anatomy

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All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many.

carbon dioxide

What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?

cell

The type of proteins that guide cells on the move in the bloodstream to their destination at a wound site are _____________.

cell adhesion molecules

The _____ serves as the source of the flagellum in sperm.

centriole

Choose the organelle that consists of microtubules and functions both in distributing chromosomes during cell division and in forming portions of cilia and flagella.

centrosome

The organelle termed the _____ produces the microtubules important in cell division.

centrosome

DNA can be found within chromosomes during division but prior to division DNA exists as long thin _____ strands.

chromatin

Which of the following means the same as frontal?

coronal

Which of the following pairs of terms is not correct?

costal, abdomen

The movement of particles from an area of higher to lower concentration is called _____.

diffusion

The ______________ system includes all the glands that secrete hormones.

endocrine

The _____ is a system of membranes designed to transport molecules within and out of cells.

endoplasmic reticulum

The tubular transport system that moves molecules throughout the cell is/are the _______________.

endoplasmic reticulum

Epithelial tissue is characterized by each of these traits, except that ____________.

epithelial cells are loosely packed and have much intercellular material

By which process does a glucose molecule move through a cell membrane protein carrier from a region of greater concentration to one of lower concentration?

facilitated diffusion

In what part of the nucleus does ribosome production occur?

in the area of the nucleolus

The chin can be described as being on the _____ surface of the skull.

inferior

A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.

lateral

he lower arm is _____________ to the stomach area, while the head is ________________ to the stomach.

lateral; superior

Molecules that are soluble in ___________ can pass through the fatty acid portion of the cell membrane unassisted.

lipids

Which of the following means the same as lower back?

lumbar

The ____________ system is responsible for transporting fluid and also houses the body's disease-fighting cells.

lymphatic

The term _____ can be used to imply all of the chemical reactions within a cell.

metabolism

Chromosomes align midway between centrioles during what phase of mitosis?

metaphase

The cristae are structures found within the _____ organelle.

mitochondrian

Anatomy is a term which means the study of _____.

morphology

Which of the following terms cannot be properly paired?

nasal, buccal

The _________ of the cell directs its overall activities as well as houses its genetic material.

nucleus

Skin or bone is an example of what level of organization?

organ

Which of the following is the most complex level of organization?

organ system

The _____________ cavity is the portion enclosed by the pelvic bones.

pelvic

Which one of the following traits is not a characteristic of life shared by all organisms?

photosynthesis

A study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.

physiology

Which field, when compared to the others, tends to rely more on experimentation to find new answers?

physiology

Which term refers to the back of the knee?

popliteal

Which chemicals on the surface of cells function to attach to and recognize hormones?

proteins

The _____ of the cell has a function directly related to the synthesis of proteins.

ribosome

____________ provide(s) both structural support and the enzymes needed to make proteins from amino acid building blocks.

ribosomes

The human liver is primarily located in the _____________________.

right upper quadrant of the abdominal area

A ______________ section divides the body into right and left portions.

sagittal

The __________ of a cell is the most critical factor in determining its function.

shape

Microvilli, which function to increase surface area, are more likely to be found in ____________ epithelium.

simple columnar

In the liver, the _____ may play a role in producing the enzymes that help detoxify drugs.

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Which of the following includes the other terms?

system

Which types of genetic control normally holds mitosis in check?

tumor suppressor genes

The lungs are covered by a membrane called the _______________.

visceral pleura

Most of the body's homeostatic mechanisms operate by negative feedback, although a few function through positive feedback. Choose the example from the list below that operates by positive feedback.

A baby suckling at the breast stimulates greater milk production.

Select the correct statement about the science of anatomy.

Anatomy is concerned with the structure of body parts.

Choose the correct statement about cell membranes.

Ion channels function as gates, opening or closing to specific ions, under certain conditions.

Which feature is not a characteristic of the cell membrane?

It is made up of a phospholipid monolayer.

During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

S phase

Which of the following does not belong with others? A) diffusion B) osmosis C) active D) passive

active

Which of the following terms means the same as ventral in humans?

anterior

The ______________ of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk.

axial portion


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