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Mariam Krasnodemskiy
Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the | Transverse abdominis |
| The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle and is outside the epimysium and tendon is called the | Fascia |
| Fascicles are held together by a connective tissue layer called the: | Perineurium |
| Gray matter in the brain and spinal cord consists primarily of: | Cell bodies |
| Which part of the brain releases the hormone melatonin? | Pineal gland |
| The cranial nerve that arises from the spinal cord is the: | Accessory |
| Class of hormones secreted during chronic stress that depress immune function. | Glucocorticoids |
| The nerve carrying taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the | Facial |
| Microscopic vessels that carry blood from small arteries to small veins are | Capillaries |
| Mechanical devices that permit the flow of blood in one direction only are called | Valves |
| Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system, draining into the: | Subclavian veins |
| Which substance can destroy pathogens by lowering the pH to a level at which they cannot function? | Hydrochloric acid |