Structures
The appendicular skeleton has how many bones?
126
A neuron that carries a message from the brain to the muscles is called:
motor neuron
What muscle flexes the thigh and rotates the lower leg?
Sartorius
true or false: air is more humidified when inhaled through the mouth
false
Movement toward the midline is called:
adduction
What structure is considered dual functioning for both the digestive and respiratory systems?
Pharynx
The entrance of what chemical into the duodenum stimulates the release of bile?
CCK (cholecystokinin)
Posture is held in place by what kind of muscle contraction?
Tonic
The lungs sit just superior to the:
diaphragm
What is the muscle called that relaxes when the prime mover contracts?
Antagonist
The smallest blood vessels (connect with alveoli in the lungs) are called:
capillaries
What is the place where the nervous system stimulation meets the muscular system?
Neuromuscular junction
The most important digestive juices are produced by what organ?
Pancreas
Why does smokers cough occur?
Paralyzed cilia
A bone is done growing if what is present?
epiphyseal line
The visceral pleura covers the what?
Lungs
What nerve stimulates inhalation?
Phrenic
What are the two enzymes of protein digestion?
Rennin and pepsin
Lungs and blood
Name 2 examples of active transport
ion pumps, phagocytosis, pinocytosis
What is the membrane lining the organs of the abdominal cavity?
Visceral peritoneum
What are the three types of respiratory receptors?
chemoreceptors, pulmonary stretch receptors, cerebral cortex receptors
Explain the role of surfactant and in what type of patients is it most important?
To keep alveoli open, in premature babies
What are the muscles of expiration?
Abdominals and internal intercostals
An osteoarthritic patient would have a score of -2.5 or less on what test?
DEXA