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What is the function of the cricothyroid joint?

  • To connect the thyroid and cricoid cartilages
  • To allow movement of the arytenoid cartilages
  • To enable tilting of the thyroid cartilage (correct)
  • To support the vocal folds structurally

What role do the vocal folds play during swallowing?

  • They abduct to allow food passage
  • They vibrate to produce sound
  • They modulate pitch of the voice
  • They adduct to prevent food entry (correct)

Which cartilage is located on top of the cricoid cartilage?

  • Cuneiform cartilage
  • Corniculate cartilage
  • Thyroid cartilage
  • Arytenoid cartilage (correct)

What happens to vocal ligaments during a forward tilt of the thyroid cartilage?

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What does the glottis refer to?

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How do the vocal folds facilitate higher pitch sounds?

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What is the primary structural component of the vocal folds?

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What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

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What is the primary function of the testes?

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What is the primary reason the right main bronchus is more likely to receive foreign bodies?

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Which structure is responsible for the maturation of sperm?

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Which of the following correctly describes the lobar bronchi in the lungs?

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What type of bronchi lead directly to the alveoli?

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What maintains the optimal temperature for sperm development in the scrotum?

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Which of the following structures directly transports sperm from the epididymis?

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What is the primary function of the pulmonary arteries?

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What is the role of the seminal vesicles in sperm ejaculation?

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Which fissure separates the superior and middle lobes of the right lung?

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In which part of the sperm development pathway does sperm first collect after production?

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What is found in the pleural cavity that helps reduce friction during lung movement?

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What are the core functions performed by nephrons?

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What is the main structural feature of the spermatic cord?

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Which structure directly covers the lungs?

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Which of the following correctly describes the path of food through the digestive system?

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What is the total number of primary teeth present in children?

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What structural feature of the left lung accommodates the position of the heart?

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Which structure is located anterior to the urinary bladder?

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Which accessory digestive organ is responsible for producing bile?

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Where are the submandibular glands located?

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At what age do wisdom teeth typically appear?

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How many permanent molars are included in adult teeth?

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What type of teeth are classified as premolars?

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What is the primary role of the sublingual glands?

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What component of saliva initiates chemical digestion in the oral cavity?

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Which structure attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?

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How do teeth aid in digestion?

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Which types of papillae contain taste buds?

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What is the function of mechanical digestion in the oral cavity?

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Which type of gland secretes substances directly into the bloodstream?

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What is the significance of saliva in the digestive process?

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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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Which part of the large intestine is responsible for the initial collection of material from the ileum?

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What role does the appendix play in the body?

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What is the structure that allows for voluntary control over defecation?

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Which of the following is not a structure of the large intestine?

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What is peristalsis?

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Which feature of the stomach aids in maximizing nutrient absorption?

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What happens when there is inflammation of the appendix?

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Flashcards

Arytenoid Cartilages

Pyramid-shaped cartilages located on top of the cricoid cartilage, forming cricoarytenoid joints for movement. Key landmarks: Vocal process for vocal ligament attachment, Muscular process for muscle attachment, and Cuneiform and Corniculate cartilages for structural support.

Vocal Process

The point of attachment for the vocal ligaments on the arytenoid cartilage.

Muscular Process

The attachment site for small muscles that control the movement of the arytenoid cartilages.

Cricothyroid Joint

The joint formed between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages, allowing tilting of the thyroid cartilage.

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Forward Tilt of Thyroid Cartilage

The movement of the thyroid cartilage forward, stretching the vocal ligaments and increasing pitch.

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Backward Tilt of Thyroid Cartilage

The movement of the thyroid cartilage backward, relaxing the vocal ligaments and lowering pitch.

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Vocal Ligaments

The core structure of the vocal folds, attaching from the arytenoid cartilages to the thyroid cartilage.

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Glottis

The space between the vocal folds, open during breathing and closed during swallowing or sound production.

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Urinary bladder

Stores urine and is positioned in front of the rectum.

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Pubic symphysis

A flexible joint made of cartilage that connects the two pelvic bones, located in front of the bladder.

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Testes

The male gonads; responsible for producing sperm and the hormone testosterone.

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Epididymis

A coiled tube attached to the testes where sperm mature and gain the ability to swim.

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Ductus deferens

A tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

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Seminal vesicles

Glands that produce a nutrient-rich fluid that nourishes sperm.

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Prostate gland

A gland that adds fluids to sperm to form ejaculate.

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Penis

The external male reproductive organ responsible for delivering sperm.

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Right Main Bronchus

The shorter, more vertical bronchus that is more likely to receive foreign bodies due to its straight pathway.

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Left Main Bronchus

The longer, more horizontal bronchus that accommodates the heart's position.

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Bronchial Tree

The branching airway system in the lungs, starting with the primary bronchi and ending at the respiratory bronchioles.

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Alveoli

The tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

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Right Lung

The larger lung with three lobes: superior, middle, and inferior. Divided by the oblique and horizontal fissures.

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Left Lung

The smaller lung with two lobes: superior and inferior. Divided by the oblique fissure and has a cardiac impression for the heart.

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Pleural Membranes

The two layers of membrane that surround the lungs, allowing smooth expansion and contraction.

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Lung Root and Hilum

The point where blood vessels, nerves, and bronchi enter and exit the lung, located in the mediastinum.

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Sublingual Glands

Located beneath the tongue and contain multiple ducts opening in the floor of the mouth.

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Saliva

Water-based fluid containing digestive enzymes that initiate chemical breakdown of food in the mouth.

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Exocrine Glands

Glands that release substances through ducts, like salivary glands.

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Endocrine Glands

Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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Role of Teeth in Digestion

Crush food into smaller pieces for easier swallowing and increase surface area for enzyme action.

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Role of the Tongue in Digestion

Positions food for chewing, moves food to teeth, and aids in speech.

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Mechanical Digestion

The breakdown of food into smaller pieces by physical means, like chewing.

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Chemical Digestion

The breakdown of food by enzymes, starting in the mouth with saliva.

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Cecum

The initial part of the large intestine that receives material from the small intestine through the ileocecal sphincter.

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Ascending Colon

The section of the large intestine that travels upwards on the right side of the abdomen.

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Right Colic Flexure

The sharp bend in the large intestine near the liver where the ascending colon meets the transverse colon.

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Transverse Colon

The section of the large intestine that runs horizontally across the abdomen.

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Left Colic Flexure

The sharp bend in the large intestine near the spleen where the transverse colon meets the descending colon.

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Descending Colon

The section of the large intestine that travels downwards on the left side of the abdomen.

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Sigmoid Colon

The S-shaped portion of the large intestine that leads to the rectum.

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Rectum

The final portion of the large intestine that connects to the anal canal.

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Nephron Function

The process where the kidneys filter waste from the blood, reabsorb essential nutrients, and release excess substances as urine.

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Blood Flow in Kidneys

Blood flows through the kidneys to deliver waste products for filtration and to pick up filtered nutrients.

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Urine Formation

The balanced production of urine, considering both the body's needs for water and the need to eliminate waste.

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Renal Vein

The vessel that carries filtered blood away from the kidneys, returning it to the body's circulation.

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Ureter

The tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder for storage and excretion.

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Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine, shaped like a 'C', where digestion continues.

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Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption takes place.

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Ileum

The final part of the small intestine, connecting to the large intestine.

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Study Notes

Nervous System Functions

  • Detects changes in the environment (sensory).
  • Processes information and makes decisions (integration).
  • Tells the body what to do in response (motor).

Nervous System Systems

  • Central Nervous System (CNS)
    • Brain
    • Spinal Cord
  • Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
    • Cranial nerves and branches
    • Spinal nerves and branches
    • Ganglia (clusters of neuron bodies)
    • Sensory receptors
    • Enteric nervous system

Functional Organization

  • Somatic Nervous System
    • Sensory receptors detect changes in the external environment.
    • Sends sensory information to the CNS.
    • CNS makes decisions and sends motor signals to the muscles.
  • Autonomic Nervous System
    • Sensory receptors detect changes in the internal environment (e.g., blood pressure, glucose levels).
    • Sends sensory information to the CNS.
    • CNS makes decisions and sends motor signals to the organs and glands.
  • Enteric Nervous System (ENS)
    • Sensory receptors detect changes in the gastrointestinal tract.
    • ENS sends motor signals to the smooth muscle to control digestion.
    • CNS can override ENS decisions.

Neuron Structure

  • Dendrites: Receive electrical signals.
  • Cell Body: Contains the nucleus and other organelles.
  • Axon: Sends electrical signals away from the cell body.
  • Myelin Sheath: Fatty tissue that surrounds axons; increases the speed of electrical impulses.

Non-Nervous Cells in CNS

  • Astrocytes: Star-shaped cells that regulate the chemical environment around neurons and remove waste.
  • Oligodendrocytes: Create myelin sheaths in the CNS.
  • Microglial Cells: Destroy viruses and bacteria.
  • Ependymal Cells: Line specific cavities of the CNS.

Non-Nervous Cells in PNS

  • Satellite Cells: Surround neuron cell bodies in ganglia; remove waste products.
  • Schwann Cells: Create myelin sheaths in the PNS.

Multiple Sclerosis

  • Immune cells attack myelin sheaths, leading to a breakdown of nervous system functions.
  • No cure, only medication to slow the process.

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