Mock Test 2 Flashcards
What type of tissue is skin comprised of
Stratified squamous epithelium
Which process describes when substances move down a concentration gradient, but which does not require energy or the presence of a membrane
Diffusion
If impermeant solutes are present in lower concentration in intracellular fluid then what
Water will move out of the cell
What type of cell is responsible for making skin darken on exposure to sunlight
Melanocytes
The wrist joint is an example of
A gliding joint
What are the primary functions of the skeletal system
Protects internal organs, produces blood cells, supports the body/attachment for muscles, stored and releases minerals
A cardiac muscle cell can be described as
Involuntary, one nuclei per cell, multibranched
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for what
The fight and flight response
Insulin will cause
A decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
What is the correct response for a reflex arc
Receptor, sensory neuron, motor neuron, effector
Where does the alimentary canal extend to
From the mouth to the anus
What happens during the cephalic phase of gastric function
Conditioned reflex to sight and smell of food
What is primarily responsible for the movement of water and electrolytes between fluid compartments
Hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure
Why do children have higher fluid requirements than adults
The child has a higher surface area to body mass ratio
