Quiz 3 Flashcards
What are the functions of respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Communication
Olfaction (smell)
Acid base balance
Blood pressure regulation
Blood and lymph flow
Platelet production
Blood filtration
Expulsion of abdominal contents
the regulation of pH is related to production of CO2 how?
when CO2 increases, pH also increases
the length of the upper respiratory track measures from which to which structure?
From the head and neck to the nose through the larynx
What is the most numerous cell in the lungs
Squamous ( type 1) alveolar cells
the indent of the left lung is known as what?
Cardiac notch
why is the indent of the left lung there?
It is there because that’s the space where the heart is
how many total lobes does the lungs have?
The right lungs have 3 lobes
The left lung has 2 lobes
which is not true about the urinary system?
Renal function does not change as adults move into adulthood
which organs are part of the urinary system
Kidney
Urinary bladder
Urethra
Ureter
what are the functions of the kidneys?
Filter blood
Excrete toxic metabolic wastes
Regulate blood volume pressure and osmolarity
Regulate electrolytes and acid base balance
Secrete erythropoietin ( rbc production)
Regulate calcium levels (Calcitrol synthesis)
Clear hormones from blood
Detoxify free radicals
the entry/exit of all nerves/uritures is called __?
Urethral orifice
where does aldosterone act?
Renal collecting ducts
how do antidiertics act?
target the kidneys
decrease urine volume
inhibit with drugs and alcohol
this stems from the pituitary gland
when is the urine most hypotonic?
When is passed through Henle’s loop
When is the urine most hypertonic
When it is in the distal convoluted tube
