The thirst center is located in the
A) midbrain. B) medulla oblongata.
C) thalamus. D) hypothalamus.
D
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Which plasma protein is accurately described?
A) Albumin—blood clot formation B) Fibrinogen—transport of lipids and fat—soluble vitamins C) Gamma globulin—maintaining blood osmotic pressure D) Beta globulins—transport of lipids and fat—soluble vitamins
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Adults have less water per pound of body weight than do infants. 2. Men tend to have less water per pound of body weight than do women. 3. Slender people tend to have more water per pound of body weight than do obese people. 4. The most important mechanism in regulating fluid balance is to adjust fluid intake. 5. The three main sources of fluid intake are the fluids we drink, the liquid in the food we eat, and the water formed by metabolic processes.
Which of the following connections is not true relating the urinary system and other body system?
A) The urinary system works with the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems to regulate fluid levels in the body. B) The urinary system works with the nervous system to control the micturition reflex. C) The skeletal system, specifically the sacrum and coccyx, help protect the bladder. D) The endocrine, specifically the hypothalamus producing renin, acts on the kidneys to produce more urine. E) The muscular system, specifically the cremaster muscle and sphincters, helps with voiding the bladder.
When inspired through the nose, what is the first lymphatic tissue air encounters?
A. Vestibular fold B. Uvula C. Palatine tonsils D. Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) E. Epiglottis