FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE Flashcards
Smooth muscle tissue is typically found in which system?
Digestive System
Which bone cell is responsible for bone re-absorption?
Osteoclast
What type of information is sent AWAY from the brain (ex.
moving the hand from the hot stove)
Motor
What bone is this? (Breast bone)
Sternum
What is the primary type of cell in the nervous system?
Neuron
In the alveoli, which gas diffuses out of the capillary and
into the alveoli structure?
Carbon Dioxide
Which is not one of the four types of bones?
Short bone, Long bone, Elongated, or Irregular
Elongated
What bone is highlighted? (Thigh bone)
Femur
Which vessels carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart?
Veins
When stomach acid mixes with food in the stomach it is
turned into this substance…
Chyme
Which bone is highlighted? (Below the humorous and is in the inner section where the pinky is)
Ulna
Which tissue attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
Which is represented by the letter H? (Ending of neuron)
Terminal branches
Which is the following is represented by the letter B? (Branches attached to beginning)
dendrite
Also known as the shin bone
Tibia
True or False: The larger of the two bones in your lower
leg is the TIBIA,
True
Which tissue attaches bone to bone?
Ligament
This bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm
Radius
Which is represented by the letter E? One of neurons’ tubes
Myelin sheath
Which bone cell is responsible for building new bone?
Osteoblast
T or F
The ulna is on the pinkie side
True
Also known as the kneecap
Patella
This is the smaller bone lateral (next) to the Tibia
Fibula
The integumentary system serves as the first line of
defense for the human body and primarilu involves which
organ?
Skin
What are the
“flaps” called in the veins that prevent blood
from flowing backwards?
Valves
Connective tissue is typically found in which of the
following?
Ligaments
Which division of the nervous system contains the brain
and spinal cord?
Central
Identify the part of the neuron (All tubes)
Axon
True or False.
Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow found in
long bones.
True
What are the functions of the bone?
Support and Protection
Storage and hemapoiesis
Attachment site for muscles
The study of body functions is known as:
Physiology
How many bones are in the human body?
206
In the respiratory system ; the trachea is also known as
Wind pipe
The alveoli is where _______ takes place
Gas Exchange
Which vessels contain muscles that dilate and constrict?
Arteries
The organ primarily responsible for digestion and nutrient
absorption is the…
Small intestines
What type of information is sent TO the brain (ex. feeling
that the stove is hot)
Sensory
The study of body structures is known as:
Anatomy
Which of the following is represented by letter C? (Body of cell)
Cell body
