Anatomy

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Characterized by blisters beneath the outer layers of the epidermis

2nd degree burn

full thickness burn can sometimes include subcutaneous layer

3rd degree burn

Distinguish between collagenous fibers and elastic fibers

Collagenous fibers are strong, flexible, but not very stretchy and know as white fibers. Elastic fibers are not as strong , but very stretchy.

What is another name for adipose tissue?

Fat

"tunnels" that allow vessels to pass vertically through bone

Haversian canal

The pericardial cavity is the area that surrounds the:

Heart

Anatomy is the study of ___ and physiology is the study of ____.

Structure and Function

The passage of digested substances through membranes is called:

absorption

Which of the following is not an epithelial tissue

adipose

pseudostratified tissue

airways

What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

all specific functions are preformed by specific structures

located primarily in the armpit and groin areas, active after puberty

apocrine sweat glands

The following belong together except which one?

arm

Beginning with atoms and proceeding through increasing levels of complexity, the correct sequence is:

atoms, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism

the most common examples are the shoulder and the hip

ball and socket joint

areolar tissue

beneath the skin

Reticulated tissue

bone marrow, splee, and lymph nodes

body grows small projections on the edges of bones

bone spur

osseous tissue

bones

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the epithelial tissue?

cells reproduce slowly

break in the bone caused by a crushing force leaving multiple pieces

comminuted

Which kind of tissue is the most prominent in our bodies?

connective

produce the fingerprints

dermal papillae

layer of skin that receives blood via vessels

dermis

type of joint with substantial amount of movement

diarthrotic

The process of turning molecules that are ingested into forms that are compatible with the organism is ___

digestion

Where is the simple columnar found in the body

digestive tract

located throughout the body for temperature regulation, active throughout lifetime

eccrine sweat glands

Growth spurts, puberty, and insulin production are all functions of which system?

endocrine

Hormones are chemicals of the ___ system that affect target areas.

endocrine

the lining in the bone cavity

endosteum

composed of stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, and stratum spinosum

epidermis

raises the hair on the body in response to temperature and extreme motion

erector pili muscle

THe removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is caled ___

excretion

contributors to the skin tone include all of the following except

fluid retention

the band of cartilage between the epiphysis and diaphysis

growth plate

Which of the following would not be lined by peritoneum?

heart

THe process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of internal and external substances ans forces is called ___

homeostasis

concerns in treating extensive burns include all of the following except

hyperthermia

Where is the simple cuboidal tissue found?

in the lining of the urinary tubules, ducts and glands, and covering the surface of the ovaries

Reactions to change in temperature includes all of the following except

increase in blood flow to the dermis

The skin belongs to the ___ system.

integumentary

the flat bones of the skull

intra membranous

hyaline cartilage

joints

process of cells collecting a water proof layer as they rise to the surface

keratinization

provides color for both hair and skin

melanocytes

All the physical and chemical changes that occur in an organism is referred to as:

metabolism

lines the cavities of the body with exterior openings

mucous membrane

A decrease in blood glucose that causes the inhibition of insulin is an example of __

negative feedback

Which body system is responsible for senses and response to stimuli?

nervous

break in the bone that goes through the skin

open

the process of cartilage changing into bone tissue

ossification

specialized cells that form osteocytes

osteoblasts

specialized cells that reabsorb the bone tissue

osteoclast

includes the clavicles, scalpula, and arms

pectoral girdle

includes the coxal bones and the leg bones

pelvic girdle

the lining around the outer surface of the bone

periosteum

What is the name of the membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity?

peritoneum

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of ____

physiology

The ___ membranes surround the lungs.

pleural

When a variation outside of normal limits triggers an automatic response that corrects the situation, the mechanism is called:

positive feedback

functions of the integumentary system include

protection, insulation, response, and chemical synthesis

Which of the following is a function of serous membranes?

reduce friction

Functions of the muscular system include all of the following except:

removal of wastes

Which is the second step in the healing process?

restore blood supply

the most common example is the thumb

saddle joint

allows skin to remain flexible, soft and hydrated

sebaceous glands

Rank the following types of tissue from greatest to least capable for regeneration

smooth, skeletal, cardiac

break in the bone caused by a twisting force

spiral

Layer of cells that are sloughed off by abrasion, bathing, and injury

stratum corneum

Deepest layer of cells in the epidermis

stratum spinosum

also known as the hypodermis

subcutaneous layer

location where two bones have grown together and fused

suture

joints that do not move

synarthrotic

These membranes line joints and provide nutrients to the surrounding tissue through movement of the joint fluid

synovial

bones of the ankle and foot

tarsals

The inner region of membrane that covers and surrounds the organ is the:

visceral membrane


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