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40 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major function? |
Simple columnar epithelium- secretion or absorption |
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What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? |
Diaphragm |
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In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found? |
Pelvic Cavity |
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What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? |
Calcium |
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A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in tissue. What type of tissue is this? |
Epithelial |
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Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following? |
Neuroglia |
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Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for organs? |
Connective |
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What is the basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs? |
Cell |
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Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? |
Meiosis |
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In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? |
Heel of the foot |
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what are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? |
Eccrine glands |
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Skin aids in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels of the body by participating in the production of ? |
Vitamin D |
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Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? |
1) support the body 2) Hemopoiesis 3) Provide protection |
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The orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the middle region of the humerus. What is he describing? |
Diaphysis |
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You have been given a sample of tissue that has open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needlelike structures. What is the tissue? |
Spongy Bone |
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Which is the only moveable bone of the skull? |
Mandible |
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Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? |
Sodium |
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Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? |
they are under conscious control |
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All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the following? |
neurons |
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Motor, or _______ neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS |
Efferent |
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Medulla Oblongata injury is grave because |
Medulla Oblongata contains vital centers that control: Heart action Blood Vessel Diameter Respiration |
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What are chemical messengers that control growth, differentiation,and metabolism of specific target cells called? |
Hormones |
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Which of the following are tropic hormones? |
Somatotropin Follicle-stimulating hormone Thyroid Stimulation hormone |
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Which leukocytes are correctly matched with their function or description? |
Monocytes- Become Macrophages Lymphocytes- Immune Response Neutrophils- Phagocytize Microorganisms |
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The heart has an intrinsic beat that is initiated by... |
Sinoatrial Node |
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Vasodilation and vasoconstriction result from which of the following? |
Relaxation and Contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall |
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What blood vessel is where exchanges take place between blood and cells of the body? |
Capillary |
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What is the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood through the alveoli called? |
External Respiration |
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In order for inhalation to occur, what must happen? |
Contraction of Diaphragm, which enlarges chest cavity and draws air into lungs |
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Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood does what? |
It is converted to Bicarbonate ions by Carbonic Anhydrase within red blood cells |
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How does the trachea remain open like a hollow tube? |
Supporting cartilaginous rings keep it open |
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The stomach muscle churns and mixes food, turning the mass into a soupy substance called? |
Chyme |
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What is the function of aldosterone? |
It conserves sodium in the body |
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All the nutrients that enter the hepatic portal vein are routed where for decontamination? |
LIVER |
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Which are the functional units of the kidney? |
Nephrons |
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What are the two functions of the male and female sex organs? |
Production of gametes Production of hormones |
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In men, spermatozoa develop within the_____ of each testes. |
Seminiferous tubules |
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Testicular activity is under the control of which hormones? |
FSH LH |
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Which hormone initiates the preparation of the endometrium of the uterus for pregnancy? |
Estrogen |
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During pregnancy, what organ produces the hormones that maintain the endometrium and prepare the breasts for milk production? |
Placenta |