BIOL 2402 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ACTH Correct Answers adrenocorticotropic hormone
produced by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
-promotes development and secretion in the adrenal cortex
ADH Correct Answers antidiuretic hormone (secreted by the
posterior lobe of pituitary gland)
-increases reabsorption of water by kidney and elevate volume
and blood pressure
alveoli Correct Answers tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for
the movement of gases between air and blood
amylase Correct Answers Enzyme in saliva that breaks the
chemical bonds in starches
aorta Correct Answers The large arterial trunk that carries
blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through
the body.
aortic semilunar valve Correct Answers located between the
left ventricle and the aorta and controls blood entering the
arterial system
-prevents back flow into left ventricle
appendix function in digestion Correct Answers stores good
bacteria, a small wormlike structure attached to the
posteromedial surface of the cecum
, aqueous humor Correct Answers fluid in the eye, found
between the cornea and the lens
-nourishes and maintains pressure in eye
auditory ossicles Correct Answers three small bones linked
together that connect the eardrum to the inner ear
malleus (hammer)
incus (anvil)
stapes (stirrup)
B lymphocytes Correct Answers form in the bone marrow and
release antibodies that fight bacterial infections
-make up 10-15% of circulating lymphocytes and change into
plasma cells, provide antibody mediated immunity, and defend
against antigens and pathogens in body fluids
basophil Correct Answers white blood cell containing granules
that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin
bronchi Correct Answers two short branches located at the
lower end of the trachea that carry air into the lungs.
bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands) Correct Answers Pea-
sized glands inferior to the prostate
Produce thick, clear mucus prior to ejaculation that neutralizes
traces of acidic urine in the urethra
caecum function Correct Answers storage organ for ingested
food, bacterial fermentation of cellulose, absorptive structure
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ACTH Correct Answers adrenocorticotropic hormone
produced by anterior lobe of pituitary gland
-promotes development and secretion in the adrenal cortex
ADH Correct Answers antidiuretic hormone (secreted by the
posterior lobe of pituitary gland)
-increases reabsorption of water by kidney and elevate volume
and blood pressure
alveoli Correct Answers tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for
the movement of gases between air and blood
amylase Correct Answers Enzyme in saliva that breaks the
chemical bonds in starches
aorta Correct Answers The large arterial trunk that carries
blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through
the body.
aortic semilunar valve Correct Answers located between the
left ventricle and the aorta and controls blood entering the
arterial system
-prevents back flow into left ventricle
appendix function in digestion Correct Answers stores good
bacteria, a small wormlike structure attached to the
posteromedial surface of the cecum
, aqueous humor Correct Answers fluid in the eye, found
between the cornea and the lens
-nourishes and maintains pressure in eye
auditory ossicles Correct Answers three small bones linked
together that connect the eardrum to the inner ear
malleus (hammer)
incus (anvil)
stapes (stirrup)
B lymphocytes Correct Answers form in the bone marrow and
release antibodies that fight bacterial infections
-make up 10-15% of circulating lymphocytes and change into
plasma cells, provide antibody mediated immunity, and defend
against antigens and pathogens in body fluids
basophil Correct Answers white blood cell containing granules
that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin
bronchi Correct Answers two short branches located at the
lower end of the trachea that carry air into the lungs.
bulbourethral glands (Cowper's glands) Correct Answers Pea-
sized glands inferior to the prostate
Produce thick, clear mucus prior to ejaculation that neutralizes
traces of acidic urine in the urethra
caecum function Correct Answers storage organ for ingested
food, bacterial fermentation of cellulose, absorptive structure
