Advanced Animal Physiology

Which part of the respiratory system is known as the voice box?

• Pharynx

• Bronchi

• Larynx

• Trachea

What is the role of the bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) in the transport of carbon dioxide?

• Acts as a buffer to maintain blood pH

• Binds directly to carbon dioxide

• Converts carbon dioxide into oxygen

• Carries carbon dioxide in the plasma

The blood vessel which carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart is Pulmonary vein

• True

• False

Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways is called ___________.

In endotherms the body temperature is increased by __________

In Earthworms, the process of respiration is through head

• True

• False

Assertion (A) :Marine fishes shows exosmosis.

      Reason (R) :Body fluids of marine fishes has lesser solute concentration, the water molecules moves out of the body..

• Both Statement "A" and "R" are correct.

• Both Statement "A" and "R" are wrong

• Statement "A" is correct but "R"is wrong.

• Statement "A" is wrong but "R"is correct.

Aldosterone is the hormone which  plays a key role in regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys

• True

• False

Which glial cell type is involved in the blood-brain barrier and provides structural support to neurons?

• Oligodendrocytes

• Ependymal cells

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Soma

• Axon terminals