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Anatomy Midterm

Weeks 1-5

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The structure that is called the “powerhouse” of the cell is the: mitochondria.
An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included? Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac
A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called: sagittal.
Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n): organ.
Two major cavities of the human body are: ventral/dorsal.
What are atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.? Molecules.
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of life? Balance
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. right hypochondriac
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: Organelles.
A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is: coronal.
The hydrogen isotope tritium consists of: one proton and two neutrons.
An example of a catabolic process is: hydrolysis.
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; 13; 10
The inner membrane of what double-membrane structure is contorted into folds called cristae? Mitochondrion
The enzyme catalase is an important chemical in the functioning of the: peroxisomes.
The nucleolus is composed chiefly of: rRNA.
The cell extension that assists epithelial cells in absorption is called: microvilli.
The largest human cell, measuring about 150 μm, is a: female sex cell or ovum.
The epidermis is composed of several types of epithelial cells. One type, called keratinocytes, become filled with a tough, fibrous protein called keratin.
Which of the following tissues lack a direct blood supply and consequently heals very slowly? cartilage
Adipose tissue is a storage tissue.
The _____ junction “glues” the epidermis and dermis together and provides mechanical support for the epidermis. dermoepidermal
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? stratum basale stratum corneum
Which of the following contains intercalated disks? cardiac muscle
The bone that claims the distinction of being the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones is the hyoid.
The extracellular components of bone matrix are hard and calcified.
The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the patella.
The most common type of cartilage is hyaline.
Which of these pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? pubis
The very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone is the lacrimal.
The vertebral bones that support the small (lower section) of the back are the lumbar vertebrae.
Spongy bone is characterized by pen spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures.
Compact bone contains many cylinder-shaped structural units called osteons.
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