A structure that is composed of two or more tissues types that works together to perform specific for the body is an
An atom with an atomic number of 10 and a mass number of 24 would have____
14 neutrons
Place of the following incorrect sequence from simplest to most complex 1. molecules 2. atoms 3 tissues 4 cells 5 organs
2 atoms, 1 molecules, 4 cells, 3 tissues, 5 organs
If atom X has an atomic number of 74 it would have which of the following? A) 37 protons and 37 neutrons B) 37 electrons C) 74 protons D) 37 protons and 37 electrons
74 protons
The four elements that make up about 96% of body matter are ________.
Carbon , oxygen, hydrogren, nitrogen
Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. a) gross anatomy: the study of structure visible to the eye b) embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth c) microscopic anatomy: study of structure too small to be seen by the naked eye d) cytology: study of the structures in a particular region.
Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues types that works together to perform specific for the body is a(n) _________ A) complex tissue B) complex cell C) organ D) organ system
Organ
One of the functional characteristics of life is irritability. This refers to ________. A) indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system B) sensing changes in the environment and then reacting or responding to them C) the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger D) the necessity for all organisms to reproduce
Sensing changes in environment and then reacting or responding to them
What is a cation?
an atom that gains one or more electrons and acquires a net negative charge
You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the ________. A) hand B) proximal arm C) anterior side of the elbow D) lateral side of the foot
anterior side of the elbow
Which property of water is demonstrated when we sweat?
high heat of vaporization
You are told to take an axillary temperature on a small child. You will place the thermometer ________.
in the armpit
Anatomical position is important because
it allows a common point of reference for body position to help communicate anatomical relationships
The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane _________ A) covering the heart B) covering individual lungs C) lining the thoracic cavity D) lining the abdominal cavity
lining the thoracic cavity
which of the following are survival needs of the body? a) nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen b) nutrients, water, movement and reproduction c) water, atmospheric pressure, growth and movement d) nutrients, water, growth, and reproduction
nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen
With a family history of cardiovascular disease, which toast spread would be considered the most "heart healthy?"
olive oil
Starch is a
polysaccharide
Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of a(n) ________ reaction.
synthesis
One of the descriptions below is from the perspective of physiological study, the rest are from an anatomical perspective. Select the description below that comes from physiological perspective.
the contraction of smooth muscle in blood vessels (vasoconstriction) can reduce the flow of blood through the vessel
Generally what is the result of the negative feedback process?
to maintain homeostasis
In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the stomach located?
upper left quadrant