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Accesories of the Afferent Division of the Nervous system Correct Answer-1. Receptors - detects stimuli 2. Sensory neurons - relays sensory information towards the CNS *receives input from dendrites, uses axon to send it to CNS* 3. Sensory pathways - nerves, nuclei, and tracts that deliver sensory information to the CNS Accesories of the Efferent Division of the Nervous system Correct Answer-1. Nuclei - contain cell bodies of motor neurons 2. Motor neurons - send commands to effect...

BSC 2085C Lecture Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is Anatomy? - Structure What is Physiology? - Function What are the six subdivisions of anatomy? - Gross Anatomy / Regional Anatomy / Systemic Anatomy / Surface Anatomy / Microscopic Anatomy / Developmental Anatomy What is radiographic anatomy? - Study of internal structures as visualized through imaging or specialized scanning procedures What is pathological anatomy? - Study of structural changes caused by disease What is em...

Which of the following is not true of saliva? Cleanses the mouth Contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates Moistens food and aids in compacting of the bolus Contains acids which aid in chemical digestion Correct Answer-Contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates Short-chain triglycerides found in foods such as butterfat molecules in milk are split by a specific enzyme in preparation for absorption. Which of the following enzymes is responsible? A...

A healthy adult male has approximately __________ liters of blood. Correct Answer-The average volume of circulating blood is approximately 5-6 liters in males and approximately 4-5 liters in females. Answer: 5-6 A major plasma protein that maintains the blood osmotic pressure is __________. Correct Answer-Answer: albumin Albumin constitutes 60% of plasma protein and primarily functions in maintaining water balance between blood and body tissues. Diapedesis refers to __________. Corre...

Function of Cardiovascular System Correct Answer-1. Transportation of substances around body 2.Protect body against infection and blood loss 3.Thermoregulation 4.Maintain Fluid Balance Function of Respiratory System Correct Answer-Supply oxygen to all parts of body Function of Renal System Correct Answer-1. Remove liquid waste from body in the form of urine. 2. Keep stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. 3. Produce Erythropoietin (formation of red blood cells). ...

Stratum corneum - ️️the most external layer of the epidermis; consists of up to 30 layers of dead keratinized cells what are the four quadrants? - ️️-RUQ -RLQ -LUQ -LLQ serous membrane - ️️mesothelial tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, forming a smooth, transparent, two-layered membrane ion - ️️an atom that has more or less electrons than protons, thus giving it a negative or positive charge What are the major body systems involved in maintaining h...

Each of the following organs is a component of the digestive tract, except the: Correct Answer-spleen Which of the following is an accessory organ of digestion? Correct Answer-pancreas Mechanical digestion Correct Answer-chewing and mixing of the food Chemical digestion Correct Answer-stomach - HCl & pepsin forms chyme - mouth salivary amylase breaks down - small intestine specifically the duodenum Which of the following is a not function of the digestive tract? Correct Answer-filtra...

where is the pituitary gland? Correct Answer-at the base of the brain what hormones does the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland produce? Correct Answer-TSH, ACTH, GH, PRL, FSH, LH, and MSH what hormones does the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland produce? Correct Answer-OT and ADH where is the pineal gland? Correct Answer-in the brain (above the cerebellum) what hormone(s) does the pineal gland secrete? Correct Answer-melatonin- contributes to biological clock Where is the th...

BSC 2085 Exam #2 Yung Su FSU Questions and Answers 100% Pass The Skeletal System - bones of the skeleton, cartilages, ligaments, and connective tissues 5 Primary Functions of the Skeletal System - 1. support 2. storage of minerals and lipids 3. blood cell production 4. protection 5. leverage Support - structural support for the whole body, attachment for soft tissues/organs Storage of Minerals - calcium (most abundant mineral in body) and lipids (yellow bone marrow - energy reserves) ...

What are the two divisions of the nervous system, and what are their functions? Correct Answer-afferent division (sensory) and efferent division (movement) What are the components of the afferent division of the NS? Correct Answer-Made up of the somatic and visceral sensory pathways. What are the components of the efferent division of the NS? Correct Answer-Made up of the somatic motor pathways that control visceral effectors (ex. skeletal muscles) What do motor pathways provide? Correc...