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A&P 1 101 Module 7 Exam (GRADED A+) Integumentary System Question 1 0 / 5 pts Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the arrow, below) *NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions. Your Answer: papilary region of the dermis Stratum spinosum; Epidermis (Must have both for full credit) Question 2 5 / 5 pts A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the arrow. B- What sensory information is detec...

Explain the functional divisions of the nervous system. Include the subdivisions of each. - ANSWER Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System - CNS includes the brain and spinal cord - PNS includes autonomic and somatic nervous systems Are thermoreceptors part of the PNS or CNS? - ANSWER PNS A child eats a whole bottle of salt (NaCl) tablets. What effect does this have on the resting membrane potential? - ANSWER no effect - think of the analogy of adding a handful of sand to t...

endocrine system (Ans- Consists of glands that control many of the body's activities by producing hormones. pituitary gland (Ans- beneath the hypothalamus, controls growth and regulates other glands adrenal glands (Ans- located at the top of each kidney, regulate mood, energy level, and the ability to cope with stress. pancreas (Ans- located under the stomach, is a dual-purpose gland that performs both digestive and endocrine functions genes (Ans- units of hereditary infor...

Pathophysiology HSC203 Exam Questions And Answers sensory receptors/sense organs Classified into two categories: general senses and special senses. special senses include eye and ear What does special senses include?? Eye and Ear Sensory receptors can be classified by? location Extroreceptors near body surface, and sometimes referred to as cutaneous receptors Examples of extroreceptors touch, pressure, temperature, and pain Visceroceptors receptors that are locate...

exteroreceptors 4 Correct Answer--sensitive to external stimuli -touch/ pressure -pain -temperature receptors interoreceptors (visceroceptors) Correct Answer--internal stimuli -mostly unaware consciously -internal chemical sensors, temperature -hunger, thirst, pain proprioceptors Correct Answer--internal, but located in muscle and joints -movement and position sensors what do mechanoreceptors do? what are they for? Correct Answer--generate nerve impulses when deformed -touch, pr...

QUESTION The adrenal medulla releases what hormone in response to sympathetic nervous system input? a. hGH b. Cortisol c. Epi/NE d. CRH e. Triiodothyronine Answer: Epi/NE QUESTION The release of cortisol is regulated by what hormone from the anterior pituitary gland? a. TRH b. ACTH c. GHRH d. hGH e. TSH Answer: ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) QUESTION Insulin-like growth factor is produced by what organ? a. Posterior pituitary ...

layers of skin CORRECT ANSWER 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer) function of skin CORRECT ANSWER 1. absorb UV light for vitamin D production 2. sensory receptors and glands 3. protection from temp. changes 4. protect from miroorganisms sensory organs CORRECT ANSWER 1. merkel cells 2. missener's corpuscles 3. nociceptors 4. thermoreceptors 5. pacinian corpuscles merkel cells CORRECT ANSWER mechanoreceptors detect mechanical sensory information of light...

Final Exam: BIOS 252 / BIOS252 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Anatomy and Physiology II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A -Chamberlain Q: What is pituitary gigantism? Answer: Pituitary gigantism and acromegaly are caused by excess secretion of growth hormone (excess growth and size) Q: What is a goiter? Answer: Goiter is caused by an abnormality in the production of thyroid hormone (tumorous appearance of thyroid) Q: What is Graves...

Pathophysiology HSC203 Exam Questions And Answers sensory receptors/sense organs Classified into two categories: general senses and special senses. special senses include eye and ear What does special senses include?? Eye and Ear Sensory receptors can be classified by? location Extroreceptors near body surface, and sometimes referred to as cutaneous receptors Examples of extroreceptors touch, pressure, temperature, and pain Visceroceptors receptors that are locate...

Define Sensation. - Answer-Awareness of a stimulus. Define Perception. - Answer-refers to the conscious registration of a sensory stimulus.Interpretation of the meaning of the stimulus List 4 prerequisites for sensation/perception to occur. - Answer-a. Stimulus b. Receptor c. Conducted d. Translate impulse into a sensation Define Projection. - Answer-describes the process by which the brain refers sensations to their point of stimulation. Define Adaptation. - Answer-is a decrease in sen...