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Alejandra Hernandez
Anatomy Weeks 6-12
Question | Answer |
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The origin of a muscle is on the femur, and the insertion is on the tibia. When it contracts, it bends the knee. Its fibers run parallel to the body. Which of the following terms might be part of its name? | Rectus, Femoris |
Which of the following statements about the muscles of the head are correct? | They are paired muscles. They have different actions depending on whether one or both parts of the pair contract. |
The brain has _____ major divisions. | six |
From which vessels do myocardial cells receive blood? | coronary arteries |
Each cortical nodule is composed of packed lymphocytes that surround a less dense area called a | germinal center |
Another name for a sphincter muscle is a _____ muscle. | circular |
Skeletal muscles constitute approximately ____ of our body weight. | 50% |
Another name for a skeletal muscle cell is a(n): | muscle fiber |
Interneurons reside in the: | CNS only |
Nerves that contain mostly afferent fibers are called _____ nerves. | sensory |
Along a neuron, the correct pathway for impulse conduction is: | dendrite, cell body, and axon. |
The spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord and consist of _____ pairs. | 31 |
Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for movements of the tongue? | Hypoglossal |
Gas exchange, the lungs’ main and vital function, takes place in the: | alveoli. |
The approximate length of the trachea, or windpipe, is _____ cm. | 11 |