V. Anatomy and Physiology The Urinary Tract The Urinary System rids the body of nitrogenous wastes while regulating water‚ electrolyte‚ and acid-base balance of the blood. Kidneys Kidneys are small‚ dark red organs with a kidney-bean shape lie against the dorsal body wall in a retroperineal position (beneath the parietal peritoneum) in the superior lumbar region. The kidneys extend from T12 to the L3 vertebra; thus they receive some protection from the lower part of the rib cage. Because
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three portions of the mucosa? A) serosa‚ muscularis mucosae‚ muscularis externa B) adventitia‚ muscularis externa‚ mucous membrane C) muscularis mucosae‚ mucous membrane‚ submucosa D) mucous membrane‚ lamina propria‚ muscularis mucosae E) adventitia‚ lamina propria‚ muscularis externa Answer: D Diff: 4 Page Ref: 570 4) Enterocytes of the mucous membrane of the mucosal layer are classified as ________ cells if they secrete fluids and enzymes into the lumen and ________ cells if they release
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Fantastic Voyage By: Chantea Braddock HS130 Section # 9 Unit 9 Assignment Kaplan University 03/05/2012 Once again my mini sub and I will be miniaturized making us 8 microns long and witnessing another Fantastic Voyage in a human body. This time I will be swallowed by a 55 year old man‚ while he is eating his meal consisting of a hamburger‚ French fries‚ and a root beer. I will be piloting my sub through his gastrointestinal tract to monitor the digestion of his meal‚ I will be describing
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Running Head: IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC VOYAGE 1 Another Fantastic Adventure Roxanne Smith HS 130‚ Anatomy & Physiology II Unit #9 Assignment Kaplan University 08/02/2013 IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2 Alright everyone‚ it’s time for us to set sail on yet another fun filled adventure. I am once again a video reporter‚ but this time I am actually piloting a mini-sub. The mini-sub that I am piloting has been put through a miniaturization process making me and
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glandular secretions by altering chloride transport across cell membranes. Thickening of bronchial secretions leads to infection and other respiratory disorders. Other mucus secreting glands‚ sweat glands‚ and glands of the pancreas are also involved‚ causing electrolyte imbalance and digestive disturbance. Pathophysiology: Cystic fibrosis is caused by defects in the cystic fibrosis gene‚ which codes for a protein trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) that functions as a chloride channel
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R E V I E W NAME ____________________________________ LAB TIME/DATE _______________________ S H E E T EXERCISE 38 Anatomy of the Digestive System General Histological Plan of the Alimentary Canal 1. The general anatomical features of the alimentary canal are listed below. Fill in the table to complete the information. Subdivisions of the layer (if applicable) Wall layer mucosa submucosa muscularis externa serosa or adventitia Major functions epithelium‚ lamina propria‚ (not
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Fantastic Voyage Lisa Whitfield HS 130 Anatomy and Physiology II Unit 9 Kaplan University 5/20/13 Fantastic Voyage The gastrointestinal tract starts with the mouth‚ which leads to the gullet via the stomach‚ small intestine‚ large intestine‚ and ends at the anus. In due course of the journey‚ the ingested food is broken down by both physical and chemical means to release nutrients which are absorbed into the blood stream. The ingested food is physically broken down in the mouth
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Fertilisation * Sperm must undergo (a) capacitation (glycoprotein coat and seminal plasma proteins removed) * (b) Acrosome reaction- after bind to zona pellucid‚ acrosome releases proteins needed to bind. * Fusion of gametes oocyte membrane becomes impenetrable to other sperm‚ zona pellucid alter structure to prevent further binding. * Meiosis II is completed when sperm enters. Blastocyst formation * 2 cell stage 4 cell 8 cell 16 cell (morula) * Morula has inner cell
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ANATOMY OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: STOMACH & SMALL INTESTINE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES HEALTH CAMPUS UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA OBJECTIVES At the end of this lecture‚ the students should understand: 1) Introduction to Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract 2) Gross Anatomy of Stomach 3) Relations Blood Supply‚ Lymphatic Drainage & Nerve Relations‚ Supply Supply of Stomach 4) Gross Anatomy of Small Intestine 5) Bl d Supply‚ Lymphatic Drainage & Nerve Supply of Blood S l L h i D i N S l f
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muscles and the esophago-gastric/cardiac sphincter is found here Physiology o Functions to carry or propel foods from the oropharynx to the stomach The Small intestine Anatomy o Grossly divided into the Duodenum (proximal)‚ Jejunum (middle) and Ileum (distal). o Longest segment‚ about 2/3 of the total length Physiology o The intestinal glands secrete digestive enzymes that finalize the digestion of all foodstuffs. The Large intestine Anatomy o Approximately 5 feet long Parts: 1. The Cecum – widest
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