Anatomy Week 7 Class 2

The liver does not store _____?

• glycogen

• fat

• vitamin A and D

• iron

Where is bile stored in this pear-shaped structure known as the ?

• liver

• stomach

• gallbladder

• pancreas

The movement of air across the skin results in heat loss by the process of:

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

• evaporation

In a cold environment, the arterioles in the dermis will:

• dilate to conserve heat

• constrict to conserve heat

• dilate to lose heat

• constrict to lose heat

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulation of body temperature?

• cerebrum

• thalamus

• medulla

• hypothalamus

The term used to describe "synthesis reactions" is :

• catabolism

• metabolism

• anabolism

• metabolic rate

During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the:

• soft palate

• epiglottis

• vocal cords

• teeth

Within the alveoli, surface tension is decreased and inflation is possible due to the presence of:

• mucus

• tissue fluid

• pulmonary blood

• pulmonary surfactant

Where are the "receptors" located that detect a change in the oxygen level of the blood?

• medulla

• carotid and aortic bodies

• hypothalamus

• pulmonary artery

Which hormone is most important in the daily regulation of cell respiration ?

• thyroxine

• insulin

• epinephrine

• growth hormone