BSC 2346 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology Midterm Exam

BSC 2346 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Anatomy and Physiology Midterm Exam

which type of gland is primarily found in the external acoustic meatus?

• Ceruminous gland

which structure provides a route for blood vessels to run through each osteon?

• Haversian Canals

which cells started as osteoblasts and became trapped in the bone matrix as they matured?

• Osteocyte

pH of 12 is considered

• Basic

what is a function of the skeletal system?

• storage of calcium

where are trabeculae found?

• Spongy bone

what part of the skeleton are the ribs found?

• Axial skeleton

platelet plug formation to create a blood clot is an example of

• positive feedback

one motor neuron and all the skeletal muscle cells stimulated by that neuron

• motor unit

which muscle type is striated and contains intercalated discs?

• cardiac muscles

what is the function of myoglobin?

• stores oxygen

where are myosin heads found

• Thick filament

which organelles are the location for protein synthesis?

• Ribosomes

what two layers compose the dermis layer

• papillary

• reticular

all skeletal muscles contract by sliding with

• sarcomeres

yellow bone marrow is found in

• medullary cavity

most superficial layer of epidermis

• stratum corneum

what process is capable of moving molecules from low to high concentration?

• active transport

lightweight interior of bone is composed of?

• spongy bone

first step to scientific process

• observe and generalize observations

describe osteoblasts

• bone matrix forming cells

what cell is responsible for "building" bone density

• osteoblasts

smallest contractile unit of a muscle fiber

• sarcomere

what is made of keratinocytes?

• nails and hair

what gland secretes milk?

• mammary gland

what layer contains melanocytes

• epidermis

what skin layer is deepest

• hypodermis

What does the perimysium cover?

• muscle fascicle

DNA is found in what organelle

• Nucleus

Most deadly type of skin cancer

• melanoma

first step of bone repair

• hematoma formation

what organelle produce ATP

• Mitochondria

definition of osmosis

• water diffusion across semipermeable membrane

how are autosomal recessive genes expressed

• Must have two recessive genes

Blood sugar, body temp and HR are examples of what kind of loop?

• negative feedback