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The mechanical transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the function of?
Auditory Ossicles
-To prepare the body for energy-expending
-stressful
-emergency situations are the primary concern for?
Sympathetic Nervous System
Impulse Receptors of a Nerve are
Dendrites
The body's primary thermo-regulatory action is the function of dilating and constricting blood vessels and the?
Sweat Glands
Nerves that control the muscles between the ribs
Intercostal Nerves
Primary Muscle of Respiration
Diaphragm
Another term for "windpipe"
Trachea
Another Name for "Bone tissue"
Osseous Connective Tissue
Relaxation of the Heart
Diastole
The meninges, membrane layers covering of the brain and spibal cord are composed of?
-Dura mater
-Pia mater
-Archnoid
Autonomic Nervous system(ANS) divides into which 2 subdivisions?
-Sympathetic Nervous System
-Parasympathetic Nervous System
The 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves form what nervous system?
Peripheral nervous system(PNS)
The endocrine system sends messages by way of chemical messengers called?
Hormones
What part of the body is cerebral spinal fluid produced?
Central ventricles of the brain
Self-regulated control of the body's internal enviroment?
Homeostasis
Circular,pigmented muscular structure that gives color to the eye?
Iris
The Opening of the Iris
Pupil
Portion of the cell containing all the genetic material important in the cell's reproduction?
Nucleus
Red Blood cells live ONLY?
100 to 120 DAYS in the body
The auditory Tube that connects the middle ear to the pharynx. 36mm long and its function is to equalize internal and external air pressure?
Eustachian Tube
The physical and chemical breakdown of food?
Digestion
The prominences easily felt on the inner and outer aspects of the ankle (tarsus)?
-Medial Malleolus (inner)
-Lateral Malleolus (outer)
What Hormone is produced by the Beta Cells of the "Islands of langerhans" in the pancreas?
Insulin
Longest Muscle in the body
Sartorius
Respond to Low intensities of light, also responsible for Night Vision
Rods
Circular,pigmented muscular structure that gives color to the eye?
Iris
The Opening of the Iris
Pupil
Portion of the cell containing all the genetic material important in the cell's reproduction?
Nucleus
Red Blood cells live ONLY?
100 to 120 DAYS in the body
The auditory Tube that connects the middle ear to the pharynx. 36mm long and its function is to equalize internal and external air pressure?
Eustachian Tube
The physical and chemical breakdown of food?
Digestion
The prominences easily felt on the inner and outer aspects of the ankle (tarsus)?
-Medial Malleolus (inner)
-Lateral Malleolus (outer)
What Hormone is produced by the Beta Cells of the "Islands of langerhans" in the pancreas?
Insulin
Longest Muscle in the body
Sartorius
Respond to Low intensities of light, also responsible for Night Vision
Rods
The middle layer of the eye that is highly vascular, pigmented tissue that provides nourishment to the inner structures
Choroid
Nerves that control the Diaphragm
Phrenic Nerves
Nerves that control the Larnyx(Voice Box)
Vagus Nerves
Another name for red Blood Cells
Erythocytes
the ability of muscles to regain the original form when stretched is known as?
Elasticity
The act of straightening a limb
Extension
Dialation of the pupil, A muscular response of the iris, normally occurs as a result of?
Dim Light
An insufficient secretion of thyroxin causes______( pt exhibits a DECREASE in basal metabolism, sweating is almost absent, heart rate slow and a simple goiter may form)
HYPOthyroidism
-To prevent excessive blood loss
-To convert fibrinogen into blood serum to aid healing is the purpose of?
BLood Clotting
Normal WBC count is?
6,000-8,000
(15,000 to 20,000 during infection)
3 parts of Auditort Ossicles
-Malleus(Hammer)
-Incus (Anvil)
-Stapes (stirrup)
4 valves of the Heart:
-tricuspid valve
-mitral or bicuspid valve
-pulmonary valve
-aortic valve
What hormone is produced by the Alpha cells of the "Islands of Langerhans" in the pancreas?
Glucagon
Another name for white blood cells
Leukocytes
Outer layer of the eye
(the white of the eye)
Sclera
Appendicular skeleton consists of?
Upper and Lower Extremities
The upper 3ribs on each side are known as?
True Ribs
Calcium levels in the blood are controlled by?
Parathormone
Electrolyte Balance is a function of the hormone produced by?
Cortex of the adrenal gland
An overproduction of ________ after growth years causes Agromegaly( which is characterized by the development of abnormally large hands,feet and jaw)
Somatotropin
The transfer of fluids across the plasma membrane of a cell fram an area of LOWER concentration to an arean of HIGHER concentration?
Osmosis
Frequently called glands but not "true glands", manufactures white blood cells, filtrate bacterial debris and collect large protein molecules?
Lymph Nodes
A hormone that controls the rate of cell metabolism?
Thyroxin
A nerve cell or Neuron is composed of?
-Axon
-Cyton
-Dendrites
Which tissue chief function is the secretion of digested foods and liquids?
Columnar
The ability of muscles to respond to a stimulus?
Excitability or Irritability
The space through which a nerve impulse passes from one neron to another is called?
Synapse
2 most prominent mineral elements of bone?
Calcium and Phosphorus
Excessive secretion of thyroxin raises the metabolic rate and causes_________ (fast pulse rate,dizziness, increased basal metabolism, profuse sweating,tremors,nervousness, and a tremendous appetite coupled with a loss of weight?
HYPERthyroidism
Blood of Average Man contains______ red cells per cubic millimeter?
5million
Blood of Average female contains_________red blood cells per cubic meter?
4.5 million
Total blood volume in Average Adult?
5 to 6liters
Moving an extermity AWAY from the body is called?
Abduction
Total Quantity of spinal fluid bathing spinal cord?
75ml
What type of tissue is known as the lining tissue of the body?
Epithelial
The innominate bone(HIP) is composed of 3parts that are untied in adults to form a Cuplike structure called the?
Acetabulum
This type of tissue is extensively distributed the body and chief function is to bind parts of the body together?
Areolar connective tissue
head oF Humerus
Glenoid Fossa
A wax-like substance that aids in protecting the eardrum against foreign bodies and microorganisms?
cerumen
The transparent outer layer of eye
Cornea
Another name for "fatty tissue"
Adipose tissue
Bones that develop within a Tendon?
Sesamoid bones
The inner part of the eye derives its nourishment primarily from the vascular structure of what tissue?
Choroid
A structure in the brain, synthesizes chemicals that are secreted to the pituitary gland to stimulate the release of its hormones to help Regulate Body Temperature
Hypothalamus
What structures of the inner ear provides neural stimuli used to maintain equilibrium?
3 Semi-Circular Canals
An inherited disease characterized by delayed clotting of the blood and consequent difficulty to control Hemorrhage
Hemophilia
Pain Center of the bone?
Periosteum
When ADH is not produced in adequate amounts, the daily urine volume is between 10 to 15 liters instead of the normal 1.5liters, this condition is called?
Diabetes Insipidus
When the body is in the anatomical position, thumbs point?
Laterally
By what process is 3 dimensional vision produced?
Convergence
Actin and Myosin are the 2 protein substances involved in?
Muscle Contraction
9meters in length, tubular and includes the Mouth,Pharnyx,Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestines
Alimentary Canal
Another name for eardrum
(an oval sheet of fibrous epithelial tissue that stretches across the inner end of the external auditorycanal
Tympanic Membrane
-Balance
-Coordination of
-Harmony of motion are functions of what part of the brain?
Cerebellum