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Human anatomy finals

QuestionAnswer
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. Hydrogen is an example of an atom 8. TRUE
9. Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes 9. FALSE
10. Electrolytes are responsible for the acidity or alkalinity of solutions and can conduct an electrical charge 10. FALSE
11. fructose found in fruit and honey is an example of a disaccharide 11. FALSE
12. phospholipids are lipids that contains cholesterol 12 FALSE
13. Enzymes are specialized protein molecules found in all living cells 13. TRUE
14. RNA structures are unique for each person and so are unable as a means of identification. 14. FALSE
15. Every cell is surrounded by cytoplasm 15. FALSE
16. Most of the cell's energy comes from spherical or rod- shaped organelles called mitochondria 16. TRUE
17. All cells reproduce at the same rate 17. FALSE
18. osmosis is the movement of solutes across a semipermeable membrane 18. FALSE
19. After age 30, average of 10% of the reserve ability of organs is lost each year 19. FALSE
20. The nucleus of cell is contained with a nuclear membrane, which is impermeable 20. FALSE
21. Necrosis is an orderly process by which cells intentionally die 21. FALSE
22. The skin is designed to reduce to harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation contained in sunlight 22. TRUE
23. The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin 23. FALSE
24. Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials 24. FALSE
25. an intact skin surface is the best way the body can defend itself against pathogens 25. TRUE
26. The loss of subcutaneous fat result in lines, wrinkles, and sagging of the skin 26. TRUE
27. The medical prefix epi- means upon 27. TRUE
28. If a person has redness of the skin, you would describe that as pallor 28. FALSE
29. An organ is a group of specialized cells that secrete materials used elsewhere in the body 29. FALSE
30. Serous membranes line surfaces and spaces that lead to the outside of the body 30. FALSE
31. Synovial membranes secrete synovial fluid, which prevents friction inside the joint cavity 31. TRUE
32. The respiratory system carries oxygen and nourishment to the cells of the body 32. FALSE
33. Neurons have the characteristics of irritability and the ability to contract 33. FALSE
34. Epithelial tissue allow for movement and provides support for other types of tissues 34. FALSE
35. Putting two thin layers of tissue together forms membranes 35. TRUE
36. There are 200 different muscles in the body 36.FALSE
37. Skeletal muscles must be stimulated by nerve impulses to contract 37. TRUE
38. In order to function, muscles should always be slightly contacted and ready to pull 38. TRUE
39. Skeletal muscles that are not used will hypertrophy, and those that are used excessively will 39 FALSE
40. A muscle strain is sustained contraction of the muscle 40. FALSE
41. Myalgia is a term used to describe muscle pain 41 .TRUE
42. Tetanus is preventable 42. TRUE
43. The Adult skeletal system has about 150 bones 43. FALSE
44. An Osteocyte is a mature bone 44. TRUE
45. The Center of the bone shaft that is filled with yellow bone marrow is called endosteum 45. FALSE
46. Osteoclast do their work during the resorption process 46. TRUE
47. The Hyoid bone is part of the appendicular skeleton 47. FALSE
48. The coccyx is also know as the tailbone 48. TRUE
49. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, autoimmune disease 49. TRUE
50. The cochlear duct in the inner ear helps to maintain body balance or equilibrium 50. FALSE
51. Loud noise heard for too long will damage your hearing by overstimulating the delicate hair cells of the organ of Corti 51. TRUE
52. Axons carry message to the cell body. Dendrites Carry message away from the cell body 52.FALSE
53. The autonomic nervous system includes peripheral nerves and ganglia 53. TRUE
54. The adult brain weighs about 1,400 grams (3 Pounds) 54. TRUE
55. The brain contains four lined cavities called ventricles 55. TRUE
56. The cerebral cortex of the frontal lobe controls motor functions 56. TRUE
57. The three meninges are the dura mater, arachnoid, and Pia mater 57. TRUE
58. A lumber puncture may be done to determine the effectiveness of the blood brain barrier. 58. FALSE
59. The pancreas can perform both as an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland `59. TRUE
60. The secretion of hormones operates on a negative feedback system 60. TRUE
61. Vasopressin is released during childbirth, causing strong contraction of the uterus 61. FALSE
62. Adrenalin is a powerful cardiac stimulant 62. TRUE
63. Persons with type 2 diabetes must take insulin and monitor blood glucose level daily 63. FALSE
64. Our bodies need to coordinate and integrate all of their functions into one harmonious whole to maintain homeostasis 64. TRUE
65. The adrenal gland are know as the master glands 65.FALSE
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