Body Systems and Terminology, Part 2
The term angiotensis is defined as a/an
active protein
How many teeth does an adult dog have?
42
How many teeth would you find in an adult cat?
30
Which of the following substances can't pass through the glomerular capillaries?
proteins
Which of the following statements regarding angiotensin is true?
it stimulates the release of aldosterone
Which of the following statements best describes the process of micturition?
the urethra and the urinary bladder empty the urine
Fermentation of cellulose in the rumen yields
fatty acids
Tissue hypoxia stimulates kidney cells to release
erythropoietin
Which of the following animals has a large intestine that serves as a site for fermentation as well as absorption of water and electrolytes?
horse
The rumin, reticulum, abomasum, and omasum are all parts of the:
ruminant's stomach
A waste product produced in the liver from the breakdown of proteins is:
urea
Which is NOT a product of meiosis?
diploids
Cornification of vaginal epithelial cells occurs during the _______ stage of the estrous cycle.
proestrus
Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about pepsin?
pepsin is an active enzyme
The process of giving birth is known as:
parturition
Which hormone stimulates contraction of the myometrium?
oxytocin
Contraction of the uterus to its nonpregnant size is known as:
involution
A dog eats a piece of meat that's composed primarily of protein. In what order is the protein broken down during digestion?
polypeptides, peptides, amino acids
The stage of the estrous cycle in which NO active reproduction occurs is called:
anestrus
Contractions that propel food down the entire gastrointestinal tract are known as:
peristalsis