Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Human Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
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Which bone markings serve as the attachment sites for the quadriceps femoris tendon?
Answer: Tibial tuberosity
The quadriceps tendon inserts at the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament, enabling knee extension.
In the liver, Kupffer cells primarily function as:
Answer: Resident macrophages that phagocytose pathogens and old RBCs
Kupffer cells are liver-resident macrophages located in sinusoids that remove bacteria, debris, and senescent erythrocytes.
The anatomical dead space in the respiratory system refers to:
Answer: Air in conducting airways that does not participate in gas exchange
Anatomical dead space (~150 mL) includes the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles where no gas exchange occurs.
Which blood vessel directly supplies oxygenated blood to the myocardium?
Answer: Coronary arteries
The left and right coronary arteries arise from the aortic root and supply oxygenated blood to all heart muscle.
The hormone erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates red blood cell production, is primarily secreted by the:
Answer: Kidneys (peritubular interstitial cells)
Peritubular interstitial cells of the kidney secrete EPO in response to hypoxia, stimulating erythropoiesis.
Peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract is primarily controlled by:
Answer: The enteric nervous system (myenteric plexus)
The myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus coordinates peristaltic contractions through local reflex arcs.
When blood pH drops below 7.35, chemoreceptors respond by:
Answer: Increasing respiratory rate and depth to expel CO2
Central and peripheral chemoreceptors detect acidosis and stimulate hyperventilation to lower PCO2, raising blood pH.