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Human Anatomy
understanding Anatomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name four pair of muscles that act together to compress the abdominal contents | External oblique, internal oblique, transverse abdominis, and rectus abdominis |
| what is the prime mover of inhalation in breathing? | The diaphragm |
| What is homeostasis | The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment even when the external environment changes. |
| what are two parts of the autonomic nervous system | The sympatheic and parasympathetic nervous system |
| what is the dorsal root of each spinal nerve is easily recognized as a swelling called? | Dorsal root ganglion |
| Name a condition that effects the brain | A Stroke |
| where are gustatory cells located | on the apical surface of vallate papillae on the tongue |
| where are the fibers of the olfactory nerve located | In the roof of the nasal cavity |
| Erythrocytes begin their maturation sequence in red bone marrow from nucleated cells known as | Hematopoietic stem cells |
| Name a common condition characterized by acute inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree | Acute bronchitis |