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Nervous tissue consists mainly of neurons and support cells.

True

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Which of these is NOT part of the dorsal cavity?

A. cranial cavity

B. abdominal cavity

C. spinal cord

D. vertebral cavity

Abdominal Cavity

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The nose is ______ to the forehead.

Inferior

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Choose the one option that is a function of connective tissues.

A. Gas transport

B. Contraction

C. Locomotion

D. Secretion

Gas Transport

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What is a horizontal section through the body, dividing it into top and bottom, called?

Transverse plane

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Nervous system does what ?

Controls other systems

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Muscular system does what?

Creates movement

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Skeletal system does what?

supports and protects body

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Integumentary system does what?

Covers body

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Generally, what is the result of the negative feedback process?

to inhibit a stimulus

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Yellow to orange pigment =

Carotene

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only pigment made in the skin=

melanin

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reddish-yellow to brown-black pigment=

melanin

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pinkish pigment

hemoglobin

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most obvious in palms

Carotene

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Organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose make up __________.

an organ system

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Which form of skin cancer is the most dangerous?

Melanoma

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____ tissue does not regenerate well.

Nervous

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Stratified squamous epithelial tissue ________.

is more durable than all other epithelia

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The dermis has two major sublayers. Which sublayer is responsible for the cleavage lines in the skin?

the reticular layer

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True or false? A person with a 3rd degree burn will not feel pain in the direct area of the burn.

true

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________ are formed by collagen fibers in the reticular layer of the dermis that extend primarily along one plane. This makes them ideal for surgeons to cut along when they need to minimize tissue damage.

Cleavage lines

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Endocrine glands (also known as ductless glands) secrete substances into the blood.

true

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The epidermis consists of five sublayers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in the health, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which layer contains dead keratinocytes?s

stratum corneum

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The fiber type that gives connective tissue great tensile strength is ________.

collagen fibers

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______ membranes are dry and cover the external surface of the body.

Cutaneous

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Adipose tissue is made up of chondrocyte cells.

false

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

A.storage of minerals

B.hematopoiesis (blood cell formation)

C.support

D.communication

communication

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Another name for a joint is ____________.

articulation

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Of what shape of synovial joint is the shoulder joint an example?

ball-and-socket joint

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Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we inhale?

A.the bones comprising the orbits

B.hyoid bone

C.the cranial bones

D.the nasal cavity

nasal cavity

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The organic component of bone that contributes most to its tensile strength and flexibility is the ___________.

collagen fibers of the extracellular matrix

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Immobilization can be an effective treatment for a sprain.

true

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Choose the option that best describes the articular cartilage of a synovial joint.

A.hyaline cartilage that protects the ends of long bones.

B.thickened part of articular capsule fibrous layer

C.viscous, slippery fluid

D.small, fluid-filled, expandable space

hyaline cartilage that protects the ends of long bones.

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Which of the following correctly describes bursitis?

A.inflammation of the joint

B.normal wear-and-tear of a joint

C.inflammation of the bursa

D.inflammation of the tendon sheath

inflammation of the bursa

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Which of the following is the single most important hormone for epiphyseal plate activity during infancy and childhood?

a.testosterone

b.thyroid hormone

c.parathyroid hormone

d.growth hormone

Growth hormone

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The shaft of a long bone is properly called the

diaphysis

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There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.

true

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Of which structural class of joint is a suture?

Fibrous joint

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Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

true

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A joint with a deep articular surface will be more stable than a joint with a shallow surface.

true

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Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock

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Which of the following is a type of cartilagenous joint? An example of each joint type is provided in parentheses).

A.gomphoses (example is tooth socket)

B.sympheses (example is intervertebral discs)

C.synovial (example is elbow)

D.sutures (example is cranial sutures)

sympheses (example is intervertebral discs)

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Which statement correctly links a synovial range of motion with its name.

a. A nonaxial movement permits no movement.

b. A multiaxial joint permits movement in all 3 planes.

c. A biaxial joint allows movement in one plane.

d.A uniaxial joint permits only slipping movements

A multiaxial joint permits movement in all 3 planes.

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A cell responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is ________.

an osteoblast

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Which cartilage type is concentrated at joints such as the knees and vertebrae?

fibrocartilage

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The axial skeleton includes ________.

the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

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Bone tissue that appear “solid” to the naked eye is called ________ bone.

compact

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The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.

is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to the freedom of movement for the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint?

A.Thin and loose articular capsule

B.Deep cavity of scapula

C.Rounded head of humerus

D.Shallow cavity of scapula

Deep cavity of scapula

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______ is the most abundant type of cartilage and provides support, flexibility, and resilience.

Hyaline cartilage

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Which type of bone marking is described as an outward bulge of bone surface and serves as an attachment site for muscles?

Projection

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Which of the following best describes the source of intramembranous ossification?

A.Bone tissue forms by replacing hyaline cartilage.

B.Bone thickness increases during bone remodeling.

C.Bone tissue forms postnatally from an epiphyseal plate.

D.Bone tissue forms from fibrous membrane.

Bone tissue forms from fibrous membrane.

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A bone with approximately the same width, length and height is most likely a _____.

short bone.

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You are out for a run. Which source of ATP in the following list will be used third?

A.Muscle fatigue

B.cellular respiration (aerobic metabolism)

C.creatine phosphate (direct phosphorylation)

D.glycolysis (anaerobic metabolism

cellular respiration (aerobic metabolism)

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How does temporal summation affect the force generated by a skeletal muscle fiber?

It increases the force generated by the muscle fiber.

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Which of the following is happening during the latent period of a muscle twitch?

A.Molecular events of EC-coupling are occurring

B.Calcium reenters the sarcoplasmic reticulum

C.Cross bridge cycling occurs

Molecular events of EC-coupling are occurring.

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Which of the following would NOT increase the force of skeletal muscle contraction?

A.sarcomere stretched to slightly more than resting length

B.higher frequency of stimulation

C.fewer muscle fibers recruited

D.larger muscle fiber

fewer muscle fibers recruited

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______ is the ion that enters the skeletal muscle cell during the depolarization of an action potential.

Sodium

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of isotonic contractions

A.increased muscle tension

B.muscle shortening

C.used in resistance training

D.absence of muscle shortening

Absence of muscle shortening

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Which of the following is NOT a result of endurance (aerobic) exercise?

A.increased cardiovascular system efficiency

B.increased neuromuscular system coordination

C.increased size and strength of existing muscle cells

D.more mitochondria in the muscle cell

Increased size and strength of existing muscle cells

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What would happen to the cross bridge cycle if ADP never binded to the myosin head?

The myosin heads would not be able to return to their original cocked position.

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One of the functions of skeletal muscle contraction is maintaining posture.

true

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The major function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle contraction is to ________.

regulate intracellular calcium concentration

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In the sliding filament model, which sarcomere structure can completely disappear during contraction?

The H zone

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Which of the following surrounds an individual muscle fiber?

A.epimysium

B.endomysium

C.perimysium

D.fascicle

endomysium

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Select the best description of smooth muscle.

A.striated and not branched

B.not striated and not branched

C.not striated and branched

D.striated and branched

not striated and not branched

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Which of the following is happening during excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)?

A.Pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid

B.Muscle oxygen stores are reduced

C.ATP and creatine phosphate stores restored

D.Glycogen is broken down into glucose

ATP and creatine phosphate stores restored

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An increase in the calcium ion level in the sarcoplasm starts the sliding of the thin filaments.

true

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If given the exact same amount of ATP, which of the three fiber types would be able to contract for the longest amount of time?

slow oxidative fibers

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<p>Which best describes the blind spot?</p>

Which best describes the blind spot?

Location in the retina without photoreceptors

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<p>As an object comes closer to your eyes, will your lens flatten or round?</p>

As an object comes closer to your eyes, will your lens flatten or round?

The lens will round as an object comes closer to the eye

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<p>Which photoreceptor type is best suited for night vision?</p>

Which photoreceptor type is best suited for night vision?

Rods

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<p>In which area of the retina are cones most concentrated for high resolution vision?</p>

In which area of the retina are cones most concentrated for high resolution vision?

Fovea Centralis

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<p>What role do middle ear muscles play in hearing? Select all that apply.</p>

What role do middle ear muscles play in hearing? Select all that apply.

They contract to limit movement of the ossicles and They contract when sounds need to be quieted

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<p>Describe the role of the hair cells in hearing</p>

Describe the role of the hair cells in hearing

They depolarize in response to pressure waves and release neurotransmitters

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<p>Which vestibular structure detects tilting of the head?</p>

Which vestibular structure detects tilting of the head?

Vestibular hair cell

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<p>What is another name for the sense of taste?</p>

What is another name for the sense of taste?

gustation