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Alana Hem
Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| From smallest to largest , the levels of organization of the body are: | chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism |
| A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called? | sagittal |
| Atomic mass is determined by the number of: | protons and neutrons |
| The approximate pH of gastric fluid is: | 2 |
| The cell extension that assists epithelial cells in absorption is called: | microvilli |
| The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: | phospholipid bilayer |
| Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by: | desmosomes |
| Tiny indentations of plasma membrane that resemble caves are called: | caveolae |
| The structure that lies deep to the dermis and forms a connection between the skin and the underlying structures of the body is the | hypodermis |
| Besides water, extracellular matrix contains | proteins and proteoglycans |
| Adipose tissue is | a storage tissue |
| Of the many different kinds of protein compounds in the body, which is the most abundant? | collagen |
| Compact bone contains many cylinder-shaped structural units called | osteons |
| Bone marrow is specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called | myeloid tissue |
| Where are the smallest bones in the body located? | Ears |
| Which bone is located on the posterior aspect of the skull | occipital |
| Anteriorly, each rib of the first seven pairs attaches to the | sternum |
| What structures firmly hold the foot bones firmly in the arched position? | ligaments and tendons |