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What is the primary function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
- To filter air entering the lungs
- To enable gas exchange (correct)
- To produce mucus
- To regulate air pressure in the lungs
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with asthma?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with asthma?
- Cough wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose with nasal secretions (correct)
What causes emphysema?
What causes emphysema?
- Infection by respiratory viruses
- Increased mucus production in the nasal cavity
- Damaged bronchial tubes and lungs (correct)
- Chilling the body excessively
How does the common cold primarily spread?
How does the common cold primarily spread?
Which of the following is a common symptom of a cold?
Which of the following is a common symptom of a cold?
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
What occurs during the systole phase of the cardiac cycle?
What occurs during the systole phase of the cardiac cycle?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
How do fibrins function in the blood?
How do fibrins function in the blood?
What is the primary role of plasma in the blood?
What is the primary role of plasma in the blood?
What is the relationship between red blood cells and white blood cells in terms of size?
What is the relationship between red blood cells and white blood cells in terms of size?
What physiological change occurs after strenuous activity?
What physiological change occurs after strenuous activity?
What is the function of leukocytes?
What is the function of leukocytes?
What is a common symptom associated with Rheumatic Heart Disease in toddlers?
What is a common symptom associated with Rheumatic Heart Disease in toddlers?
Which disease is characterized by a blockage in the brain's arteries?
Which disease is characterized by a blockage in the brain's arteries?
What condition is primarily indicated by the painful sensation in the chest, left arm, and shoulder?
What condition is primarily indicated by the painful sensation in the chest, left arm, and shoulder?
Hemophilia is characterized by which of the following?
Hemophilia is characterized by which of the following?
What is a common result of prolonged ischemia and hypoxia leading to a heart attack?
What is a common result of prolonged ischemia and hypoxia leading to a heart attack?
Which phase of breathing is referred to as the interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which phase of breathing is referred to as the interchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What lifestyle factor is mainly responsible for Atherosclerosis?
What lifestyle factor is mainly responsible for Atherosclerosis?
Leukemia is characterized by which of the following?
Leukemia is characterized by which of the following?
What is the primary cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in smokers?
What is the primary cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in smokers?
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is correct?
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis is correct?
How does the Law of Dominance in Mendelian genetics operate?
How does the Law of Dominance in Mendelian genetics operate?
Which respiratory disease is primarily associated with scarred bronchi and mucus production?
Which respiratory disease is primarily associated with scarred bronchi and mucus production?
What is a common consequence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is a common consequence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Which disease is linked with increased mucus in the lungs due to bacterial infection?
Which disease is linked with increased mucus in the lungs due to bacterial infection?
What is a potential risk factor for developing lung cancer?
What is a potential risk factor for developing lung cancer?
What does the Law of Segregation in genetics describe?
What does the Law of Segregation in genetics describe?
What is the genotype of a heterozygous pea plant for seed color?
What is the genotype of a heterozygous pea plant for seed color?
If a homozygous recessive pea plant is crossed with a heterozygous pea plant, what is one possible genotype for the offspring?
If a homozygous recessive pea plant is crossed with a heterozygous pea plant, what is one possible genotype for the offspring?
What is the phenotypic ratio resulting from a cross between two heterozygous purple flower plants?
What is the phenotypic ratio resulting from a cross between two heterozygous purple flower plants?
Which of the following represents a homozygous dominant genotype?
Which of the following represents a homozygous dominant genotype?
In pea plants, if yellow seed color is dominant over green, what would be the phenotype of the genotype Gg?
In pea plants, if yellow seed color is dominant over green, what would be the phenotype of the genotype Gg?
What is the genotypic ratio observed when crossing two heterozygous plants (Bb x Bb)?
What is the genotypic ratio observed when crossing two heterozygous plants (Bb x Bb)?
Which of the following is an example of non-Mendelian inheritance?
Which of the following is an example of non-Mendelian inheritance?
What do you call the physical characteristics of an organism, as opposed to its genetic make-up?
What do you call the physical characteristics of an organism, as opposed to its genetic make-up?
Study Notes
Circulatory System
- Blood begins its journey from the aorta and flows into smaller arteries.
- Fibrins play a crucial role in healing, trapping platelets to seal wounds and creating a web to catch blood cells.
Cardiac Cycle
- The heart operates in a rhythmic sequence of contractions and relaxations known as the cardiac cycle.
- Systole: The phase when the heart contracts and pumps blood out.
- Diastole: The phase when the heart relaxes and fills with blood.
Functions of Blood
- Transports dissolved gases, nutrients, hormones, and metabolic waste products.
- Provides protection against toxins, pathogens, and blood loss.
- Helps regulate pH levels, body temperature, and electrolyte balance.
Blood Components
- Plasma: Liquid portion of blood.
- Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes):
- Contain hemoglobin for oxygen transport, produced in bone marrow.
- Hemoglobin gives blood its red color and contains iron.
- White Blood Cells (Leukocytes):
- Fight pathogens; larger than red blood cells (700 RBCs = 1 WBC).
Heart Rate and Activity
- Increases after physical exertion to enhance oxygen distribution throughout the body.
Circulatory System Diseases
- Rheumatic Heart Disease: Common in toddlers; caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Anemia: Characterized by excessive WBCs and increased infection risk.
- Stroke: Blocked arteries in the brain, leads to consciousness loss.
- Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in arteries due to poor lifestyle choices.
- Hypertension: Elevated blood pressure from arterioles' tightening.
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): Caused by reduced blood flow due to prolonged ischemia.
- Coronary Heart Disease: Inadequate blood supply to coronary arteries.
- Angina Pectoris: Chest pain radiating to the left arm and shoulder.
- Hemophilia: Blood clotting disorder; characterized by excessive bleeding.
- Leukemia: Excessive production of cancer-like white blood cells.
Respiratory System
- Comprises organs and tissues that facilitate breathing; includes nostrils, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli (gas exchange sites).
Phases of Breathing
- Inspiration: Inhalation of air.
- External Respiration: Gas exchange between air and blood in lungs.
- Internal Respiration: Gas exchange between blood and body tissues.
- Expiration: Exhalation of air.
Respiratory System Diseases
- Tuberculosis: Causes persistent coughing and chest pain, requires long-term treatment.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of bronchi with excess mucus production.
- Lung Cancer: Often linked to smoking; results in tumors in the lung.
- Pneumonia: Follows untreated sweat exposure; requires anti-bacterial treatment.
- Influenza: Characterized by frequent sneezing; highly contagious.
Upper & Lower Respiratory Tract
- Upper Tract: Includes nasal cavity, pharynx (where tonsils fight infection), larynx, and epiglottis (protects windpipe during swallowing).
- Lower Tract: Comprises trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, lungs, and alveoli.
Genetics
- Gregor Mendel: Established foundational principles of genetics.
- DNA: Carries genetic information.
Mendelian Genetics Principles
- Law of Dominance: Dominant alleles mask recessive ones.
- Law of Segregation: Offspring receive one allele from each parent.
- Law of Independent Assortment: Genes are inherited independently.
Non-Mendelian Inheritance
- Incomplete Dominance: Blending of traits.
- Codominance: Both traits expressed equally.
- Multiple Allelism: More than two allele forms for a gene.
Example Crosses
- In pea plants, yellow seed color (dominant) crosses with green (recessive) to yield specific genotypic and phenotypic ratios.
- Punnett Square illustrates genetic outcomes based on allele combinations.
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Test your knowledge on the cardiac cycle and the role of blood components in the body. This quiz covers aspects like heart chambers, platelet function, and white blood cell activity. Perfect for anyone studying human physiology and anatomy.
