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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
