Exam 1 Chapters 1-8 Brinn
which term is used to define the fact that epithelia do not contain blood vessels?
avascularity
layers of the epidermis from the deepest to most superficial are:
basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum
what component of the bone matrix gives it its toughness
calcium phosphate
which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
diaphragm
the fingers are _______ to the wrist
distal
the back is ________ to the abdomen
dorsal
structures that secrete hormones
glands
when a fracture is not given the correct medical treatment and therefore does not heal properly, bone formation begins to form at the area of fracture. what cell contributes to this bone formation:
osteoblast
what hormone is responsible for promoting osteoclast activity?
parathyroid hormone
the outer covering of bone is known as:
periosteum
epithelial cells present in pseudostratified epithelium have which shape?
rectangular
what is the correct order of events for bone remodeling
resorption, deposition, osteocyte mineralization
Anne had pale skin and goes to the beach. Instead of getting a tan, her skin gets red. why does that happen?
she produces less melanin
when epithelial cells are flat they are referred to as _______ cells
squamous
what kind of epithelium would you find lining the esophagus?
stratified squamous
in which layer of the skin are melanocytes located?
stratum basale
which is the last layer of skin in which cells are still living?
stratum granulosum
the diaphragm separates which two cavities
thoracic and abdominal
the urinary bladder is an organ that due to its function is required to be constantly contracting and expanding (relaxing). what type of epithelium is present therefore in this organ?
transitional epithelium
how many layers of the dermis is present in thick skin?
2