Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Medical Assistant > Chapter 3, 5, 6, & 7 Review > Flashcards

Chapter 3, 5, 6, & 7 Review Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
Q

Lysosomes

A

contain enzymes that break down proteins the cell doesn’t need

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Plasma membrane

A

selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

cytoplasm

A

gel like substances packed with organelles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Golgi apparatus

A

packages proteins for export out of the cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

cilia

A

Hair like projections that move the cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

flagella

A

whip like projection that moves the cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

nucleus

A

the brain of the cell, the control center

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

mitochondria

A

powerhouse of the cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

sternal

A

sternum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

antecubital

A

front of elbow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

brachial

A

arm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

pectoral

A

chest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

deltoid

A

shoulder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

abdominal

A

abdomen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

mammary

A

breast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

axillary

A

armpit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

large particles are trapped in a portion of the plasma membrane & brought into the cell, cell eating

A

phagocytosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

cell products move out of a cell through the cell membrane

A

exocytosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

a cell’s shape is determined by its __

A

function

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

process in which fluid is brought into the cell, cell drinking

A

pinocytosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

the body’s largest membrane

A

cutaneous membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

secretes fluid that prevents friction as the lungs expand

A

serous membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

bone cells

A

osteocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

lines body cavities

A

epithelial tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

which cells can develop into many different cell types?

A

stem cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

what is the main difference between exocrine & endocrine glands?

A

exocrine glands secrete substances in to ducts, & endocrine glands secrete substance into the bloodstream

27
Q

what do membranes do?

A

line body cavities, cover body surfaces, & separate organs

28
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: the primary purpose of serous membranes is to secrete serous fluid, which reduces friction as organs, especially the heart & lungs, expand & contract. mucous membranes secrete mucus; they also line body surfaces exposed to the outside environment. cutaneous membranes cover the exterior surface of the body.

A

true

29
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: cartilage heals quickly because of its rich blood supply

A

false, cartilage does not have a blood supply, therefore it heals slowly

30
Q

which of the following muscle types is under voluntary control?

A

skeletal

31
Q

what is the most abundant & varied tissue in the body with a structure very different than epithelia tissue?

A

connective

32
Q

which type of tissue allows for rapid communication between various parts of the body?

A

nervous

33
Q

this type of muscle tissue has the function of heart contractions:

A

cardiac

34
Q

this type of membrane lines body cavities & covers internal organs

A

serous

35
Q

protects the nucleus from sun damage

A

melanin

36
Q

secretes sweat

A

eccrine

37
Q

outer most layer of the skin

A

epidermis

38
Q

inner layer of the skin

A

dermis

39
Q

pallor

A

pale skin

40
Q

yellow discoloration of the skin

A

jaundice

41
Q

blue tint to the skin

A

cyanosis

42
Q

abnormal redness to the skin

A

erythema

43
Q

hematoma

A

bluish, black or yellowish mark on the skin

44
Q

extremely pale skin, white eyes & pink eyes

A

albinism

45
Q

most common type of skin cancer, least dangerous

A

basal cell carcinoma

46
Q

slow growing, may metastasize, has a red scaly appearance

A

squamous cell carcinoma

47
Q

most deadly of all skin cancers

A

malignant melanoma

48
Q

clubbing of the nail is a sign of

A

lung disease

49
Q

a burn that only involves the epidermis is classified as

A

first degree

50
Q

allergic reaction resulting in multiple red patches (wheals) that are intensely itchy

A

urticaria

51
Q

recurring skin disorder characterized by red papule & scaly silvery plaques

A

psoriasis

52
Q

inflammation of the sebaceous glands, especially during puberty

A

acne

53
Q

fungal infection of the skin

A

tinea

54
Q

contagious bacterial infection usually caused by strep or staphylococci

A

impetigo

55
Q

inflammation of the skin characterized by itching redness, often the result of exposure to an irritant

A

dermatitis

56
Q

the central, shaft like portion of a long bone is called the

A

diaphysis

57
Q

the medullary cavity in most adults is filled with

A

yellow bone marrow

58
Q

which substance covers the surface of the epiphysis of a long bone

A

articular cartilage

59
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: the epiphyseal plate consists of a layer of hyaline cartilage & is the site of bone lengthening

A

true

60
Q

which type of fracture is most likely to occur in a car accident?

A

comminuted

61
Q

which type of fracture is most likely to occur in young children?

A

greenstick

62
Q

which classification of bone protects organs or provides a large surface area for the attachment of muscles?

A

flat bones

63
Q

the condition in which bones lose so much mass they become extremely brittle is called __?

A

osteoporosis

64
Q

a fracture in a diseased or weakened bone, usually the result of a force that would not fracture a healthy bone is call a __ fracture

A

pathologic

Medical Assistant (22 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions