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