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Anatomy
Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): | tissue |
| Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: | organelles |
| The structure that is called the “powerhouse” of the cell is the: | mitochondria |
| The octet rule refers to the: | stability of the atom when there are eight electrons in the outermost energy level. |
| Atomic mass is determined by the number of: | protons and neutrons. |
| An isotope of an element contains different numbers of ____ from other atoms of the same element | neutrons |
| In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule | faces the exterior of the cell and is in the center of the phospholipid bilayer |
| The presence of which substance in the cell membrane keeps it from breaking too easily? | cholesterol |
| Lysosomes perform autophagy. This means that they | break down proteins and cytoplasm that are not needed by “self eating.” |
| The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is | connective |
| Which principal type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines body cavities? | epithelial |
| The two major categories of body membranes are | epithelial and connective. |
| Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? | Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum |
| The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the | pubic symphysis |
| The bone that claims the distinction of being the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones is the | hyoid |