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60 Cards in this Set
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Where is red marrow found?
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spongy bone
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anatomy
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subject which is invisioned with the architecture of the human body within all levels.
-describes the subject physically |
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physiology
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science that deal with the function of the subject/structure
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metabolism
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a set of processes performed by the living beings that all them to interchange matter and energy with their environment
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anabolism
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phase of metabolism that consists of the arrangement of organic compounds from simpler compounds to store energy
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catabolism
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phase of metabolism that consists of the disintegration of complex organic compound to release energy
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fibroblasts
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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.
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osteoclasts
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cells involved in bone resorption
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osteoblasts
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cells that produce bone tissue
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What element makes up the largest amount of weight in the human body?
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oxygen
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What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons?
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covalent bond
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Define Mitochondrion.
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An organelle that produces energy for the cell
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Golgi Apparatus
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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.
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transporter?
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membrane protein changes shape to move substances across the plasma membrane
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correct order of mitosis
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Mitosis contains four phases which are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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what does the endocrine gland secrete?
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hormones into the blood
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band of connective tissue connecting two bones
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ligament
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Name a disease caused by a virus
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Polio
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greater trochanter?
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large projection on femur bone
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Another name for a neoplasm is ___________________.
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cancer
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What is the difference between a pandemic, an epidemic and an endemic
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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 |
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what glands produce blackheads?
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sebaceous glands
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virus that causes shingles is the same virus that causes
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chickenpox
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Where is spongy bone found?
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shafts and ends of long bones
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What is the difference between an ulcer, a papule, a fissure, a nodule and a vessicle
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Ulcer - deep crater like sore (deeper lesion )
Papule - pimple Fissure - crack (deeper lesion ) nodule - vesicle - fluid filled sac |
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ethmoid bone
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bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain
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How many phalanges are found in the hand
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14
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Where is the foramen magnum located?
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base of the skull (or foramina)
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26. What bone is found in the shoulder girdle?
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scapula
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27. What is the name of the socket that holds the head of the femur?
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hip socket
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28. What is the name of the bones that form the top and sides of the skull?
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parietal bones
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29. Name of the part of the ulna that forms the elbow.
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olecranon
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30. Freely movable joints are known as ________________.
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diarthroses
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31. Name the smooth layer of connective tissue that protects the bone surfaces in the synovial joint.
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ligament
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32. What is the difference between deep fascia, endomysium, peromysium, and epimysium?
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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 |
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33. What is the name of the ion that binds troponin/tropomyosin complex?
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Calcium ions
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34. Name the two filaments that form cross bridges.
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actin
myosin |
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35. Describe a motor unit.
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A single neuron and all the muscle fibers it stimulates
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36. Where is the levitor ani found?
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perineum
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37. What is the name of a muscle that raises a body part?
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levator
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38. Describe the action of the hamstring muscle.
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flex the leg
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39. A spasm of a visceral muscle is medically known as what?
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reflex
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40. Define spasm.
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a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice
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41. Describe phagocytosis.
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process White blood cells take in foreign material.
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42. Plasma is the ____________ portion of blood.
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liquid
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43. Where do T cells develop?
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thymus
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44. Where are Kupfer cells located?
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phagocytes located in liver
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45. What is the difference between the left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle and right atrium of the heart?
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LA - recieves blood from lungs
LV - pumps blood to body RA - receives bloods from rest of body RV - pumps blood to lungs |
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46. Where does the carotid artery supply blood to?
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head
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47. What is artificially acquired passive immunity?
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Immunity induced by administration of an immune serum
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48. What is the most abundant protien in plasma?
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fibrinogen
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49. Where are superficial lymphatic vessels found?
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located just below the skin
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50. Where would you find cephalic, basilic and cubital veins?
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arm
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51. Name 3 types of T cells.
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helper cells
plasma cells memory cells |
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52. How are blood pressure readings recorded/reported?
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systolic pressure/diastolic pressure
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53. What are megakaryocytes?
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platelets derived from large bone marrow cells
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54. What is the average total volume of blood found in the human body?
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5 liters
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55. ____________- is a cancer of the blood forming cells in the bone marrow.
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multiple myeloma
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56. List the classic symptoms of infection.
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redness, swelling heat
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57. Name the outermost layer of the heart.
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epicardium
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