a and p chapter (1&3)

connective

A large amount of extracellular material is a characteristic of which type of tissue?

non-functional scar tissue replaces functional muscle tissue.

After a heart attack, the heart's ability to pump is lessened. This is because __________.

tissues

Groups of cells that are similar in both structure and function are known as

reticular

Identify the type of connective tissue that is found in lymph nodes, the spleen, and bone marrow.

Diffusion

If someone sitting at the other end of a bar is smoking, you may still breathe in some of the smoke. What process involves the movement of the smoke away from its source?

hypogastric

In which abdominopelvic region would you find the urinary bladder?

nervous

Irritability and conductivity are the two major functional characteristics of ________.

flagella

Looking into a microscope, you notice cells swimming, propelled by a long tail. What cell structure must these cells have in order to be mobile?

dense connective

Tendons and ligaments are classified as ________.

Lysosomes

The organelle that contains enzymes produced by ribosomes and packaged by the Golgi apparatus is the

Cartilage

The presence of chondrocytes indicates that a tissue is ________.

dna to rna

The process of transcription

muscular

The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the ________ system.

maintaining boundaries

The skin prevents the loss of body fluids from evaporation. Which function necessary for life does this describe?

Microvilli

The small intestine has tiny, finger-like projections of the plasma membrane that help increase the surface area and aid in the absorption of nutrients known as

organelle

The specialized cellular compartments within the cytosol of the cell are collectively called

Antamony

The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to one another

endocrine system

The system that controls and coordinates the body using hormones is the ________.

smooth

The type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the stomach, and in the walls of blood vessels is

Phagocytosis and pinocytosis

What are two types of endocytosis?

thoratic cavity

What cavity is superior to the diaphragm?

calcium salts

What forms the hard matrix of osseous tissue (bone)?

pressure gradient

What is required for filtration to occur?

inflammation

What is the first stage to occur during tissue repair (wound healing)?

Cytokinesis

What is the process by which the cytoplasm divides in two?

movement

What necessary function does muscle contraction contribute to the human body?

digestive system

What organ system is responsible for breaking down food into molecules that the body can absorb?

tails

What part of the plasma membrane is hydrophobic?

Osmosis

What process does water use to move across the plasma membrane?

facilitated diffusion

What process permits absorption of glucose into cells?

simple squamous epithelium

What tissue is specialized for rapidly diffusing gases and nutrients across its cells?

gap

What type of membrane junction allows ions to pass directly from the cytoplasm of one cell to the cytoplasm of the adjacent cell?

Epithelium

What type of tissue has tightly packed cells, sits on a basement membrane, is avascular, and is easily regenerated?

Chromatids

When a double helix of DNA is replicated, two complete helices are formed. Together, these helices are called sister

Golgi apparatus

Where are proteins sent to be modified and packaged before being exported from the cell?

tight

Which cell junctions prevent substances from passing between adjacent cells?

observing how the heart contracts to pump blood

Which of the following activities represents a physiological study?

water

Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient?

the flu

Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic imbalance?

Epithelial tissues are well vascularized.

Which of the following is not a hallmark feature of epithelial tissues?

Chromatin

Which of the following is primarily composed of DNA?

cell

Which of the following is the smallest unit of all living things?

patellar region

Which of the following is visible when viewing the anterior of a human body in anatomical position?

tarsal

Which of these body parts is distal to the crural region?

kidney

Which of these is an organ of the urinary system?

endocrine system

Which organ system is the slow-acting control system of the body?

Mitochondria

Which organelle must commonly be found in muscle cells to accommodate ATP production?

palms to the front

Which statement describes the position of the hands in the anatomical position?

Integumentary

Which system covers the external surface of the body and protects deeper tissues?

Return leaked fluids back to the cardiovascular system, so there is enough blood to circulate Submit

Which system covers the external surface of the body and protects deeper tissues?

respiratory system

Which system is most dependent on normal atmospheric pressure?

Cartilage

Which type of connective tissue is avascular?

cardiac

Which type of muscle is characterized by the presence of striations and intercalated discs?

nervous

Which type of tissue is insulated, supported, and protected by neuroglia?

epithelial tissue

Which type of tissue is most likely to repair itself if injured?

transitional epithelium

Which type of tissue is situated in the lining of the urinary bladder and urethra where stretching occurs?

smooth

________ muscle tissue has no visible striations and is found in the walls of hollow organs.

transverse

cross section cut of the body

Regeneration

Damaged tissues that are repaired by the same kind of cells experience a replacement process known as ________.

atrophy

Due to the cast placed on her broken leg, Kinsley's muscles have decreased in size. Which term best describes how her muscles have been affected?

Interphase

During which cell cycle phase does DNA duplication, or replication, occur?

telophase

During which phase of mitosis do nuclear envelopes and the nucleoli reappear?

metaphase

During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids line up at the center of the cell?

Anaphase

During which phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids move apart?

Prophase

During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope and nucleoli disappear?

digestive

Each organ system is composed of several organs. In which system is the esophagus found?

cell

Part complete The structural and functional unit of all living things is the

Abdominal

Physical trauma to a body organ is known as blunt trauma. Organs in which body cavity account for most blunt trauma injuries?

cardiovascular system

The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.

supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

The main function of the respiratory system is to ________.

bones, cartilages, and joints

The major organs of the skeletal system are the ________.

brachial

biggest artery in the arm

hypogastric

body region below the stomach

Antecubital

body region in front of the elbow

before

prefix ante

arm

prefix brachi

below

prefix hypo

across or through

prefix trans