Anatomy Exam 1 (CH 1,3,4,5)
which body cavity affords the least protection to its internal structures?
abdominal
__________ may occur against concentration and/or electrical gradients.
active diffusion
which type of connective tissue acts as a storage depot for fat?
adipose
in the anatomical position, the face and hands are on the ___________ body surface
anterior
which of the following is the least malignant type of cancer?
basal cell carcinoma
gluteal refers to the
buttock region
which muscle cell type has intercalated discs
cardiac
chromosomes attach to the spindle fibers by undivided structures called _________
centromeres
the term buccal refers to which of the following?
cheek
_________ is the most durable tissue type
connective
the brain is located in which body cavity?
cranial
which type of connective tissue attaches bones to bones and muscles to bones?
dense
skeletal muscle and cardiac muscles have a single nucleus in each cell
false
the term calcaneal refers to:
heel of the foot
Where is ciliated epithelium found?
in the respiratory tract and reproductive tracts
__________ is the period of cell life when the cell is not involved in division.
interphase
these contain digestive enzymes and function to destroy cellular debris.
lysosomes
the ears are ________ and _______ to the shoulders
medial and superior
why are third-degree burns usually pain-free?
nerve endings are damaged or destroyed
division of the _________ is referred to as mitosis
nucleus
in the anatomical position, the buttocks, and shoulder blades are on the ____________ body surface
posterior
the term popliteal refers to:
posterior aspect of the knee
in which phase do chromatin coil and condense, forming chromosomes?
prophase
the elbow is _______ to the fingers but _______ to the shoulder
proximal;distal
these function to synthesize proteins.
ribosomes
id an incision cuts the heart into right and left parts, the section is a ________ section
sagittal
in which type of burn would you find blisters?
second degree
which muscle type allows you to move your eyeballs?
skeletal
________ lines the esophagus.
stratified squamous
the cleavage furrow forms in the ________.
telophase
_______ create the lining of the bladder
transitional
most skin tumors are non-malignant
true
skeletal muscle is voluntarily controlled
true
third degree burns can be life-threatening and often require hospitalization.
true
the characteristics rule that describe melanoma is:
ABCD
these are a membranous system consisting of flattened sacs and vesicles. they package proteins for exporting
Golgi apparatus
______ forms thin serous membranes
simple squamous
cephalic refers to:
the head
metastasis indicates:
a malignant cancer has spread to other tissues of the body
which body cavity contains the small intestines?
abdominopelvic
to avoid skin cancer, people should:
all of the above
a burn is considered critical if:
all of the above are correct
in which phase will you find chromosomes in the V shape?
anaphase
the heart is ______ to the vertebral column
anterior
which type of connective tissue composes the basement membrane?
areolar
which type of connective tissue provides a flexible framework for the external ear?
elastic cartilage
______ tissue synthesizes hormones.
epithelium
________ lines body cavities and covers the bodys external surface
epithelium
which of the following risk factors is the most common cause of skin cancer?
exposure to UV radiation
where is squamous cell carcinoma most commonly found on the body?
face, scalp, ears, lips, and hands
a first-degree burn damages the epidermal and upper dermal layers of skin
false
osmosis refers to the movement of water from an area of higher water (hypotonic) concentration to an area of lower water (hypertonic) concentration.
false
phagocytosis is the intake of extracellular fluids by vesicle formation and is called "cell drinking".
false
skin grafting is usually necessary for a second degree burn
false
in which type of burn would you find localized redness, swelling and pain?
first-degree
which type of connective tissue forms the larynx, the costal cartilages of the ribs and the embryonic skeleton?
hyaline cartilage
which of the following cancer types is most dangerous?
melanoma
in which phase do chromosomes line up in the center of the cell?
metaphase
___________ are contractile elements of the cytoskeleton.
microfilaments
these are scattered throughout the cell and are a major site of ATP synthesis
mitochondria
_______ pumps blood, flushes urine out of the body, and allows one to swing a bat.
msucle
the term cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal indicate what regions of the body?
neck, middle back, low back, and buttocks regions of the spine
_______ is most involved in regulating and controlling body functions
nervous
the reproductive organs are found in which body cavity?
pelvic
the ________ functions to detoxify free radicals.
peroxisome
_______ are associated with the alveolar sacs of the lungs.
simple squamous
the structure that acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attachment and movement is called ________.
spindle
which of the following best describes anatomical position?
standing erect, feet together, head and toes pointed forward, arms hanging to the side with palms facing forward
the term crural refers to:
the calf of the lower leg
the rule of nines is used to estimate:
the percentage of body that has been burned
the characteristic rule that describes burns is:
the rule of nines
which body cavity contains the heart?
thoracic
if the heart is cut so superior and inferior portions result, this is a __________ section
transverse
a mole that is a melanoma growth can present as a variety of colors.
true
active transport requires ATP to move substances.
true
certain chemicals can cause a burn
true
filtration pushes substances across the membrane.
true
if a mole or skin nodule has a change in sensation, itchiness, tenderness or is painful, these symptoms indicate the person should have the nodule or mole checked by a doctor.
true
simple diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. the driving force is kinetic energy of the molecules that are moving.
true
smooth muscle is found in the walls of the stomach, uterus and arteries.
true