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4N051A Vol 2 Anatomy and Physiology
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Term

 


False - palms fowards

Definition

   T/F: The normal anatomical position of the human body is standing straight up , arms at side, and palms facing backwards.

Term

 

 

False - towards the front

Definition

       T/F: The term Ventral when related to the normal anatomical positions means that it is located toward the back of the body or body part?

Term

 

 

Axis of joint rotation

Definition

 

a line projecting at right angels to the plane of motion

Term

 

circumduction

Definition

 

  Circumduction is a movement whereby the distal end of a part makes a circle while the proximal portion remains relatively stationary.

Term

 

 

Range of Motion

Definition

 

the range, measured in degree of a circle, throught which a body part can be extended or flexed at a joint

Term

 

 

Protraction

Definition

 

movement of a body part forward, away from the middle of the body.

Term

 

 

 approximately 75 trillion cells.

Definition

 

Appx how many cells does the human body contain?

Term

 

 

shape and size

Definition

 

 How do the structures of the cells in the human body differ?

Term

 

 

cell membrance

cytoplasm

cell nucleus

Definition

 

what are the threee general parts of the structure of a cell?

Term

 

cell membrane.

its flexible and protects the entire cell by sealing tiny breaks in the membrance surface where they occur.

Definition

 

what is the outermost layer of a cell called? and what's its function?

Term

 

 

 

Cell nucleus

Definition

 

 

     What is considered the “brain” of the cell?

Term

 

 

cytoplasm

Definition

 

with the exception of the nucleus, what contains all of the livinf substances of the cell?

Term

 

 

Endoplasmic Reticulum 

Definition

 

a tubular system within the cell that transports molecules

 

Term

 

 

ribosomes

Definition

 

important for the processing of protein, both within the cell itself and in the other parts of the body

Term

 

 

golge apparatus

Definition

 

located near the nucleus and responsible for distributing proteins the ribosomes processed

Term

 

 

mitochondria

Definition

 

 

principal source of cellular energy

Term

 

 

centrosomes

Definition

 

 

distribute chromosomes, which carry DNA information to newly formed cells

Term

 

 

 

    Mitosis

 cytoplasmic division

 interphase, and cell differentiation

Definition

 

 

What are the 4 general processes of the cell life cycle?

Term

 

mitosis

 

Definition

 

the process of the nuclues dividing

Term

 

prophase

Definition

 

appearance of the chromosomes

Term

 

 

metaphase

Definition

 

chromosomes line up in an orderly fashion and prepare to divide

Term

 

 

Anaphase

Definition

 

the chromosomes actually divide and move apart from each other

Term

 

Telophase

Definition

 

the divided chromosomes change in shape and size and a new nucleus forms around each set to complete the cycle.

Term

 

 

cytoplasmic division

 

Definition

 

division of the contents of the cytoplasm. it begins during anaphase and continues thru telophase

Term

 

 

interphase

Definition

 

 

the continuation of cell groth from the time it becomes a new cell until mitosis occurs again.

Term

 

 

cell differentiation

 

Definition

 

 

distinction of cell characteristics

Term

 

epithelial

connective

mucsle

nervous

Definition

 

 

what are the 4 general types of body tissue?

Term

 

 

b. connective

 

 

Definition

 

 

which tissue is most abundant and main purpose to provides body with its framework.

 

a. epithelial

b. connective

c. muscle

d. nervous

Term

 

skeletal - found in muscles attached to the bone

smooth - walls of internal hollow organs

cardiac - found in the heart

Definition

 

what are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

where are they found?

Term

 

 

TRUE.

Definition

 

 

T/F: The human eye contains approximately 100 million rods and 3 million cones.

Term

 

 

FALSE.  Pathway of vision

Definition

 

 

     T/F: The optic nerve is the pathway of light through the eyes.

Term

 

 

Muscle

Definition

 

 

      What type of tissue can change its shape?

Term

 

 

at least 7

Definition

 

 

     How many groups of odors can be discerned by olfaction?

Term

 

 

 

FALSE: Aqueous humor

Definition

 

 

1.       T/F: The vitreous humorous fills the space between the cornea and the iris.

Term

 

 

inferior, superior, and middle meatus

Definition

 

 

1.       What is the nasal conchae made up of?

Term

 

 

 

False: 16,000

Definition

 

 

    T/F: Approximately 20,000 hair cells are located in the organ of Corti.

Term

 

 

TRUE

Definition

 

 

 

     T/F: Six extrinsic muscles extend from the outer surface to the eye to the bones of the orbit

Term

 

 

skin and skin appendages

Definition

 

 

      What 2 categories do the organs of the integumentary system fall under?

Term

 

 

 

TRUE

Definition

 

 

     T/F: Skin is one of the largest organs in the body.

Term

 

 

Dead Cells

Definition

 

 

     What is the stratum corneum mostly contain?

Term

 

 

a. levator palpebrae superioris

Definition

 

 

which muscle id attached to the eyelid?

a. levator palpebrae superioris

b. superior oblique

c. anterior oblique

d. lateral rectus

Term

 

 

 

a. rods

Definition

 

 

what part of the eye is largely responsible for viewing dimly lit images

a. rods

b. cones

c. anterior portion of the iris

d posterior portion of the iris

Term

 

 

 

optic

Definition

 

 

what nerve is pathway to vision?

Term

 

 

 

middle ear

Definition

 

 

where are the auditory ossicles located

Term

 

 

 

20,000

Definition

 

how many vibrations per seconds can normal hearing detect?

Term

 

 

orbicularis oculi and the levator palpebrae superioris

Definition

 

What are the 2 main muscles attached to the eyelids?

Term

 

outer tunic

middle tunic(center)

inner tunic (deepest)

Definition

 

that are the 3 layers of the eye

Term

 

the middle tunic  contains the choroid coat, ciliary body, iris, and lens.

the choroid - joined loosley with sclera and extends around the entire eyeball from iris to optic nerve

ciliary - thickest part o fmiddle tunic

iris - circular muscle located posterior to sclera

lens is posterior to the iris

Definition

 

 

The outer tunic includes: sclera and cornea.

Cornea is the outer transparent layer of the eye

sclera is the white portion of the eye and is covered by conjunctiva.

Term
Definition

 

 

The human eyes contains 100 million rods and 3 million cones

Term

 

 

False: 16,000

Definition

 

 

 

       T/F: Approximately 20,000 hair cells are located in the organ of Corti.

Term

 

 

True

Definition

 

 

 T/F: Six extrinsic muscles extend from the outer surface to the eye to the bones of the orbit

Term

 

 

interpreting head and body movement

Definition

 

what does dynamic eqiolibrium involve?

Term

 

4 layerrs of the epiderrmis

 

stratum corneum

stratum granulosum (missin in palms and soles)

stratum spinosum

stratum basale

Definition

 

The skin consist of three layers:

epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous layer.

Term

 

 

sebaceous glands

Definition

 

 

what glands secrete oily substance called sebum directly into the hair follicles

Term

 

 

the musculoskeletal system serves as the bodys frame

Definition

 

 

3 main physiological functions of the integumentary system:

 

body temp regulation (primary fuction),

protection,

external physical characateristics.

Term
Definition
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Term

 

patella

Definition

 

what triangular shapped bone lies over the anterior portion of the knee joint to formthe knee cap

Term

 

 

A. apocrine

Definition

 

 

 What type of sweat gland is usually connected to hair follicles?

a.       Apocrine

b.      Sweat

c.       Pituitary

d.      Sebaceous

 

Term

 

 

b.      Decrease skin elasticity

Definition

 

 

   How does aging affect the skin?

a.       Increases skin elasticity

b.      Decrease skin elasticity

c.       None of the Above

d.      Two of the Above

 

Term

 

 

d.      Primary and secondary

Definition

 

      What are the two categories of lesions found in the integumentary system?

a.       First and second

b.      Primary and Post Primary

c.       Primary and Tertiary

d.      Primary and secondary

 

Term

 

 

a.       Hematoma

Definition

 

 

What condition can result when larger blood vessels rupture and cause a pooling of blood beneath the skin surface?

a.       Hematoma

b.      Contusion

c.       Bruising

d.      Concussion

 

Term

 

 

b.      Mitral

Definition

 

      What valve is between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

a.       Vena Cava

b.      Mitral

c.       Tricuspid

d.      Aortic

 

Term

 

 

d.      Inferior and Superior Vena Cava

Definition

 

 

  What are the two largest veins in the body

a.       Ventral and Mitral

b.      Aortic and Ventral

c.       Inferior and Anterior Vena Cava

d.      Inferior and Superior Vena Cava

 

Term

 

 

a.       Maintain Fluid Balance

Definition

 

  To defend against infection and ______  are the two functions of the lymphatic system?

a.       Maintain Fluid Balance

b.      Maintain insulin balance

c.       Both A and B

d.      None of the Above

 

Term

 

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

Definition

 

 

what are the three types of muscles found in the muscular system?

Term

 

 

 

c.       Left Subclavian Vein

Definition

 

 

What vein is joined to the thoracic duct?

a.       Synovial

b.      Fibrous

c.       Left Subclavian Vein

d.      Right Subclavian Vein

 

Term

 

 

a.       To fight infection

Definition

 

1.       What is the function of lymphocytes?

a.       To fight infection

b.      Blood to clot

c.       To lower cholesterol

d.      Maintain fluid balance

 

Term

 

 

a.       Lymphatic trunks

Definition

 

 

 

   After passing through the lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels merge to form what component of the lymphatic system?

a.       Lymphatic trunks

b.      Cardiac Tamponade

c.       Subclavian trunk

d.      lymph nodes

 

Term

 

 

c.       Tricuspid

Definition

 

 

  The valve that leads from the right

atrium to the right ventricle is the...

a.       Vena Cava

b.      Mitral

c.       Tricuspid

d.      Aortic

 

Term

 

 

 

b.      Spleen

Definition

 

    What is the largest lymphatic organ?

a.       Aorta

b.      Spleen

c.       Vena Cava

d.      Heart

 

Term

 

 

b. 3

 

 

Definition

1.       How many lobes does the right lung have?

a.       2

b.      3

c.       5

d.      4

Term

 

 

b.      Pancreas

Definition

 

 

  What is located along the inferior surface of the liver?

a.       Gallbladder

b.      Pancreas

c.       Spleen

d.      Urethra

 

Term

 

 

D. liver

Definition

 

 

Where is bile produced?

a.       Gallbladder

b.      Pancreas

c.       Spleen

d.      liver

 

Term

 

 

 

b.      First Set of Teeth to Develop

Definition

 

 

  What are decidious teeth?

a.       Second Set of Teeth to develop

b.      First Set of Teeth to Develop

c.       None of the Above

d.      Both A and C

 

Term

 

 

 

true

Definition

 

 

    T/F: Compact bone is the strong portion of the bone that does not bend.

Term

 

 

true

Definition

 

 

T/F: Beneath the fascia lies the outer surface of the muscle itself, called the epimysium.

Term

 

 

walls of blood vessels

Definition

 

 

Where are multiunit smooth muscles found?

Term

 

 

 

4

Definition

 

 

     How many chambers does the heart have?

Term

 

 

 False: Left Center; Mediasternum

Definition

 

 

 

     T/F: The heart lies to the right center of the chest in an area of the thorax known as the sternum.

Term

 

 

 

False - 6 liters

Definition

 

 

 

     T/F:  When filled to capacity, the lung can hold approximately 8 liters of air.

Term

 

 

true

Definition

 

 

 

       T/F: The glossopharageal is considered the cranial nerve that conveys taste

Term

 

 

false - 4

Definition

 

 

    T/F: the abdomen Is divided into 6 different quadrants, hence the term 6 pack.

Term

 

 

renal pelvis of each kidney

Definition

 

 

 

       From where to where does the ureter extend?

Term

 

 

true

Definition

 

 

   T/F:Sperm cells are produced in the scrotum and later transferred to the epididymus

Term

 

 

endometrium!

Definition

 

 

1.       What lines the inner wall of the uterus?

Term

 

 

false - estrogen and progesterone

Definition

 

 

      T/F:  During a female’s menstrual cycle, the hormones testosterone and progesterone are secreted

Term

 

 

 

True

Definition

 

 

       T/F:  The testes are 2 oval shapped structures that are made of connective tissues

 

 

Term

 

 

true

Definition

 

 

    T/F: Fluid  is secreted from the seminal vesicles to help carry sperm through the ejaculatory duct

 

Term

 

 

 

c.       Thyroxine

Definition

 

 

1.       Which hormone accounts for the majority of the thyroid hormones?

a.       TSH

b.      Aldosterone

c.       Thyroxine

d.      Pituitary

 

Term

 

 

 

d.      Pituitary

Definition

 

 

1.       What gland secretes STH?

a.       TSH

b.      Aldosterone

c.       Thyroxine

d.      Pituitary

 

Term

 

 

target cells

Definition

 

 

 

1.       What are cells that act as hormone receptors called?

Term

 

 

 

D day 28

Definition

 

 

1.       When do menses begin?

a.       Day 31

b.      Day 14

c.       Day 30

d.      Day 28

 

Term

 

 

 

 

4; 2

Definition

 

 

 

1.       How many female external accessory organs are there? Male?

Term

 

 

False - testosterone

Definition

 

 

T/F: Progesterone is the male hormone responsible for certain male characteristics

Term

 

 

a.       Gallbladder

Definition

 

 

1.       What is located along the inferior surface of the liver?

a.       Gallbladder

b.      Pancreas

c.       Spleen

d.      Urethra

 

Term

 

 

 

d.      1 ½ inches

Definition

 

 

     What is the approximate length of the female urethra?

a.       10 inches

b.      6 inches

c.       1 1/3 inches

d.      1 ½ inches

 

Term

 

 

 

c.       Penis and scrotum

Definition

 

 

1.       What are the two male external accessory sex organs?

a.       Vas deferens and penis

b.      Testes and scrotum

c.       Penis and scrotum

d.      Semen and penis

 

Term

 

 

c.       Epididymis

Definition

 

 

1.       After sperm cells are produced, where do they mature?

a.       Vas deferens

b.      Scrotum

c.       Epididymis

d.      ovaries

 

Term

 

 

b.      Ovaries

Definition

 

1.       What are the primary female sex organs?

a.       Vagina

b.      Ovaries

c.       Ovum

d.      Ova

 

Term

 

 

a ligaments

Definition

 

 

1.       What holds ovaries in their position?

a.       Ligaments

b.      Fallopian tubes

c.       Eustachian tubes

d.      Ovaries Sac

 

Term

 

 

 

c.       both A and B

Definition

 

 

  What is the digestive system composed of?

a.       Alimentary canal

b.      accessory organs

c.       both A and B

d.      None of the Above

 

Term

 

 

false - menarche

Definition

 

 

T/F: A females first menstrual cycle is known as puberty

Term

 

 

 

a.       3

Definition

 

 

1.       How many hormones are secreted by the Islets of Langerhans?

a.       3

b.      4

c.       5

d.      2

 

Term

 

 

D Liver

Definition

 

1.      Glucagon has a direct effect on which organ?

a.       Gallbladder

b.      Pancreas

c.       Spleen

d.      liver

 

Term

 

 

b.      Superior portion of each kidney

Definition

 

 

1.       Where are the adrenal glands located?

a.       Inferior Portion of Each Kidney

b.      Superior portion of each kidney

c.       In the master gland

d.      None of the above

 

Term

 

 

 

b. esophagus

Definition

 

 

what part of the alimentary canal is between the pharynx and the stomach?

a.jejunum

b. esophagus

c. colon

d. cecum

Term

 

 

b. cecum

Definition

 

 

the ileocecal valve in the small intestine connects to the:

a. colon

b. cecum

c. jejunum

d. pyloric region

Term

.

 

c. 12

Definition

 

what is the difference in number of the primary teeth and the numver of permanent teeth a person will develop

 

a. 5

b. 10

c. 12

d. 16

Term

 

 

b. cecum

Definition

 

 

where will undigested chime go after leaving the ileum?

a. liver

b. cecum

c. duodenum

d. anal canal

Term

 

 

b. colon

Definition

 

which organ absorbs beneficial waster for use by the body?

a. ileum

b. colon

c. duodenum

d. small intestines

Term

 

 

a thoratic to the lumbar spinal region

Definition

 

kidneys are in the posterior abdominal cavity snf rxtend from the

a thoratic to the lumbar spinal region

b. thoratic to the coccyx soinal region

c. lumbar to the coccyx spinal region

d. lumbar to the sacrum spinal region

Term

 

 

b. 250

Definition

 

the urge to urinate is usually first experienced when the bladder c ontains apprx how many milliliters of urine.

 

a. 50

b. 250

c. 500

d. 600

Term

 

 

 

c. nephron

Definition

 

 what part of the kidneys filters blood to remove waste and regulate water and electrolyte concentrations?

 

a. ureter

b. cortex.

c. nephron

d. external spincter

Term

 

 

c. progesterone.

Definition

 

 

what hormone is secreted during the menstral cycle

 

a. testosterone

b. estrogen.

c. progesterone.

prostagladin

Term

 

 

c. prevent extensive overworking of the body

Definition

 

the parasympathetic nervous system is designed to:

 

a. provide pain relief

b. provide additional energy

c. prevent extensive overworking of the body

d. prevent prolonged relaxation of body systems

Term
d.3 single and 3 paired
Definition
the larynx is composed of how many cartilidge

a. 2 sinlge
b. three single
c. two single and 2 paired
d.3 single and 3 paired
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