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Pacinian corpuscles respond to

deep cutaneous pressure and vibration

An expanded knob at the base of the hair root is the

hair bulb

Bone

has a rich blood supply

The levator palpebrae superioris muscle

raises the eyelid

Which of the following is NOT true of a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?

Gives the clearest three-dimensional images.

In the process of tissue repair, which of the events listed below occurs last?

Granulation tissue develops.

Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?

The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage.

Which of the following is NOT true about astrocytes?

They can aid in the regeneration of injured neurons.

Which of the following is an example of incomplete dominance?

X-linked.

Which of the following situations could interfere with normal child birth?

a small pelvic outlet

An organ is

a structure composed of several tissue types

Compounds released from cells that influence the same cell are called _____________.

autocrine chemical messengers

Identify structure "D" on the above diagram.

autonomic ganglion

What does "B" represent?

axillary

When someone taps you on your shoulder, they stimulate the ____ nerve.

axillary

Which of the following is associated with nervous tissue?

axon

What type of gene expression are the ABO blood types an example of?

codominance

Dense regular collagenous connective tissue would be found in

ligament

Which of the following facial bones is correctly matched with its function?

maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth

Directional terms are important in the study of anatomy. What does "C" represent?

medial

What term dealing with cancer means "spreading to a new site"?

metastasis

Most neurons are permanent cells, however _____ are neurons that are constantly being replaced.

olfactory neurons

Which of the following is a visceral sensation?

pain

Match the disorder with its description. Sciatica

pain radiating down the back of the thigh and leg

What structure does "A" represent on the diagram of the plasma membrane?

phospholipid bilayer

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how changes in pH affect the function of enzymes on digestion is most likely to be a(n)

physiologist

A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

plane

A mutation involving a single nucleotide is a _____ mutation.

point

A person's height, intelligence, eye color, and skin color are examples of

polygenic traits

The blood-brain barrier

protects neurons from toxic substances in the blood.

Collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers in connective tissues all contain

proteins

Which of the following is a source of nitrogen for the body?

proteins

A cell that breaks down and recycles proteins would have large numbers of

proteosomes

The opposite of retraction is

protraction

A term that means "toward the attached end of a limb" is

proximal

A malfunction of the process of keratinization results in the condition known as

psoriasis

The amount of body area involved with a burn is determined by the

rule of nines

This stratum contains many layers of dead squamous cells.

stratum corneum

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly is called

supination

Label area "E" on the cerebral cortex.

visual cortex

An organic molecule such as a vitamin that makes an enzyme functional is called a/an

coenzyme

Osteogenesis imperfecta can be caused by abnormally formed

collagen

Which of the following categories of epithelium is based on cell shape?

columnar

Mechanical deficiency in transmission of sound waves to the spiral organ is

conduction hearing loss

Lipid-soluble hormones can be more easily excreted once they have water-soluble molecules added to their structure in a process called

conjugation

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with _____ tissue.

connective

The cell is the basic unit of life. All cellular structures exhibit special functions. Match the structure with its function. What is the function of "E"?

contains digestive enzymes

The epidermis

contains no blood vessels

The optic disc

contains no photoreceptor cells.

The capacity of a muscle cell to shorten forcefully is known as

contractility

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with the cerebrum?

controlling the autonomic nervous system

When two or more presynaptic neurons synapse with a single postsynaptic neuron in the CNS, a(n) _______ pathway is formed.

convergent

The transparent anterior portion of the sclera is the

cornea

"Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane.

coronal

Connective tissue in tendons is

dense regular collagenous tissue

The direction from which a sound is coming can be determined by the

differences in the time that sound waves take to reach each ear

Damage to the phrenic nerve would result in

difficulty breathing.

Skeletal muscles

extend from one bone to another bone

The anconeus works with the triceps brachii to

extend the forearm

Which muscle extends the four lateral toes?

extensor digitorum longus

The environment outside the plasma membrane is most appropriately referred to as

extracellular

A burn classified as partial thickness could be _____.

first or second degree

Which of the following is an organelle of locomotion?

flagellum

Bowing the head is an example of

flexion

If a person drums their fingers on the table, they would be using which of the following muscles?

flexor digitorum profundus

One ATP molecule is required for

formation of the cross-bridge, for movement of the cross-bridge, and for release of the cross-bridge

The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin. What structure does "A" represent?

free nerve endings

List the arrangement of components found in a third-class lever.

fulcrum-pull-weight

Cell bodies of the peripheral nervous system are located in

ganglia

Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following?

gross anatomy

An organ system is

group of organs with a common set of functions.

The autonomic nervous system

has two sets of neurons in a series.

A baseball pitcher was hit on the side of the head by a line drive. When he was revived, he could not remember how many balls and strikes the batter had. This was because

he lost both working and short-term memory.

Damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve would result in some loss of

hearing and balance.

The ligamentum nuchae

helps keep the head erect.

What genetic disorder is the failure to produce clotting factors?

hemophilia

What results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus?

herniated disk

What term means that both alleles are different?

heterozygous

The coxal bone is known as the

hip bone

Which of the following is mismatched?

hip joint - cruciate ligaments

Chromosome pairs are called

homologous pairs

What term means that both alleles are the same?

homozygous

What is formed from granulation tissue?

scar

Medial means

toward the middle or midline of the body.

The lower limit of resolution of a light microscope is

0.1μm

Arrange the following events in proper sequence:(1) The activating hormone interacts with a membrane-bound receptor.(2) Cyclic AMP causes the cell to carry out a function characteristic for that specific hormone.(3) Adenylyl cyclase catalyzes the transformation of ATP to cyclic AMP.(4) Adenylyl cyclase is activated. Select one:

1, 4, 3, 2

Nervous tissue of the CNS that is composed primarily of myelinated axons is often referred to as ______ matter.

12; 31

Which of the following result when the spinal cord is hemitransected (cut) on the left side?(1) loss of pain and thermal sensations below the injury on the left side(2) loss of pain and thermal sensations below the injury on the right side(3) loss of fine touch and pressure sensations below the injury on the left side(4) loss of fine touch and pressure sensations below the injury on right side(5) loss of fine motor control on the right side below the injury(6) loss of fine motor control on the left side below the injury Select one:

2, 3, 6

An atom has an atomic number of 19 and a mass number of 39. This atom will have

20 neutrons

In humans, somatic cells have ____ chromosomes, while reproductive cells (gametes) have ____.

46; 23

Normal blood pH is maintained within a range of

7.35 - 7.45

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

A large loss in the ability to detect odors.

The ligament of the head of the femur is located inside the hip joint between the femoral head and the______________________.

Acetabulum

ATP

All of these choices are correct

Which of the following factors will influence the rate of chemical reactions?

All of these factors will influence the rate of chemical reactions.

Neurotransmitter is being released at a synapse. Which of the following occurs last?

An action potential is produced in the postsynaptic membrane

Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

As body temperature rises, sweating occurs to cool the body.

The number of atoms in exactly 12 grams of carbon-12 is called

Avogadro's number.

Which of the following events occurs last?

Calmodulin binds to the enzyme that phosphorylates myosin and cross-bridges form

Which molecule determines the fluidity of the plasma membrane?

Cholesterol

David has been feeling tired lately, and after having blood work completed, it shows elevated TSH, low iodine, and low thyroid hormone levels. Predict the possible cause from the choices below.

David may have iodine deficiency that is causing his thyroid to produce too little thyroid hormone.

Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscle?

Dilating and constricting the pupil of the eye

What genetic disorder is caused by having three chromosomes 21?

Down syndrome

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

During pregnancy melanin production is increased

Which of the following is NOT true of a gene?

Each chromosome contains one gene.

Consider the two statements and use the following key to choose your answer.(1) the number of sympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands(2) the number of parasympathetic neurons that innervate sweat glands Select one:

First item is greater than the second item.

There are more microbial cells than human cells in your body and the health of this microbiota clearly influences human well-being. How many microbes are there?.

For every cell in your body, there are ten microbial cells.

What type of burn involves damage to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue? 8-1-2013

Full thickness

Amanda has no visual impairments, but has noticed that in order to see clearly she must hold books farther from her face in order to read. What is happening to Amanda's vision?

Her lens is becoming more rigid with age

The study of tissues is

Histology

The time between cell divisions is called

Interphase

Which of the following is a function of the vertebral column?

It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord

Which of the following is correctly associated with the medulla oblongata?

It contains nuclei for regulation of heart rate and blood vessel diameter.

Identify the statement concerning skeletal muscle that is true.

It is responsible for locomotion.

Which hormone is required for ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum? Select one:

LH (luteinizing hormone)

Synthesis of progesterone in the ovary and testosterone in the testis is stimulated by Select one:

LH (luteinizing hormone).

sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

Label area "D" on the cerebral cortex.

Which of the following statements concerning the process of tissue repair is false?

Labile cells cannot be replaced by the process of regeneration.

Which of the following skin changes is usually associated with aging?

Loss of subcutaneous tissue contributes to sagging of the skin.

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of

Why does inhaling deeply and slowly through the nose help to identify an odor?

More air containing the odor is brought into contact with the olfactory epithelium

The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called

PET

What is the function of the arachnoid granulations?

Reabsorb CSF into the blood of the dural sinuses

Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system? Select one:

Regulates equilibrium and balance from the inner ear.

The structural RNA of ribosomes is a

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

The release of chemicals from an endocrine or exocrine gland is referred to as ______.

Secretion

Which of the following statements is false?

Structures receiving dual innervation by the ANS are regulated equally by both divisions

A parent of an baby visits her pediatrician because her baby is turning orange. Fortunately, the baby's lab tests indicate no abnormality. What could be causing the orange coloration?

The baby's diet consists of mostly sweet potatoes and carrots.

A molecular biologist discovers that if a specific drug effectively treats obesity in mice, what can researchers conclude?

The drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans.

All of the following statements concerning hair are true except one. Identify the exception.

The growth rate of all types of hair is the same

Which of the following statements regarding the temporomandibular (TMJ) joint is correct?

The joint is a combination plane and ellipsoidal joint

Why does muscle activity affect the temperature of the body?

The rate of chemical reactions increases in muscle fibers during contraction, so the rate of heat production also increases.

Which of the following statements is true?

The sympathetic division diverges more than the parasympathetic division.

Which of the following is false?

The thalamus controls many endocrine functions

Which of the following statements concerning fast-twitch muscle fibers is true?

They split ATP rapidly.

Which of the following statements is true?

Undamaged hair follicles can help regenerate damaged epithelium.

These are blood vessels that carry blood from the medullary cavity and periosteum to the osteon and run perpendicular to the long axis of the bone.

Volkmann canals

Long-term memory may involve

a change in the shape of the neuron's cytoskeleton.

Night blindness could be caused by

a lack of rhodopsin

Gout is

a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood

Nails

a. protect the ends of digits.

What genetic disorder is a type of dwarfism characterized by shortening of the upper and lower limbs?

achondroplasia

A decreased sensitivity to a continued stimulus defines the term ______.

adaptation

Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide?

adenine--a nitrogen base

When skeletal muscle is producing carbon dioxide and water while making ATP, which chemical processes could be active at this time?

aerobic respiration

The presence of a cellular clock, presence of "death genes" and damage to DNA or mitochondria are all theories of _____.

aging

A genetic disease characterized by the inability to produce melanin is

albinism

What genetic disorder is characterized by lack of skin, hair, eye coloration?

albinism

The upper limb and its girdle are attached rather loosely to the rest of the body. This arrangement

allows a wide range of movements

The two classes of adrenergic receptors are

alpha and beta

Arthritis is

an inflammation of any joint.

In _______, ions or molecules move in opposite directions.

antiport

What type of gland discharges fragments of the gland's cells during secretion?

apocrine

Intermolecular forces

are electrostatic attractions between different molecules

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

ball and socket

A local anesthetic such as Novocaine decreases membrane permeability to Na+ ions. The use of this anesthetic will

block sensory input into the CNS

A tissue that has a fluid matrix is

blood

This is a picture of a skin wound. What does "A" represent?

blood clot

Which effector has no innervation with parasympathetic nerves?

blood vessels

When a person consumes a substantial amount of nicotine, the response

both increases parasympathetic responses and increases sympathetic responses.

The molecular formula H2O means

c. 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.

The primary mineral in bone is

calcium

Lipids

can insulate and help prevent heat loss

Which type of muscle tissue has cells that branch?

cardiac muscle

A yellow pigment derived from plants that can impart a yellow color to the skin is

carotene

Procedural memory is stored primarily in the

cerebellum and premotor area of cerebral cortex

Which of the following is mismatched?

cholesterol--nucleic acid

Answer these questions about chromosome structure. What does "D" represent?

chromatid

Failure of the palatine processes of the maxilla to fuse properly during development results in a

cleft palate

Which of the following is a descending pathway in the spinal cord?

corticospinal tract

The ______ tract and the ______ tract make up the pyramidal system.

corticospinal; corticobulbar

Articular cartilage

covers the ends of bones in synovial joints

The peripheral nervous system includes the

cranial nerves

The process of meiosis will _____ as the gametes are produced.

cut the chromosome number by 1/2

All of the following muscles are rotators of the arm. Which is a lateral rotator of the arm?

deltoid

Which of the following means a change in shape of a protein?

denaturation

When the hydrogen bonds that maintain a protein's three-dimensional shape are broken, the protein becomes nonfunctional, and is said to be

denatured

Which of the following is NOT a parasympathetic effect? Select one:

dilation of the bronchioles in the lungs

Complete tetanus

dis the condition in which stimuli occur so rapidly that there are no intervening relaxations.

Solubility refers to the ability of one substance to ___________ in another.

dissolve

In some forms of diabetes, an insensitivity to insulin seems to be present. This insensitivity could be the result of Select one:

down-regulation.

There are ________ cervical spinal nerves.

eight

Chemical substances that dissolve in water or react with water to release ions are known as

electrolytes

Which of the following is NOT an example of an autocrine chemical messenger? Select one:

endorphins

If the potential energy in the chemical bonds of the reactants is greater than the potential energy in the chemical bonds of the product,

energy is released by the reaction

What is the role of myosin phosphatase?

enzyme that removes phosphate from myosin

What does structure "C" represent on the bone diagram?

epiphyseal lines

When a neuron releases a neuromodulator that _____ the release of neurotransmitters from another neuron, this is called presynaptic facilitation.

facilitation

The large bone in the thigh is the

femur

Pain in a synovial joint such as the hip can occur because of irritation of the nerves in the

fibrous capsule of the joint

The type of cartilage associated with bone function and development is

hyaline cartilage

A long, unbranched polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue is

hyaluronic acid

Reactions that use water to split molecules apart are called _______ reactions.

hydrolysis

The compression (weight-bearing) strength of bone matrix is due to the presence of

hydroxyapatite crystals

What does structure "C" represent on the diagram?

hypodermis

What part of the brain is in overall control of the ANS?

hypothalamus

Which of the following brain areas serves as the major control center of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system?

hypothalamus

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

immunity

Miguel falls out of a tree and breaks his fall by putting his arm out, fracturing his radius and ulna. What specific type of bone fracture is Miguel most likely to have?

impaction fracture

All of the following are changes due to age-related decreases in endocrine secretions, except Select one:

inability to regulate blood glucose levels.

When the dominant allele does not completely mask the effects of the recessive allele in the heterozygote, it is called

incomplete dominance

As muscle activity increases, the body temperature _____.

increase

Anabolic steroids can do all of the following except

increase the number of muscle fibers

Stimulation by the autonomic nervous system results in increased insulin secretion from the pancreas during and after a meal. The following are most likely to be true.

increased insulin secretion is due to parasympathetic stimulation and acetylcholine agonists will stimulate insulin secretion

Which of the following will decrease glucocorticoid secretion by the adrenal cortex? Select one:

increased plasma levels of cortisol

Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints?

increased production of synovial fluid

The effects of aging on the skin include all of the following except:

increases in sebaceous gland activity

The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball. What does "A" represent?

inferior rectus

In addition to testosterone (testis) and estrogen (ovary), these glands also produce the hormone ____________ which decreases the production of FSH. Select one:

inhibin

The term "shin splints" is associated with

injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior

Place the following parts of a reflex arc in the correct order beginning with the sensory receptor.(1) motor neuron(2) interneuron(3) effector(4) sensory neuron(5) sensory receptor

innervates the muscles that adduct the thigh

When a skeletal muscle contracts to cause a given movement, the more movable end of attachment of the muscle is termed its

insertion

Which of the following are NOT an endogenously produced analgesics? Select one:

interleukin-2

The loss of height that occurs with aging is due to compression of the

intervertebral discs

Which of the following structures is part of the vascular tunic?

iris

Calcitonin

is associated with decreased osteoclast activity.

A fasciculus

is surrounded by perimysium

The central nervous system

is the site for processing information

The refractory period

is the time during which the tissue cannot respond again.

Eversion and plantar flexion is accomplished by muscles in the ______ compartment.

lateral

The thumb is ___ to the fifth digit (little finger).

lateral

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "C" represent?

lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL)

Label structure "B" on the diagram.

linea alba

The synovial membrane

lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage

Which chemical class of hormone is more likely to need a binding protein for transport in the blood?

lipid-soluble

The figure illustrates the Action Potential. What does "A" represent?

local potential

Bones that are longer than they are wide and generally have enlarged ends for articulations are classified as ______ bones.

long bone

What structure does "B" represent on the diagram of the plasma membrane?

membrane channel protein

The embryonic germ layer that is the source of connective tissue and muscle is

mesoderm

Fran has a microbial infection attacking his brain. Which cell type would you expect to proliferate and be most active during this time?

microglial cells

The cytoskeleton consists of

microtubules, actin filaments, and intermediate filaments.

The position of the head with respect to gravity is determined by the

movements of otoliths in response to gravity

What type of membranes line cavities that open to the outside and often contain mucous glands?

mucous

Stratified epithelium consists of

multiple layers of cells

The proximal portion of the nail is the

nail root

What type of tissue contains cells called neurons?

nervous tissue

An intercellular chemical signal that is produced by neurons but functions like a hormone would be called a

neurohormone

A mistake during segregation of chromosomes is called

nondisjunction

What is the organelle where subunits of ribosomes are manufactured?

nucleolus

This is a diagram of a multipolar neuron. What does "C" represent?

nucleus of neuron

The size of various regions of the primary somatic sensory cortex is proportional to the _______ sensory receptors in that area of the body.

number of

Solution A increases its acidity. This means that the

number of hydrogen ions has increased.

What does structure "C" represent?

occipital bone

A fracture of the cribriform plate might injure the _____ cranial nerve?

olfactory

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the retina?

optic chiasm

Label muscle "E" on the diagram.

orbicularis oculi

The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

organ of Corti or spiral organ

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.Increases activity of GI tract Select one:

parasympathetic

Digestion of food is regulated by the

parasympathetic division of the ANS

Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

posterior pelvic region

If you decide to "snap your fingers," the first neurons to be stimulated are the

premotor neurons

Light and dark adaptation involves

pupillary reflexes, variations in rod and cone function and changes in the amount of available rhodopsin

Which of the following activities is a function of the plasma membrane?

recognition of bacterial cells by the immune system

Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is

reposition

Muscles exhibit the property of excitability. This means that the muscle

responds to stimulation by the nervous system

Raul's father tells him not to slouch, and to put his shoulders back. What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

retract his scapulae

This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What structures does "E" represent?

retroperitoneal organs

Which of the following is (are) associated with the retina?

rods and cones

What is a malignant neoplasm derived from connective tissue?

sarcoma

The muscle that is used to cross the legs is the

sartorius

What type of neuroglial cells provide support and nutrition to sensory ganglia in the PNS?

satellite cells

Olfactory adaptation occurs when odorant receptors become _____.

saturated

What does "C" represent?

serratus anterior

The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint.

shoulder

What genetic disorder is the inability to produce normal hemoglobin?

sickle-cell disease

Which of the organs listed below is not directly innervated by the autonomic nervous system?

skeletal muscle

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

sleep-wake cycle

The type of muscle found in the walls of blood vessels is

smooth

What type of muscle tissue causes peristalsis?

smooth muscle

Which type of muscle tissue has spindle-shaped cells?

smooth muscle

During depolarization of the plasma membrane,

sodium ions move rapidly into the cell.

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.All axons are myelinated Select one:

somatic motor nervous system

Match the characteristic with the correct nervous system.Controls conscious movement Select one:

somatic motor nervous system

An anatomic image created from sound waves is a

sonogram

The central nervous system includes the

spinal cord

In an ascending pathway, axons of the secondary neuron travel from the

spinal cord through the brainstem to the thalamus

The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "C" represent?

sternocostal synchrondrosis

Some marrow of long bones is termed "yellow" marrow under normal conditions. The function of yellow marrow is to

store adipose tissue

Subcutaneous tissue contains of all of the following EXCEPT:

stratified squamous epithelial tissue

The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "A"?

stratum corneum

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer that affects the _____ layer of the skin.

stratum spinosum

Joints are classified according to the

structure of the joint.

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. Can produce widespread sweating

sympathetic

Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.Thoracolumbar division Select one:

sympathetic

Preganglionic fibers from the thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord are part of the ____ division of the ANS.

sympathetic

Chain ganglia are part of the

sympathetic branch of the ANS

Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?

systemic

Which of the following molecules contains the anticodon?

tRNA

Cytokinesis is completed at the end of this phase.

telophase

The auditory cortex is located in the

temporal lobe

Parasympathetic ganglia are called ____ ganglia.

terminal

At birth the hairs of the scalp, eyelids, and eyebrows are replaced by coarser pigmented hairs called

terminal hairs.

The type of muscle fatigue known as "psychological fatigue" is the result of

the emotional state of an individual

If the charge difference across the plasma membrane is decreased,

the membrane potential is more positive

Osteoarthritis is

the most common type of arthritis.

Whole muscles can respond in a graded fashion to stimuli by varying

the number of motor units recruited.

The primary somatic sensory or general sensory area is located in

the postcentral gyrus

Isotopes of the same element have

the same atomic number but differ in their mass numbers.

The primary structure of a protein is

the sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain

To determine that a type of epithelium is squamous, which of the following is most important?

the shape of the most superficial epithelial cells

The origin is

the stationary end of the muscle

Anatomy is

the study of structure.

Superficial pain is highly localized, but visceral pain is diffuse because

the viscera has fewer mechanoreceptors which give location information

All of the following are regulatory functions of the endocrine system except Select one:

thermoregulation

Here is a figure showing major trunk cavities and other structures. What does "C" represent?

thoracic cavity

The sciatic nerve is composed of the

tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve

A kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the

trigeminal nerve

Intercostal nerves are formed from the

ventral rami of thoracic spinal nerves

Maggie has her wisdom teeth removed, and later has difficulty with chewing and cannot feel sensations to the side of her face. This is likely caused by the numbing of the

trigeminal nerve

Down Syndrome is an example of an aneuploidy called

trisomy 21

The humerus articulates with the ulna at the

trochlea

When you walk up behind someone and tap their right shoulder, they will reflexively

turn their head toward the right

There are _____ enlargements of the spinal cord where nerves supplying the extremities enter and leave.

two

A symporter will transport _____ across the cell membrane.

two different ions or molecules in the same direction

Intermolecular forces are weak electrostatic attractions that exist between

two molecules

The newest taste to be described is

umami

Wernicke area is necessary for

understanding and formulating coherent speech

Positive feedback mechanisms are more commonly seen in ______ individuals.

unhealthy

In ______, a cell increases the number of hormone receptors and becomes more sensitive to the hormone. Select one:

up-regulation

What system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance?

urinary

Which of the following movements is an example of extension?

using your finger to point out an area on a map

When a sperm cell comes into contact with an egg cell, there is a change in the electrical charge across the plasma membrane and various channel proteins close. These channels would be called

voltage-gated channels

Tears

wash foreign objects away from the eye


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