BIOL 2404 A&P Basics
Lecture Exam II
Dr. Weis
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Endocrine System: 12 points total
1.1 Completely and accurately define hormone.[1 point]
1.2 Name the hormones from the posterior pituitary, give their target and function. [2 points]
1.3 Name three hormones from the anterior pituitary, give their target, and function. [3 points]
1.4 Name a hormone from two different secondary endocrine gland, its target, and function. [2 points]
1.5 Name and define a mechanism of action that happens when hormones reach their target. [1 point]
1.6 Fill in the following chart. [0.5 points per blank, 3 points]
Region |
Hormone |
| a. Adrenal Medulla | |
| b. Adrenal Cortex | |
| c. Thyroid C cells | |
| d. Parathyroid | |
| e. Pineal Gland | |
| f. Thyroid follicles |
Circulatory System: 22 points total
2.1 Define cardiac output using the mathematical formula. [1 point]
2.2 Give the unique function of the following blood components [0.5 each, 4 points]
2.3 Explain the difference between coagulation and agglutination. [2 points]
2.4 Give the function of: artery, metarteriole, vein, capillary. [2 points]
2.5 Give the function of the following cardiac areas. [0.5 points, 4 points total]
Heart Areas |
Function |
| a. Pericardial sac | |
| b. Atria | |
| c. Ventricle | |
| d. Valves | |
| e. Septal Wall | |
| f. auricle | |
| g. Myocardium | |
| h. endocardium |
2.6 Name a waveform seen on a Lead II ECG and explain its meaning. [1 point]
2.7 Define the following terms: [0.5 points, 2 points total]
2.8 Name two parts of the electrical conduction system of the heart and their unique functions. [2 points]
2.9 Fill in the following chart [0.5 points, 4 points total]
Region Supplied |
Specific Blood Vessel |
| a. Superficial vein that drains the arm | |
| b. Artery to the external head structures | |
| c. Vein that drains the GI tract and goes directly to the liver | |
| d. Artery that supplies a thoracic organ | |
| e. Vein that drains an abdominal organ | |
| f. Artery that supplies the brain | |
| g. Deep vein that drains the leg | |
| h. Artery that supplies the heart |
Lymphatic and Immune Systems: 9 points total
3.1 Define immunity. [1 point]
3.2 Give the unique function of : spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, thymus. [0.5 points each, 2 points total]
3.3 Name a specific example of the following: [0.5 points, 2 points total]
3.4 Define the following terms: [0.5 points each, 1 point total]
3.5 Name an antibody class, its location, and function. [1 point]
3.6 Explain the use and the importance of memory cells. [1 point]
3.7 What is meant by active immunity that is conferred naturally and one that is conferred artifically? [1 point]
Respiratory System: 10 points total
4.1 Define respiration. Name and describe two phases. [3 points]
4.2 Name two controls for respiration. [1 point]
4.3 Fill in the following chart for the respiratory system. [0.5 points each, 4 points]
Respiratory Region |
Function |
| a. bronchus | |
| b. trachea | |
| c. conchae | |
| d. pharynx | |
| e. larynx | |
| f. bronchiole | |
| g. pleura | |
| h. alveoli |
4.4 Where can oxygen and carbon dioxide be transported in the blood? [1 point]
4.5 Name a respiratory volume and a respiratory capacity. [1 point]
5.1 Fill in the following chart regarding the digestive system: [0.5 points each, 6 points total]
Digestive Region |
Unique Function |
| a. Liver | |
| b. Stomach | |
| c. Gall bladder | |
| d. Colon | |
| e. Esophagus | |
| f. Teeth | |
| g. Tongue | |
| h. pharynx | |
| i. acinar pancreas | |
| j. Small Intestine | |
| k. Rectum | |
| l. Appendix |
5.2 Define metabolism and give the two major types. [2 points]
5.3 Define digestion and absorption. [1 point]
5.4 Define segmentation and peristalsis. {1 point]
5.5 Give an example and its particular use for the following [1 point each, 5 points total]
Urinary System: 12 points total
6.1 Give the function of the following structures [0.5 points, 3 points total]
Urinary Structure |
Unique Function |
| a. Renal Cortex | |
| b. Renal Medulla | |
| c. Renal Pelvis | |
| d. Urethra | |
| e. Urinary Bladder | |
| f. Ureter |
6.2 Define the following terms and where each might occur [1 point each, 4 points total]
6.3 Name two hormones that come from the kidney, their target, and function. [2 points]
6.4 Name two normal components/constituents of urine. [1 point]
6.5 Give an example of the following: [0.5 points each, 2 points total]
Reproduction and Development: 20 points total
7.1 Fill in the following chart on the reproductive system. 0.5 per blank, 14 points total]
| Region or Signal | Male Reproductive Structure | Function | Female Reproductive Structure | Function |
| a. Gonad | ||||
| b. External Genitalia | ||||
| c. Accessory Gland | ||||
| d. Tube Structure | ||||
| e. Tube #2 | ||||
| f. FSH | ||||
| g. LH |
7.2 Name the three embryonic germ tissues and their adult derivative. [3 points total]
7.3 Name a stage of labor and a hormone that affects this process. [1 point]
7.4 Name an extra-embryonic membrane and its function. [1 point]
7.5 Define genotype and phenotype. [1 point]
Extra Credit [0.5 points each, 5 points total]:
Name a unique problem with the following systems, no repeating of problems
ECa> Endocrine
ECb> Heart
ECc> Blood
ECd> Blood vessels
ECe> Respiratory
ECf> GI
ECg>Urinary
ECh> Male Reproduction
ECi> Female Reproduction
ECj>Lymphatic or Immune