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Lymphatic vessels are microscopic, blind-end vessels that do not form a closed circuit. |
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The ability to sense head position relative to gravity or acceleration/deceleration is called static equilibrium. |
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Diapedesis is the process by which immune cells squeeze through the wall of a blood vessel to get to the site of injury or infection.
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The lymphatic system is actually a specialized component of the circulatory system. |
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The two most important functions of the lymphatic system are the maintenance of fluid balance in the internal environment and immunity. |
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| Leukemia is a blood disorder that affects: |
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| In the first stage of their development, B cells are known as: |
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| Chronic inner ear disease of unknown cause that is characterized by tinnitus, nerve deafness, and vertigo. |
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| Interferon inhibits the spread of: |
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| The type of immune mechanism that provides a general defense by acting against anything recognized as “not self” is called: |
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| Watery fluid that fills the bony labyrinth of the ear: |
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| A decrease in red blood cell numbers can result in: |
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| Blood plasma solute component that helps maintain osmotic balance of blood |
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| Causes milk ejection from the lactating breast, regulated by positive feedback mechanism; cooperates with prolactin. |
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| Stimulates contraction of uterine muscles that occurs during childbirth; regulated by positive feedback mechanism. |
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The cluster of lymph nodes found in the underarm and upper chest regions is referred to as:
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| Refers to a tumor of the cells of lymphoid tissue |
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| The largest type of leukocyte: |
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| Nearsightedness is another name for this disorder. |
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| Thrombocytes are used for: |
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| The term "down-regulation" |
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The reduction of the number of hormone receptors in a cell |
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This hormone stimulates the development and
secretion of testosterone: |
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This hormone maintains the lining of the uterus necessary for successful pregnancy.
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| What are the three important functions of platelets? |
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| Hemostasis and blood coagulation, secondary role in defending against bacterial attacks. |
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Non-vital reflexes such as vomiting, coughing,
and sneezing are functions of which structure
of the brain: |
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| Where does the vast majority of the body’s lymph drain |
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What is another name for the pituitary gland? |
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Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by filtration of blood in the: |
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Specific immunity is controlled by two classes of lymphocytes. What are they? |
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List the tissue layers of blood vessels from exterior to interior. |
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tunica adventitia, tunica media, and tunica intima.
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Histamine, kinins, and prostaglandins are types of what? |
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How much blood can the pulp of the spleen and its venous sinuses store? |
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The right atrioventricular valve is also called the: |
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| What is the neuron called that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system? |
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Where do all arteries of the systemic circulation branch from? |
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| What is the clear, watery fluid found in the anterior cavity of the eyeball called? |
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What are chemorecptors activated by? |
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Which vessel does blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities drain into? |
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What is the passageway leading to the tympanic membrane called? |
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| What is the antibody produced after initial contact with an antigen called? |
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Where is human chorionic gonadotropin produced? |
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What structure is the deepest groove in the cerebrum? |
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The malleus is also known as the: |
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| The most numerous type of phagocyte is the: |
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What is the blood volume of a healthy, young, adult female? |
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Lymph flows through the thoracic duct and reenters the general circulation at the rate of about: |
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| Which artery is used for taking the pulse in the wrist? |
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This structure of the diencephalon plays part in the mechanism responsible for emotions by associating sensory impulses with the feeling of pleasantness and unpleasantness: |
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Which part of the brain releases the hormone melatonin? |
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| Where is the thymus located? |
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What is the space located between the arachnoid and pia mater that contains a significant amount of cerebrospinal fluid? |
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| What receptors of the retina are responsible for day vision? |
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| What are the size of lymph nodes? |
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1 mm to more than 20 mm in diameter |
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The correct layers of the heart from deep to superficial are:
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endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium.
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| What do the pineal glands support? |
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| Supports the body's biological clock through secretion of melatonin. |
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The part of the cerebrum associated with anger, fear, and sorrow is/are the: |
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How many layers of tissue is the eyeball composed of? |
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True or False
A major function of the pericardial sac is protection against friction |
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True or False
A fever is believed to increase immune function and inhibit pathogens. |
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True or False
Glucocorticoids are NOT essential for maintaining a normal blood pressure.
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| False, they are essential |
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What is the life span of circulating blood cells? |
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