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At which point is an impulse transmitted between neurons? - Synapse In most ectopic pregnancies, where does the embryo implant? - In the Fallopian tube What is the primary hormone secreted by th... e thyroid? - T3/T4 What might you expect to see in a whiplash injury? - Traumatic injury to ligaments Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as ______. - peristalsis Which type of nutrient does not provide the body with energy? - Vitamin Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs? - Alveoli Which is not produce by the pituitary gland? - TRH The ribs are ______ to the lungs in the human body - anterior What is the normal pH of human arterial blood? - 7.4 Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? - Cerebellum Which enzyme functions to break down a specific sugar? - Lactase The hypothalamus is part of the ______. - endocrine system Which mineral helps to maintain the fluid balance of the body? - Potassium What is on functions of the pineal gland? - Regulation of sleep How might vitamin D deficiency present? - As crooked bones How does the lymphatic system work with the circulatory system? - Lymph draws excess fluid from the cells and deposits in into the blood vessels. What is the function of parathyroid hormone? - Activating vitamin D Which is not an important electrolyte? - Nitrogen Which is not true of the epidermis? - It houses the hair follicles The axial skeletal system contains all of these except the ______. - radius The gallbladder is part of the ______. - digestive system Which is not an example of nonspecific immune response? - Production of antibodies Which mineral is important for the formation red blood cells? - Copper The dorsal body cavity is ______ to the ventral body cavity - posterior Which organ system is primarily responsible for preventing water loss? - The integumentary system Which is the only long bone in the human body to lie horizontally? - Clavicle Unlike the cone cells in the eye, the rod cells are responsible for ______. - night vision A pneumothorax is caused by unusual buildup of air in the ______. - pleural cavity Where might a herniated lumbar disc most likely to create pain? - Along the sciatic nerve What is the name of the bone in the human thigh? - Femur The ovaries are part of the ______. - reproductive system What is another term for the zygomatic bone? - . Cheekbone What is urea? - End product of protein metabolism Round muscles called sphincters may be found in all of these structures except the ______. - talus Histology is the study of ______. - cells and tissues The corpus callosum facilitates communication between the ______. - left and right brain How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system? - Touch input via the integumentary system sends messages to the nervous system. When the pulmonary valve and the aortic valves are open, where can blood flow? - Between the heart and the rest of the body Which muscle flexes the forearm at the elbow? - Bicep What are the components of chyle? - Lymph and fatty acids At what point does bile enter the gastrointestinal tract? - Duodenum What is a secondary defense for the body against pathogens? - Inflammation Which organ system is primarily responsible for storing minerals? - The skeletal system The vena cavae drain blood from the body into the ______. - right atrium The primary genitalia of a human female would include which of these organs? - Vulva Which gland secretes epinephrine? - Adrenal Which bone in the foot has no analogous bone in the hand? - Calcaneus Which is not part of the limbic system? - Medulla oblongata How does a sagittal section divide the body? - Into right and left regions Which is an anterior feature of the human head? - The nose The diaphragm separates the ______ cavities. - abdominal and thoracic Enlargement of the thyroid, commonly known as a goiter, might be expected to affect ______. - swallowing Which part of the human ear compresses sound waves and passes them to the inner ear? - Stirrup How do red blood cells carry oxygen? - Hemoglobin bonds with O2 molecules. What does the thyroid require in order to make T4? - Iodine Where might you find smooth muscle? - In the walls of blood vessels What is the purpose of valves in the veins? - To prevent reverse flow Which of the following are considered normal values for the measure of a person's pulse and blood pressure? - 72 beats per minute and 120 over 80 mm Hg How do humans use their anterior nares? - For inhaling How is pepsin used by the body? - To break down proteins What are the two main parts of the human skull? - mandible and the cranium Which tissue connects muscle to bone? - Tendon One-third of the protein in the human body is ______. - Collagen When does the pancreas secrete the most insulin? - When blood sugar rises Which kinds of muscles are involved in peristalsis? - Smooth Muscles What might an injury to parietal lobe effect [Show More]

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