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Kelsey Sprague
Anatomy Mid Term Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The two major categories of body membranes are | epithelial and connective. |
| The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance called the | cerumen. |
| Mesoderm interacts with endoderm and ectoderm to give rise to | The mesoderm interacts with the endoderm and ectoderm during embryonic development to give rise to various structures, including the heart, skeletal muscles, and mesenchyme. |
| Which of the following is not a principal type of tissue? cardiac- epithelial- nervous- connective- or muscle | cardiac |
| Which of the following is not a primary germ layer? endoderm- ectoderm-mesoderm- or epiderm | epiderm |
| Stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells are found in the: epidermis-dermis- subcutaneous- or loose connective tissue layer | epidermis |
| The conducting unit of the nerve tissue is the: | neuron. |
| Which of the following is an example of a serous membrane? Pleura- peritoneum- pericardium | The pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium are all serous membranes that line body cavities and cover organs. |
| Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? | The stratum corneum is the most superficial layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, flattened keratinized cells. |
| The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is: | Connective tissue is the most abundant and widespread tissue in the body, providing support, structure, and connection between different tissues and organs. |
| Around the sixth month of pregnancy, the developing fetus is almost entirely covered by a fine soft hair coat called the: | Lanugo is the fine, soft hair that covers the body of the developing fetus around the sixth month of pregnancy. |
| Areolar tissue usually contains which types of cells in the greatest number? | Fibroblasts are the most numerous cells in areolar tissue, responsible for producing and maintaining the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin fibers. |
| The extracellular components of bone matrix are: | hard and calcified. |
| he bone that claims the distinction of being the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones is the: | hyoid. |
| Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? | Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum. |
| The very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone is the: | lacrimal. |
| Which of the following is a bone in the axial skeleton? | vertebra |
| Spongy bone is characterized by | open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures. |
| Fibrocartilage can be found in the: | symphysis pubis. |
| The dense, white fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surfaces is the: | periosteum. |
| _____ fibers are present in all three types of cartilage, but they are most numerous in fibrocartilage. | Collagenous |
| The most common type of cartilage is | hyaline. |
| The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the | pubic symphysis. |
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