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Anatomy weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Molecules are.. | atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates |
| Two major cavities of the human body are: | ventral and dorsal |
| An example of a catabolic process is: | hydrolysis |
| Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult is water? | 50% |
| Which cell extension lacks a central pair of microtubules, is not found in blood cells, and functions in the kidney to monitor urine flow? | Primary cilium |
| The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: | phospholipid bilayer |
| Adipose tissue is | a storage tissue. |
| What is not a primary germ layer? | epiderm |
| The fluid environment that fills the spaces between the cells of the body is called | extracellular matrix. |
| The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the | pubic symphysis. |
| Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? | Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum |
| The two bones that form the framework for the forearm are the | radius and ulna. |
| The vertebral bones that support the small (lower section) of the back are the | lumbar vertebrae. |
| The most common type of cartilage is | hyaline. |