Intro to Anatomy
Which term describes the knee region?
patellar
Which tissue group has a high regeneration rate, is avascular, and makes up the covering and lining of the body as well as glands?
epithelial tissue
Which lobe of the cerebrum is linked with auditory processing?
temporal
Which gland produces the hormone thymosin?
List 4 functions of the integumentary system?
protection, temperature maintenance, synthesis and storage of nutrients, sensory reception, excretion and secretion
What term describes the arm region?
brachial
Which connective tissue type is found in the nose, larynx, ribs, and the end of long bones?
hyaline cartilage
Which part of the brain controls balance and muscle memory?
cerebellum
What hormone functions to raise blood calcium levels?
parathyroid hormone
Which layer of the cutaneous membrane creates the ridges of fingerprints?
dermal papillary
What plane divides the body into a front and back half?
frontal plane
Which tissue type composed the heart?
cardiac tissue
What 3 types of neurons are involved in sensory input, integration, and motor output?
sensory (afferent), interneuron, motor (efferent)
Which gland controls the blood glucose negative feedback mechanism?
pancreas
List 2 pigments that impact skin color.
melanin and carotene
Which directional term describes a body part further from the point of attachment of a limb compared to another?
distal
Which type of connective tissue composes tendons, ligaments, and has a high concentration of collagen fibers?
dense regular connective tissue
Which division of the peripheral nervous system controls the outgoing, involuntary responses?
autonomic division
Which hormone would be produced as a result of the pituitary gland producing TSH?
T3/T4 or TH
What term describes a bluish coloration to the skin due to low blood oxygen supplies?
cyanosis
What term describes the elbow region?
olecranal
skeletal muscle
When at rest, which ion is found in greater concentration outside the neuron?
sodium
Which group of hormones would be produced by the adrenal glands and include epinephrine and norepinephrine?
catecholemines
What is another term for an oil gland?
sebaceous gland