9 ASSIGNMENT 2 Textbook Assignment: “Anatomy and Physiology,” chapter 1—continued, pages 48-63; “Fundamentals of Patient Care,” chapter 2, pages 2-1 through 2-39. 2-1. The conversion of mechanical impulses (sound waves) to neural impulses that can be interpreted by the brain is a function of the 1. endolymph 2. semicircular canals 3. organ of Corti 4. fenestra ovalis 2-2. The enzymatic action of amylase results in the chemical breakdown of 1. fats to fatty acids 2. starches to fats 3. starches to complex sugars 4. proteins to complex sugars 2-3. Absorption of food occurs predominantly in which of the following areas of the intestines? 1. Duodenum 2. Jejunum 3. Ileum 4. Cecum 2-4. Of the organs listed below, which function as the accessory organs of digestion for the small intestines? 1. Pancreas, liver, villae 2. Spleen, liver, gallbladder 3. Pancreas, pylorus, spleen 4. Pancreas, liver, gallbladder 2-5. The gallbladder performs which of the following purposes? 1. Stimulates the production of insulin 2. Stores bile 3. Metabolizes sugars 4. Produces antibodies 2-6. The functional unit of the kidney is called the 1. nephron 2. Malpighian body 3. glomerulus 4. loop of Henle 2-7. Which of the following is/are (a) function(s) of the kidneys? 1. To maintain acid-base balance 2. To remove certain toxic substances 3. To remove excess sugar 4. All the above 2-8. Blood concentration varies due to which, if any, of the following factors? 1. Temperature 2. Water intake 3. State of health 4. None of the above 2-9. What is the approximate total capacity of the adult bladder? 1. 250 ml 2. 300 ml 3. 600 ml 4. 750 ml