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Ch1-3

Ch1 introduction,Ch2 Chemistry,Ch3 Cell,Tissue

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The pleural cavity is the space: Between the membranes around the lungs
A tissue is: a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
The serous membrane covering the stomach is called the: visceral peritoneum.
The membrane lining the wall of the thoracic cavity is the: parietal pleura.
The membrane lining the wall of the abdominal cavity is the: parietal peritoneum.
Blood is a member of which basic tissue type? Connective
The type of tissue referred to as loose ordinary connective tissue is: areolar.
Cartilage is a form of _____ tissue. Connective
The most prevalent type of cartilage is: hyaline.
Glands that have no ducts but release their products directly into tissue fluid and blood are called: endocrine.
Oil-producing glands that self-destruct in order to function are referred to as: holocrine.
How many layers make up pseudostratified epithelium? one
Which of the following exocrine glands constitutes the mammary glands? Apocrine
Which of the following is the functional classification of salivary glands? Merocrine
The functioning of which of the following Epithelial glandular tissues does not injure the cell or cause a loss of cytoplasm? Merocrine
Another term for a ductless gland is an _____ gland. endocrine
_______ is a nucleic acid that contains genetic information that is coded in specific sequences of its component nucleotides. DNA
_______ is the building, or synthetic, phase of metabolism. Anabolism
The body regulates metabolic activities to maintain _______, the appropriate internal environment, or steady state. homeostasis
The term caudal is sometimes used instead of the word _______. inferior
When a structure is closer to the body midline or point of attachment to the trunk, it is described as _______. proximal
The term costal refers to the _______. ribs
The heart is surrounded by the _______ cavity. pericardial
Each cell consists of specialized cell structures called _______. organelles
As the energy stored in nutrients is released, it is packaged within special energy-storage molecules called _______. ATP
_______ are self-regulating control systems that maintain an appropriate internal body environment. Homeostatic mechanisms
The terms _______ and cranial are sometimes used instead of the word superior. cephalic
_______ are tiny power plants contained within the cell that carry on cellular respiration. Mitochondria
The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from a region where water molecules are more concentrated to a region where they are less concentrated is called _______. osmosis
When blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution, _______. there is a net movement of water molecules out of the cells
In _______, the cell moves materials from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. active transport
During _______, the chromatids separate and become independent chromosomes. anaphase
_______ epithelial cells are thin, flattened cells shaped like pancakes or flagstones. Squamous
_______ cells in the lining of the intestine secrete mucus, a slippery protective substance. Goblet
Rough endoplasmic reticulum has a granular appearance that results from the presence of organelles called _______. ribosomes
_______ is the net movement of molecules or ions from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration brought about by the energy of the molecules. Diffusion
When blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, _______. there is a net movement of water molecules into the cells
During _______, the chromatids are positioned along the equator of the cell. metaphase
Smooth muscle _______. can be found in the wall of the intestine
The main types of _______ membranes are mucous membranes, serous membranes, and the skin. epithelial
The atomic number equals the number of Protons
The neutrons of an atom are found in the nucleus.
If carbon has an atomic number of 6 and an atomic mass of 14, how many neutrons does it have? 8
Which pertains to DNA but not to RNA? contains thymine
The building blocks of an enzyme are amino acids.
Which subatomic particle has no charge? Neutron
If the original DNA code was ACG, the mRNA that would be formed would be: UGC.
If the original DNA code was ACG, the tRNA that would transfer the correct amino acid would have which sequence of nucleotides? ACG
In the DNA molecule, obligatory base pairing always pairs: A-T.
What body region is located above the stomach? epigastric
Synovial membranes: Line fibrous capsules surrounding joints
Monosaccharides include : choose all answers that apply: Galactose, Maltose, Fructose, Ribose, Sucrose, Ribosomes, Glucose (blood sugar), Lactose Galactose, Fructose, Ribose, Glucose
Disaccharides include : choose all answers that apply: Galactose, Deoxyribose, Ribose, Sucrose, Lactose, Fructose, Maltose, Glucose Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose
This picture shows ------------ cell squamous
This picture shows---------muscle skeletal
The blank arrow refers to --------------- flagellum
This picture shows simple ------------ diffusion
This picture shows example for double------------bond covalent
--------------: Act as biological catalyst , Increase the rate of chemical reactions. enzymes
In -----------: polymers are broken down into monomers through the addition of water molecules hydrolysis
------------bonds: Form when electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another ionic
pH measures relative concentration of ---------- (and hydroxide) ions in body fluids. hydrogen
This picture shows example for ---------- bond. ionic
Hormones are secreted by ____________________ glands. endocrine
Negative feedback :Includes most ------------- control mechanisms. homeostatic
Ventral body cavity has two subdivisions separated by the -------------- diaphragm
This picture shows osmosis True
The blank arrows refer to rRNA False
RNA contains uracil base instead of thymine True
This picture shows cuboidal cell True
four varieties of R N A False
There are three major gland types False
This picture shows smooth muscle True
Tendons—attach skeletal muscle to bone True
Skeletal muscles are Tissues that regenerate poorly True
Active processes use A T P to move substances across a membrane against a concentration gradient True
Transfer R N A (t R N A): Transfers appropriate amino acids to the ribosome for building the protein True
there are Two varieties of R N A False
Exocrine glands :Ductless; secretions (hormones) diffuse into blood vessels False
Messenger R N A (m R N A): Carries the instructions for building a protein from the nucleus to the ribosome True
Ribosomal R N A (r R N A): Helps form the ribosomes where proteins are built True
A sagittal plane divides the body into upper and lower portions. False
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