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Unit 2 Quiz Questions Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is a function of the spleen?
Produce T cells
Remove worn-out blood cells
Produce immunoglobulins
Regulate the immune system
Produces macrophages

A

Remove worn-out blood cells

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2
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Which of the following is a function of the thymus?

A

Site for maturation of T lymphocytes

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3
Q

Active immunity can be produced by?

A

Receiving a vaccine and having a disease

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4
Q

Which of the following is not a function of the lymph system?
Fluid balance
Absorption and transportation
Hematopoiesis
Immune function

A

All at functions/correct

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5
Q

Removal or microorganisms, debris and abnormal cells
Filter food and air entering the throat
Sit of T-cell maturation
Removes old RBCs

A

Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Thymus
Spleen

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6
Q

What is the ability of the digestive system to break down macromolecules into smaller subunits

A

Hydrolysis

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7
Q

Chemical and mechanical digestion begins in the

A

Mouth

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8
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The accessory gland provides water, mucus, and enzymes to the mouth

A

Salivary glands

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9
Q

This structure blocks the opening to the respiratory system during swallowing

A

Epiglottis

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10
Q

Starch/carbohydrates =
Protein =
Fats and lipids -=

A

Amylase
Protease
Lipase

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11
Q

Which nutrient is loaded into chylomicrons and transported by the lymphatic system following digestion

A

Lipids

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12
Q

What best describes bile

A

Bile emulsifies lipids

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13
Q

What is NOT a function of the live in adults

A

Makes RBCs

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14
Q

The large intestine

A

Absorbs water

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15
Q

This organ may be part of the immune system and helps prevent in the large intestine

A

Appendix

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16
Q

The present of what may be an indication of cancer

A

Polyps in the large intestine

17
Q

The glycemic index is associated with which of the following classes of nutrients?

A

Carbohydrates

18
Q

A single source of protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids is known as a

A

Complete protein

19
Q

When consuming a diet for health, fitness and/or weight managements, it is best to consume wide variety of Whole Foods rather than relying on supplements.

A

True

20
Q

Match the appropriate kcals with each nutrient
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Alcohol
Water
Vitamins/minerals

A

Carbohydrates - 4 kcals/gram
Proteins - 4 kcals/gram
Lipids - 9 kcals/gram
Alcohol - 7 kcals/gram
Water - 0 kcals/gram
Vitamins/minerals - 0 kcals/gram

21
Q

What is found in the renal medulla

A
  • loop of nephron
  • collecting ducts
  • peritubular capillaries
22
Q

The majority of the nephron including the glomerulus, is located in what region of the kidney

A

Renal cortex

23
Q

Which or the following materials would not normally be filtered from the blood at the glomerulus

A

Protein

24
Q

The presence of ADH causes an individual to excrete

A

Less water

25
Q

The function of erythropoietin is

A

Stimulation of RBC production

26
Q

The movement of molecules out of the peritubular blood into the tubule for excretion is?

A

Secretion

27
Q

The movement of water and solutes from the plasma in the glomerulus, across the glomerular capsular membrane, and into the capsular space of the Bowman’s capsule is termed:

A

Filtration

28
Q

Which of the following is not one of the processes of urine formation?
Filtration
Diffusion
Reabsorption
Secretion

A

Diffusion

29
Q

True or false: glomerular filtration separates only harmful substances from the blood

A

False

30
Q

Spongy bone contains

A

Contains red bone marrow, where blood cells are formed

31
Q

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Production of blood cells
Movement
Storage of minerals and fats
Production of body heat

A

Production of body heat

32
Q

These cells are responsible for the formation of cartilage?

A

Chondrocytes

33
Q

This bone is the only moveable bone of the skull

A

Mandible

34
Q

This area of the vertebral column is the column in the location where the ribs attach

A

Thoracic region

35
Q

Which of the following is not a bone of the appendicular skeleton ?
The ribs
The scapula
The metatarsals
The patella
The humerus

A

The ribs

36
Q

This term is used to identify a joint in the body that is freely movable

A

Synovial

37
Q

In which of the following does bone form cartilage?
endochondral ossification
Synovial ossification
Intramembrous ossification
Bone remodeling
None of these

A

Endochondral ossification

38
Q

Low blood calcium evokes a response from?

A

The parathyroid hormone

39
Q

True or false: calcitonin functions to stimulate osteoblasts an inhibit osteoclasts?

A

True

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