Human Biology Final Exam Review
Human Biology with Schettle/pacolt at Neenah High School
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By: Andrew Juneau
Textbook:
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Reinforced NASTA Binding for Secondary Market)
Created: 2012-01-17
Size: 50 flashcards
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What is anatomical position?
when the body is upright with palms and feet facing forward
What are the organs found in the abdominopelvic cavity?
liver, gallbladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, small and large intestine
What are the organs found in the thoracic cavity?
trachea, heart, lungs
divides body into equal left and right
divides body into front and back
divides the body into superior and inferior
Describe the proximal/distal directional terms.
closer to trunk / farther from trunk
Describe the medial/lateral directional terms.
towards the middle / towards the periphery
Describe the anterior/posterior directional terms.
front / back
Describe the superior/inferior directional terms.
towards head (higher) / towards feet (lower)
What are tendons and ligaments made of?
dense fibrous connective tissue
What is loose connective tissue composed of?
- elastic and collagen fibers
- fibroblasts
- phagocytes
What are the functions of adipose?
- store lipids
- act as an insulator
- provide energy
Which body tissue lines the body cavity inside and out?
connective tissue
What tissue lines the intestines?
simple columnar epithelium
What type of cartilage composes the ear?
elastic
What is the name of the waterproof protein that composes the stratum corneum?
keratin
What is the pigment that protects skin from ultraviolet light?
melanin
What is the layer of skin only found in hairless or thick skin?
stratum lucidum
What are the functions of skin?
- protection
- sensation
- Vitamin D production
- excretion
- temperature regulation
- fat storage
What two things compose the hypodermis?
- loose connective tissue
- adipose
What sweat gland functions at puberty?
the apocrine gland
What is the root of hair?
the part enclosed in the follicle
What is the shaft of hair?
the part projecting from the surface
- What is an osteoblast?
- What is an osteoclast?
- What is an osteocyte?
- the bone germinator (forms bone)
- the bone destroyer (breaks down bone)
- mature bone cells (caught in matrix... took the blue pill)
What are myofibrils composed of?
actin, myosin, and titin
Where are calcium ions stored in the muscle?
sarcoplasmic reticulum
What is the name of the connective tissue covering long bone?
periosteum
What is the name of the lining of the medullary cavity?
endosteum
What fills the medullary cavity?
marrow
What is the tissue that surrounds each skeletal muscle?
fascia
What is osteoporosis?
the thinning of bone tissue and loss of density over time
What are two examples of ball-and-socket joints in the human body?
- the shoulders
- the hips
What is the name of the fracture that breaks into many fragments?
comminuted fracture
What is the name of the fracture that breaks only partially?
greenstick fracture
What is the name of the matrix in the bone that is laid down in rings?
osteon
What type of marrow is in spongy bone?
red marrow
What type of marrow is inside the cavity of the long bone?
yellow marrow
What is the insulating lipid layer produced by Schwann cells?
myelin sheath
What is polarized, depolarized, and repolarized in respect to sodium and potassium ions?
polarized ⇒ Na+ depolarized ⇒ K+ repolarized
What is the name of the reward system neurotransmitter?
dopamine
What part of the heart is the pacemaker?
the SA (sinoatrial) node
Which blood vessels supply blood to the heart?
the inferior and superior vena cavas
About this deck
By: Andrew Juneau
Textbook: Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Reinforced NASTA Binding for Secondary Market)
Created: 2012-01-17
Size: 50 flashcards
Views: 37
Textbook:
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Reinforced NASTA Binding for Secondary Market)Created: 2012-01-17
Size: 50 flashcards
Views: 37
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