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Intro To Physiology Flashcards

1
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The viscous component of connective tissue matrix is called?

A

Ground substance

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2
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In Areolar connective,__________ cells release histamine to stimulate inflammation

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Mast

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3
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_______ prevents damaging bone to bone contact within movable joints

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Fibrocartilage pads

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4
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The organic component of the matrix in developing or repairing bone is called?

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Osteoid

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5
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Intracellular fluid (ICF) is found only within…

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Found in the cells (cytoplasm,nucleoplasm)

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6
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Homeostatic mechanisms that monitor and adjust the composition of body fluids respond to changes in the ______ fluid

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Extracellular fluid (ECF)

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7
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Exchange between the 2 main subdivisions of ECF occurs primarily at the…

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The capillaries

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8
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Water molecules move across cells by…

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Osmosis

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9
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The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the….

A

Hypothalamus

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10
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The tendency for physiological systems to stabilise internal conditions is called

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Homeostasis

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11
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The central principle of physiology is…

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Homeostasis

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12
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Which paired bones form the lateral,posterior portions of the cranium?

A

Occipital bone
Sphenoid bone
Temporal bone

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13
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The ridge of the bone that separates the medial and later condyles of the tibia is called the…

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Intercondylar fossa

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14
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A male has a _______ pelvic outlet when compared to the womans pelvic outlet

A

Smaller

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15
Q

Premature closure of the sagittal suture would result in

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Craniosynotosis

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16
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A ______ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position

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Dislocation

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17
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The medial border of the fibula is bound to the lateral border of the tibia by the….

A

Interosseous membrane

18
Q

The smooth articular surface of the acetabulum is called the ….

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Articular surface

19
Q

Compared to the foot the hand the foot:
a. Has more phalanges
B.Has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals
C.has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones
D.contains arches that help distribute body weight
E.has the same number of tarsal bones at the end of the carpal bones

A

D. Contains arches that help distribute body weight

20
Q

The trochlea is located on the…

A

Humerus

21
Q

Contraction of the muscle that is attached to the radical tuberosity results in

A

Flexion on the forearm

22
Q

The opening surrounded by the pelvic brim is called the

A

Pelvic inlet

23
Q

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the borders?
A.superior , medial and lateral borders
B. Dorsal and costal borders
C. Anterior, posterior and superior borders
D.scapular, sternal and clavicular borders
E. Pectoral borders

A

A. Superior medial and lateral borders

24
Q

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

A.opening the mouth
B. Turning the hand palm upwards
C.extreme bending of the head backwards 
D.bending the elbow
E. Spreading the fingers
A

D

25
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Which bones include a manibrium?

A

Sternum

26
Q 
The 4 spinal curves include all but ome of the following identify the exception
A.thoracic
B.cervical
C.Lumbar
D.Axial
E.sacral
A

Axial

27
Q

The principal cation in the intracellular fluid is

A

Potassium

28
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When water is lost, but electrolytes are retained,
A. The osmolarity of the ECF Falls

B.osmosis moves water from the ICF to the ECF
C.both the ECF and the ICF become more dilute
D.there is an increase in the volume of the ICF
E.aldosterone secreted

A

B. Osmosis moves water from the icf to the ecf

29
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What are the 3 ways lamallae are organised in compact bone?

A

Idk

30
Q

The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of what type of cartilage?

A

Hyaline cartilage

31
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If a response increases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system

A

Positive

32
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If a response decreases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a _________ feedback system

A

Negative

33
Q

____________ results from the activities of the nervous or endocrine system

A

Extrinsic regulation

34
Q

What is the correct term for the opening formed by the pubis and the ischium

A

Obturator foramen

35
Q

Bursae are found in all areas except

A

Blood vessels

36
Q

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of

A

Pivot

37
Q 
Which of the following is not an upper limb bone?
A.ulna
B.Radius
C.humerus
D. Metatarsals
E.carpals
A

D.metatarsals

38
Q

What structures comprise the appendicular skeleton?

A

Pectoral girdles,upper limbs,pelvic girdles and lower limbs

39
Q

The central canal of an osteon contains

A

Blood vessels

40
Q

Antionogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ______ that blocks the growth of blood vessels

A

Chondrocytes

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