Questions with Verified Answers
What antibody type mediates the body's response to an allergen? - ANSWERSIgE
What is associated with wound healing by primary intention? - ANSWERSMinimum scar
tissue
What wax-like substance is secreted by glands in the external ear canal? -
ANSWERSCerumen
What is responsible for regulation of body temperature? - ANSWERSHypothalamus
Production of what, is the function of the prostate gland? - ANSWERSSubstance to
enhance sperm motility
What bone is a component of the appendicular skeleton? - ANSWERSSymphis pubis
(shoulder girdle, upper extremeties, pelvis & lower extremities)
What tissue connects bones to joints? - ANSWERSLigaments
What tissue connects muscle to bone? - ANSWERSTendons
What cardiac valve prevents blood from returning to the left ventricle of the heart? -
ANSWERSAortic Valve
What's the role of platelets in homeostasis? - ANSWERSFormation of plugs
What is the function of surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs? - ANSWERSPrevention of
alveoli collapse
What describes the event of ovulation? - ANSWERSGraafian follicle releases an ovum
What is involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens? - ANSWERSStomach acid
When blood leaves the left ventricle, what does it enter next? - ANSWERSAorta
The release of histamine is associated with what? - ANSWERSMast Cells, which
triggers inflammatory response
What is the measurement of percentage of red blood cells in whole blood? -
ANSWERSHematrocrit
, What is a structure of the inner ear? - ANSWERSCochlea
What's the function of Angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure? -
ANSWERSVasoconstriction, when BP falls too low, Angiotensin II causes
"vasoconstriction" which causes an increase in BP
In wound healing, what plays a role in cleaning a wound of cellular debris? -
ANSWERSNeutrophils, involves phagocytosis
What blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart? -
ANSWERSSuperior & Inferior Vena Cavae
In a normal functioning cardiovascular system, where does the heart beat originate? -
ANSWERSSinoatrial Node (SA), "pace maker"
After passing through glottis, inspired air travels to where next? - ANSWERSLarynx
What structure at the end of the ear canal vibrates when sound waves strike it? -
ANSWERSTympanic Membrane
What is located between the descending colon and rectum? - ANSWERSSigmoid Colon
What is the iron-containing component of a red blood cell? - ANSWERSHemoglobin
Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by what gland? -
ANSWERSParathyroid
What type of tissue is under voluntary control? - ANSWERSSkeletal
What hormone regulates urine output? - ANSWERSAnti-duretic from posterior pituitary
to increase reabsorption of water & sodium from kidney's
What is the function of the gallbladder? - ANSWERSStorage until released to aid in
digestion
What is the function of the ureters? - ANSWERSUrine from Kidney to Bladder
Which part of the brain regulates hear rate, respiratory rate and BP? -
ANSWERSMedulla Oblongota
What hormone is secreted by posterior pituitary gland? - ANSWERSAntidiuretic
Hormone
What is associated with wound healing by PRIMARY intention? - ANSWERSMinimal
Scar Tissue