Final Exam Cumulative Flashcards
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A group of cells with a similar function that work together are called
Tissues
Which cavities are present within the abdominopelvic cavity?
The pelvic cavity and abdominal cavity
The organ system that gives your body structure is the
Skeletal system
The back is ____ to the abdomen
Dorsal
This kind of section separates right and left portions of the body in anatomical positions but misses the midline.
Parasagittal section
Most of the ascending colon is in the _____ region
Right lumbar
Which of the following functions of the epithelial tissue aids in digestion?
Secretion and release of mucus and specific chemical compounds
Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Tendon
Having a matrix is a characteristic of which type of tissue?
Connective
The urinary bladder is an organ that due to its function is required to be constantly contracting and expanding (relaxing). What type of epithelium is present therefore in this organ?
Transitional epithelium
When epithelial cells are flat they are referred to as ____ cells.
Squamous cells
The epidermis consists of stratified squamous epithelium. Which cell type found within these layers are a type of macrophage?
Langerhan cells
Karen was outside in the hot Miami weather. When she came into the Green Library, she felt a rush of cold air, developing shivers and goosebumps. What structure caused these goosebumps?
Arrector pili muscles
How many layers of dermis is present in thick skin
2
papillary layer and reticular layer
If a needle pokes your skin and results in instant bleeding, which skin layer has the needle reached?
Papillary layer of the dermis
Which is the last layer of skin in which the cells are still living?
Stratum granulosum
Layers of the epidermis form the deepest to most superficial are:
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
When a fracture is not given the correct medical treatment and therefore does not heal properly, bone formation begins to form at the area of fracture. What cell contributes to this bone formation?
Osteoblasts
What is the correct order of events for bone remodeling?
resorption, deposition, osteocyte mineralization
In an adult, the epiphysis is separated from the diaphysis by the:
Epiphyseal line
Estrogen is a hormone that aids in the absorption of calcium. When a woman reaches menopause, the production of estrogen is greatly reduced. Mary recently reached menopausal age and was advised to take a calcium supplement to reduce her risk of Osteoporosis. How can menopause affect Mary’s bones?
Osteoclasts will begin to break down calcium stored within the bone which can cause osteoporosis
The functional unit of a bone is known as an
osteon
Which bone feature is where one can find the olfactory nerve and what bone can it be found on?
Cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone
Amanda was recently driving and was involved in a T-bone car accident. As the other car struck her passenger side, Amanda’s head hit against the side window located on the driver’s door. Which part of the skull would, most likely, be the areas where she could have sustained injuries?
Temporal and parietal bones