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Human Anatomy

Chapters 6-12

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Moving from superficial to deep, the connective tissue components would be: epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
A muscle that assists with mastication is the: masseter
Muscles that move the wrist, hand, and fingers can be extrinsic or intrinsic
The efferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system can be divided into the parasympathetic and sympathetic
Along a neuron, the correct pathway for impulse conduction is dendrite, cell body, and axon
The white matter of the nervous system is made up of: myelinated fibers
Schwann cell have a function in the PNS that is similar to that of which cells in the CNS? Oligodendrocytes
The dorsal root of each spinal nerve is easily recognized as a swelling called the dorsal root ganglion
Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for movements of the tongue? Hypoglossal
The areas specializing in language functions are found in the left cerebral hemisphere in: about 90% of the population
The brainstem does not include the : cerebellum
All of the following cranial nerves have a functional classification of motor except: vestibulocochlear
Transparent mucous membrane covering the inner surface of the eyelid conjunctiva
Pancreatic cell type that produces insulin beta cells
Region of the adrenal cortex that secretes DHEA zona reticularis
Largest purely endocrine gland in the body thyroid gland
The term used to describe the collection of mechanism that influence the circulation of blood is hemodynamics
Inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstrictor impulses is considered a major mechanism of vasodilation
The four structures that compose the conduction system of the heart are the SA node, AV node, AV bundle, and Purkinje fibers
The brachiocephalic vein drains blood from the head, neck, and upper extremity
Chemotaxis is the process by which a cell navigates toward the source of the chemotactic factor by way of detecting and then moving toward higher concentrations of the factor
Lymphatics in the villi of the small intestines are called lacteals
The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called phagocytosis
The _____ of each lung lies against the ribs and is rounded to match the contours of the thoracic cavity. costal surface
The small leaf-shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the epiglottis
Which of the following lists the correct sequence of air as it passes through the nose into the pharynx? Anterior nares vestibule inferior, middle, and superior meatus posterior nares
The fauces, one of the seven openings found in the pharynx, opens into the: oropharynx
The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium pseudostratified columnar
In the right lung, the superior and middle lobes are separated by the: horizontal fissure
The microscopic cilia function to move mucus toward the pharynx
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