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[Show more]Anatomy - -study of structure 
Physiology - -study of function 
Sagittal Plane - -divides the body into left and right 
Coronal Plane - -vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back 
Transverse/Horizontal Plane - -divides the body into top and bottom 
Cephalic - -Superior- toward the...
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Add to cartAnatomy - -study of structure 
Physiology - -study of function 
Sagittal Plane - -divides the body into left and right 
Coronal Plane - -vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back 
Transverse/Horizontal Plane - -divides the body into top and bottom 
Cephalic - -Superior- toward the...
What are the structures of the integumentary system and their function(s)? 
skin serves as an external protective barrier 
hair a sensory function that helps insulate us 
nails function to reinforce and protect ends of fingers and toes 
What are the 3 layers of the skin? 
epidermis, dermis, hypoderm...
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Add to cartWhat are the structures of the integumentary system and their function(s)? 
skin serves as an external protective barrier 
hair a sensory function that helps insulate us 
nails function to reinforce and protect ends of fingers and toes 
What are the 3 layers of the skin? 
epidermis, dermis, hypoderm...
Epi 
Means "outside" or "over" 
Peri 
Means "around" 
Endo 
Means "inside" 
Mysium 
MuscleSuperior 
Above (or toward the head) 
Inferior 
Below (or toward the feet)
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Add to cartEpi 
Means "outside" or "over" 
Peri 
Means "around" 
Endo 
Means "inside" 
Mysium 
MuscleSuperior 
Above (or toward the head) 
Inferior 
Below (or toward the feet)
Epi - -Means "outside" or "over" 
Peri - -Means "around" 
Endo - -Means "inside" 
Myo - -Muscle 
Superior - -Above (or toward the head) 
Inferior - -Below (or toward the feet) 
Dorsal - -Back
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Add to cartEpi - -Means "outside" or "over" 
Peri - -Means "around" 
Endo - -Means "inside" 
Myo - -Muscle 
Superior - -Above (or toward the head) 
Inferior - -Below (or toward the feet) 
Dorsal - -Back
If you were looking at a "side view" of the brain, you would be looking at an image taken in which body 
plane? - -Sagittal 
If a person is lying on their back and a plane through the abdomen is used to divide the person into a 
section containing their head and a section containing their feet, wh...
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Add to cartIf you were looking at a "side view" of the brain, you would be looking at an image taken in which body 
plane? - -Sagittal 
If a person is lying on their back and a plane through the abdomen is used to divide the person into a 
section containing their head and a section containing their feet, wh...
What phrase best describes homeostasis? - -An ability to maintain a relatively stable environment 
Which feedback mechanism is most commonly used to maintain homeostasis? - -Negative feedback 
Which of the following would be an example of a positive feedback mechanism? - -Cervical pressure 
during t...
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Add to cartWhat phrase best describes homeostasis? - -An ability to maintain a relatively stable environment 
Which feedback mechanism is most commonly used to maintain homeostasis? - -Negative feedback 
Which of the following would be an example of a positive feedback mechanism? - -Cervical pressure 
during t...
Organs that work together to perform a vital function is/are called: - -Organ systems 
An organ system is best defined as: - -A group of organs that work together to carry out a function. 
Which organ system does the trachea belong to" - -Respiratory 
Which organ system does the pituitary gland bel...
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Add to cartOrgans that work together to perform a vital function is/are called: - -Organ systems 
An organ system is best defined as: - -A group of organs that work together to carry out a function. 
Which organ system does the trachea belong to" - -Respiratory 
Which organ system does the pituitary gland bel...
The integument is composed of: - -Epidermis and dermis 
Which of the following is NOT a composed of connective tissue? - -Epidermis - The epidermis is 
epithelial tissue. 
The greatest number of different cell types would be found in the: - -Stratum basale 
The most superficial layer of the epidermi...
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Add to cartThe integument is composed of: - -Epidermis and dermis 
Which of the following is NOT a composed of connective tissue? - -Epidermis - The epidermis is 
epithelial tissue. 
The greatest number of different cell types would be found in the: - -Stratum basale 
The most superficial layer of the epidermi...
The protein that makes the epidermis skin waterproof is: - -Keratin 
What is the main function of melanin? - -Protect cells in the stratum basale from ultraviolet light. 
The skin is responsible for forming: - -A precursor to the active form of vitamin D. 
Which of the following is NOT a non-barrier...
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Add to cartThe protein that makes the epidermis skin waterproof is: - -Keratin 
What is the main function of melanin? - -Protect cells in the stratum basale from ultraviolet light. 
The skin is responsible for forming: - -A precursor to the active form of vitamin D. 
Which of the following is NOT a non-barrier...
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for linking bones to other bones to stabilize the 
articulation? - -Ligaments 
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for lubrication and shock absorption? - - 
Cartilage 
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for c...
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Add to cartWhich structure in the skeletal system is responsible for linking bones to other bones to stabilize the 
articulation? - -Ligaments 
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for lubrication and shock absorption? - - 
Cartilage 
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for c...
Which classification of bone tissue has trabeculae? - -Spongy bone 
For the following, identify the macroscopic structures of compact bone. 
Compact bone: - -Osteons 
Where are osteocytes found within the osteons? - -Lacunae 
What is the transition between the diaphysis and epiphysis called? - -Meta...
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Add to cartWhich classification of bone tissue has trabeculae? - -Spongy bone 
For the following, identify the macroscopic structures of compact bone. 
Compact bone: - -Osteons 
Where are osteocytes found within the osteons? - -Lacunae 
What is the transition between the diaphysis and epiphysis called? - -Meta...
Which of the following bones is properly matched with its function? - -Clavicle - Helps keep the 
shoulder in place. 
Protection of internal organs would most commonly be carried out by which components of the skeletal 
system? - -Bones and cartilage 
Hematopoiesis is: - -The formation of blood cell...
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Add to cartWhich of the following bones is properly matched with its function? - -Clavicle - Helps keep the 
shoulder in place. 
Protection of internal organs would most commonly be carried out by which components of the skeletal 
system? - -Bones and cartilage 
Hematopoiesis is: - -The formation of blood cell...
The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the: - -Epimysium 
Which best describes the organization of a skeletal muscle organ? - -Hundreds of muscle fibers 
compartmentalized into numerous units by collagen connective tissue. 
Myosin is: - -A motor enzyme. 
The contra...
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Add to cartThe outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the: - -Epimysium 
Which best describes the organization of a skeletal muscle organ? - -Hundreds of muscle fibers 
compartmentalized into numerous units by collagen connective tissue. 
Myosin is: - -A motor enzyme. 
The contra...
The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the: - -Epimysium 
Which best describes the organization of a skeletal muscle organ? - -Hundreds of muscle fibers 
compartmentalized into numerous units by collagen connective tissue. 
Myosin is: - -A motor enzyme. 
The contra...
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Add to cartThe outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the: - -Epimysium 
Which best describes the organization of a skeletal muscle organ? - -Hundreds of muscle fibers 
compartmentalized into numerous units by collagen connective tissue. 
Myosin is: - -A motor enzyme. 
The contra...
To stimulate skeletal muscle contraction, acetylcholine must cross the __________ of the neuromuscular 
junction and bind to receptors on the motor end plate. - -Synaptic cleft 
The folded sarcolemma of the muscle fiber that interacts with the neuron is called: - -The motor end 
plate 
Which of the ...
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Add to cartTo stimulate skeletal muscle contraction, acetylcholine must cross the __________ of the neuromuscular 
junction and bind to receptors on the motor end plate. - -Synaptic cleft 
The folded sarcolemma of the muscle fiber that interacts with the neuron is called: - -The motor end 
plate 
Which of the ...
To stimulate skeletal muscle contraction, acetylcholine must cross the __________ of the neuromuscular 
junction and bind to receptors on the motor end plate. - -Synaptic cleft 
The folded sarcolemma of the muscle fiber that interacts with the neuron is called: - -The motor end 
plate 
Which of the ...
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Add to cartTo stimulate skeletal muscle contraction, acetylcholine must cross the __________ of the neuromuscular 
junction and bind to receptors on the motor end plate. - -Synaptic cleft 
The folded sarcolemma of the muscle fiber that interacts with the neuron is called: - -The motor end 
plate 
Which of the ...
How do the cells of the nervous system transmit signals? - Both electrical or chemical signals - 
Electrical signals are transmitted through the neuron and chemical signals are transmitted between 
neurons. 
What molecule moves across a synapse? - Neurotransmitters - Neurotransmitters including 
dop...
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Add to cartHow do the cells of the nervous system transmit signals? - Both electrical or chemical signals - 
Electrical signals are transmitted through the neuron and chemical signals are transmitted between 
neurons. 
What molecule moves across a synapse? - Neurotransmitters - Neurotransmitters including 
dop...
In the neuron above, which appropriately labels the axon(s)? - -B - is pointing to the singular axon 
structure. 
In the neuron above, which appropriately labels the dendrite(s)? - -A - is the branched dendritic 
structure. Neurons can have thousands or tens of thousands of dendrites. 
In the neuron...
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Add to cartIn the neuron above, which appropriately labels the axon(s)? - -B - is pointing to the singular axon 
structure. 
In the neuron above, which appropriately labels the dendrite(s)? - -A - is the branched dendritic 
structure. Neurons can have thousands or tens of thousands of dendrites. 
In the neuron...
What are gyri and sulci? - -Depressions and ridges of the brain folds. - Depressions are sulci, and gyri 
are ridges. 
What separates the hemispheres of the cerebrum? - -The longitudinal fissure 
Which is NOT a major structure of the brain? - -Frontbrain - There is a region of the brain called the 
...
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Add to cartWhat are gyri and sulci? - -Depressions and ridges of the brain folds. - Depressions are sulci, and gyri 
are ridges. 
What separates the hemispheres of the cerebrum? - -The longitudinal fissure 
Which is NOT a major structure of the brain? - -Frontbrain - There is a region of the brain called the 
...
What causes contralateral motor control? - -Decussation - Nerves crossing over, also called 
decussation, causes the contralateral or opposite sidedness of motor control. 
Which best defines cranial nerves? - -Peripheral nerves that emerge from the brain. - These nerves 
come directly from the brain...
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Add to cartWhat causes contralateral motor control? - -Decussation - Nerves crossing over, also called 
decussation, causes the contralateral or opposite sidedness of motor control. 
Which best defines cranial nerves? - -Peripheral nerves that emerge from the brain. - These nerves 
come directly from the brain...
Which of the following are associated with the sensations of sight, hearing, and smell? - -Specialized 
receptor cells 
Which of the following is NOT matched with their stimuli? - -All of these are correctly matched. 
Exteroceptors - External environment 
Interoceptors - Internal organs 
Propriocept...
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Add to cartWhich of the following are associated with the sensations of sight, hearing, and smell? - -Specialized 
receptor cells 
Which of the following is NOT matched with their stimuli? - -All of these are correctly matched. 
Exteroceptors - External environment 
Interoceptors - Internal organs 
Propriocept...
Which of the following components of the eye is responsible for focusing light on the back of the eye? - 
-Ciliary body 
The anterior fibrous tunic of the sclera is highly modified to form a transparent area of the eye known as 
the: - -Cornea 
What is the order of the eyeball covering from outside ...
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-Ciliary body 
The anterior fibrous tunic of the sclera is highly modified to form a transparent area of the eye known as 
the: - -Cornea 
What is the order of the eyeball covering from outside ...
Which part of the ear contains the ossicles? - -Middle ear - Ossicles are the bones that transmit 
sound waves in the middle ear. 
Which part of the ear contains the auricle? - -Outer ear - The auricle is the cartilage shell of the ear, 
which is part of the outer ear. 
Which part of the ear contain...
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Add to cartWhich part of the ear contains the ossicles? - -Middle ear - Ossicles are the bones that transmit 
sound waves in the middle ear. 
Which part of the ear contains the auricle? - -Outer ear - The auricle is the cartilage shell of the ear, 
which is part of the outer ear. 
Which part of the ear contain...
Which of the following statements is NOT true about endocrine glands? - -They contain ducts. - This 
is not a true statement, as these glands generally release their hormones directly into the bloodstream 
from the cells that make the hormone(s). 
The pineal gland is located in the: - -Brain - It is...
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Add to cartWhich of the following statements is NOT true about endocrine glands? - -They contain ducts. - This 
is not a true statement, as these glands generally release their hormones directly into the bloodstream 
from the cells that make the hormone(s). 
The pineal gland is located in the: - -Brain - It is...
The cardiovascular system is composed of: - -Heart, blood vessels, and blood 
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called: - -Arteries 
The heart would best be described as being composed of: - -Two atria and two ventricles 
Which of the following structures is mainly composed ...
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Add to cartThe cardiovascular system is composed of: - -Heart, blood vessels, and blood 
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called: - -Arteries 
The heart would best be described as being composed of: - -Two atria and two ventricles 
Which of the following structures is mainly composed ...
What happens when ventricular pressure falls below atrial pressure? - -The atrioventricular valves 
open. - These valves separate the atria and ventricles and open when ventricular pressure falls low 
enough. 
Stroke volume is: - -The amount of blood that flows from the ventricle during contraction....
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Add to cartWhat happens when ventricular pressure falls below atrial pressure? - -The atrioventricular valves 
open. - These valves separate the atria and ventricles and open when ventricular pressure falls low 
enough. 
Stroke volume is: - -The amount of blood that flows from the ventricle during contraction....
Which of the following is NOT a digestive enzyme? - -Bile - Bile emulsifies lipids but does not 
chemically digest them. 
The enzyme carboxypeptidase chemically digests: - -Proteins - This enzyme leaves the peptide bond 
found at the end of a protein chain. 
The enzyme amylase chemically digests - -...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is NOT a digestive enzyme? - -Bile - Bile emulsifies lipids but does not 
chemically digest them. 
The enzyme carboxypeptidase chemically digests: - -Proteins - This enzyme leaves the peptide bond 
found at the end of a protein chain. 
The enzyme amylase chemically digests - -...
Nephron function can be separated into two main functions, (1) filtration and (2) secretion and 
reabsorption. Which function is based on regulation and specific needs of the body? - -Secretion and 
reabsorption - This regulated function controls movement of specific molecules. 
Which function is pu...
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Add to cartNephron function can be separated into two main functions, (1) filtration and (2) secretion and 
reabsorption. Which function is based on regulation and specific needs of the body? - -Secretion and 
reabsorption - This regulated function controls movement of specific molecules. 
Which function is pu...
Which of the following is NOT a function of the reproductive system? - -Regulate urinary processes - 
Although urine is eliminated from the body in a region close to the external reproductive organs, the 
reproductive system does not regulate the urinary process. 
Which of the following is NOT prope...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is NOT a function of the reproductive system? - -Regulate urinary processes - 
Although urine is eliminated from the body in a region close to the external reproductive organs, the 
reproductive system does not regulate the urinary process. 
Which of the following is NOT prope...
Which of the following is NOT a structure associated with the testes? - -Ampulla - The ampulla is the 
widening of the distal end of the vas deferens. - The lobules are wedge-shaped divisions of the testes 
formed by the septa. 
Which of the following structures is NOT correctly matched with its des...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is NOT a structure associated with the testes? - -Ampulla - The ampulla is the 
widening of the distal end of the vas deferens. - The lobules are wedge-shaped divisions of the testes 
formed by the septa. 
Which of the following structures is NOT correctly matched with its des...
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? 
Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? 
Superior and lateral 
Which level of organization is more complex than the brain? 
Nervous system 
Which type of heart valve prev...
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Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? 
Superior and lateral 
Which level of organization is more complex than the brain? 
Nervous system 
Which type of heart valve prev...
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - -Superior and 
lateral 
Which level ...
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Add to cartWhich term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - -Superior and 
lateral 
Which level ...
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - -Superior and 
lateral 
Which level ...
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Add to cartWhich term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - -Superior and 
lateral 
Which level ...
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - -Superior and 
lateral 
Which level ...
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Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - -Lateral 
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - -Superior and 
lateral 
Which level ...
Transverse plane - -also called the horizontal plane), which divides the body into top and bottom. In 
anatomical position, transverse planes are parallel to the ground. 
Coronal plane - -which is a vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back sections If you 
do a "belly flop" int...
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Add to cartTransverse plane - -also called the horizontal plane), which divides the body into top and bottom. In 
anatomical position, transverse planes are parallel to the ground. 
Coronal plane - -which is a vertical plane that divides the body into the front and back sections If you 
do a "belly flop" int...
Pulmonary Artery - -Carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs 
Arteries - -Carry oxygenated blood, no valves 
Pulmonary Vein - -Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart 
Veins - -Carry deoxygenated blood, have valves 
Corticotropin - -Stimulates Adrenal Gland 
Efferent Neurons - -Send MOTOR...
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Add to cartPulmonary Artery - -Carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs 
Arteries - -Carry oxygenated blood, no valves 
Pulmonary Vein - -Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart 
Veins - -Carry deoxygenated blood, have valves 
Corticotropin - -Stimulates Adrenal Gland 
Efferent Neurons - -Send MOTOR...
Pulmonary Artery - -Carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs 
Arteries - -Carry oxygenated blood, no valves 
Pulmonary Vein - -Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart 
Veins - -Carry deoxygenated blood, have valves 
Corticotropin - -Stimulates Adrenal Gland 
Efferent Neurons - -Send MOTOR...
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Add to cartPulmonary Artery - -Carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs 
Arteries - -Carry oxygenated blood, no valves 
Pulmonary Vein - -Carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart 
Veins - -Carry deoxygenated blood, have valves 
Corticotropin - -Stimulates Adrenal Gland 
Efferent Neurons - -Send MOTOR...
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