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the study of the structure of individual cells is called   Cytology  
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arrange the following list of levels of organization from the smallest level to the largest level. _tissue__cell__organ__organelle__organism__organ system   324165  
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the maintenance of a constant and optimal internal environment in an organism is called   homeostasis  
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when body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature. this is an example of____   negative feedback  
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a person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing foward is in the _____   Anatomical position  
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which of term is use to identify the region corresponds to the lower back?   lumbar region  
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A cut that passes parallel through the long axis of the body and divides the body into equal left and right halves is known as a______   Midsagittal  
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Anatomy is to_____as Physiology is to______   Structure, Function  
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Advancing knowledge by forming a question, collecting data related to the query, observing and experimenting,testing answers is employing______   Scientific method  
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a person lying on the bed gazing at the ceiling. she is in the ______ position.   Supine  
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The simplest chemical units of matter are   Atoms  
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isotopes of an element differ in the number of   Neutrons  
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the most important high energy compound in cells is______   ATP  
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carbohydrates,lipids, and proteins are classified as______   organic compounds  
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of the following choices, th PH of the least Acidic solution is 7.0 2.3 4.5 1.0 6.0   6.0  
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electrons have a___charge, protons have a____charge; and neutrons have a_____charge   Negative,Positive,Neutral  
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in hydrolysis reactions, compounds react with_____causing a_____reaction.   Water, decomposition  
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Alaska natives have a lower incidence of heart disease even though theirdiets are high in fat and cholesterol. this may be due to the large amounts of_____in their diets.   Omega-3 fatty acids  
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Which PH is closest to neutral PH? pH6 pH5 pH4 pH3 pH2   pH6  
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the Term______means each enzyme catalyzes only one type of reaction.   Specificity  
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the basic structural and functional unit of the human body is_____   Cells  
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most of the ATP required to power cellular operations is produced in the _________   Mitochondria  
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the cells DNA is is located in the_______   Nucleus  
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the complex structures of DNA and protein found in the cell nucleus are _________   Chromosomes  
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the triplet codes needed to produce a specific polypeptide chain are found in the ________   genes  
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the movement of oxygen from the area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is an example of_________   Diffussion  
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Water molecules and small ions enter a cell through_______   Membrane channels in proteins  
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a process that requires cellular energy to move a substance against its concentration gradient is called___________   Active transport  
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the cell membrane includes __________   Phospholipids,and glycolipids, Integral proteins  
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the genetically controlleed death of cells is called_____   Apoptosis  
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the tissue that always has a free surface exposed to the internal or external environment is ____________   epithelial tissue  
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epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption or secretion usually have_______ at their free surface.   Microvilli  
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the fibrous components of connective tissue are produced by__________   Fibroblasts  
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cells that store fat are called_______   Adipocytes  
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the most common cartilage is _________cartilage   Hyaline  
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Osseous tissue is also called _______   Bone tissue  
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tissue that is specialized for contraction is______________Tissue   muscle  
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the muscle tissue that shows no striations is ____________Muscle   smooth  
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tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is _____________tissue   neural  
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tissue changes with age includes:   repair elasticity, and thinner epithilium  
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which term refers to a reversible change in the normal shape,size, and organization of tissue cells?   dysplasia  
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cells that respond to injury or infection by dividing to produce daughter cells that differentiate into other cell types are   mesenchymial cells  
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the red color and heat association with inflamed tissue is the result of   Vasodialation  
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the study of shed cells for medical purposes is termed   exfoliative cytology  
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the pap test is a procedure utilizing_________   exfoliative cytology  
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the three types of connective tissues include_____________   coonective tissue proper, fluid, supportive tissue  
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_____attaches skeletal muscles to bones, and __________connect one bone to another.   Tendon, ligament  
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the four basic types of tissue in the body are_________________   epithilial, connective, muscle,and neural  
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intercalated discs and pacemaker cells are characteristic of__________   cardiac muscle  
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examination of a tissue sample reveals groups of cells united by junctional complexes and interlocking membranes. the cells have one free surface and lack blood vessels. the tissue is most likely__________tissue   epithelial  
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the most abundant cells in the epidermis __________   karatinocytes  
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the layer of the epidermis that contains cells undergoing division is the ___________   stratum germanitivum  
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the layer of the epidermis that contains melanocytes is the_____________   stratum germanitivum  
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an albino individual lacks the ability to produce___________   Melanin  
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the layer of skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves closest to the surface of the skin is the____________layer   subcutaneous  
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the layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is termed the___________   cuticle  
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variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by________   Melanocytes  
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glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are___________glands   sebaceous  
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most body odor is the result of bacterial metabolism of the secretions produced by_______glands   apocrine  
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the primary function of sensible perspiration is to___________   cool body temperature  
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sweat tastes salty because of its________   electrolites  
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the nail body covers the______   nail bed  
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nail production occurs at the nail______   root  
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the pale-crescent-shaped area at the base of a nail is called the______   lunula  
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a child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)   Abrasion  
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the layer of the skin that provides protection against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuries is the________   epidermis  
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in anm extensive wound_________divide producing mobile cells that invade the deeper areas of the injury.   fibroblasts  
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the repair of the dermis begins as fobroblasts produce________   collagen fibers  
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the effects of aging on the skin include_______   everything declines  
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an important vitamin that is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight is ________   Vitamin D  
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___________is macrophages in the epidermis that are part of the immune system   langerhan cells  
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when arrector pilli mucles contract____   hairs get errect, Goosebumps  
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the type of burn tha may require a skin graft is a________   3rd degree burn  
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whe a fair skinned person blushes, why does his or her skin turn red?   increased blood flow to capallaries, blood rushes to the face  
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if the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed ?   no hair grows  
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wrinkles and sagging skin in elderly individuals are the result of ___________   decline of protein elastin/ collagen fibers in the skin weakening  
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what happens if body temperature rises above normal?   blood flows is going to increase to the skin/ thermo regulation  
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types of skin cancers include______   Basal cell carcinoma and melanoma  
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cyanosis is indicated by________   bluish coloration to the skin melanoma  
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a suntan actually results from_______   exposure to UV rays, increased production of Melanin  
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skin inflammation is termed______   dermititis  
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when assesing a patient,you discover that after pinching the skin o the back of the hand, it remains peaked. this is a sign of______   dehydration  
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the dermis provides________   protection, mechanical strength, and flexibillity.  
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a common cause of dandruff is __________   Seborrheic dermatitis  
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Charlie is badly burned in an accident. when he reaches the emergency room, the examining physician finds that he can remove entire hair follicles from charlies arm whe he gently pulls on a hair with his forceps. charlie is suffering from a(n)___burn.   3rd degree burn  
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the function of the skeletal system includes:   Support,storage, blood cell production,leverage,  
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the humerous is an example of a(n)_______bone   long  
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the sternum is an example of a(n)__________bone   flat  
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the vertebrae are examples of__________bones   irregular  
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the central canal of an osteom contains:   bLOOD VESSELS  
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THE TYPE OF bone that is adapted to withstand stresses that arrive from a limited range of directions is__________bone   Compact  
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the medullary cavity contains:______   yellow Marrow  
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teh shaft of a long bone is called the______   diaphysis  
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calcification refers to the________   deposition of calcium salts in other tissue  
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when production of sex hormones increases, bone growth_______   Increases  
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elevated levels of calcium ion i the blood stimulate the secretion of hormone_____   Calcitonin  
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the hormone calcitonin functions to   decrease calcium ions in the blood  
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excess growth hprmone prior to puberty would result in_______   gigantism  
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a lack of exercise would   decrease bone mass, brittle  
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when stress is applied to a bone   electoral fields are going to stimulate osteoblasts  
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the following are steps i the process of bone repair. the correct order of these events is:__cells of the periosteum and endosteum divide equally__a fracture hematoma forms__osteoclasts and osteoblasts remodel the region of injury.__an external ca   2-1-3-4-5 look at 108 on w/s  
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a condition that produces a reduction in bone mass sufficient to compromise normal function is____   osteoporosis  
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____fractures are completely internal; they do not break through the skin.   closed or simple  
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the deposition of calcium salts in tissues other than bone is referred to as   Calcification  
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a child with rickets would have   bow legs  
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if a human femur is found lying in a field, a pathologists can determine the age sex, and general appearance of the individual as a result of studying which part of the bone?   surface features  
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the femur can withstand _________times the body weight without breaking.   10-15  
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________bone reduces the weight of the skeleton and makes it easier for muscles to move the bones.   spongy  
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intra membranous ossification begins with the_______cells   osteoblast  
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the most abundant mineral in the body is____   calcium  
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while on a school trip in colorado, heidi falls and breaks her femur. what would you expect to see as a part of her nursing assesment several hours after the fall?   Hematoma  
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HOW WOULD INDREASING THE proportion of organic molecules to inorganic components in the bony matrix affect the physical characteristics of bone?   more flexible  
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if the rate of osteolysis exceeds osteogenesis, bones will   demineralize  
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when the epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone___   growth stops  
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premature closure of epiphyseal plates could be caused by   sex hormone  
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the condition known as osteopenia   inadequate ossification  
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Stem cell whose divisions produce osteoblasts   osteoprogenitor  
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immature bone cell that secrets organic components of matrix   Osteoblasts  
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mature bone cell that maintains the bone matrix   Osteocytes  
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multinucleated cell that secretes acids and enzymes to dissolve bone matrix   osteoclasts  
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responsible for blood cell formation   red bone marrow  
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stores adipose tissue for an energy reserve   yellow bone marrow  
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the functions of the integumentary system are   protection, excretion, maintenance of body temp., synthesis of vitamin D, storage,  
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Accessory structures of the skin include   hair, nails, and multicellular eccrine gland  
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strechmarks are due to   dehydration and "extensive distension"  
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Scar tissue is the result of   an abrasion  
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Stages in regeneration__ contraction occurs __ Granulation tissue is formed __ cells of the stratum germinativum divide and migrate __ a scab forms on the surface   4-3-2-1  
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vitamin D is necessary for   to aid normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus  
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bill develops a benign tumor of the parathyroid glands, which causes the level of parathyroid hormone in his blood to be higher than normal. Which of the following would you expect to occur as a result of this condition?   Hypercalcemia  
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Mary is 50 years old. During a checkup, a bone scan reveals that portions of her skeleton show greater then normal demineralization. after reviewing the results, her physician suggests hormone therapy. what hormone will she prescribe for her patient?   Estrogen  
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