MIDWIFERY random anatomy and
physiology questions and answers
define anatomy and physiology. why is it important to study this as part of midwifery
education - Answers -x
name 4 major types of cell in human body and describe their defining characteristics -
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define total body water, intracellular fluid, extracellular fluid, plasma, interstitial fluid,
internal environment - Answers -x
what is homeostatic regulation and what is its physiological importance. Describe role of
negative feedback in homeostasis. - Answers -x
explain how positive feedback loop differs from negative feedback loop - Answers -x
describe the position of the body when it is in the anatomical position. Define anterior,
posterior, medial, proximal and distal. - Answers -x
name the functions common to all cells - Answers -x
explain diffusion, osmosis and active transport - Answers -x
compare and contrast simple diffusion and osmosis - Answers -x
compare and contrast primary and secondary active transport - Answers -x
describe the structure and function of plasma membrane - Answers -x
4 basic types of tissue in body - Answers -x
describe function of epithelial connective muscle and nervous tissues - Answers -x
list and describe functions of the skin (4) - Answers -x
describe the main structural features of the epidermis and explain their structural
function - Answers -x
describe the structure and function of the dermis - Answers -x
, describe the various kinds of glands in skin and the secretions of these glands -
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explain how sweat glands play a major role in regulating body temperature. function of
erector pili muscle? - Answers -x
what are the three layers of the heart called? What are the three layers of an artery?
function of coronary arteries? - Answers -x
function of the outer layer of the heart? - Answers -X
name 4 chambers of heart. name Blood vessels that enter and leave the heart. -
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how many cusps does the aortic valve have. describe how the semilunar valves open
and close - Answers -x
explain mechanisms that cause heart rate to increase - Answers -x
describe passage of blood through the heart - Answers -x
describe the conduction system of the heart - Answers -x
describe the stricture and function of 5 main types of blood vessels - Answers -x
define systolic and diastolic pressure. - Answers -x
describe neural control of blood pressure. - Answers -x
describe chemical control of blood pressure - Answers -x
describe RAA system and how it relates to blood pressure - Answers -x
where are epinephrine and norepinephrine and antidiuretic hormone released from?
how do these hormones relate to blood pressure? - Answers -x
describe the important components and major functions of blood - Answers -x
discuss composition and function of plasma - Answers -x
describe origin and production of formed elements in blood and describe recycling
system for aged or damaged red blood cells. - Answers -x
describe the negative feedback loop that contains the rate of erythropoiesis - Answers -
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