Lymphatic
The _____ of the lymph node is (are) responsible for the production of lymphocytes.
germinal center
What type of organism can only live inside cells?
Viruses
What do you call a general infection of the lungs that is caused by a bacteria or virus?
pneumonia
_________ neutralizes the acid content of the stomach
sodium bicarbonate
Where are the kidneys located in reference to the peritoneal cavity
retroperitoneal
What is the method by which lymph is pushed through the lymph vessels?
skeletal muscle contraction
What do you call a resistant state of bacterial production that can withstand unfavorable environments ?
spore
What divides the nasal cavity into left and right chambers?
septum
The specialized layer of the membrane to which the small intestine is attached, and that is attached to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity.
mesentery
What condition occurs when the renal pelvis and calyces become distended due to an accumulation of fluid
hydronephritis
Where does the lymph from the thoracic duct empty into?
subclavian
What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever caused by?
Rickettsia
The suffix -pnea means _____
breathing
What is an example of a polyunsaturated fat
sunflower oil
About how much urine is excreted per day?
1-2 Liters
What direction does lymph travel from?
organs to heart (following veins)
What pathogenic organisms are acquired by eating inadequately prepared meat ?
Helminths
Term for the measurement of amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs with each breath
tidal volume
white, waxlike fat used to build cells and make hormones
Cholosterol
What hormone decreases urine formation by increasing reabsorption of water in the collecting tubule
ADH- anti diuretic hormone
This structure is part of the lymphatic system and resides in the small intestines. It absorbs fat and fat-soluble vitamins
lacteals
An infection that is spread by the bites of fleas, ticks, and mites is a _____ infection
rickettsia
Chemical control of respiration is directly dependent upon the level of what chemical ?
Carbon Dioxide
recommended dietary intake of carbohydrates
50-60%
Obligatory reabsorption of water by osmosis is when _____ is absorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
80%