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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...

Exam 1: BSC2085/ BSC 2085 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Anatomy and Physiology I | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: Which of the below structures would contribute to the thermal regulatory function of the skin? A) all of the above B) adipose C) hair D) sweat Answer: A) all of the above Q: The function of enzymes is to A) accelerate production rates of chemicals B) create electrons C) exude atomic nuclei to form proteins D) move cells into the cell membr...

What are Decubitus ulcers? - ️️-bedsores caused by problems with dermal circulation -Caused by compression of superficial blood vessels -Sores most common on skin covering joints or bony prominences -Affects epidermis and dermis: Kills epithelial cells (easier for bacteria to invade) and Erodes dermal tissues What is the Stratum Basale? - ️️-Is attached to basement membrane by hemidesmosomes -Forms a strong bond between epidermis and dermis -Forms epidermal ridges (basis of fing...

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). ...

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...

What is the technique known as auscultation? - ️️Listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope What are the six subdivisions of anatomy? - ️️Gross Anatomy / Regional Anatomy / Systemic Anatomy / Surface Anatomy / Microscopic Anatomy / Developmental Anatomy What abilities does the body depend on? - ️️The body depends on the cell's abilities which depend on chemical reactions in the cells What is the complementarity of structure and function? - ️️Form and function go hand in...

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...

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...

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...

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