anatomy and phisiology

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Approximately how many nephrons are found in each kidney?
1,000,000
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Within the outer layer of the abdominal cavity the digestive tract is composed of;
Serosa
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Ribosomes are organelles responsible for;
protein synthesis
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The only formed elements that possess a nucleus when mature are;
leukocytes
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The thermostatic control centre for the body is located in;
hypothalamus
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'Communication' is vital for homeostasis. Identify the two major 'communication' systems involved in the maintenance of homeostasis.
nervous system and endocrine system
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Which type of blood cells contain haemoglobin?
erythrocytes
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Relaxation of the heart muscle is called;
diastole
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what is the function of the gall bladder;
Stores and concentrates bile
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Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by the skin?
Vitamin D
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Diffusion is...
The movement of molecues from a high area of concentration to a low area of concentration
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Extremely low body temperature resulting from prolonged exposure to cold is;
HYPOthermia
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Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the;
hypothalamus
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Identify the correct sequence of the organs of the respiratory passageway.
nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles
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The major endocrine glands are the;
pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland and gonads
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In relation to the lymphatic system, which of the following is not true?
the lymphatic system returns filtered tissue fluid to the blood, minus the proteins
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what covers some nerve cells?
myelin
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Blood supply to the kidney is via;
Renal artery
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Lymph leaves the lymph nodes through
the efferent vessle
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Blood is pumped to the lungs via
The pulmonary artery
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Mitochondria
Contains DNA, have inner and outer membranes, have inner and outer folds called cristae
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Gas exchange between pulmonary capillaries and pulmonary alveoli occurs as a result of;
diffusion
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Which of the following would lead to the production of more red blood cells?
increased erythropoietin levels
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Which of the following is the correct sequence from the largest to the smallest?
Cell, protein, amino acid, atom
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The four basic types of tissue that the human body contains are;
epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue.
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The most numerous white blood cells in a differential count of a healthy individual are;
neutrophils
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The digestive juice product containing enzymes capable of digesting all three major food categories is;
Pancreatic
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Which of the following describes an erythrocyte?
Are flexible, biconcave in shape, cytoplasm contains haemoglobin
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In the nephron where does glomerular filtration take place?
Bowmans capsule
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contraction on the heart is called
systole
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