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