Anatomy Questions
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The opening where the renal artery and renal vein enter and leave the kidney is called the:a. hilum.b. ureter.c. trigone.d. renal tubule.e. Bowman capsule.
The kidneys secrete erythropoietin to stimulate production of:a. nitrogenous products.b. red blood cells when oxygen levels are low.c. white blood cells.d. electrolytes.e. amino acids.
Waste filtered by the kidney includes:a. bile.b. diuretics.c. carbon dioxide.d. nitrogenous products.e. chyme.
Reabsorption in the nephron occurs in the:a. Bowman capsule.b. renal corpuscle.c. renal tubule.d. glomerulus.e. afferent arteriole.
breathing depends on ________ changes in the thoracic cavity
organ system composed of the bones and cartilage that provides for movement, support and protection
ciliated epithelial cells lining the trachea contribute to ________ incoming air
cube-shaped bone that is approximately equal in length, width, and thickness; provides limited motion
deoxygenated blood from the heart enters the lungs and CO2 __________ out of the blood into alveoli
stretch receptors in the _________ and ___________ also send messages to the medulla
doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
connective tissue in the interior cavity of a bone where fat is stored
where does oxygen diffuse to blood in the lungs
By the age of 70 years, vital capacity has decreased about ____ %
primary cell in mature bone; responsible for maintaining the matrix
The larynx is composed of how many cartilages?
blood clot that forms at the site of a broken bone
thin and curved bone; serves as a point of attachment for muscles and protects internal organs
What is the hormone case involved when you have high or low blood sugar levels?
cylinder-shaped bone that is longer than it is wide