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SCIENCE 220 Human Anatomy - Weeks 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 2 Dorsal body cavities? | Cranial & Spinal cavity |
| What describes the primary anatomical position? | Body erect, with arms at side and palms forward Head and feet pointed forward |
| Define and give example of an isotope? | Isotopes of an element contain the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Hydrogen is an example of an isotope. P42 |
| Explain the primary role of the Golgi apparatus? | Packaging, and processing protein molecules for export from the cell |
| Explain the 4 tissue types found in the body? | Epithelial - covers body and lines organs Connective - binds organs and tissues together, providing support and protection. Muscle - Contraction and movement Nervous - Sending and receiving electrical signals. |
| Tissues that functions as the defense against microorganisms and other injurious substances, reticular meshwork filters out particles. | Reticular tissues |
| Name the two types of sweat glands? | Eccrine and Apocrine glands |
| Define lanugo? | fine and soft hair coat existing before birth |
| Give 3 characteristics of cartilage? | Avascular connective tissue No canal system or blood vessels Perichondrium fibrous covering of the cartilage Has flexibility of firm plastic Fibers of cartilage are embedded in firm gel |
| Give 3 functions of bone? | Support Protection Movement Mineral Storage Hematopoiesis |