ATI science Questions and answers

ATI science Questions and answers which of the following is true regarding the Endocrine system? a) The endocrine system secretes hormones directly into the blood stream b) the endocrine system maintains homeostasis in the body using negative feedback c) only the specific receptors are effected by the affects of the hormones d) All of the above Which of the following correctly lists examples of body's structures organized from the simplest to the most complex mitochondria, muscle cell, connective tissue, heart muscle cells contain many ___________ because of their high metabolism of ATP. Which of the following options correctly completes the statement above? mitochondria the failure of which of the following organs could interfere with gas exchange in the body? lung which of the following is located on the anterior region of the human body? patella which of the following pairs of common anatomical terms is mismatched? inguinal/ foot which of the following is the correct sequence when tracing the path of air from the upper to lower respiratory tract? nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles surface tension of the alveolar fluid is reduce by the secretion of ________ by lung cells. Which of the following options correctly completes the statement above? surfactant exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs across the alveolar membrane by the process of ________. Which of the following options correctly completes the statement above? diffusion contraction of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles results in which of the following? a decrease in alveolar pressure for which of the following conditions is compliance highest? emphysema the erythrocytes of the blood do which of the following? transport oxygen and some carbon dioxide which of the following vessels carry deoxygenated blood? pulmonary arteries and vena cava the arteries are thicker and more elastic than the veins because? arteries are under greater pressure a blood pressure might read 120/70 mm Hg. What is the higher number called, and what does it signify that the heart is doing? systole, and is the phase where the heart is contracting which of the following is not a function of lymphatic tissue? proliferation or erythrocytes which of the following is correctly matched? colon/ absorption of water and vitamins which of the following moves the bolus down the esophagus to the stomach? peristalsis