Chapter 1
The study of the function of the human body is termed _________.
physiology
Substances that CAN NOT be broken down into simpler substances are defined as ______.
The cell membrane is composed mostly of ________.
a.proteins and steroids
b.phospholipids and steroids
c.phospholipids and proteins
d.carbohydrates and steroids
c.phospholipids and proteins
All of the following are usually characteristics of epithelium EXCEPT __________.
a.avascularity
b.abundance of extracellular material
c.high rate of mitosis
d.tight junctions
b.abundance of extracellular material
Which layer of the skin has NO blood vessels?
epidermis
Which of the following is not a survival need?
a. normal body temperature
b. growth
c. appropriate atmosphere
d. nutrients
B. Growth
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major elements in the human body?
a. hydrogen
b. calcium
c. nitrogen
d. oxygen
b. calcium
Cell junctions that are important in cell communication are _______.
gap junctions
An epithelial tissue has four layers of cells. The apical layer is flat, and the cells of the basal layer are taller than they are wide. This epithelial tissue would be classified as _________.
a.simple squamous
b.simple columnar
c.stratified squamous
d.stratified columnar
c.stratified squamous
All of the following contribute to skin color EXCEPT _________.
a.hemoglobin
b.carotene
c.keratin
d.melanin
c. keratin
The sternum, protects the heart, and therefore is ________ (directional term) to the heart.
anterior
If an atom gains an electron, the resulting charge of that atom is more _________.
negative
If you walk into your house and smell dinner, you are experiencing ________. (type of transport)
diffusion
This is the most widespread connective tissue and serves as a universal packing material between other tissues.
areolar
Mitosis occurs primarily in which stratum of the epidermis?
a.Basale
b.Corneum
c.Granulosum
d.Spinosum
a. basale
A patient complained of pain in the antebrachial region, what area would you exam?
forearm
Which of the following is NOT a compound?
a.H2O
b.NaCl
c.O2
d.C6H12O6
c. O2
In a cell, proteins are synthesized at the ________.
ribosomes
Membranes that line open body cavities are classified as _______.
a.serous
b.synovial
c.cutaneous
d.mucous
d. mucous
The dermis is composed of what type of tissue?
a.Adipose
b.Connective
c.Epithelial
d.Stratified squamous
b. connective
To amputate an entire upper extremity, the surgeon would cut in what plane?
parasagittal
Which of the following is NOT a function of water?
a.Body temperature regulation
b.Source of electrolytes
c.Universal solvent
d.Protection from mechanical damage
b.Source of electrolytes
DNA is replicated during which stage of interphase?
S phase
Body membranes are usually composed of which two tissues?
a.Connective and muscle
b.Nervous and muscle
c.Epithelial and connective
d.Epithelial and muscle
c.Epithelial and connective
The smooth muscle associated with a hair follicle is called _________.
arrector pili