Refer to Figure 8.  This figure shows details of the kidney. Fill in the following blanks to describe the process of urine production. Numbers from the figure do NOT need to be included for credit.  Blood must first enter the kidney through the (specific blood vessel) at the renal pelvis.  Urine begins forming when plasma is filtered through the (specific blood vessel). Metabolically important molecules are first reabsorbed into the body along the (part of the nephron). From there, the fluid moves into a section of the nephron which only allows reabsorption of water. This is countered by electrolyte reabsorption in the (part of the nephron). Finally, fluid from multiple nephrons is collected into the (part of the nephron) where final modifications to the urine are made, including pH adjustments using the enzyme . 

Refer to Figure 2.  The model labeled A shows the lungs within the thoracic cavity. As you can see, this cavity is a tightly packed space with multiple blood vessels, airways, and the beginning of the digestive tract. Additionally, the lungs need to expand and contract without relying on dense fibrous connective tissue  or smooth muscle pulling on them.  Answer the following questions about the organs located in this space and the structures that impact their function. Each answer should be only 1-2 sentences or less.  1. The right lung has a larger volume but is often described as ‘shorter’; what makes the right lung shorter than the left? 2. Acid reflux is also called ‘heart burn’; why would indigestion feel like pain in the heart? 3. Fluid between two membranes helps expand and contract the lungs; what is the name of the membrane closest to the surface of the lungs?

Refer to Figure 6.  This model shows four organs of the alimentary canal ‘stacked’ on top of each other to allow easy comparisons between these organs. For example, each of these organs shares the same types of tissue layers (labeled ‘a’ through ‘f’). But they also have major differences in their gross anatomy, such as the structures lining their lumens.  Consider these comparisons when answering the following questions. Each answer should be only 1-2 sentences or less.  1. What is the name for the shared digestive tissue layer that includes the labeled tissue f? 2. What are the unique structures that are lining the lumen of organ 3?

Refer to Figure 5. The organs of the alimentary canal have specific functions within the digestive system. Which of the organs in this figure is the location where the majority of chemical digestion occurs? Name of organ: Be specific!  Number from the figure:

What are the submitted assignments for the course?

Tuberculosis, strep throat, and necrotizing fasciitis are diseases caused by:

The term for loss of bladder or bowel control is:

The method by which drug metabolites are eliminated from the body is called:

The PT POC calls for US & E-stim combo, what contraindications and precautions should the PTA screen the patient for?

Which of the following signs should raise concern about the possibility of elder abuse?