Malik Johnson final exam brainscape Flashcards
the suffix ology means?
the study of
the meaning of Anatomy is?
the study of structures of the body
physiology means?
study of functions of the structures of the body
what is the midsagittal?
it divides the body into equal left and right halves
true or false the bone is the second hardest tissue in the human body
true
what is the periosteum?
tough, fibrous tissue forming outermost covering of bone
what is compact bone?
dense, hard strong bone forming protective outer layers of bone
what are muscle fibers?
long, slender cells that make up muscles
what are tendons?
narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue
true or false smooth muscles is a type of muscle tissue
true
how many layers of the heart are there
3
true or false arteries carry blood away from the heart
true
true or false Arterioles carry blood to the capillaries
true
true or false venules are the largest veins
false
what is Lymphatic capillaries
Microscopic, blind-ended tubes near the surface of the body
the purpose of Lymphatic vessels and ducts
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
Three major groups of lymph nodes are
Cervical lymph, Axillary lymph, Inguinal lymph
what are Cytokines
Group of proteins released primarily by T cells
Upper respiratory tract includes
Nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea
Lower respiratory tract includes
Bronchial tree and lungs