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Bellringer #38
1. What kind of tissue lines the walls of the alveoli?
2. Why is this the tissue that covers them?
3. List the 3 main functions of the mucus-covered nasal passages.
Bellringer #37
1. Trace the route of air from the external nares to an alveolus.
2. Why is it important that the trachea is reinforced with cartilage rings?
3. What is the advantage of the fact that the rings are incomplete posteriorly?
Bellringer #36
1. What is the basic function of respiration?
2. What is the difference between internal and external respiration?
Bellringer #35
1. Why are valves important to the cardiovascular system?
2. Give examples of where you can find valves in the cardiovascular system.
Bellringer #34
1. Describe the correct path for the transmission of an impulse in the intrinsic conduction system of the heart.
2. Define: 1. Myocardial infarction 2. Ballooned angeoplasty 3. Stent 4. Atherosclerosis
Bellringer #33
Describe the location of the following vessels:
a. Tibial
b. Brachiocephalic
c. Iliac
d. Popliteal
e. Axillary
Bellringer #32
1. Describe the structural differences between arteries and veins.
2. Describe the location of the following vessels:
a. Jugular Vein
b. Femoral Vein
c. Renal Vein
d. Subclavian Artery
e. Brachial Artery
f. Carotid Artery
Bellringer #31
Define:
1. Systole
2. Diastole
3. Hypertension

4. Describe the most interesting part of the pig heart dissection.
Bellringer #30
List the anatomical structures that a drop of blood would pass, starting and ending in the vena cava.
Bellringer #29
Draw a picture of the heart and label the following internal structures: Right Atrium, Left Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Ventricle, Interventricular septum, Bicuspid Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Pulmonary Semilunar valve, Aortic Semilunar Valve
Bellringer #28
1. Trace one drop of blood from the time it enters the right atrium of the heart until it enters the left atrium.
2. What is this circuit called?
Bellringer #27
Describe as much as you know about the anatomy and physiology of the heart, i.e. what it is made of, how it functions, how it is controlled, etc.
Bellringer #26
Define: 1. Leukocytosis 2. Leukopenia 3. Leukemia 4. Lymphocytes 5. Hemocytoblast 6. Hemoglobin 7. Hemostasis 8. Hematopoesis 9. Hemophilia
Bellringer #25
1. What percent of the blood is made up of plasma? Of formed elements?
2. What percent of the blood volume is composed of leukocytes and platelets?
3. What triggers erythropoesis or the formation of erythrocytes?

Bellringer #24
List the appropriate term for the following statements:
1. An abnormal decrease in the number of white blood cells.
2. Approximately 4-6 million of this cell type in 1 cubic mm of blood.
3. Type of white blood cell that is broken down into B-cells and T-cells.
4. The term that refers to the stoppage of blood flow.

Bellringer #23
Identify the correct cell type:
1. Most numerous leukocyte
2. Contains hemoglobin
3. Releases histamine during inflammatory reactions
4. Least numerous leukocyte.
5. Increases in number during prolonged infections
Bellringer #22
1. What is the difference between a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection?
2. Why would a doctor prescribe antibiotics?
Bellringer #21
1. What is the function of the blood?
2. What are the main components of blood?
Bellringer #20
1. Describe the general position of the scientist in the stem cell project.
2. Describe the general position of the ethicist in the stem cell project.
3. Describe the general position of the politician in the stem cell project.
Bellringer #19
1. What kinds of things should you look at when verifying the credibility of a webpage?
2. How can you verify that a statistic or fact is true?
 
 
 
Bellringer #15
Identify the major tissue type described below:
1. Form hormones
2. Most widely distributed tissue in the body
3. Forms mucous, serous and epidermal membranes
4. Packages and protects body organs.
Bellringer #14
1. Explain the difference between Active and Passive transport.
2. Define mitosis.
3. Why can an organ be permanently damaged if its cells are amitotic?
Bellringer #13
1. Explain why the egg shrunk after leaving it in the karo syrup.
2. Why are fresh vegetables sprinkled with water at the markets?
3. What kind of effect would road salting have on roadside plants?

Bellringer #12 Describe the functions of the organelles.
1. Nuclear Membrane
2. Nucleolus
3. Golgi Apparatus
4. Cytoplasm
5. Mitochondria
6. Smooth ER

Bellringer #11
Name the functions of the following cell organelles:
1. Mitochondria
2. Golgi Apparatus
3. Nucleus
4. Ribosomes
5. Smooth ER
6. Rough ER
Bellringer #10
1. The heel is _______ to the knee.
2. The term that refers to atoms of the same element, but with different numbers of neutrons.
3. What are the Building blocks of Lipids?
4. Describe foods that would contain:
a. Carbohydrates
b. Lipids
c. Proteins
Bellringer #9
1. List 3 examples of organic chemicals found in the body.
2. List 3 examples of inorganic chemicals found in the body.
3. What is the purpose of a buffer in the body?
Bellringer #8
1. Explain the difference between Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes.
2. List the three types of lipids and the function of each.
Bellringer #7
1. Name the building blocks of carbohydrades.
2. Name the building blocks of proteins
3. Name the building blocks of fats.
4. Name the building blocks of nucleic acids.
Bellringer #6
1. What is the charge on a Neutron?
2. What is the mass of an electron?
3. Where are the protons located in an atom?
4. Name the following: Co P I Se V S Mo Cr
Bellringer #5
Name the following elements (there is a periodic table in the back of your planner that you can use) 1. K 2. C 3. Ca 4. F 5. Cl 6. Fe
Write the symbols for the following: 1. Sodium 2. Magnesium 3. Manganese 4. Molybdenum 5. Tin 6. Zinc
Bellringer #4
Name the following anatomical regions:
1. The head
2. The arm
3. The stomach
4. The calf
5. The tip of the shoulder
6. The curve of the shoulder
Bellringer #3
Complete the following statements:
1. The shoulder is ________ to the forearm.
2. The brain is __________ to the spinal cord.
3. The elbows are __________ to the navel.
4. The breastbone is _______ to the spine.
Bellringer #2
1. Name the 5 survival needs of the human body.
2. How is the concept of homeostasis (or its loss) related to disease and aging? Provide examples to support your reasoning.
Bellringer #1
1. List the 11 Body Systems.
2. Name two major organs or body parts for each system.