Chapter 7 Human Body Systems (2/2)

Insulin and glucagon are produced in specialized groups of cells in the pancreas known as the:

The term erythropoiesis is defined as the:

Which of the following physiologic responses would you expect to see in a patient with a pH of 7.50?

Nonfunctional erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen by cells called:

The shaft of a bone is called the:

Stimulation of beta receptors of the sympathetic nervous system results in:

What part of the brain regulates a person's level of consciousness?

A specialized part of the venous system that filters the blood and metabolizes various drugs is called the:

In relation to the trachea, where is the thyroid gland located?

The layer of tissue that lines the inside of the chest cavity is called the: 

As electricity travels down the left and right bundle branches, it first stimulates the:

The myocardium is the only muscle that can generate its own electrical impulses. This process is called:

The cell membrane is selectively permeable, which means that it:

The renin-angiotensin system in the kidneys helps to regulate:

A bruit differs from a murmur in that a bruit:

During an infection, white blood cells consume bacteria and foreign particles. This process is called:

Following blunt head trauma, a patient becomes combative and verbally abusive. This suggests injury to the:

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves arise from the:

How many pairs of ribs are attached to the thoracic spine?

The vagus nerve: 

A person with type A+ blood could receive which of the following blood types?

White blood cells are also known as:

A buffer is a substance that can absorb or donate:

The primary respiratory stimulus in a healthy adult is a(n):

The aorta divides into the two common iliac arteries at the level of the:

The first artery to branch from the aortic arch is the:

The large opening at the base of the skull is called the:

Which of the following substances are vital in the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

If the concentration of H+ increases, the pH of the blood will:

Shortly after its point of origin, the subclavian artery gives rise to the:

Which layer of the blood vessel wall is composed of elastic tissue and smooth muscle cells?

All of the following are formed components of the blood, except:

The ilium is defined as the:

All of the following are facial bones, except the:

All of the following are voluntary muscles, except:

What type of valves are the aortic and pulmonic valves?

Cardiac output is equal to:

Severe injuries to the liver are life threatening because it is:

What are the functions of the pancreas?

Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveocapillary membrane through a process called:

The thick fibrous sac that surrounds the heart is called the:

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

What physiologic response occurs when a person loses blood?

The __ layer is located at the base of the epidermis & continuously makes new cells that gradually rise to the surface.

The body's ability to spontaneously cease bleeding by forming a clot is called:

The germinal layer contains cells that produce pigment granules, which help to produce:

The upper section of the sternum is called the:

The majority of the body's total body water is contained within the:

The first two cervical vertebrae, in order, are called:

The hypoxic drive, a backup system to control breathing, is stimulated when: 

The term inotropy refers to the:

The second heart sound (S2) represents:

When oxygen levels are low or absent, the cells revert to a process of:

The term perfusion is defined as:

Molecules that bind to a cell's receptor and trigger a response by that cell are called:

A normally balanced condition of the body that is resistant to change is called:

Freshly oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium via the:

Which of the following is not a lymphatic organ?

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs is called:

What happens when systemic vasoconstriction occurs?

How do the blood vessels of the skin respond to cold temperatures?

The most common solvent in the body, in which solutes or other substances will dissolve, is:

What is the function of a baroreceptor?

Cells/organs that selectively remove, concentrate, or alter materials in the blood &then secrete them back into the body

The dorsal respiratory group sends signals to the diaphragm via the _______ nerve.

A pH of 7.30 indicates:

The normal pH of the human body ranges from:

Which two pairs of cranial nerves do not exit from the brainstem?

What happens when the PaCO2 of the arterial blood increases?

In addition to facilitating the uptake of sugar into the cells, insulin is also responsible for:

The diencephalon, a major region of the brain, contains which of the following structures?