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Describe the anatomical position
- Body is erect
- upper extremities at sides
- palms facing anterior
- lower extremities together
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Anterior is to posterior as medial is to
Lateral
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the region of the lower limb immediately distal to the thigh is the
D. crus
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which region of the trunk is found immediately inferior to the neck
C. thorax
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A ______ plane divides the body into unequal left and right parts
a. parasagittal
b. coronal
c, horizontal
d. median
a. parasagittal
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the 3 subregions of the foot are
A. tarsus, metatarus, digits
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in the anatomical position the thumb is _____ to the pinky
D. Lateral
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Tissues are combinations of
C. Cells
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__________ are microscopic building blocks with a positively charged core, a mucleus and are surrounded by negatively charged electron clouds.
C. Atoms
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The most abundant biological molecules in the body -
A. proteins
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water, oxygen and carbon dioxide are all examples of ______ molecules.
A. inorganic
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____ are fatty, oily, greasy compounds found in the body.
A. Lipids
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The _____ acts as a selective gatekeeper facilitating the movement of substances into and/or out of the cell.
C. cell membrane
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the genetic bluepoints that direct cell replication are located in the
D. nucleus
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mitochondria are responsible for
D. production of chemical energy
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Which cellular structures are small, hair-like projections that move material across the surface of the cell?
D. Cilia
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The passive movement of water molecules from an area of high concentraion to low concentraion
B. osmosis
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glycolysis creates ____ molecules of ATP for every 1 molecule of glucose
A. 2
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list the 4 basic tissues of the human body
- epithelial
- connective
- nervous
- muscle
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epithelial tissues are classified based on
A. cell shape & number of cell layers
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simple squamous epithelium consists of
A. a single layer of flat cells
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which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion?
B. simple squamos epithelium
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connective and supporting tissues
A. have few cells and lots of extracellular matrix
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the two basic elements/building blocks of connective and supporting tissues are cells and
A. extracellular matrix
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which cell produces the fibers found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue?
C. fibrocyte/fibroblast
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which element of the extracellular matrix is responsible for tensile strength in connective tissue?
A. collagen fibers
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which type of general connective tissue is strong enough in all directions?
A. dense irregular connective tissue
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From deep to superficial list the layers of skin
B. hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
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the epidermis and dermis combine to form the
A. cutis
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the stratum corneum is responsible for
B. protection
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the dermis is made of
A. dense irregular connective tissue
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which is not a function of the dermal papilla
D. production of watery sweat
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which layer of integument contains reticular fibers (collagen bundles) that are responsible for cleavage lines?
C. dermis
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if the integument is cut and starts to bleed then the cut is at least as deep as the
A. dermis
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padding and insulation are functions of which layer of the integument?
D. tela subcutanea/ hypodermis
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the hair follicle is an invagination of which layer of the integument?
B. epidermis
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the arrector pilli muscles perform what?
B. raise/starighten the hair follicle
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which gland of the integuement produces an oily secretion used to lubricate, moisturize, and aterproof the skin?
A. sebaceous gland
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which cell of the epidrmis produces a protective pigment?
D. melanocyte
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which is not a type of cartilage?
C. spongy cartilage
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which type of cartilage is smooth like glass?
A. hyaline cartilage
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why does cartilage have a difficult time healing?
A. it is avascular (no blood vessels)
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why is cartilage considered a connective tissue?
B. it has few cells & lots of extracellular matrix
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what is responsible for the tensile strength of bone?
B. collagen
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the osteoblasts are responsible for
C. laying down new bone
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where is the red bone marrow located?
B. within the spongy bone
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the mobile joints of the body are called
A. diarthroses (synovial)
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which type of joint is the most common in the body?
B. diarthroses (synovial)
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which joint is found between the plate like bones of the skull?
D. suture
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what type of joint is located between the 2 pubic bones of the pelvis?
C. symphysis
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the fibrous membrane (capsular ligament) of a synovial joint is a continuation of the
A. periosteum
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what type of cartilage is articular cartilage?
C. hyaline cartilage
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the role of a bursa is to..
A. reduce friction between neighboring tissues
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