Intro To Physiology Flashcards
The viscous component of connective tissue matrix is called?
Ground substance
In Areolar connective,__________ cells release histamine to stimulate inflammation
Mast
_______ prevents damaging bone to bone contact within movable joints
Fibrocartilage pads
The organic component of the matrix in developing or repairing bone is called?
Osteoid
Intracellular fluid (ICF) is found only within…
Found in the cells (cytoplasm,nucleoplasm)
Homeostatic mechanisms that monitor and adjust the composition of body fluids respond to changes in the ______ fluid
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
Exchange between the 2 main subdivisions of ECF occurs primarily at the…
The capillaries
Water molecules move across cells by…
Osmosis
The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the….
Hypothalamus
The tendency for physiological systems to stabilise internal conditions is called
Homeostasis
The central principle of physiology is…
Homeostasis
Which paired bones form the lateral,posterior portions of the cranium?
Occipital bone
Sphenoid bone
Temporal bone
The ridge of the bone that separates the medial and later condyles of the tibia is called the…
Intercondylar fossa
A male has a _______ pelvic outlet when compared to the womans pelvic outlet
Smaller
Premature closure of the sagittal suture would result in
Craniosynotosis
A ______ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position
Dislocation
The medial border of the fibula is bound to the lateral border of the tibia by the….
Interosseous membrane
The smooth articular surface of the acetabulum is called the ….
Articular surface
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
D. Contains arches that help distribute body weight
The trochlea is located on the…
Humerus
Contraction of the muscle that is attached to the radical tuberosity results in
Flexion on the forearm
The opening surrounded by the pelvic brim is called the
Pelvic inlet
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. Superior medial and lateral borders
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
D
Which bones include a manibrium?
Sternum
The 4 spinal curves include all but ome of the following identify the exception A.thoracic B.cervical C.Lumbar D.Axial E.sacral
Axial
The principal cation in the intracellular fluid is
Potassium
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
B. Osmosis moves water from the icf to the ecf
What are the 3 ways lamallae are organised in compact bone?
Idk
The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of what type of cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage
If a response increases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system
Positive
If a response decreases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a _________ feedback system
Negative
____________ results from the activities of the nervous or endocrine system
Extrinsic regulation
What is the correct term for the opening formed by the pubis and the ischium
Obturator foramen
Bursae are found in all areas except
Blood vessels
The atlantoaxial joint is an example of
Pivot
Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? A.ulna B.Radius C.humerus D. Metatarsals E.carpals
D.metatarsals
What structures comprise the appendicular skeleton?
Pectoral girdles,upper limbs,pelvic girdles and lower limbs
The central canal of an osteon contains
Blood vessels
Antionogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ______ that blocks the growth of blood vessels
Chondrocytes
