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The microscopic cilia function to - ANSWER-move mucus toward the pharynx. Identify the letter that indicates the soft wall of the trachea allows the esophagus to expand anteriorly. - ANSWER-B Which organ consists largely of cartilages that are attached to one another and to surrounding structu...

Term that means self-immunity - ANSWER-Autoimmunity intrinsic control - ANSWER-is sometimes called autoregulation Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? - ANSWER-reproductive Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a pr...

Viruses - ANSWER-Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called: Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions - ANSWER-If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop, wh...

The more common name for the pharynx is the: - ANSWER-throat Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with: - ANSWER-air Which of the following is not a true statement? - ANSWER-Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax. The largest of the paranasal sinuses is the: - ANSWER-...

Adaptive immunity, part of the body's third line of defense, is orchestrated by two different classes of a type of white blood cell called the - ANSWER-lymphocyte The functions of the lymph nodes are - ANSWER-defense and hematopoiesis. The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body...

In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule. - ANSWER-both a and b Which of the following is not true of the rough endoplasmic reticulum? - ANSWER-It makes lipids and carbohydrates Which of the following is not a function of the integral membrane proteins? - ANSWER-...

Pathogenesis can be defined as: - ANSWER-The course of disease development Positive-feedback control system: - ANSWER-accelerate change Negative-feedback mechanisms: - ANSWER-all the above Homeostasis can best be described as: - ANSWER-a state of relative constancy Which of the following...

Positive-feedback control systems: - ANSWER-accelerate a change. Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex? -Viruses -Tapeworms -Bacteria -Protozoa - ANSWER-Tapeworms Shivering to try to raise your body temperature back to normal would be an example of: -the...

An example of a muscle with this type of fascicle arrangement is the orbicularis oris. - ANSWER-circular This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement. - ANSWER-convergent Muscl...

Which letter indicates the primary visual cortex, which receives information from neurons in the retina of the eye? - ANSWER-E Which letter indicates a choroid plexus, which produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in all four ventricles of the brain? - ANSWER-C Which letter indicates the corpora qu...

The nervous system can be divided: - ANSWER-in all of the above ways. Which is true of a reflex arc? - ANSWER-It always consists of an afferent neuron and an efferent neuron. In the human nervous system: - ANSWER-there are almost equal numbers of glia cells and neurons. Regeneration of nerv...

Which division of the autonomic nervous system sends fibers to the heart? - ANSWER-sypathetic,parasympathetic answer:both A and B Platelets play an important role in - ANSWER-blood clotting. The _____ drains much of the superficial leg and foot. - ANSWER-great saphenous vein The outermost ...

The cerebellum performs all of the following functions except: - ANSWER-controls cardiac function. The knee jerk can be classified as a segmental reflex because: - ANSWER-impulses that mediate it enter and leave the same segment of the cord. Once inside the sympathetic chain ganglion, the preg...

Watch the following video to see the structure of the liver and how this structure supports the functions of the liver, including the processing of nutrients, toxins, and wastes. At rest, about 1500 mL of blood per minute flow through the liver. What percentage of this blood flow comes from the hepa...

to watch an animation of the events that occur when a hormone binds to a cell membrane receptor. A small molecule binds to a G protein, preventing its activation. What direct effect will this have on signaling that involves cAMP? - ANSWER-2. Adenylyl cyclase will not be activated. to watch an ani...

The fastest nerve fibers in the body can conduct an impulse that is how much faster than the slowest fibers in the body? - ANSWER-Almost 300 times faster When an impulse reaches a synapse: - ANSWER-chemical transmitters are released. Dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are classified as:...

A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the: - ANSWER-knee The primary ossification center of a long bone is located: - ANSWER-in the diaphysis. Until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the _____, remains between the epiphysis and diaphys...

A reflex consists of either a muscle contraction or a - ANSWER-glandular secretion. The groove between the frontal and parietal lobes of the cerebral cortex is the - ANSWER-central sulcus. The most numerous cerebral tracts are the - ANSWER-association tracts. The somatic motor system includ...

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus? - ANSWER-Regulation of motor activity The lymphatic system serves various functions in the body. The two most important functions of this system are - ANSWER-fluid balance and immunity. Water will move through the cell membrane by: ...

Homeostasis - ANSWER-A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal environment while the external environment is constantly changing negative feedback - ANSWER-a negative feedback loop brings you closer to the target set point. (as you age, this decreases) (ex: temperature regulation) ...

Which of the following helps determine the amount of oxygen that diffuses into the blood each minute? - ANSWER-All of the above help determine the amount of oxygen that diffuses into the blood each minute. Excessive fluid in the pleural cavity would be most likely to cause: - ANSWER-decreased vit...

he last step in the nonsteroid hormone mechanism of action is: Group of answer choicesjoining with the G protein on the cell in kinases activate other l cyclase is activated.cAMP is formed. - ANSWER-protein kinases activate other enzymes. In comparison with the nervous system, the regulatory eff...

Which of the following is not true of diffusion? - ANSWER-Uses cellular energy NaCl would move through the cell membrane in which direction? - ANSWER-Both into and out of the cell Diffusion of particles through a membrane by means of a carrier molecule is called: - ANSWER-facilitated diffusion...

Which is not a type of joint in our skeleton? - ANSWER-swinging which is an example of an immovable joint ( aka doesn't move) - ANSWER-skull where is the ball- and- socket joint located - ANSWER-shoulder which of these body parts uses a pivot joint - ANSWER-neck bone consists of these t...

Which skin layer has cells that look prickly because of the desmosomes that join the cells together - ANSWER-Stratum spinosum Which skin layer contains closely packed, clear cells that contain a gel- like substance called eleidin? - ANSWER-Stratum lucidum The nail body forms at the nail root, ...

Lymph is filtered by the - ANSWER-lymph node The lymphatic organs produce - ANSWER-lymphocytes The purpose of the lymphatic system is to - ANSWER-fight against infection Fluid that is clear, watery and contains protein molecules, salts, and other substances is called - ANSWER-intercellular ...

a hinge joint primarily involved in articulation with the ulna rather than the radius - ANSWER-elbow joint what joint allows for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion? - ANSWER-ankle joint which joint is one of the most freely moving joints of the body, but requires the stability provided by the ro...

What is the smallest unit that can carry out the functions of life? A. atoms B. cells C. tissues D. organs E. populations - ANSWER-B. cells A discussion of the endocrine system would include both testes and ovaries. A. True B. False - ANSWER-A. True This system in the human body ret...

Anatomy - ANSWER-The study of the *structure of the body* Physiology - ANSWER-The *function of the body* Levels of Organization - ANSWER-Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism *must be in the right order, smallest to largest* Functions/processes that distinguish living f...

Which statements regarding the anatomical position are true? A) The person is lying down, as straight as possible B) The toes point anteriorly, but the fingers point inferiorly C)The palms face anteriorly D)The Knees, elbow, and neck are straight - ANSWER-All but A Which branch of anatomy stu...

fibrous joint - ANSWER--bones being held together (suture) -found in skull, unites majority of bones in the skull -little to no movement cartilaginous joint - ANSWER-made of fibrocartilage -symphysis -fibrocartilage -pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs synovial joint - ANSWER--common -...

Identify the letter that indicates the Serratus anterior. - ANSWER-E Identify the letter that indicates the Serratus anterior. - ANSWER-B Which letter indicates the mastoid process of the temporal bone? - ANSWER-B The purple area of the tongue presented above are the taste buds for: - ANSWE...

The sternal region is ___ to the scapular region - ANSWER-Anterior The inguinal region lies - ANSWER-Where the thigh joins the trunk The body as a whole can be subdivided into two mjajor divisions. They are - ANSWER-Axial and apendicular The ___ system is involved in immunity - ANSWER-Lymph...