Anatomy and Physiology

Which ligament anchors the ovary to the uterus?

Which ligament anchors the ovary to the uterus?

Which ligament anchors the ovary to the uterus?
A) broad ligament
B) ovarian ligament
C) infundibulopelvic ligament
D) suspensory ligament

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What is the main female gonad?

What is the main female gonad?

What is the main female gonad?
A) uterus
B) ovary
C) vagina
D) cervix

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A seventy-five year old male has noticed he has had difficulty urinating. His physician says his ...

A seventy-five year old male has noticed he has had difficulty urinating. His physician says his ...

A seventy-five year old male has noticed he has had difficulty urinating. His physician says his difficulty is most likely due to an enlarged gland known as the:
A) epididymis.
B) prostate gland.
C) bulbourethral gland.
D) semina

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Decline in male reproductive functions occur during:

Decline in male reproductive functions occur during:

Decline in male reproductive functions occur during:
A) menopause.
B) menarche.
C) andropause.
D) puberty.

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Which of the following is NOT an anabolic effect of testosterone?

Which of the following is NOT an anabolic effect of testosterone?

Which of the following is NOT an anabolic effect of testosterone?
A) Testosterone increases the number of erythrocytes.
B) Testosterone increases skeletal muscle mass.
C) Testosterone increases bone density.
D) Testosterone increa

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At what point in life does spermatogenesis begin in a male?

At what point in life does spermatogenesis begin in a male?

At what point in life does spermatogenesis begin in a male?
A) before birth
B) birth
C) childhood
D) puberty

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An elderly man, Mr. Gee, is unable to maintain an erection. Classify his condition.

An elderly man, Mr. Gee, is unable to maintain an erection. Classify his condition.

An elderly man, Mr. Gee, is unable to maintain an erection. Classify his condition.
A) resolution
B) flaccid
C) impotence
D) refractory period

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Which of the following is under control of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Which of the following is under control of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Which of the following is under control of the parasympathetic nervous system?
A) emission
B) ejaculation
C) erection
D) expulsion

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Discuss some causes of hyponatremia.

Discuss some causes of hyponatremia.

Discuss some causes of hyponatremia.

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Discuss three hormones that regulate sodium ion concentration in the extracellular fluid (ECF).

Discuss three hormones that regulate sodium ion concentration in the extracellular fluid (ECF).

Discuss three hormones that regulate sodium ion concentration in the extracellular fluid (ECF).

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Identify the major extracellular and intracellular cations.

Identify the major extracellular and intracellular cations.

Identify the major extracellular and intracellular cations.

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Explain how dehydration and overhydration differ.

Explain how dehydration and overhydration differ.

Explain how dehydration and overhydration differ.

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List four hormones that affect fluid balance in the body.

List four hormones that affect fluid balance in the body.

List four hormones that affect fluid balance in the body.

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Predict the direction of water movement if a cell is in hypertonic interstitial fluid.

Predict the direction of water movement if a cell is in hypertonic interstitial fluid.

Predict the direction of water movement if a cell is in hypertonic interstitial fluid.

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Explain the direction in which water moves between compartments as it relates to gradients involving ...

Explain the direction in which water moves between compartments as it relates to gradients involving ...

Explain the direction in which water moves between compartments as it relates to gradients involving hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure.

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Summarize the following terms: acid, base, and buffer.

Summarize the following terms: acid, base, and buffer.

Summarize the following terms: acid, base, and buffer.

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Explain the difference between electrolytes and nonelectrolytes.

Explain the difference between electrolytes and nonelectrolytes.

Explain the difference between electrolytes and nonelectrolytes.

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The most important chemical buffer system in the blood is the carbonic acid—bicarbonate ion buffer ...

The most important chemical buffer system in the blood is the carbonic acid—bicarbonate ion buffer ...

The most important chemical buffer system in the blood is the carbonic acid—bicarbonate ion buffer system, which consists of the weak acid carbonic acid and its weak conjugate base, the bicarbonate ion.

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Calcium ions have important functions in the body such as forming an integral part of the ATP ...

Calcium ions have important functions in the body such as forming an integral part of the ATP ...

Calcium ions have important functions in the body such as forming an integral part of the ATP molecule.

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Aldosterone triggers the secretion of potassium ions (and hydrogen ions) and reabsorption of sodium ...

Aldosterone triggers the secretion of potassium ions (and hydrogen ions) and reabsorption of sodium ...

Aldosterone triggers the secretion of potassium ions (and hydrogen ions) and reabsorption of sodium ions by the kidney.

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When the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) level rises, less water is reabsorbed via the kidneys, the ECF ...

When the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) level rises, less water is reabsorbed via the kidneys, the ECF ...

When the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) level rises, less water is reabsorbed via the kidneys, the ECF volume decreases, and urine production increases.

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The osmotic pressure gradient, or the force of solutes in a solution, tends to push water away from ...

The osmotic pressure gradient, or the force of solutes in a solution, tends to push water away from ...

The osmotic pressure gradient, or the force of solutes in a solution, tends to push water away from the solution with the higher osmotic pressure, or the more concentrated solution, by osmosis.

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Plasma has a much higher protein content than interstitial fluid.

Plasma has a much higher protein content than interstitial fluid.

Plasma has a much higher protein content than interstitial fluid.

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The human body has more fluid in the extracellular compartment than in the intracellular ...

The human body has more fluid in the extracellular compartment than in the intracellular ...

The human body has more fluid in the extracellular compartment than in the intracellular compartment.

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Water obeys the principle of mass balance–in other words, what is gained by the body must equal ...

Water obeys the principle of mass balance–in other words, what is gained by the body must equal ...

Water obeys the principle of mass balance–in other words, what is gained by the body must equal what is lost by the body.

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For which imbalance is the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) appropriate?

For which imbalance is the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) appropriate?

For which imbalance is the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) appropriate?
A) acid-base imbalance
B) fluid and electrolyte imbalance
C) pH imbalance
D) metabolic alkalosis

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The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: elevated arterial PCO2 ...

The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: elevated arterial PCO2 ...

The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: elevated arterial PCO2 level and a low blood pH. Determine the acid-base imbalance.
A) respiratory acidosis
B) respiratory alkalosis
C) metabolic acidosis

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What leads to metabolic alkalosis?

What leads to metabolic alkalosis?

What leads to metabolic alkalosis?
A) visiting a high altitude location
B) prolonged vomiting and the loss of acidic stomach contents
C) prolonged diarrhea in which bicarbonate ions are lost in the feces
D) diabetic ketoacidosis i

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Hyperventilation is the cause of an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the cause of an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the cause of an acid-base imbalance known as:
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.

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Sarah was so upset and nervous that a snake was in her house that she began hyperventilating. ...

Sarah was so upset and nervous that a snake was in her house that she began hyperventilating. ...

Sarah was so upset and nervous that a snake was in her house that she began hyperventilating. Predict the acid-base imbalance created by her psychological state.
A) respiratory acidosis
B) respiratory alkalosis
C) metabolic acidosis

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Mrs. Frykholm is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, which causes metabolic acidosis. She has ...

Mrs. Frykholm is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, which causes metabolic acidosis. She has ...

Mrs. Frykholm is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, which causes metabolic acidosis. She has experienced damage to her kidneys from diabetes mellitus. Predict how her body compensates to return her blood pH to normal.
A) hyperventilation
B

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Hyperventilation is the compensation for an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the compensation for an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the compensation for an acid-base imbalance known as:
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.

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Determine the compensation for respiratory acidosis.

Determine the compensation for respiratory acidosis.

Determine the compensation for respiratory acidosis.
A) decreasing secretion of hydrogen ions into the filtrate
B) hypoventilation
C) increasing reabsorption of bicarbonate ions from the filtrate
D) hyperventilation

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What leads to respiratory acidosis?

What leads to respiratory acidosis?

What leads to respiratory acidosis?
A) hyperventilation
B) increasing secretion of hydrogen ions into the filtrate
C) increasing reabsorption of bicarbonate ions from the filtrate
D) hypoventilation

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Select the blood pH that represents acidosis.

Select the blood pH that represents acidosis.

Select the blood pH that represents acidosis.
A) 7.24
B) 7.37
C) 7.42
D) 7.58

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Which hormone influences the concentration of hydrogen ions in the filtrate formed by the kidneys?

Which hormone influences the concentration of hydrogen ions in the filtrate formed by the kidneys?

Which hormone influences the concentration of hydrogen ions in the filtrate formed by the kidneys?
A) parathyroid hormone
B) vitamin D3 (calcitonin)
C) aldosterone
D) atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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When carbon dioxide enters the distal tubule of a nephron in the kidney and reacts with water, what ...

When carbon dioxide enters the distal tubule of a nephron in the kidney and reacts with water, what ...

When carbon dioxide enters the distal tubule of a nephron in the kidney and reacts with water, what is the destination of the resulting hydrogen ion?
A) The hydrogen ions are transported into the filtrate.
B) The hydrogen ions are reabsorbe

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Determine the product formed when hydrogen ions from a strong acid are accepted by the bicarbonate ...

Determine the product formed when hydrogen ions from a strong acid are accepted by the bicarbonate ...

Determine the product formed when hydrogen ions from a strong acid are accepted by the bicarbonate ion.
A) sodium bicarbonate
B) carbonic acid
C) sodium hydroxide
D) hydrochloric acid

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What statement does NOT describe the methods by which chemical buffer systems operate to maintain ...

What statement does NOT describe the methods by which chemical buffer systems operate to maintain ...

What statement does NOT describe the methods by which chemical buffer systems operate to maintain pH?
A) When a strong acid is added to a solution, the weak base of the buffer system binds the released hydrogen ions and removes them from solutio

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Through what two systems are carbon dioxide eliminated from the body?

Through what two systems are carbon dioxide eliminated from the body?

Through what two systems are carbon dioxide eliminated from the body?
A) integumentary and skeletal systems
B) digestive and urinary systems
C) respiratory and urinary systems
D) cardiovascular and lymphatic systems

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