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83 Cards in this Set
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What part of the cell provides the primary source of cellular energy?
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Mitochondria
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What is the function of "Lymphocytes"?
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Attack any bacterial cells and viruses that may be present in the lymph nodes
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What cranial nerve conveys taste?
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Glossopharyngeal
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What is the outermost layer of the epidermis?
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Stratum Corneum
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What is the largest lymphatic organ?
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The Spleen
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What quadrant is the stomach located in?
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Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) of the abdominal cavity
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Where is the gallbladder located?
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It is alongside the surface of the inferior portion of the liver
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Where are most living substances contained within a cell?
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In the cytoplasm
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The heart is located in what area of the thorax?
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The mediastinum - to the left side of the center of the chest
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What are the two functions of the lymphatic system?
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Remove excess fluid and help defend the body against infection
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What substance is secreted by the sebaceous gland?
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Sebum
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What is a condyle?
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A rounded bone end that normally joins with another bone
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The testes are two oval-shaped structures that are made of _____ ______.
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Connective Tissue
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What is the tubule that leads from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the bladder?
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Urethra
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What hormone is secreted during the menstrual cycle?
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Progesterone
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What is the term used to describe the first menstrual cycle that occurs once puberty is reached?
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Menarche
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What happens to the ovum after a sperm fertilizes it?
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It travels to the uterus and attaches to the endometrium
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What is the inner walls of the uterus called?
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Endometrium
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The urge of urination is usually first experienced when the bladder contains approx. how many milliliters of urine?
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250 ml
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What gland secrets STH?
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The pituitary gland
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What is the "Master Gland"?
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The pituitary gland
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What are the four general types of tissue found in the body?
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Muscle, Epithelial, Nervous, and Connective
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What is the dividing of a cell's nucleus called?
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Mitosis
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How many general processes are involved in the cell life cycle?
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Four - Mitosis, cytoplasmic division, interphase, and cell differentation
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When does the life cycle of a cell begin and end?
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When a cell is first created to the point of reproduction, where it splits up into two new cells
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What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?
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They assist in movement and absorption of the contents of the small intestines
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Into which vein does all lymph eventually empty?
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Lymph from the thoracic duct empties into the Lt subclavian vein and lymph from the Rt lymphatic duct empties into the Rt subclavian vein
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In what part of the cell life cycle would the cell continue to grow until it divides again?
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Interphase
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What is the name of the large intersection of interlaced spinal nerves?
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Plexus
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To what part of the circulatory system do the alveoli connect directly?
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The capillaries within the lungs
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What are macrophages?
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An infection-fighting organism found in the lymph nodes
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What is contained in the third layer of the alimentary canal wall?
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Blood vessels, nerves, glands, and lymphatic vessels
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The parasympathetic nervous system is designed to _______.
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Prevent extensive overworking of the body
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What two male internal accessory sex organs does the vas deferens connect?
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It connects the epididymis with the seminal vesicle
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In which phase of mitosis does cytoplasmic division begin?
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Anaphase
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What is the final step of the urinary process?
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Relaxing the external spincter starts the flow of the urine for extrication
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What is the purpose of medical abbreviations?
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They are the medical shorthand and are a quick, clear, and concise way to communicate through documentation
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What type of movement occurs when the toes are pointed away from the face while lying supine?
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Plantar flexion
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What type of joint connects the sternum and first rib?
A) Condyloid B) Gomphosis C) Syndesmosis D) Synchondrosis |
D) Synchondrosis
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Which organ secretes the adrenocorticotropic hormone?
A) Thyroid gland B) Adrenal cortex C) Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland D) Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland |
C) Anterior love of the pituitary gland
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The pituitary gland is divided into two sections called the ______ & ______.
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Anterior and Posterior lobe
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What is the mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth?
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Frenulum
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What controls the action of the diaphragm?
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Phrenic nerves
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Which organ absorbs beneficial water for use by the body?
A) Ileum B)Colon C)Duodenum D)Small intestines |
B) Colon
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What is the difference in the number of primary teeth and the number of permanent teeth a person will develop?
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12
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What are the intercostal muscles?
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Thay assist the process of respiration with the help of the diaphragm
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What is the main portion of the bone called?
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Compact bone
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What is hematopoiesis?
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The process of blood cell formation
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What type of joints is a condyloid?
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A synovial joint
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Between what two parts of the urinary system do the ureters extend?
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Kidney and urinary bladder
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Vessels that lead out of the lymph nodes are called ______.
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Efferent lymphatic vessels
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What portion of the pharynx is located behind the palate and serves as a passageway for food and air?
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The nasopharynx
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The layer of the alimentary canal that is responsible for movement of substances through the canal is the ______.
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Muscular
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What is the concave portion of the kidney called?
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Renal Pelvis
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How many hormones are secreted by the Islets of Langerhans?
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Three - Glucagon, Insulin, and somatostatin
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What cranial nerve is responsible for the sensation of sight?
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Optic
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What vein is joined to the thoracic duct?
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Left subclavian vein
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Where can you find the epithelial tissue?
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Epithelial tissue is found throughout the body, covering all body surfaces, both inside and out
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Where are the kidneys located?
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They are located in the superior portion of the posterior abdominal cavity (to the back); they lie on the other side of the spinal column and extend from near the 10th thoracic vertebrae to the thrid lumbar vertebrae
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Which part of a cell carries vital DNA information to newly forming cells?
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Centrosomes
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What type of movement occurs when the entire arm makes circles while stretched out to the side?
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Circumduction
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What is the outer surface of a muscle called?
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Fascia
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How many muscles are in the body?
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500
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Where is the motor area of the cerebrum located?
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Frontal lobe
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After sperm cells are produced, where do they mature?
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In the epididymis
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At what age do females usually reach puberty?
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Around the age of 13
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How many female external accessory organs are there?
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Four - Labia Majora, Labia Minora, Clitoris, and Vestibule
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Which glands play a role in keeping the hair and skin soft and waterproof?
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Sebaceous gland
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What type of movements does the somatic nervous system control?
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Voluntary or conscious movement
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What is the name of the third cranial nerve?
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Oculomotor
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What is the main function of the pleurae? How many layers do the pleurae have?
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The pleurae are a protective membrane lining of the lungs which is filled with pleural fluid in between the two layers to prevent irritation during respiration
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The "Fight-or-Flight" reaction is controlled but the _________.
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Sympathetic Nervous system
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What is the capacity of an adult's urinary bladder?
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1,000 to 1,800 ml of urine
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What happens to the fluid waste that is filtered from the blood by capillaries in the glomerulus?
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The remaining fluid is squeezed into the Bowman's capsule which collects in the renal pelvis of each kidney.
From the kidneys, the urine then enters the ureters |
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What is the approximately length of the female urethra?
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1 1/2 inches long
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The muscle layer that lies below the epimysium is the _______.
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Perimysium
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The epimysium is located beneath the ______________.
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Fascia
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Where are nerves and blood vessels contained in the bone?
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Medullary canal
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What layer of skin contains blood vessels, sweat glands, and hair follicles?
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Dermis
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Where is the prostate gland located?
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It surrounds the beginning of the urethra, just below the urinary bladder
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What are the two male external accessory sex organs?
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Penis and scrotum
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The layer of the epidermis that is next to the deepest layer is the ____________.
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Stratum Spinosum
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What part of the lower respiratory system does air travel to and from the lungs through a cylindrical tube composed of cartilage?
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The trachea
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