anatomy preassignment
Place the movements of the larynx during swallowing in order from the beginning to the end of the process. 1. Laryngeal movement folds the epiglottis, and the pharyngeal muscles push the bolus into the esophagus. 2. The tongue forces compacted bolus into the oropharynx. 3. The bolus moves along the esophagus, and the larynx returns to normal position.
2,1,3
Water comprises what percentage of the molecular composition of the human body?
66%
During illness, structures in our body could undergo change. Which branch of anatomy specifically studies this phenomenon?
All the listed responses are correct
Which of the following is/are considered function(s) of skeletal muscle?
All the listed responses are correct
Which valves of the heart are located on the left side of the heart?
Aortic valve and mitral valve
Which of the following muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff?
Infraspinatus
Which system interacts with other systems and tissues to defend the body against infection and disease?
Integumentary system
Which of the following regions comprise(s) the uterine tube?
Isthmus
Melatonin is secreted by which endocrine gland?
Pineal gland
What does a pathologist investigate?
cells
Which division of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and the control centers responsible for processing?
central nervous system
The levels of structural organization of the human body in order of increasing complexity are __________.
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
If a cell lacked lysosomes, what vital process would not occur?
digestion of unwanted substances by enzymes such as acid hydrolase
What is the outermost covering of the spinal cord and brain?
dura mater
Which two systems of the body work together to monitor and adjust the body's physiological activities?
endocrine system and nervous system
The functional male and female reproductive cells are known as ______________.
gametes
Megakaryocytes give rise to ________________.
granulocytes
Cranial nerve IV, the trochlear nerve, innervates which eye muscle?
inferior oblique muscle
Which cell in the blood is responsible for the cell's ability to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide?
leukocyte
Which muscle group is NOT part of the appendicular muscles?
muscles of the upper limb
Which cells in bone are considered "bone forming" because they secrete the organic components of the bone matrix?
osteoblast
Ashton loves to stand on his tiptoes. What type of special movement best describes the elevation of the heel and proximal portion of the foot when a person stands on tiptoes?
plantar flexion
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the upper limb?
radius
The afferent division begins at the ______________.
receptor
What structure protects the pituitary gland?
sella turcica
Which muscle tissue is characterized by cells having striations and many nuclei?
skeletal muscle
Which of the following is a component of the integumentary system?
skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands
Which of the following bones is NOT considered an auditory ossicle?
stapes
The arachnoid mater consists of simple squamous epithelium and is separated from the pia mater by which of the following?
subarachnoid space
Which division of the ANS gives rise to the "fight-or-flight" response?
sympathetic division
Which type of joint is specialized for movement and permits a wide range of motion?
synarthrosis
What is muscle tone?
the resting tension of skeletal muscles
Which type of blood vessel transports blood to the heart?
vein
Which cell in the central nervous system is the largest and most numerous glial cell, maintains the blood-brain barrier, provides structural support, and absorbs and recycles neurotransmitters?
astrocyte
Which of the following is known as the visceral motor system?
autonomic nervous system
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
All of the listed responses are correct.
Which of the following is considered the function of the integumentary system?
All of the listed responses are correct.
Which of the following statements is correct about scanning electron microscopy (SEM)?
All of the statements above are true of SEM.
The functions of the urinary system include which of the following?
All of the listed responses are correct.
The general functions of the parasympathetic division include which of the following?
All of the listed responses are correct.
Which of the following is a function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
All of the listed responses are correct.
Of the pituitary hormones, which one affects the reabsorption of water, the elevation of blood volume, and blood pressure throughout the body?
Adenocorticotropic hormone
Which cranial nerves monitor taste buds?
CN VII, CN XI
The control center for the cell, which is responsible for transmitting genetic information and providing instructions for protein synthesis, is:
DNA
Which general sensory receptors are stimulated or inhibited by physical distortion, contact, or pressure on their plasma lamellae?
Mechanoreceptors
How is the function of the organ, labeled A, similar to the stomach in regards to digestion?
Produces bile which emulsifies fat
Which reproductive system hormone accelerates the movement of the oocyte along the uterine tube and prepares the uterus for the arrival of the developing embryo?
Progesterone
Which component of the digestive system secretes lubricating fluids containing enzymes that break down carbohydrates?
Salivary glands
Which brain region contains, as its major function, relaying and processing centers
Thalamus
The functions of simple squamous epithelial tissues include which of the following:
absorption, secretion, and ion transport
