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Angel Frimpong

anatomy week 7 to week 16

Gray matter in the brain and spinal cord consists primarily of: cell bodies
Along a neuron, the correct pathway for impulse conduction is: dendrite, cell body, and axon.
The part of the nervous system that transmits impulses from the CNS to the skeletal muscle is the: somatic nervous system.
Flattened cell fragment found in the blood that functions in hemostasis; thrombocyte Platelet
Lid-like cartilage overhanging the entrance to the larynx Epiglottis
A type of white blood cell that stains readily with basic (alkaline) dyes Basophil
Small branch of a bronchus Bronchiole
A type of white blood cell that attacks large parasites and produces some allergic responses; stained by acidic dyes Eosinophil
Microscopic sac-like dilations of terminal bronchioles Alveoli
A type of white blood cell that stains with neutral dyes Neutrophil
Substance, usually a protein fragment, that causes an immune response Antigen
Large white blood cell; an angular leukocyte. Monocyte
Lymphatic vessel located in each villus of the intestine; serves to absorb fat materials from chyme passing through the small intestine Lacteal
A type of white blood cell, B lymphocytes produce antibodies T lymphocytes produce cell-mediated immunity Lymphocyte
Sensory neuron sensitive to changes in blood pressure Baroreceptor
Sheath of Schwann; formed by the nonmyelinated out layer of the Schwann cell around the axon of the neuron. Neurilemma
A vessel carrying blood from capillaries towards the heart Vein
Receptor that responds to chemicals; responsible for taste and smell and monitoring concentration of specific chemicals in the body Chemoreceptor
A vessel carrying blood away from the heart Artery
Sensory receptor activated by heat or cold Thermoreceptors
What is another name for a sphincter muscle? Circular muscle
What are the structures that deflect air as it passes through the nose called? Conchae
What is another name for the prime mover? Agonist
Where are the free edges of the atrioventricular valves anchored to? Papillary muscles
What is the correct pathway for impulse conduction along a neuron? Dendrite , cell body ,axon
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