A high uric acid level (above 7.4 mg/dl) can lead to the painful condition known as ________. - ANSWER-
gout
A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis. This may be due to
________. - ANSWER-The absence of ADH
At the hepatic flexure, the colon becomes the? - ANSWER-transverse colon
At the splenic flexure, the colon becomes the? - ANSWER-descending colon
Cation that acts as a cofactor for enzymes? - ANSWER-Magnesium
Chief cells secrete ______. - ANSWER-pepsinogen
Chloride ion is reabsorbed into the epithelial cells of the thick ascending limb by ______ - ANSWER-
cotransport with Na and K ions
Chylomicrons - ANSWER-lipoprotein that aids in the transport of fats into lymph and then into the
bloodstream
Conduction - ANSWER-The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is
touching.
Convection - ANSWER-The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas
Each of the following is a normal constituent of urine, except ______. - ANSWER-proteins
, Endocrine function of the pancreas is to secretes what? - ANSWER-secrete insulin and glucagon into
bloodstream
Enzymes secreted by the pancreas - ANSWER-1) pancreatic alpha amylase
2) pancreatic lipase
3)nuclease
4)protease
5)peptidase
essential fatty acids - ANSWER-omega 3 and omega 6
Exit the glomerulus through? - ANSWER-efferent arteriole
exocrine function of pancreas - ANSWER-produces digestive enzymes
Flow of urine through the urinary system - ANSWER-Renal pyramid
Minor calyx
Major calyx
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
function of ADH - ANSWER-Stimulates the kidney tubules to reabsorb water from urine.
function of aldosterone - ANSWER-responsible for renal absorption of sodium & excretion of potassium
Function of Bowman's capsule - ANSWER-filters blood to form urine from metabolic waste