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