PATHO QUIZE .
Which of the following bones is a component of the appendicular skeleton?
a) Xyphoid process
b) Symphysis pubis
c) sacrum
d) sternum - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Symphysis pubis
What is the function of the ureters? - CORRECT ANSWER -to conduct urine
from the kidneys to the bladder
Breastfeeding of an infant provides what kind of immunity? - CORRECT
ANSWER -natural passive immunity
What blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the
heart? - CORRECT ANSWER -superior and inferior vena cavae
What does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of
hydrogen ions in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -carbon dioxide
What structure is distal to the ascending colon? - CORRECT ANSWER -
transverse colon
What mediates the body's response to stress? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cortisol
What is the function of the liver? - CORRECT ANSWER -lipid metabolism
, What is responsible for the regulation of body temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hypothalamus
What is the iron-containing component of a red blood cell? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hemoglobin
What is the function of angiotensin II in the regulation of blood pressure? -
CORRECT ANSWER -vasoconstriction
Blood pH is measure by the gain and loss of what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hydrogen
What is the order of the protective meningeal layers of the brain from
inside to outside? - CORRECT ANSWER -pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura
mater
What tissues connects bone to joint? - CORRECT ANSWER -ligaments
When blood leaves the left ventricle of the heart, what structures does it
enter next? - CORRECT ANSWER -Aorta
Where is the site of sperm maturation in the male reproductive system? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Epididymis
What is the result of the release of antidiuretic hormone? - CORRECT ANSWER
-fluid volume in the body increases