Intro & Tissues

Front 1

Which of the following is most closely related to a function of the muscular system?

Back 1

The production of body heat.

Front 2

The membrane on the surface of a lung is called the:

Back 2

Visceral Pleura

Front 3

Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of complexity?

Back 3

Organelles, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems

Front 4

Homeostasis is defined as the:

Back 4

Tendency of the body to maintain a stable environment

Front 5

A section that separates the body into right and left portions would be a:

Back 5

Sagittal Section

Front 6

The thoracic cavity lies where in relationship to the abdominopelvic cavity?

Back 6

Superior

Front 7

Which of the following is a vital sign?

Back 7

all of the following: body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate

Front 8

What organ system is responsible for the production of blood cells?

Back 8

The Skeletal System

Front 9

When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?

Back 9

The palms are facing backwards

Front 10

The activities of an anatomist consist of _____, whereas those of a physiologist consist of _____.

Back 10

Observing body parts; Studying functions of body parts

Front 11

Magnetic resonance imaging might be used to:

Back 11

All of the following: Distinguish between normal and cancerous tissue, assess damage sustained by the heart, obtain a sectional view of the brain

Front 12

A parietal membrane _____, whereas a visceral membrane _____.

Back 12

lines cavities; covers organs

Front 13

Which of the following is an example of an environmental factor or need of an organism?

Back 13

Water

Front 14

_____ are composed of even smaller subatomic particles.

Back 14

Atoms

Front 15

The term Anatomy comes from the Greek word meaning:

Back 15

A cutting up

Front 16

The Elbow is Distal to the Wrist. True or False

Back 16

False

Front 17

Kidneys are part of the lymphatic System. True or False

Back 17

False

Front 18

The ears are lateral to the eyes. True or False

Back 18

True

Front 19

Epithelial tissue function in:

Back 19

All of the following: Secretion, Absorption, Protection

Front 20

The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and production of body heat. True or False

Back 20

True

Front 21

The digestive system filters wastes from the blood, and helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. True or False

Back 21

False

Front 22

The muscle tissue that can be consciously controlled is:

Back 22

Skeletal

Front 23

The type of muscle found in blood vessels is:

Back 23

Smooth

Front 24

The tissues that constitutes the outermost layer of the skin is a type of connective tissue. True or False

Back 24

False

Front 25

About 90% of all cancers originate from:

Back 25

Epithilium

Front 26

Epithelial tissues are characterized by the number of cell layers and their shape. True or False

Back 26

True

Front 27

The soft part of the nose and the supporting rings of the respiratory passages are composed of fibrocartilage. True or False

Back 27

False

Front 28

A nerve cell can also be called a neuroglial cell. True or False

Back 28

False

Front 29

The type of epithelium that secretes their products into ducts that open onto surfaces like skin is:

Back 29

exocrine glandular epithelium

Front 30

Which of the following is NOT an example of the homeostatic mechanism?

Back 30

Pulling blankets over yourself when cold at night.

Front 31

A mechanism functioning to maintain a stable internal environment is most likely to involve:

Back 31

Negative Feedback

Front 32

Injured fibrous connective tissue and cartilage are slow to heal because the:

Back 32

blood supply is poor

Front 33

How is oxygen used by living organisms?

Back 33

It is used to release energy that is stored in food

Front 34

The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities. True or False

Back 34

True

Front 35

Homeostasis is a condition whereby body parts function efficiently only when the concentrations of water, food substances, and oxygen, and the conditions of heat and pressure:

Back 35

remain within certain limited ranges

Front 36

The anatomy of a body part is closely related to its physiology. True or False

Back 36

True

Front 37

Which of the following organs is located in the abdominopelvic cavity?

Back 37

Kidney

Front 38

The parietal pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart. True or False

Back 38

False

Front 39

The organ system responsible for integration and coordination is the nervous system. True or False

Back 39

True

Front 40

Collagen is a major component of:

Back 40

All of the following: bone, ligament, tendon

Front 41

The substance called pus contains:

Back 41

All of the following: bacteria, tissue fluid, white blood cells

Front 42

Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because:

Back 42

Poor blood supply

Front 43

Smooth muscle is found in the wall of:

Back 43

The Stomach and Instestine

Front 44

Inflammatory reactions usually occur in:

Back 44

Connective Tissues

Front 45

General Characteristics of muscle tissue are that it conducts nerve impulses from one neuron to another and it coordinates body activities. True or False

Back 45

False

Front 46

When cardiac muscle cells are damaged by a heart attack, they are usually replaced by:

Back 46

Connective Tissue Cells

Front 47

Bacteria within inflamed tissues are usually destroyed by:

Back 47

White Blood Cells

Front 48

Cardiac Muscle is found in the wall of the:

Back 48

None of these, correct answer is heart

Front 49

Permanent wrinkling of skin is usually due to changes caused by excessive exposure to:

Back 49

Sunlight

Front 50

An example of a membrane that is exposed of connective tissue is:

Back 50

Synovial