Anatomy and Physiology Basics Flashcards
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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Answer: Gas exchange between air and blood
Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between inhaled air and pulmonary capillary blood occurs.
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
Answer: Pulmonary artery
The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for gas exchange.
The pancreas serves both endocrine and exocrine functions. Which hormone does it produce to lower blood glucose?
Answer: Insulin
Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas and acts to lower blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake of glucose.
What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
Answer: 60-100 bpm
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute, a fundamental parameter monitored by cardiac equipment.
Which structure in the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, and thirst?
Answer: Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a small region at the base of the brain that regulates many homeostatic functions including body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.
Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion in the human body?
Answer: Ball-and-socket joint
Ball-and-socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder, allow movement in all directions including rotation, providing the greatest range of motion.