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Anatomy
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Popliteal refers to what? | The area behind the knee. |
| A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is what? | Coronal. |
| A negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n)? | Electron. |
| Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is what? | Two. |
| Lysosomes perform autophagy. This means that they: | Break down proteins and cytoplasm that are not needed by “self eating.” |
| The presence of which substance in the cell membrane keeps it from breaking too easily? | Cholesterol. |
| The fundamental organizational unit of life is what? | The cell. |
| The _____ junction “glues” the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support for the epidermis. | The dermo-epidermal junction |
| Which principal type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines body cavities? | Epithelial tissue. |
| The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is what? | Connective tissue. |
| The conducting unit of nerve tissue is what? | The neuron. |
| Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called what? | Myeloid tissue. |
| Which of the pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? | The pubis. |
| Which two bones compose the shoulder girdle? | The clavicle and scapula. |
| Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? | Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum. |