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Candace J
Anatomy wk13 study stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following structures is anatomically the longest? A. Esophagus B. Duodenum C. Ileum D. Jejunum | C. The ileum is about 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) long (or about three-fifths the length of the small intestine) and extends from the jejunum (the middle section of the small intestine) to the ileocecal valve, which empties into the colon (large intestine). |
| How are the extrinsic tongue muscles different from the intrinsic tongue muscles? | Extrinsic muscles insert into the tongue but have their origin outside of the tongue |
| Where can microvilli be found? | Microvilli are most often found in the small intestine, on the surface of egg cells, as well as on white blood cells. |
| What does the lymphatic system do? | It drains the excess interstitial fluid and empties it back into the bloodstream via a series of vessels, trunks, and ducts. |
| What is the large lymph vessel that drains three-quarters of the body. | Thoracic Duct |
| What is the first structure to receive lymph from both the lumbar and intestinal trunks and is located on the surface of L1 and L2 vertebrae. | cisterna chyli |
| Which cartilage anchors the vocal cords posteriorly. | thyroid cartilage |
| The vibrissae function as: | filters, baffles, and producers of mucous |
| What is another name for the pharyngotympanic tube | eustachian tube |
| The hard palate consists of portions of: | two maxillae and two palatine bones |
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