by cataracts?

pacinian corpuscles

What sensory receptor in the skin detects high-frequency vibrations?

True

White blood cells are found within lymph.