Unit 1 Exam A&P irsc

The following are stages in the regeneration of skin following an injury. 1. Inflammation phase 2. Migration phase 3. Proliferation phase 4. Scarring phaseWhich of the following places the steps in the correct order?

1, 2, 3, 4

Distinguish among a first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burn.

A first-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin. A second-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis. A third-degree burn destroys the epidermis, the dermis, and extends into the subcutaneous layer.

For this question match the terms to the descriptions: The bridge of the nose is _________ to the left eye The upper arm is ______ to the forearm. The heart is ______ to the stomach. The fingers are _______ to the wrist. The stomach is ______ to the spine.

Medial Proximal Superior Distal Anterior (in that order)

What is the smallest living level of organization?

chemical level

Processes found on neurons include:

dendrites

________ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

dendritic cells

Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are

dense irregular connective tissues

What type of tissue forms tendons?

dense regular connective

Which of the following is NOT a necessary human life function?

intelligence

The epithelial tissue that covers skin is classified as

keratinized stratified squamous

Perspiration is produced by ________ glands.

merocrine sweat

A _________ line passes through the sternum, umbilicus, and mons pubis.

midsagittal

Which type of tissue contracts to produce movements?

muscle

Which tissue is the least regenerative?

nervous

The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except the

pelvic quadrant

What surrounds the heart and consists of fibrous and serous tissue

pericardium

What is the name of the dense irregular tissue which surrounds cartilage?

perichondrium

The layer of dividing cells at the base of the epidermis is the

stratum basale

Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.

structure; function

Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except

synthesis of vitamin C

Simple cuboidal epithelium is found

lining the kidney tubules

Transitional epithelium is found

lining the urinary bladder

What system is responsible for the defense against infection?

lymphatic system

Vitamin ________ is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight.

D

Compare thin skin with thick skin.

Thin skin has 4 layers and covers most of the body surfaces. Thick skin has 5 layers and covers the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

A person facing forward with hands at the sides and palms facing forward is in the ________ position.

anatomical

Osseous tissue is also called

bone

The tissue that always has a "top" and a "bottom" is ________ tissue.

epithelial

Which type of tissue covers exposed surfaces of the body?

epithelial

Cell junctions that are formed among opposing plasma membranes are:

gap junctions

Intercalated discs, which aid in electrical conduction, are found in the:

heart

The maintenance of a constant internal environment in an organism is termed

homeostasis

Which would be an example of positive feedback?

release of oxytocin to increase the strength of labor contractions

The stroma (supportive framework) of organs such as the spleen, thymus and bone marrow is composed of

reticular connective tissue

The kidneys are:

retroperitoneal

A person with appendicitis will most often present with pain in the:

right lower quadrant

The liver is primarily located in the ________ quadrant.

right upper

How do we evaluate the extent of burn damage?

rule of nines

Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?

sagittal

Goblet cells are associated with which of the following epithelial tissues?

simple columnar

The epithelial cells that are flat, thin and have one layer are called

simple squamous

The muscle tissue that shows no striations is ________ muscle.

smooth

What tissue's function is to provide rhythmic contractions, such as peristalsis, which moves food along in the gut?

smooth muscle

Which type of muscle tissue regulates blood vessel diameter?

smooth muscle tissue

The heart is housed in:

the thoracic cavity

The two major body cavities of the trunk are:

thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity