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Hum/Ana Midterm
Ch 1-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the levels of structural organization in the human body? | Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism. |
| What are the different types of joints in the human body? | Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. |
| What is the function of ribosomes? | Protein Synthesis |
| What are the four types of tissues in the human body? | Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal (voluntary), cardiac (heart, involuntary), smooth (walls of organs, involuntary) |
| What neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction to stimulate muscle contraction? | Acetylcholine (ACh). |
| What are the three main parts of a neuron? | Cell body, dendrites, axon. |
| What is the function of the cochlea in the ear? | Converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses. |
| Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision? | The optic nerve (Cranial Nerve II). |
| What is the function of insulin? | Lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating glucose uptake into cells. |
| What are the three main types of blood cells? | Red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. |
| What are the four chambers of the heart? | Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle. |
| What is the function of arteries and veins? | Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart. |