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Anatomy 1

Anatomy weeks 1-5

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The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are axial and appendicular.
An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n): tissue.
What term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells? metabolism
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. synthesis
Often referred to as the “power plant” of the cell, which organelle is the site of ATP production? mitochondrion
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: phospholipid bilayer.
The epidermis is composed of several types of epithelial cells. One type, called keratinocytes, become filled with a tough, fibrous protein called keratin
The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and epidermis
What structures firmly hold the foot bones firmly in their arched position? ligaments and tendons
The main shaft-like portion of a long bone is the diaphysis
A frontal plane is the same as a ________ plane. coronal
What is the anatomical direction term that means nearer the surface? Superficial
What decomposition reaction requires the addition of a water molecule to break a bond? hydrolysis
An isotope of an element contains different numbers of ____ from other atoms of the same element. neutrons
Phospholipids of the plasma membrane are arranged as a bilayer with their nonpolar tails sandwiched between the polar heads.
The nucleolus is composed chiefly of: rRNA
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is connective
Which of the following contains intercalated disks? cardiac muscle
Which bone is the longest and heaviest bone in the body? femur
_____ fibers are present in all three types of cartilage, but they are most numerous in fibrocartilage. Collagenous
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