Ch 13: The Respiratory System
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Describe the function of each of the parts of the respiratory system; provide a few extra, important details about
each part.
- nose (include info on the function of mucus)
- pharynx
- larynx (include information about the cartilages)
- trachea
- bronchi (and their smaller branches)
- lungs
What is the purpose of the epiglottis?
What 2 gases are being exchanged in the walls of the alveoli?
What is the process that makes these gases move? (p 447)
Inhalation
What happens to your diaphragm when you inhale?
What changes does this cause inside your lungs?
In which direction does the air travel and why?
Exhalation
Describe the process of exhalation:
Define:
eupnea
hyperpnea:
apnea:
dyspnea:
What is the normal, average adult respiratory rate?
What is the most important stimulus and chemical regulator of respiration? (p 457)
Ch 14: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Alimentary canal:
Fcn of the GI tract:
Describe the function of each of these organs of the digestive system:
Mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
anus
Describe the functions of these accessory organs of the digestive system:
teeth
salivary glands (include info about amylase)
pancreas
liver / gallbladder (include info on bile)
Define and describe the 6 gastrointestinal Process and Controls:
1. Ingestion
2. Propulsion (include info on peristalsis)
3. Mechanical Digestion
4. Chemical Digestion
5. Absorption
6. Defecation
Which part of the nervous system controls digestion?
Ch 15: The URINARY SYSTEM
What is the purpose of the urinary system?
Define and describe the major parts of the urinary system:
Kidneys:
ureters:
urinary bladder:
urethra:
Kidneys
Why do the kidneys have such a rich blood supply?
Find the following structures on the diagram page and define/describe the role of each:
renal cortex
renal medulla
renal/medullary pyramids
renal column
renal pelvis
calyx [calyces (pl)]
Nephron:
Describe the two parts of a nephron and describe the function of each part:
- glomerulus
- renal tubule
(p 524- read whole page)
What substances are normally found in urine?