A&P HESI a2
Which exocrine gland produces sweat on the epidermal surface
Eccrine
Which structure in the epidermis is responsible for cooling the body to maintain temperature homeostasis ?
Eccrine glands
The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood . and the external environment . Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange ?
Organ System
Which glands release an oily secretion through the hair follicles that lubricates the skin and prevents drying ?
Sebaceous glands
Mitosis occurs in which layer of the skin ?
Stratum germinativum
Stratum basale and stratum spinosum are included in which layer of the epidermis ?
Stratum germinativum
Which of the following features of veins results in the venous system operating at lower pressures than the arterial side ?
Veins have thinner , more compliant vessel walls than arteries .
Which blood vessel delivers blood directly into the right atrium ?
Vena cava
The anterior lobe of pituitary glands is called which of the following ?
Adenohypophysis
Which of the following best describes the primary function of hemoglobin ?
Carries oxygen to tissues and organs
What form of tissue provides support and structure for the organs ?
Connective
What is secreted by the adrenal glands ?
Cortisol and aldosterone
Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering , lining , and protection of surfaces and body cavities ?
Epithelial tissue
Which of the following describes cellular respiration ?
It is an oxidative catabolic activity
Which of the following best describes the function of the mitral valve ?
Lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
What type of cell division occurs in the gonads ?
Meiosis
Which of the following causes bone matrix resorption in response to a decrease of calcium levels in the blood ?
Osteoclasts
Which of the following is the primary organ of the female reproductive system responsible for releasing mature eggs ?
Ovaries
Which of the following is the correct sequence of transport of filtrate from the nephrons to the renal pelvis ?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule - Loop of Henle - Distal Convoluted Tubule - Collecting Duct - Minor Calyx - Major Calyx - Renal Pelvis
Which blood vessel returns blood from the lungs back to the heart ?
Pulmonary vein
What is the function of the sebaceous glands ?
To secrete oil that lubricates the skin and prevents drying .
Urine travels from the kidney to the urinary bladder through which structure ?
Ureter
The artery is located in the upper arm , and is a continuation of the artery .
brachial ; axillary
The functions of the circulatory system include all of the following except :
to deliver carbon dioxide to body tissues .
The right atrium receives blood from the
vena cava
