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Anatomy Week 6-12

Assignment 2

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The muscle that flexes the semipronated or semisupinated forearm is the: brachioradialis
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is an example of a muscle named for its: points of attachment
Along a neuron, the correct pathway for impulse conduction is: dendrite, cell body, and axon
The largest and most numerous types of neuroglia are the: astrocytes
The nerve commonly called the vagus nerve is the _____ cranial. tenth
Several “vital centers” are located in the: medulla
The spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord and consist of _____ pairs. 31
Pancreatic cell type that produces insulin. beta cells
Endocrine gland of the thorax that is also important in immune function. thymus gland
Class of hormones secreted during chronic stress that depress immune function. glucocorticoids
_____ is used to determine the volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood. Hematocrit
Mechanical devices that permit the flow of blood in one direction only are called valves.
Blood flow from the heart through blood vessels to all parts of the body and back to the heart is referred to as _____ circulation. systemic
Activities that result in central movement or flow of lymph are called lymphokinetic activities
Which organ has several functions, including defense, hematopoiesis, red blood cell and platelet destruction, and blood reservoir? spleen
Pyrogen molecules trigger the fever response by promoting the production of prostaglandins
Antibodies are proteins of the family called immunoglobulins
The primary organ of the lymphatic system is the thymus
In the right lung, the superior and middle lobes are separated by the: horizontal fissure
Gas exchange, the lungs’ main and vital function, takes place in the: alveoli
The small openings in the cribriform plate function to: allow branches of the olfactory nerve to enter the cranial cavity and reach the brain
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