Additional

Question 1

In which layers do cells divide in the epidermis

Answer 1

Germanative layer

Question 2

What is not a function of the skin

Answer 2

Production of vitamin c in the presence of sunlight

Question 3

What is the correct term for shedding if keritinised cells from the surface of the skin

Answer 3

Desquamation

Question 4

The fibrous protein that replaces cytoplasm, A’s cells of the epidermis towards the surface is

Answer 4

Keratin

Question 5

Testosterone is produced by

Answer 5

Interstitial cells of the testes

Question 6

Testes are suspended outside the body in the scrotum

Answer 6

To control temperature for sperm production

Question 7

What is the average number of sperm produced in each ejaculation

Answer 7

50 million

Question 8

The corpus luteum secretes the hormones

Answer 8

Oestrogen and progesterone

Question 9

The layer of the endometrium which is shed each month during menstrution is the

Answer 9

Functional layer

Question 10

What is the main function of the uterine tubes

Answer 10

Transport the ovum from the ovary to the uterus

Question 11

The thickest layer of the uterus which is composed of smooth muscle fibres is the

Answer 11

Myometrium

Question 12

Periosteum is not responsible for the production of

Answer 12

Blood cells

Question 13

Compact bone cells are arranged in concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called

Answer 13

Haversian canal

Question 14

The functional cells in mature compact bone is the

Answer 14

Osteocytes

Question 15

If tissue has a blood supply, Lucunae and octeocyte, that tissue is

Answer 15

Bone tissue

Question 16

The appendicular skeleton contains

Answer 16

Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle and limbs