Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract?
a) to use enzymes to break down food
b) to perform gas exchange
c) to remove waste from the body
d) to use peristalsis to move food along
b) to perform gas exchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gas exchange is a function of the respiratory system<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is:
a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body’s internal environment in response to changes in internal and external conditions
b) a function via which the body breaks down glucose to use as energy
c)a process that maintains the immune system’s defenses
d) a process in which the body resists change to genetic structure
a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body’s internal environment in response to changes in internal and external conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The endocrine system of the body is responsible for:
a) defense through the use of antibodies
b) communication through the use of hormones
c) metabolism through the use of enzymes
d) blood flow through the use of the heart muscle
b) communication through the use of hormones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anatomical position shows the body in a(n) __<\/em><\/strong> position. Vitamin K is created in the: The largest organ in the body is the __<\/em><\/strong>. A medical scientists wants to study the parenchyma of the kidney. This scientist would correctly be known, most specifically, as a: Histology is the study of tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is Erythropoiesis? Blood cell formation is called Hemopoiesis. In which part of the body is keratin NOT found? Keratin is a family of fibrous structural proteins. Keratin is the key structural component of hair, nails, and the outer layer of human skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the relationship between sarcomeres and muscle cells? A person who has torn their vastus lateralis muscle will need which of the following? The vastus lateralis muscle is a voluntary muscle in the legs. 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How many pairs of spinal nerves are known to exit the spinal cord? The spinal cord reaches from the base of the skull to the first or second lumbar vertebra. The base of the skull is also known as: Cyclic adenosine monophosphate is a substance that performs which of the following? (cyclic AMP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The neuron is composed of a\/n , which transmits signals toward the cell body, and a\/n <\/strong>, which transmits signals away from the cell body. The pectoralis major muscle is located in which general area? The soleus muscle is located in which general area? Which of the following is responsible for differentiation, or specialization, of cells? What makes up the alimentary canal? (digestive tract)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A woman’s body usually ovulates around what day in a normal 30-day cycle? 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a) lateral
b) superior
c) anterior
d) posterior
c) anterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) liver
b) lungs
c) intestinal tract
d) pancreas
c) intestinal tract<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) skin
b) GI tract
c) femur
d) stomach
a) skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) biologist
b) doctor
c) anatomist
d) histologist
d) histologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) red blood cell formation
b) white blood cell formation
c) the destruction of red blood cells
d) the destruction of white blood cells
a) red blood cell formation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erythro- red blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) hair
b) skin
c) nails
d) teeth
d) teeth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) sarcomeres are muscle cells
b) sarcomeres contain muscle cells
c) muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres
d) muscle cells contain sarcomeres, which in turn are made up of myofibrils
c) muscle cells contain myofibrils, which in turn are made up of sarcomeres<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) an arm sling
b) a cane or crutches
c) insulin
d) a neck brace
b) a cane or crutches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) filaments
b) sarcomeres
c) flexors
d) neutrons
a) filaments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) balance
b) intellect
c) vital functions
d) sensory input
c) vital functions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) they travel through the entire body
b) they travel only through the spinal cord
c) they travel only through the brain
d) they do not travel and remain localized
b) they travel only through the spinal cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) it initiates the preparation of the endometrium for pregnancy
b) it triggers the release of the egg from the ovary
c) it causes fertilization
d) it triggers the production of breast milk
a) it initiates the preparation of the endometrium for pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-ureters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) pancreas
b) lungs
c) gallbladder
d) bladder
c) gallbladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) reducing inflammation
b) raising the blood sugar level
c) inhibiting the release of histamine
d) controlling motor impulses
d) controlling motor impulses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-31<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) foremen magnum
b) filaments
c) cerebellum
d) corpus callosum
a) foremen magnum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) acts as part of the cell membrane
b) acts as energy for the cell
c) acts as a secondary messenger
d) acts as a hormone
c) acts as a secondary messenger<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-dendrite, axon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-the chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-the legs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) platelets
b) hormones
c) neurons
d) brain cells
b) hormones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-it consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-day 14<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"