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Exam 3 Bios 255 Questions and Answers What is the function of the immune reproductive system protects body from infection and fights of pathogen what are the two major defense of immune adaptive and innate non-specific immunity general mechanisms that defend the body against foreign invaders. YOU ARE BORN WITH IT First line of defense skin, mucous membrane, sebum internal defenses: second line of defense inflammation interferon compliment fever phagocytosis ...

Bio 255 exam 2 Questions and Answers The place where two bones meet is called ______. articulation Growth from within cartilage is called ______. interstitial growth Cartilage is what type of tissue? connective In interstitial growth of cartilage ______. news cells and new matrix are produced Chondrocytes occupy small spaces called lacunae Which statements characterize cartilage? It supports soft tissues It provides a gliding surface at joints. It prov...

BIOS 255 – Final Questions and Answers What are the 2 type of immune response? Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity Which lines of defense make up innate immunity? 1st and 2nd line of defense Innate Immunity characteristics Non-specific resistance Present at birth 1st & 2nd line of defense What is the 1st line of defense? Skin & Mucous Membranes What is the 2nd line of defense? Internal Defenses The 1st line of defense is made up of what 2 types? Me...

BIL 255 exam 1 Questions and Answers vitalism life is a result of a vital force mechanists life was a mechanical process that can be explained by the laws of chemistry and physics What are the three domains? eubacteria, archaea, eukarya Carl woese compared nucleotide sequences of small subunit RNA from many species.. ribosomes and rRNA are found in all cells.. common ancestory What are the two successful plans of cellular organization? prokaryotes and eukaryotes...

BIOS255 EXAM 2 Questions and Answers Characteristics of Elastic arteries(Conducting arteries) -largest arteries by diameter -contain more elastic fibers than smooth muscle -conduct blood from the heart to the more distant muscular arteries -pressure reservoirs Muscular arteries(distributing arteries) -Distribute blood to various parts of the body -Contain large amounts of smooth muscle, most named arteries in the body fall into this category Characteristics of Arterioles -s...

BIOS 255 Exam 1 Questions and Answers correct General functions of cardiovascular system - transportation - regulation - protection parts of centrifuged blood - plasma - buffy coat - hematocrit what is in plasma water, dissolved gases, nutrients, waste products, proteins what is in the buffy coat WBC's and platelets what is in the hematocrit RBCS what percentage of blood is made of plasma 55% what percentage of blood is made of the buffy co...

Bios 255 Exam 3 Questions and Answers correct red bone marrow and thymus What are the primary lymphatic organs? lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen What are the secondary lymphatic organs? 15% of interstitial fluid that has been absorbed by the lymphatic vessels What is lymph? A pump such as the heart What do lymphatic vessels lack? Stretching of the vessels to open valves that allow one directional flow for lymph What do lymphatic vessels rely on? from blood th...

Bio 255 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Tunica Interna Innermost layer of blood vessels. Tunica Media Middle layer made of smooth muscle. Tunica Externa Outermost layer; anchors blood vessels. Conducting Arteries Large diameter arteries with elastic lamina. Distributing Arteries Medium arteries that supply specific organs. Resistance Arteries Small arteries; include arterioles. Vascular Resistance Opposition to blood flow in vessels. Blood Vi...

Bio 255 Unit 4 Test Practice Questions and Answers Body Systemic means.... Arteries Anything that flows AWAY from the heart veins Anything that flows TO the heart Transportation Regulation Protection What are the 3 function of blood? 8% Blood is what percentage of body weight? 55% 45% In whole blood: _________% Plasma _________% Formed elements (Blood cells) Hematocrit percentage of volume of all formed elements Neutrophils 50-70% o...

Bios 255 Exam 2 Questions and Answers What types of vessels carry blood from the heart? Arteries Which type of muscle tissue is found in blood vessels? smooth Which form of membrane movement is ideal for the transport of gases? Simple diffusion Which blood vessel wall consist of a simple squamous epithelium commonly referred to as endothelium ? Tunica interna What is the primary function of cartoid sinuses? Monitoring blood pressure (Bareceptors) Which ty...