Bsc 2086 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What does the Endocrine System Regulate? Correct Answer-long-term processes: -Growth -Development -Reproduction How does the Endocrine System relay information and instructions between cells? Correct Answer-Chemical Messengers What does the Hypothalamus produce? Correct Answer-ADH, OXT, and regulatory hormones What does the anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland produce? Correct Answer-ACTH, TSH, GH, PRL, FSH, LH and MSH What does the posterior lobe of the Pituitary lobe produce? Co...

Lymphocytes and monocytes are granular leukocytes. (T or F) Correct Answer-False Platelets are derived from this large precursor cell Correct Answer-megakaryocyte In the clotting process blood cells are trapped in this Correct Answer-fibrin threads Erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells, is produced by the kidneys. (T or F) Correct Answer-True Which of the following is not a type of white blood cell? Correct Answer-Thrombocyte The volume of blood e...

BSC 2086 Exam 1 Questions with Complete solution2.

Which of the following is the correct order a bolus of food will travel through the digestive tract? Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus Large intestine, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, oral cavity, anus Oral cavity, small intestine, esophagus, large intestine, anus stomach Esophagus, oral cavity, small intestine, large intestine, anus, stomach Correct Answer-Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus Which of the follo...

BSC 2086 Exam 3 Questions with Complete Solutions.

Which vessels are used for exchange? Correct Answer-Capillaries Which vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the heart? Correct Answer-(Veins) Inferior/superior vena cava Which vessels carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart (in adult hearts) Correct Answer-(Pulmonary) Arteries Is the coronary sinus an example of veins or arteries? Correct Answer-Veins Which vessels have the largest lumen? Correct Answer-Veins True or False; All blood vessel walls have three layers Correct Answ...

Which effectors are controlled by the autonomic nervous system? Correct Answer-Smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, adipose tissue and glands Compare somatic and autonomic neuronal pathways Correct Answer-Somatic - one neuron from CNS to skeletal muscle Autonomic - Preganglionic neuron from CNS to ganglion, post ganglionic neuron from ganglion to target tissue. List the characteristics of the autonomic nervous system. Correct Answer-Maintains homeostasis, regulates heart and breathing rate, b...

BSC 2086 Mid Term Exam Review Respiratory System -Correct Answer-The system used to carry gases between the outside air and your blood. alveoli -Correct Answer-air sacs where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dixide leaves the blood diaphragm -Correct Answer-a thin muscle below the lungs that contracts when you inhale bronchial tubes -Correct Answer-tubes that branch smaller and smaller into the lungs trachea -Correct Answer-tube that carries air from larynx (at back of mouth) to l...

BSC 2086: Test 1 solved 100% 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. Diaped...

BSC 2086 FINAL: Urinary system Questions with complete solutions