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1. The pelvic cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory urinary system 1. True
2. The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs 2. True
3. The lungs are located inferior the diaphragm 3. False
4. The kidneys are located within the abdominal cavity 4. False
5. The midsagittal plane divides the body front and back halves 5. False
6. Caudal means "skull, or head, end" of the body 6. false
7. The hand is proximal to the elbow 7. False
8. The dorsal cavity contains the 8. structures of the central nervous system
9. lateral means 9. towards the side
10. The midsagittal plane divides the body into 10. left and right halves
11. Hydrogen is an example of an atom 11. true
12. Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes 12. false
13. Electrolytes are responsible for the acidity or alkalinity of solutions and can conduct an electrical charge 13. true
14. fructose found in fruit and honey is an example of a disaccharide 14. false
15. phospholipids are lipids that contains cholesterol 15. false
16. Enzymes are specialized protein molecules found in all living cells 16. true
17. RNA structures are unique for each person and so are unable as a means of identification. 17. false
18. another name for a base in alkali 18. true
19. Buffer help a living organism to maintain a constant pH value 19. true
20. Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease 20. True
21. The study of the chemical reactions of living things is called 21. biochemistry
22. Every cell is surrounded by cytoplasm 22. false
23. Most of the cell's energy comes from spherical or rod- shaped organelles called mitochondria 23. True
24. all cells reproduce at the same rate 24. false
25. filtration is an example of 25. passive transport
26. osmosis is the movement of solutes across a semipermeable membrane 26. false
27. After age 30, average of 10% of the reserve ability of organs is lost each year 27. false
28. The nucleus of cell is contained with a nuclear membrane, which is impermeable 28. false
29. Necrosis is an orderly process by which cells intentionally die 29. false
30. Stem cells are primal cells common to all multicellular organisms 30. true
31. Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found throughout the body that divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissue 31. true
32. Umbilical cord blood in rich in stem cells. which can be used to treat disease 32. true
33. The skin is designed to reduce to harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight 33. true
34. The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin 34. false
35. Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials 35. false
36. an intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens 36. true
37. The loss of subcutaneous fat result in lines, wrinkles, and sagging of the skin 37. true
38. The medical prefix epi- means upon 38. True
39. If a person has redness of the skin, you would describe that as pallor 39. false
40. Hyperthermia means having a body temperature below normal 40. False
41 . Certain medication can increase the risk of obtaining a sunburn 41 . true
42. The treatment for malignant melanoma is cryosurgery 42. false
43. An organ is a group of specialized cells that secrete materials used elsewhere in the body 43. false
44. serous membranes line surfaces and spaces that lead to the outside of the body 44. false
45. Synovial membranes secrete synovial fluid, which prevents friction inside the joint cavity 45. true
46. The respiratory system carries oxygen and nourishment to the cells of the body 46. false
47. Neurons have the characteristics of irritability and the ability to contract 47. false
48. Epithelial tissue allow for movement and provides support for other types of tissues 48. false
49. putting two thin layers of tissue together forms membranes 49. true
50. columnar epithelial cells line the digestive tract and parts of the respiratory system 50. true
51. What is collagen and where do we find it 51. collagen is a white, fibrous protein found in areolar tissue
52. how many different muscles are in the body 52. over 650
53. how do we make our muscles contract 53. nerve stimulation
54. why do we have muscle tone 54. our muscles need to be constantly by slightly contracted in order to able to pull
55. Tell me about skeletal muscles: 55. voluntary (you decide if you want to move that muscle) striated (it has stripes) rapid contraction and relaxation, aerobic or anaerobic metabolism. and it is attached to a bone, they will hypertrophy when used and atrophy when not used
56. what causes muscle tears? 56. excessive use
57. what is myalgia 57. muscle pain
58. How can you prevent tetanus 58. you can get your tetanus shot and clean your wounds right away
59. What is another name for a muscle spasm? 59. a cramp
60. What causes muscular dystrophy? 60. your muscles die and are replaced by scar tissue
61. What is responsible for most of our body heat? 61. your muscles
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