Body Organization
What is the sum total of all of the physical & chemical reactions that occur in the body?
Metabolism
ATP production occurs in this organelle:
mitochondria
How many principal types of tissue are there?
4
The skull bone that articulates with the first vertebrae is the:
occipital bone
A muscle attaches in at least two locations. The attachment that remains stationary when the muscle contracts is the:
origin point
A sagittal section would divide the body into:
left and right sides
Ribosomes are responsible for this function:
protein synthesis
One layer of flattened epithelial cells is referred to as:
simple squamous
What is the name of the only bone in the body that does not articulate with any other bone?
hyoid
The large muscle on the lateral side of the head that acts as your largest and strongest chewing muscle is:
masseter
Describe anatomical position.
head forward
feet forward
standing upright
palms forward
In non-dividing cells, DNA appears as thin strands called:
chromatin
The strongest type of cartilage is:
fibrocartilage
What is the name of the socket in the hip for the femur?
acetabulum
Describe plantar flexion
pointing toes (downwards)
standing on tip toes
The elbow lies ___________ to the forearm.
proximal
In this mitotic phase, chromosomes are lined up down the middle of the cell
metaphase
Sebaceous glands secrete this substance:
oil (sebum)
The metatarsals are found in the:
foot
Muscle movement term that means to move away from the midline of the body
abduct
Homeostasis: This type of feedback will accelerate a change.
positive
What is the name of the cellular adaptation that helps to sweep materials across the surface of the cell?
cilia
Thick skin is made up of how many layers?
5
Name the longer bone found in the forearm.
Ulna
This muscle allows you to bow your head (chin to chest)
sternocleidomastoid