1. Which of the following statements about the immune system is TRUE? A. Specific immune defenses are innate (pre-existing) B. Non-specific immune defenses are not innate: they are activated by exposure to foreign antigens C. Non-specific immune defenses require involvement of T-cells and B-cells D. Non-specific immune defenses include fever and the body’s inflammatory response E. None of the above 2. Which of the following does NOT occur during inflammatory
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up of glands that produce and secrete hormones‚ chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs. Diabetes Hypothyroidism Hyperglycemia Thyroid cancer Osteoporosis Required: Respiratory System Nose Pharynx Larynx Trachea Lungs Diaphragm Respiration begins when oxygen enters the body through the nose and mouth. Respiration is the primary function of
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nTympanic membrane (eardrum) qMiddle ear nAuditory ossicles qConnect tympanic membrane to inner ear nAuditory tube qConnection to nasopharynx nTONGUE nTaste (Gustatory) Receptors qTaste buds nFound within papillae on tongue‚ pharynx‚ larynx nContain gustatory cells‚ supportive cells nTaste hairs (cilia) extend into taste pores nSense salt‚ sweet‚ sour‚ bitter qAlso sense umami‚ water nSynapse in medulla oblongata nNOSE nThe Olfactory
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pituitary gland called the “Master” gland? Controls other glands and produces many hormones. 4) What are the two segments of the pituitary? Posterior and anterior pituitary. 5) Where is the thyroid gland located? Anterior to neck‚ inferior to larynx. 6) What are the symptoms of myxedema? Facial bloating‚ weakness‚ lethargy‚ and altered mentality. 7) Why is a rabbit shown on the slide of hyperthyroidism? Rabbit is shown because hyperthyroidism is related to fast and quick behavior. I.e
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gases in our blood stream. As we inhale our lungs take in Oxygen (O2)‚ as we exhale our lungs release Carbon Dioxide (CO2). The major parts of the respiratory system consist of; The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose‚ sinuses‚ mouth‚ larynx and throat. The lower respiratory tract consists of trachea‚ bronchial tubes and the lungs. The right lung three lobes the right upper lobe‚ right middle lobe and right lower lobe‚ The left lung has only two lobes‚ the left upper lobe and the left
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In the pharynx the is a flap of called the epiglottis which helps makes sure that the food doesn’t go down the larynx which would lead to the lungs. After going through the esophagus. The esophagus is a long tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach‚ and uses peristalsis‚ a rhythmic wave-like muscle movement‚ to push food to the stomach from the throat.”
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involved in the respiratory system are mouth/nose‚ mucus/cilia‚ pharynx‚ larynx‚ bronchi‚ bronchioles‚ alveoli‚ pleura‚ and diaphragm. There functions are as followed: Air enters the body through the mouth or nose. The mucus moistens the air and traps inhaled particles of dust or smoke‚ the cilia sweeps the trapped particles and mucus away from the lungs. The pharynx serves as the passageway for both air and food. The larynx contains two highly elastic folds of tissue known as the vocal cords. The
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respiratory passage is closed off. How are the nasal passages closed off? soft palate moves back 10. How is the trachea (larynx) closed off? epiglottis covers the glottis 11. Make a sketch that includes the following parts. Be sure to label all the parts: a. sinus b. nasal cavity c. hard palate d. opening to eustachian tube e. soft palate f. epiglottis g. glottis h. larynx i. trachea 12. Indicate
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Jazzlyn Odom Mr. Clifford ENGL 101C (06) 30 September 2012 Should cigarette smoking be banned? There are nearly 443‚000 deaths each year caused by cigarette smoking‚ or one in every five deaths in the United States. Cigarette smoking and even tobacco use has gotten extremely out of control over the centuries‚ everybody smokes! It is unhealthy for your body and especially your lungs‚ it can cause harm to every organ throughout body. Military men and women‚ young adults‚ the elderly and even
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the harshest chemicals in tobacco smoke. Smoking accounts for at least 30% of all cancer deaths in the United States and 87% of lung cancer deaths. Smoking also causes cancers of the nasopharynx (upper throat)‚ nasal cavity‚ paranasal sinuses‚ lip‚ larynx (voice box)‚ mouth‚ pharynx (throat)‚ esophagus (swallowing tube)‚ and bladder. It also has been linked to the development of cancers of the pancreas‚ cervix‚ ovary‚ colorectum‚ kidney‚ stomach‚ and some types of leukemia. Cigarettes‚ cigars‚ pipes
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