Terms
Define Lateral
away from the midline of the body
What cavity contains the stomach?
abdominal
What is the collarbone also known as?
clavicle
Which artery is found in the neck?
carotid
Where is the spleen located?
upper left quadrant of the abdomen, behind the stomach and under the diaphragm
Define Transverse
plane divides the body into top and bottom halves
What type of tissue do fat cells make up?
adipose
How many nuclei do smooth muscle fiber cells contain?
1
Which pituitary gland stores but does not produce hormones?
posterior pituitary gland
The outer part of the kidney is called the __________________
cortex
Define Pupil
the opening through which light rays enter the eye
What are the two layers of tissues that make up the dermis?
papillary and reticular
The central nervous system includes the ________________ and ___________________.
brain and spinal cord
List the formed elements in blood:
WBCs
RBCs
Platelets
When does crossing over occur?
during prophase I of meiosis
Define Lymph
The fluid inside lymphatic vessels
What layer of tissue makes up fingerprints?
papillary
List the parts that make up the sternum, starting with the upper portion.
Where does the Eustachian tube drain into?
nasopharynx
Alpha interferons are produced by _______
virus-infected leukocytes
Define Duodenum
The first, and shortest, segment of the small intestine
Which type of epithelial tissue makes up the esophagus?
Stratified squamous
Describe the behavioral characteristics of of muscles:
excitability, contractility, extensibility, and elasticity
List the different sinuses:
maxillary sinuses
frontal sinuses
ethmoid sinuses
sphenoid sinuses
What are the processes involved in urine formation?
Urine formation involves three main processes: filtration
reabsorption
secretion
These processes work together to filter blood, reclaim essential nutrients, and eliminate waste.