Exam 1 Chapters 1-8 Brinn

which term is used to define the fact that epithelia do not contain blood vessels?

avascularity

layers of the epidermis from the deepest to most superficial are:

basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum

what component of the bone matrix gives it its toughness

calcium phosphate

which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

diaphragm

the fingers are _______ to the wrist

distal

the back is ________ to the abdomen

dorsal

structures that secrete hormones

glands

when a fracture is not given the correct medical treatment and therefore does not heal properly, bone formation begins to form at the area of fracture. what cell contributes to this bone formation:

osteoblast

what hormone is responsible for promoting osteoclast activity?

parathyroid hormone

the outer covering of bone is known as:

periosteum

epithelial cells present in pseudostratified epithelium have which shape?

rectangular

what is the correct order of events for bone remodeling

resorption, deposition, osteocyte mineralization

Anne had pale skin and goes to the beach. Instead of getting a tan, her skin gets red. why does that happen?

she produces less melanin

when epithelial cells are flat they are referred to as _______ cells

squamous

what kind of epithelium would you find lining the esophagus?

stratified squamous

in which layer of the skin are melanocytes located?

stratum basale

which is the last layer of skin in which cells are still living?

stratum granulosum

the diaphragm separates which two cavities

thoracic and abdominal

the urinary bladder is an organ that due to its function is required to be constantly contracting and expanding (relaxing). what type of epithelium is present therefore in this organ?

transitional epithelium

how many layers of the dermis is present in thick skin?

2