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Lymphatic System: BIOS 255 Chamberlain College of Nursing lymph - Answer- -fluid located within lymphatic vessels and lymphatic tissue -clear, pale yellow fluid lymphatic vessels - Answer- -transport lymph -begin as lymphatic capillaries -return lost plasma proteins and plasma to the blood stream lymphatic system - Answer- - composed of lymph, lymphatic vessels, structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue, and red bone marrow Lymphatic tissue - Answer- -form of reticular con...

BIOS 255 - CHAPTER 22 What are the different types of antibodies? - Answer- - IgG - IgA - IgM - IgE - IgD IgG - Answer- - most abundant - increases the most during a second infection by pathogen that host has immunity to IgA - Answer- - mucosal immunity IgM - Answer- - first antibody produced in response to an antigen - produced as pentamers - activates complement IgE - Answer- - Involved with allergic reactions and parasitic infections IgD - Answer- - activates B cells ...

BIOS 255 COMPHRESIVE EXAM The nervous system does not - Answer- Direct long-term responses to change Not a characteristic of epithelia - Answer- Ground substance Not a property of synovial joints - Answer- Covered by serous membrane Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of - Answer- Cartilage ________ sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface, ________ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and ________ sweat glands are found only in a few area...

BIOS 255 MIDTERM/FINALS Which of the typical blood vessels has a thin tunica tunica media dominated by collagen fibers? - Answer- veins Capillaries surrounding the choroid plexus is of which type? - Answer- Fenestrated capillaries Blood flow through a capillary bed is passed by what structure? - Answer- Atriovenous Anastomosis Blood flows toward the heart in the veins by? - Answer- -With the aid of contractions of the adjacent skeletal muscles. -Valves in the veins prevent the back...

BIOS 255: 1 - THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (BLOOD) Which of the following is not a function of blood? - Answer- produces hormones What are the components of the circulatory system? - Answer- heart, blood vessels, blood The type of blood cells that help fight infection are: - Answer- leukocytes The process of producing the formed elements of blood is called: - Answer- hematopoiesis If you need to examine antibodies against a virus in a patient, which part of the blood will you need? -...

BIOS 255 EXAM 3 Functions of the Respiratory System - Answer- -Gas exchange -Communication -Olfaction -Acid-Base balance -Blood pressure regulation -Blood and lymph flow -Platelet production -Blood filtration -Expulsion of abdominal contents Describe high compliance as it relates to healthy functions. - Answer- -ease with which the lungs and thoracic wall can be expanded High compliance= easy expansion Low compliance= resisted expansion Describe IRDS ( Infant respiratory distr...

BIOS 255 EXAM 2 Which blood vessel class is the largest and is characterized by having a thick tunica media dominated by elastic laminae? - Answer- Elastic arteries Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the lymphatic system? - Answer- Pancreas The lymphatic capillary bed drains fluid directly from where? - Answer- Interstitial fluid Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated but nutrient, rich blood from the intestines to the liver? - Answer- Hepatic portal vein The ma...

BIOS 255 EXAM 1 components of blood - Answer- plasma, red and white blood cells, platelets functions of formed elements - Answer- Red cells carry oxygen from lungs to tissue White cells defend against foreign materials Platelets are found in bone marrow and play a role in blood clotting plasma - Answer- Fluid portion of blood formed elements - Answer- blood cells and platelets Function of white blood cells - Answer- protect body from infection; regulates the function of ot...

BIOS 255 EDAPT 4 which of the following substances would not transport readily in blood - Answer- - triglycerides mwhich of the following are functions of the lymphatic syste - Answer- - immunity and fluid balance which of the following is a function of lymph - Answer- - transports of lipids from the digestive system what is the major component of blood plasma - Answer- - water which of the following is not true of capillaries - Answer- - capillaries have tapered off end before re...

BIOS 255 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM What is homeostasis? - Answer- maintenance of a stable internal environment with the contribution of all organ systems What are the components of a homeostatic mechanism? - Answer- -Stimulus -Receptors -Control center -Effector -Response What is a negative feedback mechanism? - Answer- Body REVERSES, or goes against, an original stimulus to return to homeostasis Example: Blood glucose regulation after eating. What is a positive feedback mechanism? - A...