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Which lymphatic vessel carries lymph away from the interstitial fluid and tissue cells?
Lymphatic capillaries
Which lymphatic vessel is formed by the converging of lymphatic capillaries?
collecting vessels
Which lymphatic vessel is formed by the converging of lymphatic collecting vessels?
lymphatic trunks
Which lymphatic vessel drains lymph from the right arm?
right lymphatic duct
Which lymphatic vessel drains into the left subclavian vein?
thoracic duct
Which lymphatic vessel drains into the right subclavian vein?
right lymphatic duct
When does lymph become lymph?
Lymph is the fluid that is formed when interstitial fluid enters the initial lymphatic vessels of the lymphatic system.
What is the name of the collection of lymphoid nodules scattered throughout the connective tissue of mucous membranes?
(MALT) mucosa associated lymphoid tissue
Which lymphatic organ filters lymph?
lymph nodes
Which lymphatic organ filters blood?
spleen
Which lymphatic organ surrounds the naso and oropharynx?
pharyngeal and palatine tonsils
Which lymphatic organ matures T cells?
Thymus
What is the name of the fibrous framework of the lymph node?
stroma
What is the name of the area where functioning cells are located within the lymph node?
parenchyma
Which lymphatic organs have capsules?
thymus, lymph node, and spleen
Trace the lymph flow through a lymph node.
afferent vessel -- cortex and medulla layer --- efferent vessel
Which tonsil lines the base of the tongue?
lingual
Which tonsil lies at the posterior region of the oral cavity?
palatine
Which tonsil lines the posterior wall of the nasopharynx?
pharyngeal tonsil
What is the name of the process of the coating of an antigen with a material that enhances phagocytosis?
opsonization
What is the name for that chemical release that attracts phagocytosis?
chemotaxis
What is the name of the antiviral proteins produced by virus-infected cells?
interferons
What part of the skin provides an excellent physical barrier to microbes?
epidermis
What is the name of the peptide coating on the skin’s surface that kills microbes?
defensins
What is the name of the film of lactic acid from sweat that inhibits bacterial growth on skin?
acid mantle
What substance ensnares microbes?
mucous
What substance present in mucus, saliva, and tears kills bacteria?
lysozyme
What is the name of the sticky gel within areolar tissue the inhibits the movements of microbes?
hyaluronic acid
What type of immunity develops after administration of a vaccine?
artificial active
What type of immunity develops after exposure to an antigen in the environment?
natural active
What type of immunity is produced by the transfer of antibodies?
passive
What type of cell is involved with cell-mediated immunity?
T cell (helper and cytotoxic)
What type of cell is involved with the production of antibodies?
plasma cell
What type of T cell inhibits T cell and B cell activity?
regulatory t cells
What type of T cell directly attacks enemy cells?
cytotoxic cell
What type of T cell promotes killer T cell and B cell activity?
helper t
What type of T cell is an inactive clone?
memory t
What is the name of the process where antibodies bind to an antigen and expose a complement-site?
complement fixation
What is the name of the process where antibodies block the active site of a bacteria?
neutralization
What is the name of the process where antibodies bind to many antigens causing the complex to come out of solution?
precipitation
What is the name of the process where antibodies cause the clumping together of cells?
agglutination
What is the name of nostrils of the nose?
external nares
What is the name of the cartilage surrounded space just inside the nostrils?
vestibule
What is the name of the partition that divides the nasal cavity into right and left halves?
nasal septum
What is the name of the scroll-like projections of mucosa lined bone in the nasal cavity?
conchae
What is the name of the epithelium that has receptors for smell?
olfactory
What is the name of the posterior opening from the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx?
internal nares
What structure lies above the soft palate?
nasopharynx
What structure extends from the soft palate to the level of the hyoid bone?
oropharynx
What structure lies posterior to the larynx?
laryngopharynx
What two cartilages elevate to close off the respiratory tract during swallowing?
thyroid and cricoid
Describe the shape of the tracheas cartilaginous rings
c shape
what are the branches of the trachea
primary bronchi
how many primary bronchi are there
2
which pleural membrane lines the outer surfaces of the lungs
visceral pleura
which pleural membrane lines the inner thoracic wall
parietal pleura
what fissure divides the lungs into superior and inferior lobes?
oblique
what fissure divides the right upper lobe into superior and middle lobes?
horizontal
how many secondary bronchi are in the right lung?
3
how many secondary bronchi are in the left lung
2
How many tertiary bronchi are in the left lung?
10
How many tertiary bronchi are in the right lung?
10
What part of the respiratory system directly supplies the bronchopulmonary system?
bronchiole
how many bronchopulmonary segments are in the right lung?
10
how many bronchopulmonary segments are in the left lung?
10
what effect does parasympathetic nerve stimulation have on the size of the bronchioles?
contracts smooth muscle
what effect does sympathetic nerve stimulation have on the size of the bronchioles?
relaxes smooth muscle
what is the last finest bronchiole?
terminal bronchiole
what are the branches of the terminal bronchioles
respiratory bronchioles
where does the direct exchange of gasses occur?
respiratory membrane
which alveolar cell is responsible for engulfing debris and foreign particles in the lungs?
alveolar macrophage
which alveolar cell is responsible for maintaining the reticular and elastic membranes of the alveolus?
fibroblasts
which alveolar cell is responsible for producing surfactant?
pneumocyte type 2
which alveolar cell is the main site of gas exchange?
pneumocyte type 1
what structure directly feeds air into the alveoli?
alveolar duct
what happens to the lung pressure when the volume of the lung increases?
pressure decreases
what happens to the lung pressure when the volume of the lung decreases?
pressure increases
what happens to the movement of air when the volume of the lung increases
inhalation
what happens to the movement of air when the volume of the lung decreases
expiration
does greater compliance make it easier or harder to fill and empty the lungs
easier
does lesser compliance make it easier or harder to fill and empty the lungs
harder
what muscle is responsible for deep breathing
diaphragm
what muscles are responsible for shallow breathing
external intercostals
what muscles are responsible for forced breathing
Accessory muscles: sternocleidomastoid, scalene, pectoralis minor
what is the definition of respiratory rate
number of breaths taken each minute
what happens when the pressure within the lungs is greater than the atmospheric pressure
expiration - air leaves
what happens when the atmosperic pressure is greater than the pressure within the lungs?
inspiration- air rushes in
what type of respiration is the exchange of gases between the blood and lungs?
external respiration
what type of respiration is the exchange of gases between blood and tissues?
internal respiration
what would happen if the partial pressure of oxygen in the capillary is greater than the partial pressure of oxygen in the tissues?
oxygen would go to the tissues
Which area in the pons stimulates the inspiratory area in the medulla?
Apneustic
Which area in the pons inhibits the inspiratory area in the medulla?
pneumotaxic
what is the layer of fat that surrounds the kidney
adipose capsule
what is the concave depression which is the site of entering and exiting vessels?
renal hilus
what anchors the kidney to surrounding tissue?
renal fascia
What is the name of the cortical tissue that extends down around the renal pyramids?
Renal columns
What are the cone shaped structures with their bases against the cortex and their apices pointing toward the center of the kidney?
Renal pyramids
What is the apex of the renal pyramid?
Renal papillae
Into which structure does the renal papillae drain into?
minor calyx
What excretory ducts does the medullary rays contain?
collecting and papillary ducts
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
nephron
what two structures make up the renal corpuscle?
bowmans capsule and glomerulus
which cells form the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule
podocytes
what is the name of the spaces between the pedicles?
filtration slits
what type of neuron has its corpuscle lying close to the capsule
cortical nephron
what type of neuron has its corpuscle lying close to the base of the renal pyramid?
juxtamedullary
what is the name of the fluid that enters the glomerular capsule?
glomerular filtrate
what structure feeds blood into the glomerulus?
Afferent arteriole
After the filtrate leaves the glomerular capsule it enters what structure?
PCT
After the filtrate leaves the proximal convoluted tubule it enters what structure?
Loop of henle
After the filtrate leaves the loop of Henle it enters what structure?
Distal convoluted tubule
After the filtrate leaves the distal convoluted tubule it enters what structure?
Collecting duct
After the filtrate leaves the collecting duct it enters what structure?
papillary duct
After the filtrate leaves the papillary duct it enters what structure?
minor calyx
After the filtrate leaves the minor calyx it enters what structure?
major calyx
After the filtrate leaves the major calyx it enters what structure?
renal pelvis
After the filtrate leaves the renal pelvis it enters what structure?
ureter
After the filtrate leaves the ureter it enters what structure?
urinary bladder
Which division of the autonomic nervous system supplies the renal plexus?
Sympathetic
Does ADH cause water to leave or enter the tubules?
Enter
Tubular reabsorption moves fluids and solutes into or out of the tubular fluid?
out
Tubular secretion moves fluids and solutes into or out of the tubular fluid?
in
Which cells in the distal convoluted tubule secretes hydrogen ions?
intercalated
Which cells in the distal convoluted tubule responds to aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone?
principal
Which structure allows flow of urine into the bladder?
ureter
What is the name of the small triangular area in the floor of the urinary bladder?
trigone
During micturition, the detrusor muscle is stimulated by which branch of the autonomic nervous system?
parasympathetic
Name the part of the male urethra that passes through the external urethral sphincter?
membraneous
Name the part of the male urethra that passes through the prostate gland?
prostatic
Name the part of the male urethra that passes through the penis?
spongy
What is the deepest layer of the urethral mucous membrane?
mucosa
What is the superficial layer of the urethral mucous membrane?
adventitia
What is the middle layer of the urethral mucous membrane?
muscularis