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Assignments 1
Midterm
Question | Answer |
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Define Anatomy | Study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts. |
Define Physiology | The science that deals with the functions of the living organism and its parts. |
The CNS consist of the | Spinal cord and brain. |
The PNS consist of | Spinal and cranial nerves |
A cell consists of three parts | the cell membrane, the nucleus, and, between the two, the cytoplasm. |
The three main ways for cells to connect with each other are | gap junctions, tight junctions, and desmosomes. |
What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands? | Endocrine manufacture and secrete their products into the blood. Exocrine manufacture and secrete their products outside the body. |
What do epithelial membranes consist of? Cutaneous, mucous, and serous membranes. | Cutaneous, mucous, and serous membranes. |
What are the four types of bones? | Long, short, flat, and irregular bone. |
What is the primary difference between a facial bone and a cranial bone? | Cranial bones enclose cranial cavity. Facial bones protect and supports entrances to digestive & respiratory systems. |