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A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Heart questions well answers Describe the differences in the basic organization and principle function of the two primary circulatory routes: the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation - correct answer - Pulmonary circulation - carries blood from heart through lungs back to heart. Allows for exchange of gases w/in lungs where CO2 is exchanged for O2 - Systemic circulation - carries oxygenated blood from heart to tissues and organs of body and re...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Immune System verified/passedExplain the role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the immune system. - correct answer - necessary to stimulate T cells as part of the immune response - ingest the pathogen, digest it and then display its antigens on the surface along with and MHC (major histocompatibility complex) antigen that identifies the cell as self Define the term: pathogen. - correct answer Any such agent that is capable of causing human disease ...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Lymphatic and Immune System correctly answeredFunctions of the lymphatic system Production of lymphocytes Generate and Immune response Transport fat from digestive tract Drains excess bodily fluids and returns it to the circulatory system circulatory, immune, and digestive system what three systems does the lymphatic system work with? lymph fluid fluid that circulates through the body in lymph vessels and eventually enters the bloodstream ...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Metabolism questions with answersEnergy - correct answer * Cells break down organic molecules to obtain energy: - used to generate ATP * Most energy production takes place in mitochondria Metabolism - correct answer Refers to all chemical reactions in an organism Cellular metabolism - correct answer *Includes all chemical reactions within cells *Provides energy to maintain homeostasis and perform essential functions Catabolism - correct answer * I...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Urinary System Lab correctly answeredUrinary System Functions - correct answer Kidneys: Excrete waste, regulate volume, salt water and acid base regulator Ureters: Transports urine from kidneys to bladder (round when filled) Urinary Bladder: Temporarily stores urine Urethra: Tube that connects urine from bladder to exterior Kidneys - correct answer 2 Kidneys Bean-shaped organs Located above the waist, on either side of the vertebral column ...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 Blood Vessels questions with answers arteries - correct answer have thicker walls, more smooth muscle and elastic fibres, and more resilient veins - correct answer thinner walls, larger lumens, lower pressure Blood vessels - correct answer delivery system that begins and ends at the heart Tunica interna (intima) - correct answer endothelial layer that lines the lumen of all vessels Tunica media - correct answer smooth muscle and elastic fibre layer;...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: cardiovascular system-heart questions well answeredfunction of cardiovascular system - correct answer deliver oxygen and nutrients remove waste and carbon dioxide provide adequate perfusion of tissues components of cardiovascular system - correct answer blood vessels, blood, heart heart location - correct answer in mediastinum, about 2/3 lies to left of midline heart size/shape - correct answer about the size of closed fist and shaped like cone layi...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2- Chapter 19 questions well answered Which of the following is NOT a major function of the blood? - correct answer Production of oxygen A megakaryoblast will develop into - correct answer platelet Which of the following situations could result in maternal antibodies attacking fetal blood cells during a second pregnancy? - correct answer mom is Rh negative and fetus is Rh postitive Which of the following plasma proteins plays a role in disease resistanc...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: Circulatory System with answers Pulmonary circulation Flow of blood from heart to lungs - works to bring oxygen to blood, from poor oxygenated blood travelling from venous system Systemic circulation circulation that supplies blood to all the body except to the lungs Brainpower Read More Arteries Carry blood away from heart - oxygen rich - high pressure vessels Arterioles Smallest arteries that regulate pressure and blood into capil...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2: Endocrine system questions with answers Endocrine System Overview - correct answer ~integration and coordination ~endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream ~hormones are characterized as chemical messengers Endocrine system Features - correct answer ~involves hormones ~hormones transported via blood ~information is transported slow ~effects may be short OR long lasting ~responses are always involuntary ~tend to affect more than one targe...