Skeletal System
How many bones are in the adult body?
What are the two main parts of the central nervous system
The brain and the spinal cord
Where does digestion first begin?
digestion begins in the mouth. When you chew
Where does fertilization usually occur?
Fallopian tubes
What is the function of the skeletal system?
It supports the body, protects internal organs (e.g., skull protects the brain, ribs protect the heart/lungs)
What is the basic unit (cell) of the nervous system responsible for sending messages?
The neuron (or nerve cell)
What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach?
That tube is called the esophagus.
What is the name of the cell formed by the union of sperm and egg?
Zygote
What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?
Ligaments connect bone to bone; tendons connect muscle to bone.
What is the specific function of the Node of Ranvier in nervous transmission?
To allow the impulse to jump between gaps, increasing speed.
What does the stomach do to help break down food?
The stomach acts like a mixer. It uses strong acids and enzymes
In the female reproductive system, what is the correct sequence of the passage of an oocyte from the ovary to the uterus?
Fimbriae-Uterine tube-Uterus
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur (thigh bone).
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, and what is a typical result?
Sympathetic nervous system; pupil dilation and increased heart rate.
In which organ does most of the nutrient absorption happen?
Most nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
Where does fertilization specifically occur, and what is the structure of the mucosa?
Fertilization occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube, which is lined with ciliated columnar epithelium to move the egg.
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The stapes (in the middle ear).
Which part of the neuron is specialized to receive information from other neurons?
Dendrite
What is the main job of the large intestine
The large intestine’s primary job is to absorb water
What is the primary histological composition of the prostate stroma?
Fibromuscular connective tissue.