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Vivien Jighere P

Human Anatomy Weeks 1-5

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The neck is ______ as compared to the right shoulder. Medial
Blood production is a function of which system? Skeletal
Two major cavities of the human body are: Ventral & Dorsal
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life? Balance
In anatomical position the wrist is ___________ as compared to the elbow. Inferior
An ionic bond is formed by: a positive and a negative ion attracting each other
Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult female is water? 50%
A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This atom would contain _____ protons, _____ neutrons, and _____ electrons. 12 protons 13 neutrons 10 electrons
In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule: faces the exterior of the cell and faces the interior of the cell
Which are the organelles that allow for the recycling of amino acids in the cell? Proteasomes
Which of the following is not true about ribosomes? Surrounded by a membrane structure
Which organelles consist of vesicles that have pinched off from the Golgi apparatus? Lysosomes
A list of the cell fibers from largest to smallest would read: microtubules, intermediate filaments, microfilaments
Which cell fiber serves as part of our “cellular muscles?” Microfilament
The identification function of the cell membrane is carried out by the: glycoprotein molecules
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body? Connective
The strongest and most durable type of cartilage? Fibrocartilage
Cells in a tissue are surrounded by or embedded in a complex extracellular material called a? Matrix
The connective tissue membranes that line the spaces between bones and joints are called _____ membranes. Synovial
Which of the following is not a primary germ layer? Epiderm
Each hair follicle has a small bundle of involuntary muscles attached to it called the? Arrector pili muscle
The two major categories of body membranes are? Epithelial and Connective
Besides water, extracellular matrix contains? Proteins and Proteoglycans
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. Reticular
The vertebral bones that support the small (lower section) of the back are the? Lumbar vertebrae
The most common type of cartilage is? Hyaline
The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the? Patella
Spongy bone is characterized by? Open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures
The main shaft-like portion of a long bone is the? Diaphysis
Where would you find a tarsal bone? Foot
What structures firmly hold the foot bones firmly in their arched position? Ligaments and Tendons
What bone is located on the posterior aspect of the skull? Occipital
Cartilage is classified as _____ tissue. Connective
Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum
_____ fibers are present in all three types of cartilage, but they are most numerous in fibrocartilage. Collagenous
What pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? Pubis
Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called? Myeloid tissue
Which two bones compose the shoulder girdle? Clavicle and Scapula
The medial part of the anterior chest wall is supported by a dagger-shaped bone called the? Sternum
Of the five metacarpal bones that form the framework of the hand, the _____ metacarpal forms the most freely movable joint with the carpal bones. Thumb
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