Condensed noted practice questions 1 ANATOMY

The wet membrane that covers cavities that open to the external surface of the body is called?

mucous membrane

what is the major function of the mitochondria

produce ATP

cytoskeletal microtubules dissemble during which phase of mitosis

prophase

the two layers of a serous membrane are

visceral and parietal

what is part of the nucleus

DNA and histones

what statements are true?

DNA controls the synthesis of RNA and DNA is bound to histones in the chromosomes

the phagocytic cells in the epidermis are

Langerhans cells

what is the common term for molecule movement across a membrane from low concentration to high concentration

active transport

a bone cell that produces new bone matrix is

an osteoblast

mature cartilage cells are termed

chondrocytes

which type of tissue is found in the capsules of organs

dense irregular connective tissue

which intercellular attachment, also called "macula adherens" consists of a oystem of cell adhesion molecules (cam) and intercellular

desmosomes

which of the following pairs consists of anatomical opposites

dorsal, ventral

the least common type of cartilage is

elastic cartilage

which tissue is found in the walls of arteries and around bronchial tubes?

elastic connective tissue

membranes are organs formed by the combination of which tissues

epithelial and connective

which of the following cell type is not found in the epidermis

fibroblasts

recycling and changing the cell membrane is the major function of which organelle

golgi (body) apparatus

In anatomical description, a person is prone when:

lying face down in anatomical position

Serous cells undergo which mechanism of secretion?

merocrine

in osseous tissue which of the following are found in the lacunae

osteocytes

what cells can be found in connective tissue

osteocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts

what lines the body wall within the abdominopelvic cavity

parietal peritoneum

the primary site of protein synthesis is the

ribosome

what consists of a single cell layer and are avascular

simple epithelia

large multi-nucleated fibers are found in

skeletal muscle

which cellular organelles are responsible for lipid metabolism

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Trabeculae are found in

spongy bone

which tissue lines the ureters and part of the urethra

transitional epithelium