anatomy practice quiz questions
epithelial tissues can be classified into various categories according to..
cell shape and number of layers
the axon hillock is the part of a neuron that
connects the axon to the neuron cell body
the kidney is ____ to the stomach
dorsal
alpha and beta cells in the endocrine portion of the pancreas 1. can be found in the pancreatic islets (islets of Langerhans) 2. secrete their hormones into the pancreatic duct 3. secrete hormones that regulate calcium levels in the body 4. are responsible for maintaining homeostatic levels of glucose 5. aid in the production of enzymes used for protein digestion
1 and 4
The bonelike substance that attaches the root of a tooth to the periodontal ligament is __
cement
which best describes a typical cervical vertebra?
contains transverse foramina
which neck structures would be palpated in the anterior cervical region?
cricoid cartilage (3 only)
which joint shows a hinge motion? between trapezium and first metacarpal hip joint between atlas and dens of axis between tarsal bones elbow joint
elbow joint
bone matrix contains crystallized mineral salts called
hydroxyapatite
the hypoglossal (XII) nerve is a
motor nerve
the head of the radius articulates with the
radial notch of the ulna
which type of pulmonary alveolar cell indirectly prevents the pulmonary alveoli from collapsing by producing surfactant?
pneumocyte type II
which of the following contain cell bodies of interneurons?
posterior (dorsal) gray horns
the right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the bloodstream at the junction of the right internal jugular vein and the...
right subclavian vein
the Reticular Activating System receives input from ALL of the following types of stimuli except...
smell
the greatest amount of keratin is found where?
stratum corneum
an accident report submitted by an officer who is a former anatomy student contains the following statement: "the victim suffered a severe blow to the mental region." this means...
the victim was struck on the chin
