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Where is red marrow found?
spongy bone
anatomy
subject which is invisioned with the architecture of the human body within all levels.
-describes the subject physically
physiology
science that deal with the function of the subject/structure
metabolism
a set of processes performed by the living beings that all them to interchange matter and energy with their environment
anabolism
phase of metabolism that consists of the arrangement of organic compounds from simpler compounds to store energy
catabolism
phase of metabolism that consists of the disintegration of complex organic compound to release energy
fibroblasts
a type of cell that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen (and fibrin), the structural framework (stroma) for animal tissues, and play a critical role in wound healing. They are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals.
osteoclasts
cells involved in bone resorption
osteoblasts
cells that produce bone tissue
What element makes up the largest amount of weight in the human body?
oxygen
What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons?
covalent bond
Define Mitochondrion.
An organelle that produces energy for the cell
Golgi Apparatus
A cellular organelle that is part of the cytoplasmic membrane system; it is composed of regions of stacked cisternae and it functions in secretory processes.
transporter?
membrane protein changes shape to move substances across the plasma membrane
correct order of mitosis
Mitosis contains four phases which are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
what does the endocrine gland secrete?
hormones into the blood
band of connective tissue connecting two bones
ligament
Name a disease caused by a virus
Polio
greater trochanter?
large projection on femur bone
Another name for a neoplasm is ___________________.
cancer
What is the difference between a pandemic, an epidemic and an endemic
Endemic: A disease that is continuously present in a population

Pandemic: disease prevalent throughout an entire country or continents

Epidemic: many ppl in given region acquire a certain disease at same time
what glands produce blackheads?
sebaceous glands
virus that causes shingles is the same virus that causes
chickenpox
Where is spongy bone found?
shafts and ends of long bones
What is the difference between an ulcer, a papule, a fissure, a nodule and a vessicle
Ulcer - deep crater like sore (deeper lesion )
Papule - pimple
Fissure - crack (deeper lesion )
nodule -
vesicle - fluid filled sac
ethmoid bone
bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain
How many phalanges are found in the hand
14
Where is the foramen magnum located?
base of the skull (or foramina)
26. What bone is found in the shoulder girdle?
scapula
27. What is the name of the socket that holds the head of the femur?
hip socket
28. What is the name of the bones that form the top and sides of the skull?
parietal bones
29. Name of the part of the ulna that forms the elbow.
olecranon
30. Freely movable joints are known as ________________.
diarthroses
31. Name the smooth layer of connective tissue that protects the bone surfaces in the synovial joint.
ligament
32. What is the difference between deep fascia, endomysium, peromysium, and epimysium?
deep fascia - fibrous bands/ sheets that support and hold organs

peromysium - connective tissue groups indiv. muscle fibers into bundles/ fascles

epimysium - layer of connective tissue which ensheaths the entire muscle. It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue
33. What is the name of the ion that binds troponin/tropomyosin complex?
Calcium ions
34. Name the two filaments that form cross bridges.
actin
myosin
35. Describe a motor unit.
A single neuron and all the muscle fibers it stimulates
36. Where is the levitor ani found?
perineum
37. What is the name of a muscle that raises a body part?
levator
38. Describe the action of the hamstring muscle.
flex the leg
39. A spasm of a visceral muscle is medically known as what?
reflex
40. Define spasm.
a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice
41. Describe phagocytosis.
process White blood cells take in foreign material.
42. Plasma is the ____________ portion of blood.
liquid
43. Where do T cells develop?
thymus
44. Where are Kupfer cells located?
phagocytes located in liver
45. What is the difference between the left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle and right atrium of the heart?
LA - recieves blood from lungs
LV - pumps blood to body
RA - receives bloods from rest of body
RV - pumps blood to lungs
46. Where does the carotid artery supply blood to?
head
47. What is artificially acquired passive immunity?
Immunity induced by administration of an immune serum
48. What is the most abundant protien in plasma?
fibrinogen
49. Where are superficial lymphatic vessels found?
located just below the skin
50. Where would you find cephalic, basilic and cubital veins?
arm
51. Name 3 types of T cells.
helper cells
plasma cells
memory cells
52. How are blood pressure readings recorded/reported?
systolic pressure/diastolic pressure
53. What are megakaryocytes?
platelets derived from large bone marrow cells
54. What is the average total volume of blood found in the human body?
5 liters
55. ____________- is a cancer of the blood forming cells in the bone marrow.
multiple myeloma
56. List the classic symptoms of infection.
redness, swelling heat
57. Name the outermost layer of the heart.
epicardium