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FINAL EXAM REVIEW

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What is the first level of Organization Chemical- includes atoms and molecules
What is the second level of organization Organelle-“tiny organs” that allow each cell to live
Mitochondria The power house of the cell- provide energy needed by the cell to carry on day-to-day function-ing, growth, and repair
Golgi-apparatus “packaging” service to the cell by storing material for future internal use or for export from the cell
Endoplasmic reticulum network of channels within the cell that act as “highways” for the movement of chemicals and as sites for chemical processing
What is the third level of organization Cellular
What is the fourth level of organization Tissue are the fabric of the body
What are the four major principle tissue types epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.
What is the fifth level of organization Organ
What is the sixth level of organization system- most complex organization of the body
Ipsilateral same side
contralateral opposite side
supine body is lying face up
prone body is lying face down
superior towards the head-"upper" or "above"
inferior "lower" or "below"
Anterior/Ventral "front" or "in front of"
posterior/Dorsal "back" or "in back of"
Medial Towards the midline of the body
Lateral towards the side of the body
proximal towards or near the trunk of the body
distal away or farthest from the body
superficial near the surface
deep farther away from the body surface
The frontal plane is the same as ________ plane Coronal
The abdominopelvic cavity is subdivided into the _____ cavities. thoracic and pelvic abdominal and pelvic
As an anatomical region, lumbar refers to the infero-medial aspect of the back.
The body as a whole can be subdivided into two major divisions. They are axial and appendicular.
sagittal plane Any lengthwise plane running from front to back and top to bottom, dividing the body or any of its parts into right and left sides,
coronal plane Any lengthwise plane running from side to side and top to bottom, dividing the body or any of its parts into anterior and posterior por-tions
transvers plane to cut in half
how many abdominal pelvic regions are there 9
how many abdominal pelvic quadrants 4- Right and Left Upper Quadrant, Right and Left Lower Quadrant
Right hypochondriac region right lobe of the liver and the gallbladder are visible
upper abdominal pelvic regions 1. Right hypochondriac region 2. Epigastric region 3. Left hypochondriac region
Middle abdominal pelvic regions 4. Right lumbar (flank) region 5. Umbilical region 6. Left lumbar (flank) region
lower abdominal pelvic regions 7. Right iliac (inguinal) region 8. Hypogastric (pubic) region 9. Left iliac (inguinal) region
dorsal cavity cranial-houses the brain, and spinal cavity-location of the spinal cord
thoracic cavity has a midportion called the mediastinum, which contains the heart and other structures surrounded by fibrous tissue.
cranial cavity houses the skull
mediastinum cavity houses the heart, the trachea, right and left bronchi, the esophagus, the thymus, various blood vessels
The chest is ________ to the abdomen. suoerior
abdominal cavity contains the liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, intestines, spleen, kidneys, and ureters.
Anatomy is defined as the study of the _____ of a living organism. function structure
The sternal region is ________ to the scapular region. anterior
A coronal section through the human body can pass through both ears.
When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n): tissue
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. right hypochondriac
Molecules are: atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
The lungs are located in the: thoracic cavity.
From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are: chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: organelles.
A frontal section divides the body into _____ portions. front and back
A sagittal section divides the body into _____ portions. right and left
Two major cavities of the human body are: ventral/dorsal
Several kinds of tissues working together are termed a(n): organ
two or more elements are joined to form chemical combinations called compound
what 4 major elements make up about 96% of the material in the human body carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen
What is the atomic mass number of protons and neutrons
electrons equal the number of positively charged protons
The largest naturally occurring atom uranium
chemical bonds ionic or covalent bonds
ionic (electrovalent) bonds A chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another
exchange reactions permits two different reactants to exchange components and, as a result, form two new products.
plasma membrane Serves as the boundary of the cell, maintains its integrity
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ribosomes attached to rough ER synthesize polypeptides that enter rough ER for folding and finishing,
Golgi apparatus Synthesizes carbohydrate, combines it with protein, and packages the product as globules of glycoprotein
Vesicles Temporarily contain molecules for transport or later use
Lysosomes Digestive enzymes break down defective cell parts (autophagy) and ingested particles; a cell’s “digestive system”
Peroxisomes Enzymes detoxify harmful substances in the cell
Mitochondria Catabolism; adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis; a cell’s “power plants
Nucleus Houses the genetic code, which in turn dictates protein synthesis, thereby playing an essential role in other cell activities, namely, cell transport, metabolism, and growth
Ribosomes Site of protein synthesis; a cell’s “protein factories”
Proteasomes Destroys misfolded or otherwise abnormal proteins manufactured by the cell; a “quality control” mechanism for protein synthesis
Cytoskeleton Supporting framework of the cell and its organelles; functions in cell movement (using molecular motors); forms cell extensions (microvilli, cilia, flagella
Centrosome Acts as the microtubule-organizing center (MTOC) of the cell; centrioles assist in forming and organizing microtubules
Microvilli Tiny, fingerlike extensions that increase a cell’s absorptive surface area, are found in epithelial cells that line the intestines and other areas where absorption is important
Nucleolus Site of formation of ribosome subunit
cilia move in a rhythmic, coordinated way to push substances such as mucus along the cell surface, found in the respiratory tract, female reproductive tract,
A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between the outer shells of two atoms is called a(n) _____ bond. covalent
The water molecule has two distinct ends, each with a partial electrical charge. Because of this structure, water is said to be polar
An atom can be described as chemically inert if its outermost electron shell contains _____ electrons. 8
An element that contains the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons is called a(n) isotope
Which type of chemical reaction results in the breakdown of a complex substance into two or more simpler substances? Decomposition reactions
A force holding two atoms together is a(n) chemical bond
Which subatomic particles carry a charge? Protons and electrons
The most abundant element essential to life is carbon
The atomic number tells you the number of protons in the nucleus.
A substance that cannot be broken down or decomposed into two or more different substances is called a(n) element
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. synthesis
Atomic mass is determined by the number of: protons and neutrons.
This organelle is numerous in liver and kidney cells. peroxisome
Which of the following cytoskeleton elements are the largest in diameter? microtubules
Which area of the cytoplasm near the nucleus coordinates the building and breaking of microtubules in the cell? centrosome
This organelle primarily modifies products from the rough ER, and it resembles a stack of hollow saucers, one cupped inside the next. Golgi apparatus
The plasma membrane is composed of all of the following phospholipids. cholesterol and glycoproteins
Ribosomes may be either free within the cytoplasm or bound to a membrane system known as the rough er
A spherical membrane-bound structure that contains the genetic material of the cell and is often referred to as the “command center” of the cell is the nucleus
The outer boundary of a human cell is called the plasma membrane
This membranous organelle is the site of protein synthesis for proteins that are secreted by the cell. rough ER
the only organelle that has a double membrane structure is the mitochondria
This organelle is characterized by folded membranes called cristae. mitochondria
The inside of the cell is composed largely of a gel-like substance called cytoplasm
A major function of the cell membrane is to controls what enters and leaves the cell
Cisternae of this organelle are continuous with the nuclear envelope. rough ER
Ribosomes are organelles that float in the cytoplasm and attach to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Which of the following is a type of cell extension that lines the intestines and other areas of the body? microvilli
DNA is a major constituent of which cell organelle? nucleus
Which cell fiber serves as part of our “cellular muscles?” Microfilament
The cell extension that contains microfilaments is called: microvilli.
The cell extension that assists epithelial cells in absorption is called: microvilli.
Which organelle processes and packages material to be secreted? Golgi apparatus
The structure that separates the contents of a cell from the surrounding tissue is known as: plasma membrane.
Which of the following recognize and destroy nonself cells? Immune cells
Which of the following organelles is considered a nonmembranous organelle? Ribosome
The nucleus is the only structure in the cell that contains DNA. false
Cells in a tissue are surrounded by or embedded in a complex extracellular material called a matrix
Which principal type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines body cavities? epithelial
The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. They are the __________ glands. sweat, sebaceous, and ceruminous
Which type of tissue has cube-shaped cells and can be found lining the kidney tubules? simple cuboidal epithelium
The fluid environment that fills the spaces between the cells of the body is called extracellular matrix.
Adipose tissue is a storage tissue.
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance called the cerumen.
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is connective tissue
Besides water, extracellular matrix contains proteins and proteoglycans.
The connective tissue membranes that line the spaces between bones and joints are called _____ membranes. synovial
Which of the following tissues lack a direct blood supply and consequently heals very slowly? cartilage
The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and epidermis
A lubricating substance produced by goblet cells is called mucus
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? stratum corneum
The union of basal and fibroreticular laminae forms the basement membrane.
The strongest and most durable type of cartilage is fibrocartilage
Which of the following contains intercalated disks? cardiac muscle
The External Ear is composed of elastic cartilage
Which of the following is not a primary germ layer? epiderm
The conducting unit of the nerve tissue is the neuron
The epidermis is composed of several types of epithelial cells. One type, called keratinocytes, become filled with a tough, fibrous protein called keratin
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. reticular
Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue? cardiac
The two major categories of body membranes are epithelial and connective
Stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells are found in the epidermis
Which of the following contains osteocytes? bone
Connective tissue functions to support the body and its parts, connect and hold them together, transport substances through the body, and protect it from foreign invaders.
Muscle tissue produces movement; it moves the body and its parts.
Nervous tissue may be the most complex tissue in the body. It specializes in communication among the various parts of the body and in integration of their activities.
Epithelial Tissue One or more layers of densely arranged cells with very little extracellular matrix
Epithelial Tissue -function Covers and protects the body surface Lines body cavities Transport of substances (absorption, secretion, excretion) Outer layer of skin Lining of the respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive tracts Glands of the body
Connective Tissue Sparsely arranged cells surrounded by a large proportion of extracellular matrix often containing structural fibers
connective tissue- location bones, joint cartilage, tendons and ligaments, blood, fat
muscle tissue long fiber like cells sometimes branched,
simple epithelial tissue one layer
stratified epithelial multiple layers
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium one layer of oddly shaped columnar cells
Hyaline cartilage This is the most prevalent type of cartilage and is found in the support rings of the respiratory tubes and covering the ends of bones that articulate at joints
Fibrocartilage Fibrocartilage disks serve as shock ab-sorbers between adjacent vertebrae (intervertebral disks) and in the knee joint.
Elastic cartilage contains few collagen fibers but large numbers of very fine elastic fibers that give the matrix material a high degree of flexibility
Skeletal muscle tissue makes up most of the muscles attached to bones. is striated voluntary muscle.
Smooth muscle tissue, is found in the walls of the viscera (hollow internal organs, e.g., the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels; nonstriated involuntary. Smooth muscle has no cross striations and cannot ordinarily be controlled by the will
Cardiac muscle tissue Cardiac muscle tissue striated involuntary muscle.
Epidermis the superficial, thinner layer
Dermis the deep, thicker layer
hypodermis, Beneath the dermis which is rich in fat and loose fibrous connective tissue.
Cell Layers Stratum Basale stratum spinosum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Lucidum Stratum Corneum
Ceruminous glands
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance cerumen
sebum The oil that keeps the hair supple and the skin soft and pliant
Two types of sweat glands Eccrine glands -most numerous, located all over the body Apocrine glands -located deep in subcutaneous layer
Which two bones compose the shoulder girdle? clavicle and scapula
The two bones that form the framework for the forearm are the radius and ulna.
Anatomically speaking, which bones compose the wrist? carpals
The very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone is the lacrimal.
What structures firmly hold the foot bones firmly in their arched position? ligaments and tendons
Which of these pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? pubis
Spongy bone is characterized by open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures.
The extracellular components of bone matrix are hard and calcified.
Compact bone contains many cylinder-shaped structural units called osteons.
The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the pubic symphysis.
Osteoblasts small cells that synthesize and secrete an organic matrix called osteoid.
Axial skeleton the 80 bones of the head, neck, and torso; composed of 74 bones that form the upright axis of the body and six tiny middle ear bones
Appendicular skeleton —the 126 bones that form the appendages to the axial skeleton; the upper and lower extremities
Flexion It bends or folds one part on another.
Extension It returns a part from its flexed position to its anatomical position. Extensions are straight-ening or stretching movements.
Abduction moves a part away from the median plane of the body
Adduction moves a part toward the median plane. Examples include bringing the arm back to the side
The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the transverse abdominis.
The term _____ is used to describe a muscle that directly performs a specific movement. agonist
The point of attachment that does not move when the muscle contracts is the origin.
This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement. convergent
Muscles with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement are either fusiform or straplike in appearance.
Axial skeleton the 80 bones of the head, neck, and torso; composed of 74 bones that form the upright axis of the body and six tiny middle ear bones
Appendicular skeleton —the 126 bones that form the appendages to the axial skeleton; the upper and lower extremities
Flexion It bends or folds one part on another.
Extension It returns a part from its flexed position to its anatomical position. Extensions are straight-ening or stretching movements.
Abduction moves a part away from the median plane of the body
Adduction moves a part toward the median plane. Examples include bringing the arm back to the side
The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the transverse abdominis.
The term _____ is used to describe a muscle that directly performs a specific movement. agonist
The point of attachment that does not move when the muscle contracts is the origin.
This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement. convergent
Muscles with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement are either fusiform or straplike in appearance. parallel
A muscle with fascicles that insert into only one side of the tendon is categorized as unipennate.
The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle and is outside the epimysium and tendon is called the fascia.
The Sartorius muscle, a thin straplike muscle would have muscle fascicles arranged in parallel
The long axes of the fascicles run parallel to the long axis of the muscle is a description of this type of fascicle arrangement. parallel
A muscle with fascicles that insert into the tendon from both sidesis categorized as bipennate.
The muscle that helps hold the scapula against the thorax and is useful in pushing or punching movements is the serratus anterior.
Muscles located on the lower leg move the: foot
The muscle that allows the thumb to be drawn across the palm to touch the tip of any finger is the: opponens pollicis.
The origin of the muscle is attached to the bone that does not move
The insertion of the muscle is attached to the bone that moves
When the muscle contracts, the insertion moves toward the origin
The muscle that raises or lowers the shoulders or shrugs them is the: trapezius
A muscle is attached to the femur and tibia. Its function or action is to bend the knee. When it contracts, it is acting as the: prime mover
The origin of a muscle is on the femur, and the insertion is on the tibia. When it contracts, it bends the knee. Which of the following is true? The knee is acting as a fulcrum.
The origin of a muscle is on the femur, and the insertion is on the tibia. When it contracts, it bends the knee. Its fibers run parallel to the body. Which of the following terms might be part of its name? flexor
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is an example of a muscle named for its: points of attachment
The muscle that flexes the semipronated or semisupinated forearm is the: brachioradialis.
Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the: clavicle and scapula.
The muscle(s) assisting in rotating the arm outward is (are) the: teres minor.
The most common type of lever in the body is a _____-class lever. third
Convergent muscles have fascicles that radiate out from a small to a wider point of attachment, much like the blades in a fan
Pennate muscles are said to be “featherlike” in appearance.
Fusiform muscles have fascicles that may be close to paral-lel in the center, or “belly,” of the muscle but converge to a tendon at one or both ends.
Spiral muscles, have fibers that twist between their points of attachment
Circular muscles, sometimes called orbicular muscles and sphincters, often circle body tubes or openings. The orbicu-laris oris around the mouth is an example.
prime mover used to describe a muscle that directly performs a specific movement. The movement produced by a muscle acting as a prime mover is described as the “action” or “function” of that muscle.
Antagonists are muscles that, when contracting, directly oppose prime movers (or agonists).
Fixator muscles function as a joint stabilizer
first class lever lies between the effort, or pull (P), and the resistance, or load (L) ex- scissors, moving head back and forth, seesaw
second class lever lies between the fulcrum and the joint at which the pull is exerted. ex-wheelbarrow, standing on tipitoes
This tends to be the longest cytoplasmic projection from a neuron. axon
This is the site of communication between neurons. synapse
Which of these glia cells are located in the peripheral nervous system? Schwann cells
Bundles of myelinated fibers make up the white matter of the nervous system.
The _____ of a neuron is a single process that usually extends from a tapered portion of the cell body. axon
The structural and functional center of the entire nervous system is the _____ nervous system. central
A signal conduction route to and from the central nervous system is a(n) reflux arc
Chemical signals diffuse between neurons at this location synapse
central nervous system the struc-tural and functional center of the entire nervous system. Consisting of the brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system consists of the nerve tissues that lie in the periphery, or “outer regions,” of the nervous system.
The ________ of a presynaptic neuron associates with the dendrite of a postsynaptic neuron. axon terminal
These regions of the neuron direct electrical currents toward the cell body. dendrite
The glia cells that help form the blood-brain barrier are the asrocytes
The somatic nervous system carries information to the skeletal muscle
A neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system is called a(n): sensory neuron
Oligodendrocytes elp hold nerve fibers together and also serve another and probably more important function—they produce the fatty myelin sheath around the long fibers formed by some neurons in the CNS
Multipolar neurons only one axon but several dendrites.
Bipolar neurons only one axon and also only one highly branched dendrite found in the retina of the eye, in the inner ear, and in the olfactory pathway.
Unipolar neurons,/pseudounipolar neurons, have a single process extending from the cell body.
Along a neuron, the correct pathway for impulse conduction is: dendrite, cell body, and axon.
Individual nerves that emerge from the _____ plexus innervate the lower part of the shoulder and the entire arm. brachial
The cranial nerve that arises from the spinal cord is the: accessory
Cerebrospinal fluid circulates through the ventricles, into the central canal, and _____, and is absorbed back into the blood. subarachnoid space
The peripheral nervous system includes: only cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and their branches.
The layer of the meninges that serves as the inner periosteum of the cranial bone is the: dura mater
The spinal ganglion can be found on the _____ of the spinal nerve. dorsal nerve root
Small branches from the cervical plexus join which two cranial nerve Hypoglossal and accessory
Which of the following is not a plexus of the spinal nerves? thoracic
The innermost layer of the meninges is the: pia matter
A patient complains of numbness in the skin of the buttocks and the posterior surface of the thigh and leg. The spinal nerve or peripheral branch most likely involved with this condition is the _____ plexus. coccygeal
The nerve commonly called the vagus nerve is the _____ cranial. tenth
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