AP ATI
What is the average length of the female urethra
1-1.5
A normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many mL of urine before involuntary micturition is likely to occur?
600
After passing through the glottis, inspired air then travels through which structure
After passing through the glottis, inspired air then travel through the larynx
What structure is the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system
Alveoli
What is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
Antidiuretic hormone
When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, which of the following structures does it enter next?
Aorta
What cardiac valve prevents blood from returning into the left ventricle of the heart?
Aortic
What hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and is active in calcium metabolism
Calcitonin
Name a structure of the inner ear
Cochlea
What is a function associated with the dermal layer of the skin?
Collagen formation
What hormone mediates the body's response to stress?
Cortisol
What is the site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system?
Epididymis
What structure prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs
Epiglottis
What pituitary hormones stimulates the process of gametogenesis
Follicle stimulating hormone
What is a role of platelets in homeostasis?
Formation of plugs
What is the measurement of the percentage of the red blood cells in the whole body
Hematocrit
What is the iron-containing component of a red blood cell?
Hemoglobin
An occurrence of too high of a concentration of which of the following electrolytes is associated with cardiac arrhythmias>
High concentrations of potassium is associated with cardiac arrhythmias
Blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of which of the following
Hydrogen
What part of the brain is responsible for body temp regulation?
Hypothalamus
What GI structure absorbs iron and bile salts
Ileum
What is a function of the liver
Lipid metabolism
Which of the following types of cells is primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms?
Macrophages
What is the release of histamine associated with? Note* histamine occurs when body's inflammatory response is triggered.
Mast cells
Which part of the brain regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
Medulla oblongata
Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for the control of involuntary respirations?
Medulla oblongata
What is associated with wound healing by primary intention?
Minimal scar tissue
What type of immunity does breast feeding pass on?
Natural active
In the process of wound healing, what plays a role in clearing a wound of cellular debris?
Neutrophils
Which of the following is a structure that filter foreign particles from lymphatic fluid?
Nodes
Order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain from inside to outside
Pia mater, arachnoid, dura mater
What is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs?
Prevention of alveoli collapse
Peripheral vasodilation results in heat loss through which process?
Radiation
What structure is located between the descending colon and the rectum?
Sigmoid colon
In a normally functioning cardiovascular system where does the heartbeat originate?
Sinoatrial node
which of the following types of muscles are under voluntary control
Skeletal
Where are nutrients absorbed when transported into the bloodstream?
Small intestine
What ion is most abundant in extracellular fluid?
Sodium
What is the effect of aldosterone secretion of electrolyte levels?
Sodium levels are increased
What substance is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens
Stomach acid
What is a function of the prostate gland
Substance to enhance sperm motility
Which blood vessel carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart?
Superior and inferior vena cavae
What bone is a component of the appendicular skeleton
Symphysis pubis
What attaches muscles to bone?
Tendon
What describes the event of ovulation?
The graafian releases an ovum
What occurs at the beginning of systole in a healthy heart?
The ventricles contract
Straightening the elbow by lowering the hand affects which of the following muscles?
Triceps brachii
What valves prevent backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium of the heart?
Tricuspid
What structure is located at the end of the ear canal, and vibrates when sound waves strike?
Tympanic membrane
Which blood type can only receive blood of that same type
Type O
What is a wax like substance secreted by glands in the eternal ear canal
cerumen
Which part of the nephron is closest to the collecting duct?
distal convoluted tubule
What is a possible result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
increase cardiac output
What tissues connects bones to joints?
ligaments
Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by which glands?
parathyroid
What hormone is involved in fluid balance and is produced in the kidney
renin
What is a result of the process of meiosis
sperm and ova are produced
What is a function of the gallbladder
store bile
What structure comes after the ascending colon?
transverse colon
The function of angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure
vasoconstriction
Indicator of hypersecretion of thyroid hormones
weightloss
