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Charpter 1-3

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The basic unit of structure and function of the human body is: The Cell
True or False: All cells, including egg and sperm cells,come from preexisting cells. True
True or False: A human being grows from a single cell at fertilization to trillions of cells in adulthood by a process know as mitosis? True
Two functions of a cell membrane is to: (1) Allow material to move into and out of the cell. (2) Distinguish life functions within the cell from non-life outside the cell.
The ________ produce the energy that a cell uses to carry out its life functions. Mitochondria
True or False: Dense irregular connective tissue is found in the reticular layer of the dermis? True
True or False: In the skin, the basal lamina (basement membrane) is deep to the stratum basale and superficial to the papillary layer. True
The superficial fascia contain which connective tissue? Adipose
True or False: The epidermis and the dermis are both innervated and vascular. False. The epidermis is avascular.
The type of epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and ureters is: Transitional
The type of muscle found in the walls of the urinary bladder and ureters is: Smooth
Which of the following is the most superficial? a. Areolar tissue b. Stratum basale c. Stratum granulosum d. Stratum spinosum e. Stratum lucidum e. Stratum lucidum
Which cells have the highest mitotic rate? Simple squamous cells
True or False: The small intestine, large intestine and the ureters all contain a lumen? True
Which tissue permits the rapid movement of oxygen from the alveoli (air sacs in the lungs) into the bloodstream? Simple Squamous
Which type of cell produces mucus? Goblet
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium lines the: Respiratory tract
Ceruminous glands produce: Wax (found in the ears)
True or False: The peritoneum, which covers the abdominal organs and lines the abdominal cavity, produces a fluid that reduces friction within the abdominal cavity. True. Serous fluid.
True or False: An organ is made up of two or more tissues. Therefore the peritoneum is, by definition, an organ. True
Areolar connective tissue does not contain: a. Parallel collagen fibers b. Fibroblasts c. Elastic fibers d. Ground substance a. Parallel collagen fibers
Fully keratinized epithelial cells are found in the: Stratum Corneum
True or False: The secretion of sebaceous glands is sebum and sweat. False. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum (oil).
Myoepithelial cells are associated with: Sweat glands
True or False: Cardiac muscle contraction and blood vessel constriction play a role in thermoregulation (maintenance of body temperature). True
Which of the following separates the integument from the deep fascia? a. Epidermis b. Dermis c. Hypodermis d. Basement Membrane C. Hypodermis
What is the order of the layers of the epidermis from deep to superficial? Stratum Germinativum (basale); Stratum Spinosum; Stratum Granulosum; Stratum Lucidum; Strtum Corneum
What contains keratinized stratified squamous epithelium? Epidermis
What type of epithelium makes up the epidermis? Stratified Squamous
A cell normally remains a part of the epidermis for: four to six weeks
As cells move from deep to superficial layers of the epidermis: The cells begin to die
True or false: Acne and hairs are associated with sebaceous glands? True
Cardiac muscle contraction, skeletal muscle contraction, vasoconstriction and vasodilation plays a role in: Thermoregulation
What are the secretions of ceruminous glands? Ear wax
Hair color is normally determined by: Amount of melanin produced
Sweat is expelled out of the sweat gland by: Myoepithelial cells
Put these in order in which a hypodermic needle penetrates the skin: reticular layer, papillary layer, epidermis Epidermis, papillary layer, reticular layer
Which of the following are innervated? a. epidermis b. papillary layer c. reticular layer d. skeletal muscle e. all of these are innervated e. all of these are innervated
A person whose melanocytes do not produce melanin is referred to as an: Albino
The arrector pili muscles are composed of __________muscle tissue. Smooth
True or false: Merocrine sweat glands are anatomically related to mammary glands. False.
In response to exposure to sunlight , our skin produces more: Melanin
The stratum lucidum is found on the _____ and the _________. Palms and soles of our feet
The tissue beneath the skin is referred to as the __________, the __________layer, and ________fascia. Hypodermis, the subcutaneous layer, and superficial facia.
The odor of apocrine sweat is due to the effect of: Bacteria
Skin color is determined by blood flow, sunlight, and _________. Melanin
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