Basic Human Anatomy
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Scroll-like extensions that increase the surface area of the lateral walls of the
nasal chambers are known as: - -Conchae
-Which of the following is NOT a true statement concerning the thyroid? - -
The primary hormone of the thyroid gland is parathormone.
-Which of the following is NOT a true statement concerning the pituitary
body? - -The pituitary body is attached to the spinal cord in the midcervical
region of the spinal column.
-Which of the following statements is true? - -The heart is accelerated by
the sympathetic nervous system and decelerated by the parasympathetic
nervous system.
-What are the five levels into which the human body is organized? - -Cells,
tissues, organs, organ systems, and the total organism.
-The human digestive system is a group of organs designed to: - -Take in
food, initially process food, digest food, and eliminate unused materials.
-In the human heart, what valve is located between the left atrium and the
left ventricle? - -Tricuspid valve
-The liver is a complex organ with many functions. What is its digestive
function? - -Produce bile
-The human urinary system is specialized to remove which of the following?
- -Nitrogenous waste products resulting from the use of proteins by the
body.
-Nervous tissues are specialized to perform which three functions? - -
Transmitting information, "storing" information, and receiving stimuli.
-Each upper member region of the human body includes which of the
following? - -Shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
-What are the two major subdivisions of the blood? - -Plasma and formed
elements
, -The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is that portion of the nervous system
generally concerned with: - -Commands for smooth muscle tissue, cardiac
muscle tissue, and glands.
-Which of the following describes a fascia? - -A sheet or collection of fibrous
connective tissue.
-What is the main function of a primary sex organ? - -Produce sex cells
-Which of the following describes serous cavities? - -They are sacs lined
with serous membranes that serve as lubricating devices.
-Consider the pulmonary cycle of the human cardiovascular system. Which
of the following steps occurs after blood passes through the pulmonary
arterial system? - -Oxygenated blood travels through the pulmonary veins
into the left atrium of the heart.
-Which of the following is true of the anatomical position? - -The head faces
forward, the palms face forward, and the heels are together.
-Glands, hairs, and nails associated with the skin are formed from the
tissues of which of the following? - -Integument proper (dermis and
epidermis).
-The nasopharynx is that portion of the pharynx that is related specifically to
the: - -Respiratory system.
-Which arteries supply blood to the pelvic region and lower members? - -
Iliac arteries.
-What materials or tissues are used to "perform" the human skeleton in the
early fetus? - -Cartilage and membranes.
-The typical animal cell contains many components. What component
surrounds the cell and separates the cell from its environment? - -Cell
membrane.
-At the base of the brain, branches of the paired vertebral arteries and the
paired internal carotid arteries join to form which of the following? - -
Cerebral circle (of Willis).
-Except for the first few days of pregnancy, the developing organism is
found in the: - -Uterus.
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