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StudyStack Set 1
Physiology - Modules 1-6
| Question/Answer | Multiple Choice - T/F |
|---|---|
| Osmosis can be defined as | the net movement of water molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration |
| Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin K D. All of the above | D. All of the above |
| The cell organelles that synthesize organic matrix substances in bone formation are: A. mitochondria and Golgi apparatus. B. ribosomes and Golgi apparatus. C. endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes. D. endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. | D. endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. |
| What type of tissue makes up the inside and outside of long bones? | 1. Inner: spongy (cancellous) bone 2. Outer: compact bone |
| Eumelanin gives skin a reddish-orange color and offers less UV protection, while pheomelanin gives skin a brown to black color and provides strong UV protection. True or False? | False |
| Which of the following statements about the human skeleton is NOT true? | A. The structure of the pelvis, femur, and spine allows humans to walk and run long distances efficiently. B. The human skeleton provides storage for calcium phosphate C. Humans have smaller skull space than most animals C |
| The transversus abdominis is the strongest flexor of the vertebral column because it is in the midline of the body and is primarily responsible for the trunk flexion that occurs during sit-up or crunch exercises. True or False? | False |
| Which of the following statements about the muscles of the abdominal wall is true? | A. All muscle fibers run in the same direction. B. The external oblique is the deepest layer. C. The transversus abdominis runs horizontally and compresses the abdomen. D. The rectus abdominis controls trunk rotation. C |
| NMJ stands for neuromuscular junction and is defined | As a type of synapse that looks like a narrow gap through which neurotransmitter molecules can relay signals |
| Which statement about stratified columnar epithelium is true? A. It has many layers with columnar cells on top. B. It lines the stomach and intestines. C. All cells touch the basement membrane. D. It is the most common epithelial type. | A. It has many layers with columnar cells on top. |
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