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Anatomy weeks 1-5

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An ionic bond is formed by: a positive and a negative ion attracting each other.
The study of metabolism includes examination of: catabolism. anabolism. ATP requirements.
Weakest bond? hydrogen
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. reversible synthesis
An example of a catabolic process is: hydrolysis.
properties of water? High specific heat High heat of vaporization Strong polarity
trace element in the body? Iron
The atomic number of carbon is 6. How many unpaired electrons are in its outer shell? Four
Atomic mass is determined by the number of: protons and neutrons.
The octet rule refers to the: stability of the atom when there are eight electrons in the outermost energy level.
The cell extension that contains microfilaments is called: microvilli
The structure in cells that is associated with the enzymatic breakdown (digestion) of foreign material is the: lysosome
Which organelles consist of vesicles that have pinched off from the Golgi apparatus? Lysosomes
The identification function of the cell membrane is carried out by the: glycoprotein molecules.
not a function of the integral membrane proteins? Acting as receptors Signal transduction Identification of “self”
Granules or threads within the nucleus are called: chromatin
How do vesicles move from place to place in an organized way within the cell? Molecular motors pull them along the microtubules and microfilaments of the cytoskeleton
Damage to the centrosome and centrioles in a cell would have the greatest impact on which cell function? Cell division
Which of the following is not a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum? Provides a site for ribosome attachment
ATP production occurs within which organelle? Mitochondrion
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: phospholipid bilayer.
Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by: desmosomes.
A list of the cell fibers from largest to smallest would read: microtubules, intermediate filaments, microfilaments.
The enzyme catalase is an important chemical in the functioning of the: peroxisomes
The ____ is often called the microtubule organizing center. centrosome
not true of the rough endoplasmic reticulum? It makes lipids and carbohydrates.
Of the many different kinds of protein compounds in the body, which is the most abundant? elastin collagen
The _____ junction “glues” the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support for the epidermis. dermoepidermal
Each hair follicle has a small bundle of involuntary muscles attached to it called the arrector pili muscle.
not a type of connective tissue? cardiac
Which of the following contains intercalated disks? cardiac muscle
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? stratum corneum
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. reticular
The conducting unit of the nerve tissue is the neuron
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is connective
The External Ear is composed of elastic cartilage.
Stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells are found in the epidermis
A lubricating substance produced by goblet cells is called mucus.
not a principal type of tissue? cardiac
The strongest and most durable type of cartilage is fibrocartilage
Which principal type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines body cavities? epithelial
Which of the following is not a primary germ layer? epiderm
The most common type of cartilage is hyaline
Compact bone contains many cylinder-shaped structural units called osteons
_____ fibers are present in all three types of cartilage, but they are most numerous in fibrocartilage. Collagenous
If you are working on an archeological dig and find the remains of a human pelvis with a subpubic angle of 110 degrees, you can assume that this pelvis belongs to a female
The bone that claims the distinction of being the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones is the hyoid
The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the patella
The dense, white fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surfaces is the periosteum
The very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone is the lacrimal
Which lower leg bone is smaller and is located laterally? fibula
Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called myeloid tissue.
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