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Anatomy Final Exam Flashcards

1
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The youngest cells of the epidermis, the ones capable of mitosis are found in the

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Stratum Basale

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The dermis of the skin is composed primarily of what tissue

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Connective tissue

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3
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The function of keratin in the epidermis is to

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Prevent underlying structures from drying out

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4
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The active growing part of the hair is the

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Root

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5
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Which of the following is not an ABC of diagnosing melanoma

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Circumference

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6
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The glands responsible for excreting sebum are called

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Sebaceous Glands

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All of the following are examples of integumentary system function except

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Vitamin C production

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Which of the following is not a layer of the epidermis

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Stratum Arrectum

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9
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Cells found in the epidermis remain in place for roughly how long

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2 Weeks

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10
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Apocrine Sweat Glands

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Become active following puberty

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11
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Which of the following is true about first degree burns

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They only damage the epidermis

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12
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In which type of burn might a person not feel any pain initially

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3rd and 4th degree burns

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13
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Which of the following is least associated with inflammation

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Loss of epidermal cells

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14
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Concerning major injuries, which of the following is true

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Damaged accessory organs are rarely repaired

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15
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What word literally means upon skin

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Epidermis

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16
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The layer of stratum corner that overlaps part of the nail is called the

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Cuticle

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17
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The pigment responsible for the coloration of your skin is

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Melanin

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18
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The type of tissue is commonly found in the hypodermis

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Adipose

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19
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A cut through the skin of your finger does not produce bleeding. This implies that the cut did not reach the

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Dermis

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20
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Which of the following is true about squamous cell carcinoma

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The lesions develop quickly and break open soon after forming

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21
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Where might you expect to find the lowest concentration of sweat glands

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Lips

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22
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of events following injury to the integument

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Blod clotting, inflammation, proliferation of epithelial cells, formation of scar tissue

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23
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Which of the following is an accessory structure of the skin

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Hair

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24
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Select the structure that is responsible for goosebumps

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Arrector Pili

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25
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The male of the male live model in the von Hagens series is

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Dennis

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26
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T/F: Skin Cells produce vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption

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True

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27
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T/F: The hypodermic is located just below the epidermis

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False

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28
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T/F: The color of your skin is determined by the amount of keratin present

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False

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29
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T/F: As melanocytes in hair follicles stop producing melanin, some people get gray hair, while others get white hair

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False

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30
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T/F: The hair shaft is made up of dead cells

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True

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31
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T/F: Sebaceous glands release a sticky substance that attracts odor causing bacteria

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False

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32
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T/F: The arrector pili muscle is considered a vestigial structure in humans

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True

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33
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T/F: The skin is regarded as a membrane as well as an organ

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True

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34
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T/F: The epidermis covering your forearm has 5 strata (layers)

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False

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35
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T/F: Goosebumps are an effective method of thermoregulation

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False

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36
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T/F: When your body temperature begins to drop, the blood vessels located near the top of your dermis vasodilator to keep heat from escaping

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False

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37
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Skeletal bones store energy reserves as lipids in areas of

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Yellow marrow

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38
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The two types of osseous tissue are

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Compact bone and spongy bone

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39
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The basic functional units of mature compact bone are

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Osteons

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40
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Joints that are typically found at the end of long bones and afford the greatest range of motion are

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Diarthroses

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41
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Standing on tiptoe is an example of a movement called

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Plantar Flexion

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42
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Which of the following substances is most prevalent in a sample of bone

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Inorganic crystals of calcium and phosphate

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43
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Which statement best describes spongy bone

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Spongy bone contains more spaces filled with red marrow than compact bone

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44
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Osteocytes receive nourishment in compact bone by way of

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Blood vessels passing through canaliculi

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45
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A scientist studies a bone that forms by the replacement of cartilaginous model by bone tissue. This type of bone is called

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An endochondral

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46
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The shaft of a long bone is the

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Diaphysis

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47
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Which of the following joints is the most moveable

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Synovial

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48
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The skeleton helps maintain homeostasis of the body is

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Protection of soft organs
Being the site of blood formation (hematopoiesis)
Storing Minerals

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49
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Bending the knee is an example of

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Flexion

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50
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Which of these is an important aspect of bone remodeling

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Returning stored phosphate to the blood
Storage of calcium
Healing a bone fracture

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51
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A compound fracture

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Occurs when the skin is pierced by the bone

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52
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The uppermost vertebra

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The atlas

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53
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Synovial Joints

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Are moveable
Contain synovial fluid
Include gliding joints

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54
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Which of the following is not an example of skeletal system function

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Waste removal

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55
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There are ___ vertebra located in the thoracic region

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12

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56
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Which of the following contains only type of synovial joints

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Ball and socket, saddle

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57
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The smallest bone in the human body is the

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Stapes

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58
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Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone

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Sacrum

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59
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Which of the following disorders is caused by an attack on the joint tissues by the body’s immune system

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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60
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Which spinal disorder is characterized by an exaggerated curving out of the thoracic region

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Kyphosis

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61
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A slipped disc is when

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The outer ridge of fibrocartilage between vertebra tears

62
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T/F: Intervertebral discs are examples of amphiathoroses

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True

63
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T/F: There are 15 phalanges on each hand

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False

64
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T/F: The scaphoid is an example of a facial bone

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False

65
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T/F: A lateral bend of the spine is called scoliosis

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True

66
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T/F: False ribs are not ribs, but rather cartilaginous projections

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False

67
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T/F: Osteomyelitis causes an increase in pore space in bone

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False

68
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T/F: Bone remodeling only occurs during the repair of breaks and fractures

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False

69
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T/F: In a greenstick fracture, the break extends through the bone

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False

70
Q

T/F: A mass of protein fibers, produced after bone injury, is called a procallus

A

True

71
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T/F: The calcaneus forms the heel

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True

72
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T/F: The elbow and knee are examples of condylar joints

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False

73
Q

The layer of connective tissue that separates a skeletal muscle into fascicles is called the

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Perimysium

74
Q

The segment of a sarcomere associated with the length of the thick filaments is the

A

A Band

75
Q

The _____ are locations in which neurons transmit electrical impulses through a muscle fiber

A

Transverse tubules

76
Q

The space between the end of an axon and a muscle fiber is known as a

A

Synaptic Cleft

77
Q

During muscle contraction, Calcium ions attach to ____ which change the shape of ____

A

Troponin, Tropomyosin

78
Q

Which of the statements is correct regarding muscle contraction

A

The power stroke pulls the actin inward to shorten the sarcomere

79
Q

One of the following statements about muscular responses is not true

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When a person is sitting in a chair, none of his/her muscles are contraction

80
Q

This type of muscle is found lining many of the visceral organs but is not actually part of the muscular system

A

Smooth Muscle

81
Q

Which is not a function of the muscular system

A

Regulate ion concentration in the bloodstream

82
Q

Which of the following does not belong with the others

A

Involuntary

83
Q

Each muscle fiber is surrounded by a fascia known as the

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Endomysium

84
Q

Which description of muscle contraction means that max tension has been reached

A

Complete tetanus

85
Q

The term ____ describes a muscle that has reduced the number of myofibrils in its cells due to inactivity

A

Atropy

86
Q

Which of the following activities would require the use of anaerobic respiration in muscle fibers

A

A 400m sprint

87
Q

The major muscle lining the cheek is the

A

Buccinator

88
Q

The largest muscle in the human body is the

A

Gluteus maximus

89
Q

The name of the neurotransmitter associated with muscle contraction is

A

Acetylcholin

90
Q

The triangle shaped muscle which performs multiple movements of the arm at the shoulder is the

A

Deltoid

91
Q

The accumulation of lactic acid in muscle following strenuous activity is due to an insufficient amount of

A

Oxygen

92
Q

The weakest stimulus that can initiate a muscle contraction is called

A

A threshold stimulus

93
Q

The site of attachment of a muscle tendon to a moveable structure is known as the

A

Insertion

94
Q

The name of the following figure is an

A

Myogram

95
Q

The type of muscle contraction shown in the graph in Question 24 is

A

Complete Tetanus

96
Q

The following molecule is used as a source of energy during intense muscular activity for short periods of time

A

Creatine phosphate

97
Q

The human brain is said to have the consistency of this french dairy product

A

Le Fromage

98
Q

T/F: Tendonitis involves tearing of muscle associated connective tissue

A

False

99
Q

T/F: Each skeletal muscle has one origin and one insertion

A

False

100
Q

T/F: When you work out, your muscle cells divide making the muscle larger

A

False

101
Q

T/F: Skeletal muscle fibers are multinucleated

A

True

102
Q

T/F: Your gastrocnemius is located in your calf region

A

True

103
Q

T/F: The acronym RICE stands for Rest Ice Contraction Elevation

A

False

104
Q

T/F: All muscle fibers within a muscle contract with the same amount of stimulus

A

False

105
Q

T/F: Muscle fatigue occurs as a result of aerobic respiration

A

False

106
Q

T/F: The I Band of a sarcomere contains both actin and myosin filaments

A

False

107
Q

T/F: Each skeletal is an individual organ

A

True

108
Q

T/F: The quadriceps femurs is larger than both biceps brachia muscle combined

A

True

109
Q

Which of the following is not an example of systematic anatomy

A

Pathology

110
Q

An area of study that describes the location of body parts

A

Regional Anatomy

111
Q

How many organ systems are in the human body

A

11

112
Q

Skin and hair are major organs in this organ system

A

Integumentary

113
Q

Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system

A

Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use of the body

114
Q

Which of the following organs is not a part of the same organ system as the others

A

Kidneys

115
Q

The production of sound for communication is a function of this organ system

A

Respiratory

116
Q

Teeth belong to this organ system

A

Digestive

117
Q

Which of the following is not part of the female reproductive system

A

Ductus deferens

118
Q

Body cavities are spaces in the body that contain

A

Organs

119
Q

Which of the following is not an example of a category of human disease

A

Hormonal

120
Q

The anatomical term used to describe position as being closer to the top of the head is

A

Superior

121
Q

Which of the following is not a term used to describe a plane of the body

A

Longitudinal

122
Q

The study of tissues

A

Histology

123
Q

Your fingers are located ____ to your shoulder

A

Distal

124
Q

The lungs lie ____ to the rib cage

A

Medial

125
Q

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback response

A

Bloodclotting

126
Q

When two or more tissue types combine to form a distinctly organized unit, it is called a(n)

A

Organ

127
Q

Which body plane divides the body into equal left and right halves

A

Midsagittal

128
Q

Why is homeostasis so important

A

It allows our body’s essential proteins to function properly

129
Q

How many effectors are there in a feedback loop?

A

It can vary depending on the loop and response needed

130
Q

In a homeostatic feedback loop, which element will ultimately respond to the initial stimulus

A

Effector

131
Q

If you needed a cross-sectional image of a bone in your arm, which diagnostic imaging technology would you use?

A

CAT Scan

132
Q

This muscle separates the abdominopelvic cavity from the thoracic cavity

A

Diaphragm

133
Q

An example of a metabolic disease would include

A

Diabetes

134
Q

Cancer is an example of which category of diseases

A

Neoplastic

135
Q

This region of the body is also known as the forearm

A

Antebrachium

136
Q

Pes is a name given to this region of the body

A

Foot

137
Q

Which of the following is not included in the thoracic cavity

A

Pelvic Cavity

138
Q

The Pleural Cavity surrounds which organ

A

Lungs

139
Q

The abdomen/pelvis is divided into how many regions?

A

9

140
Q

The name hypogastric region would suggest

A

That it is located below the digestive tract

141
Q

PET scans are good for

A

Analyzing body function

142
Q

T/F: Physiology is the study of body structure functions

A

True

143
Q

T/F: Mr. David hates trees

A

False

144
Q

T/F: The acronym MRI stands from microscopic resonance imaging

A

False

145
Q

T/F: Tendons are part of the integumentary system

A

False

146
Q

T/F: Homeostasis is good for your health, but not necessary

A

False

147
Q

T/F: Temperature regulation is an example of a negative feedback loop

A

True

148
Q

T/F: Lesions can be found inside the body

A

True

149
Q

T/F: Trauma is considered a cause of disease

A

True

150
Q

T/F: The transverse plane divides the anterior and posterior halves of the body

A

False

151
Q

T/F: The hand is also known as the manus

A

True

152
Q

T/F: The right iliac region of the abdomen is inferior to the right lumbar region

A

True

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