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Lynda Huynh
Anatomy weeks 1-5
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. The are: A. ventral and dorsal B. axial and appendicular C. anterior and posterior D. thoracic and abdominopelvic | B. axial and appendicular |
Anatomy is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. A. function B. diseases C. structure D. growth | C. Structure |
The process of the digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction? A. Synthesis B. Decomposition C. Exchange D. Reversible | B. Decomposition |
Acids: A. are proton donors. B. taste sour. C. release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution. D. All of the above are true of acids. | D. All of the above |
The ____ is often called the microtubule organizing: A. centrosome B. cytoskeleton C. centriole D. ribosome | A. centrosome |
A specialized cell structure that propels the sperm is the: A. flagellum. B. cilium. C. microvillus. D. microtubule. | A. flagellum |
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? A. stratum basale B. stratum lucidum C. stratum corneum D. stratum granulosum E. stratum spinsosum | C. stratum corneum |
A lubricating substance produced by goblet cells is called A. mucus. B. matrix. C. plasma. D. collagen. | A. mucus |
_____ fibers are present in all three types of cartilage, but they are most numerous in fibrocartilage. A. Collagenous B. Microtubules C. Perichondrium D. Elastin | A. collagenous |
Spongy bone is characterized by: A. open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures. B. a dense and solid appearance. C. a soft and flexible gel-like appearance. D. a dense and compact substance. | A. open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures. |
Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the thigh? A. Adductor longus B. Gracilis C. Iliopsoas D. Sacrospinalis | D. Sacrospinalis |
Which of the following body systems assists the muscles in maintaining posture? A. Digestive B. Endocrine C. Excretory D. All of the above | D. All of the above |