Malik Johnson final exam brainscape

Question 1

the suffix ology means?

Answer 1

the study of

Question 2

the meaning of Anatomy is?

Answer 2

the study of structures of the body

Question 3

physiology means?

Answer 3

study of functions of the structures of the body

Question 4

what is the midsagittal?

Answer 4

it divides the body into equal left and right halves

Question 5

true or false the bone is the second hardest tissue in the human body

Answer 5

true

Question 6

what is the periosteum?

Answer 6

tough, fibrous tissue forming outermost covering of bone

Question 7

what is compact bone?

Answer 7

dense, hard strong bone forming protective outer layers of bone

Question 8

what are muscle fibers?

Answer 8

long, slender cells that make up muscles

Question 9

what are tendons?

Answer 9

narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue

Question 10

true or false smooth muscles is a type of muscle tissue

Answer 10

true

Question 11

how many layers of the heart are there

Answer 11

3

Question 12

true or false arteries carry blood away from the heart

Answer 12

true

Question 13

true or false Arterioles carry blood to the capillaries

Answer 13

true

Question 14

true or false venules are the largest veins

Answer 14

false

Question 15

what is Lymphatic capillaries

Answer 15

Microscopic, blind-ended tubes near the surface of the body

Question 16

the purpose of Lymphatic vessels and ducts

Answer 16

Thoracic duct collects lymph from left side of head and neck, upper left quadrant of trunk, the left arm, lower portion of trunk, and both legs and empties into left subclavian vein

Question 17

Three major groups of lymph nodes are

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Cervical lymph, Axillary lymph, Inguinal lymph

Question 18

what are Cytokines

Answer 18

Group of proteins released primarily by T cells

Question 19

Upper respiratory tract includes

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Nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea

Question 20

Lower respiratory tract includes

Answer 20

Bronchial tree and lungs

Question 21

what are Nostrils

Answer 21

External openings of nose

Question 22

what are Nasal septum

Answer 22

Wall of cartilage dividing the nose into two equal sections

Question 23

Major structures of oral cavity

Answer 23

Lips, hard and soft palates, salivary glands, tongue, teeth, periodontium

Question 24

what is an Hard palates

Answer 24

Anterior portion of the palate; covered with specialized mucous membrane

Question 25

what is an Soft palate

Answer 25

Flexible posterior portion of the palate; closes off nasal passage during swallowing preventing upward movement of food/liquid

Question 26

what is Funnel

Answer 26

shaped area surrounded by renal cortex and renal medulla

Question 27

what is the Ureters

Answer 27

Two narrow tubes transporting urine from kidneys to bladder, through process of peristalsis

Question 28

where is the urinary bladder

Answer 28

Located in anterior portion of pelvic cavity behind pubic symphysis

Question 29

what is the function of the Nervous System

Answer 29

Coordinates and controls all activities of the body

Question 30

what is a nerve

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One or more bundles of neurons connecting brain and spinal cord with other parts of the body

Question 31

what is a tract

Answer 31

Bundle of nerve fibers located within the brain or spinal cord

Question 32

what are the Structures of the Eyes

Answer 32

Adnexa, eyeball

Question 33

what is the orbit

Answer 33

Bony cavity of skull that contains and protects the eyeball and associated muscles, blood vessels, and nerves

Question 34

what is Binocular vision

Answer 34

Coordination of eye muscles allowing for depth perception

Question 35

what is the purpose of the Sebaceous glands

Answer 35

Secrete sebum that lubricates skin and discourages growth of bacteria on skin

Question 36

what is the purpose of the sweat glands

Answer 36

Assist with body water content and temperature regulation. | Excretion of small amounts of metabolic wastes

Question 37

what does hair help with

Answer 37

Helps control the loss of body heat

Question 38

what does nails help with

Answer 38

Protect dorsal surface of last bone of each toe and finger

Question 39

what are the three layers of skin

Answer 39

Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous

Question 40

what are hormones

Answer 40

Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands directly into the blood stream reaching target cells and organs

Question 41

what are the 13 major glands in the endocrine system

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One pituitary gland; one pineal gland; one thyroid gland; four parathyroid glands; one thymus; one pancreas; two adrenal glands; two gonads

Question 42

what do the Adrenocorticotropic Hormone do

Answer 42

Stimulates growth/secretions of adrenal cortex

Question 43

the purpose of Oxytocin

Answer 43

Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

Question 44

what is the Genitalia

Answer 44

Organs of reproduction and their associated structures

Question 45

what is the Primary function of the male reproductive system

Answer 45

Produce sperm and deliver them into female body for union with ovum to create new life

Question 46

what are the are the four key indications that the body systems are functioning

Answer 46

Temperature Pulse Respiration Blood pressure

Question 47

what is the normal body temp

Answer 47

98.6˚F

Question 48

what does Hyperthermia mean

Answer 48

extremely high fever

Question 49

what does Hypothermia mean

Answer 49

abnormally low body temperature

Question 50

what are Lubb sounds caused by

Answer 50

the closing of tricuspid and mitral valves