Orientation & Intro
What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?
Cells
Name a function of stratified squamous epithelium
Name a major function of bone
Protection, Support
Muscle tissues specialize in what?
Contraction
The basic unit structure and function in the nervous system are
Neurons
What is the name for the study of how the body functions?
Physiology
Name a function of adipose tissue
Insulation, Energy Storage, Protection
What bones protect the spinal cord
vertebrae
The muscle tissue that shows no striations is ________ muscle.
Smooth
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is made of what parts?
Brain and Spinal Column
The ___ separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
The Diaphragm
Name a function of Goblet Cells
Mucus Production
The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage form the ________ skeleton
Axial
Name the two proteins found in myofibrils (HINT: one is thick and one is THIN)
Actin, myosin
Afferent Neurons take their signal where?
The CNS
The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is called ___.
Transverse
Where is stratified squamous found in the body
skin, esophagus, lining of mouth
The sternum is an example of which type of bone?
Flat
The immovable end of the muscle is called is _________, and the movable end is its ________
Origin
Insertion
A neuron with a cell body located in the CNS whose primary function is connecting other neurons is called a(n)
Interneuron
The palm of the hand is ______ to the back of the hand
Anterior
What tissue type makes up the majority of the fetal skeleton
Hyaline Cartilage
What bone is positioned near the "tear duct"
lacrimal
What is the action of the orbicularis oris
Pucker the lips
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes demyelination (destruction of the myelin sheath). How would demyelination affect the nervous system?
Slower transmissions of signals, leading to problems with sensory perception and pain as well as motor coordination