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Jessica Fernandez
Anatomy weeks 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is ossification and what is produced from this process | The process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts. It is synonymous with bone tissue formation. |
| What blood element carries oxygen | Oxygen is one of the substances transported with the assistance of red blood cells. |
| What is the end result of meiosis | The end result of meiosis is four cells that each has unique genetic material. |
| What is the name of the structure that conducts urine from the kidney to the bladder | Ureters |
| What is the term used to describe wrist bones | The bones of the wrist are a group called the carpal bones, and are collectively known as the carpus. |
| What are the major body cavities | Dorsal (includes the cranial and spinal), ventral (includes the orbits, nasal, oral, thoracic, and abdominopelvic) |
| What is the primary function of hemoglobin | transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and then transport CO2 back from the tissues to the lungs. |
| When does ossification begin | Ossification begins when the bones first begin to form. Ossification usually occurs during fetal development. |
| What structure produces B-lymphocytes | They originate from stem cells in the bone marrow. |
| Where is the tibialis anterior muscle located | The tibialis anterior muscle is the largest muscle located in the anterior compartment of the human leg (near the shin). |