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SCI-220 Week 1-5
Anatomy week 1 - 5 flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are? | axial and appendicular |
| A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. | right hypochondriac |
| As the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) increases, the: | - solution becomes more basic. - pH rises. |
| As a result of which reaction during catabolism is a water molecule added to break a larger compound into smaller subunits? | hydrolysis |
| Which organelle is primarily a sac of powerful digestive enzymes called acid hydrolases? | lysosome |
| Often referred to as the "power plant" of the cell, which organelle is the site of ATP production? | mitochondrion |
| The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. | reticular |
| The epidermis is composed of several types of epithelial cells. One type, called keratinocytes, become filled with a tough, fibrous protein called: | keratin |
| What are the types of bone? | cancellous & compact |
| What is the purpose of the epiphyseal plate? | site where new bone develops, allows long bones to lengthen |