ATI Proctored Exam Review

A+ blood is characterized by the absence of - Answer- B antigen After passing through the glottis, inspired air then travels through - Answer- The larynx After sperm matures in the epididymis, it goes where? - Answer- vas deferens Average length of the female urethra - Answer- 1-1.5 inches Bile aids in the digestion of what? - Answer- Fat Where are blood cells produced? - Answer- in the red bone marrow (RBCs) and yellow bone marrow (WBCs) Blood pH is measure by the gain and loss of - Answer- Hydrogen ions Blood type that can only receive blood of the same type - Answer- O- Breastfeeding of an infant provides what kind of immunity? - Answer- Natural passive immunity Hormone produced by the thyroid gland, that is active in calcium metabolism? - Answer- calcitonin Plays an essential role in blood coagulation - Answer- Calcium Calcium concentrated in the blood is controlled by which gland? - Answer- Parathyroid gland A wax like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal - Answer- Cerumen Characteristic of filtration of fluids through membrane of blood vessels - Answer- facilitated diffusion Chemical buffer that normalizes the pH of 7.30 - Answer- Decrease in H+ ions Describe the event of ovulation - Answer- Graafian follicle ruptures, releasing an ovum Function of the ureters - Answer- to conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladder Function of the gallbladder - Answer- Storage of bile Function of the liver - Answer- lipid metabolism Iro