test prep assignment 3

Question 1

The type of tissue that covers the body, lines internal surfaces, and forms glands is

Answer 1

Epithelial Tissue

Question 2

The process of maintaining a relatively constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment is called

Answer 2

Homeostasis

Question 3

The basic units of structure and function of the nervous system are

Answer 3

Neurons

Question 4

The place where a neuron transfers an impulse to another cell is the

Answer 4

Synapse

Question 5

The central nervous system consists of the

Answer 5

Brain and spinal cord

Question 6

Voluntary or conscious activities of the body are controlled by the

Answer 6

Cerebrum

Question 7

The sympathetic nervous system and the para-sympathetic nervous system are divisions of the

Answer 7

Autonomic nervous system

Question 8

The semicircular canals and the two tiny sacs located behind them help maintain

Answer 8

Equilibrium

Question 9

Drugs that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate are

Answer 9

Stimulants

Question 10

The tough layer of connective tissue surrounding each bone is called

Answer 10

Periosteum

Question 11

The network of tubes that run through compact bone is called

Answer 11

Haversian Canals

Question 12

Cartilage is replaced by bone during the process known as

Answer 12

Ossification

Question 13

Strips of tough connective tissue that hold bones together are known as

Answer 13

Ligaments

Question 14

Small sacs of synovial fluid that help reduce friction between the bones of a joint are called

Answer 14

Bursae

Question 15

Joints that allow for circular movement are

Answer 15

Ball-and-Socket Joints

Question 16

Two proteins that are involved in the contraction of muscle are

Answer 16

Actin and Myosin

Question 17

the point of contact between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle cell is called a

Answer 17

Neuromuscular Junction

Question 18

The outer layer of the skin is called the

Answer 18

Epidermis