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
