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ECPI FINAL EXAM BIO 112 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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ECPI FINAL EXAM BIO 112Which type of synovial joint allows rotation and is found between the axis and
atlas? - ANSWERS-pivot joint
Regulatory protein on actin filaments that blocks the myosin head from binding to
actin: - ANSWERS-Tropomyosin
The area in the temporal lobe that allows you to understand written and spoken
language - ANSWERS-wernicke's
The central nervous system consists of - ANSWERS-the brain and spinal cord
The innermost layer that surrounds each muscle fiber - ANSWERS-endomysium
The part of the brain that coordinates voluntary muscular movements is the -
ANSWERS-cerebellum
Joints that are considered slightly movable: - ANSWERS-amphiarthrotic
The part of a skeletal muscle that is attached to a fixed structure is called the
_____ - ANSWERS-origin
,The elbow is an example of this type of synovial joint: - ANSWERS-Hinge
Neuron organelle that contains neurotransmitters: - ANSWERS-Synaptic Vesicle
CN III, CN VI, and CN XII are: - ANSWERS-purely motor nerves
Increased myelination of axons tends to increase: - ANSWERS-speed of impulse
conduction
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes: - ANSWERS-antidiuretic
hormone
Another name for pain receptors is - ANSWERS-nociceptors
Special sense structure mainly involved with detecting the flavor of food: -
ANSWERS-Taste bud
Hormone from the thyroid gland that increases basal metabolic rate: - ANSWERS-
T3
Receptors for the special senses are found - ANSWERS-primarily in the head
Endocrine means - ANSWERS-internal secretion
,Hormone that elevates blood calcium - ANSWERS-parathyroid hormone
Oxytocin is administered to women following childbirth to stimulate - ANSWERS-
uterine contractions
Hormone secreted from the anterior pituitary: - ANSWERS-follicle stimulating
hormone
compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system - ANSWERS-may have a
longer lasting effect
Hormones: - ANSWERS-do all of the above:
have functions in growth, reproduction and development
help regulate water and electrolyte balance and blood pressure
regulate metabolism
The specificity of hormone action derives from - ANSWERS-target cell receptors
that are unique for each hormone
Hormone that contracts the uterus in a positive feedback cycle during child birth:
- ANSWERS-Oxytocin
, _____________ controls hormone concentrations - ANSWERS-negative feedback
Olfactory receptors, which provide the sense of smell are - ANSWERS-
chemoreceptors
special sense structure mainly involved with static equilibrium - ANSWERS-
vestibule
growth hormone - ANSWERS-all of the above:
enhances the movement of amino acids into cells
increases the rate of protein synthesis
increases the rate of fat metabolism
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone, which regulates the formation of melanin, is
produced by the - ANSWERS-intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland
Special sense structure mainly involved with dynamic equilibrium: - ANSWERS-
semi-circular canals
Oxytocin is administered to women following childbirth to stimulate - ANSWERS-
uterine contractions
Glaucoma is usually caused by - ANSWERS-accumulation of aqueous humor
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