Anatomy & Physiology Quiz #2

Front 1

What effect do antibiotics have on the lymph system?

Back 1

Antibiotics compromise the immune system by not allowing the lymph nodes to make antibodies and build immunity to bacteria.

Front 2

How can you tell if someone's lymphatic system is weak?

Back 2

If skin on the inside arm is pressed and stays white for more then two seconds.

Front 3

If someone's lymph flow tests weak, how will that affect the body?

Back 3

More prone to infection and fever. Won't heal as quickly and is more prone to cellulite.

Front 4

What is the function of hydrogen bonds in the cells?

Back 4

Maintain shape of the protein molecule. They work as an electrical attraction between the chemicals of the cells.

Front 5

What receives impulses from other neurons and responsible for depositing melanin granules onto the nucleus of cells?

Back 5

Dendrites.

Front 6

What is the most important function of the white blood cells?

Back 6

Destroying disease causing germs.

Front 7

What are the names of the main blood vessels that carry blood from the head, face and neck to the heart for cleansing?

Back 7

Internal and external jugular.

Front 8

Which system of the body coordinates all other systems of the body?

Back 8

Nervous system.

Front 9

What are the functions of the sensory nerves of the body?

Back 9

They carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain. Heat, cold, touch, pressure and pain.

Front 10

What is the name of the structure that manufactures enzymes in who h break apart large molecules entering the cell.

Back 10

Lysosomes.

Front 11

What are the components of blood?

Back 11

Red blood cells, White blood cells,Hemoglobin, Platelets and Plasma.

Front 12

Which component of the blood carries oxygen to the body cells?

Back 12

Hemoglobin.

Front 13

How is the blood in the veins different than the blood in the arteries?

Back 13

Veins- carry blood that contains carbon dioxide waste products back to the heart for cleansing.

Arteries- carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the capillaries.

Front 14

What is the main function of plasma?

Back 14

Carries food and secretions to the cells and takes carbon dioxide away from cells.

Front 15

What is the main function of the platelets?

Back 15

Contribute to blood clotting.

Front 16

What is metabolism?

Back 16

Chemical process of providing cells with nourishment.

Front 17

Describe the difference between anabolism and catabolism.

Back 17

Anabolism- process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.

Catabolism- process of breaking down cells into small ones.

Front 18

List the 11 body systems.

Back 18

Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Excretory, Integumentary, lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal

Front 19

Describe healthy skin.

Back 19

Slightly moist, soft, smooth and slightly acidic.

Front 20

Two main divisions of the skin.

Back 20

Epidermis and Dermis.

Front 21

List the five layers of the epidermis?

Back 21

Stratum Corneum,

Stratum Lucidum,

Stratum Granulosum,

Stratum Spinosum,

Basal Layer

Front 22

Which epidermis layer consists of small transparent cells?

Back 22

Stratum Lucidum.

Front 23

Which layer is responsible for its growth and reproduction?

Back 23

Basal Layer.

Front 24

What is another name for the Stratum Germinativum?

Back 24

Basal layer, formally the Stratum Mucosum.

Front 25

Which layer produces intercellular lipids?

Back 25

Stratum Granulosum.

Front 26

Which layer is made up of keratinocytes?

Back 26

Stratum Corneum.

Front 27

Which nerve affects the front and sides of the neck? How far down does it extend?

Back 27

Cervical nerve, to the breast bone.

Front 28

What does the infrateochlear nerve do?

Back 28

Affects the membrane and skin of the nose.

Front 29

Which nerve is associated with the fingers?

Back 29

Digital nerve.

Front 30

The cheeks are affected by what nerve?

Back 30

Zygomatic nerve.

Front 31

Which is the chief motor nerve of the face?

Back 31

Seventh cranial nerve.