AHP106 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT –
FORTIS GRADED A
Chapter 22: Respiratory System
What part of the brain stem exerts the greatest control of respiration? The Medulla Oblongata
1. What are inspiratory and expiratory neurons? They are connected to projections from higher brain centers
and from chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors. I hev drive cranial motor neurons which govern the
activity of muscles in the upper airways and the activity of the spinal motor neurons which supply the
diaphragm
2. Explain how you would add information about inspiratory and expiratory neurons to Fig.
22.9 (flowchart).
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3. Why will a downward herniation of the brain stem through the foramen magnum cause respiratory
arrest? It’s damage to the midbrain that contains the reticular activation network
Chapter 23: Digestive System
Re-Think
1. List the parts of the large intestine.Colon, rectum and anus
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2. Why is the feces in the ascending colon more watery than the feces in the rectum?As the stool moves
through the colon. more water is absorbed from it and It becomes more sold the mucosa also makes the
mucus that helps stool move easily through the colon and the rectum
3. Why is it important to assess your patient’s bowel sounds postoperatively?Because changes in
4. bowel sounds may indicate problems with the patient long before other signs emerge
5. List three functions of the gut microbiota.Metabolism, Immune system education and regulatio and
protection against pathogen Invasion
Re-Think
1. How may the use of the glycemic index help avoid spikes in blood sugar?0-100
2. What is the difference between a complete and incomplete protein? Complete proteins contain all nine
essential amino acids, and incomplete proteins are missing one or more.
3. Why is it important to ingest linoleic acid as a dietary fat? It might help lower LDL cholestero
improve blood pressure and reduce overall risk or cardio vascular disease
Review Your Knowledge
Matching: Structures: Making the Connections
Directions: Match the following words with their descriptions.
a. ileum
b. sigmoid colon
c. jejunum
d. common bile duct
e. transverse colon
f. duodenum
g. esophagus
h. stomach
1. C Connects the duodenum to the ileum
2. D Connects the cystic and hepatic ducts to the duodenum
3. B Connects the rectum to the descending colon
4. E Connects the ascending colon to the descending colon
5. H Connects the esophagus to the duodenum
6. G Connects the pharynx to the stomach
7. F Connects the stomach to the jejunum
8. A Connects the jejunum to the cecum
Chapter 24: Urinary System
Go Figure
1. Which of the following is correct according to Fig. 24.1?
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