401 - The most essential vitamin required to allow carbon to enter the citric acid cycle is ____.
401 - The most essential vitamin required to allow carbon to enter the citric acid cycle is ____.
pantothenic acid
402 - The most important blood buffer is albumin.
402 - The most important blood buffer is albumin.
FALSE
403 - The most numerous and main cell in the inflammatory response is the _____.
403 - The most numerous and main cell in the inflammatory response is the _____.
neutrophil
404 - The most serious consequence of potassium imbalances is _____.
404 - The most serious consequence of potassium imbalances is _____.
cardiac abnormalities
405 - The movement of particles from an area of higher to lower concentration is called _____.
405 - The movement of particles from an area of higher to lower concentration is called _____.
diffusion
406 - The muscle that enables you to elevate and adduct your scapula is the ____________.
406 - The muscle that enables you to elevate and adduct your scapula is the ____________.
rhomboideus major
407 - The myelin sheath around a neuron is actually produced by the:
407 - The myelin sheath around a neuron is actually produced by the:
Schwann cell
408 - The nodes of Ranvier function in slowing the conduction of the impulse.
408 - The nodes of Ranvier function in slowing the conduction of the impulse.
FALSE
409 - The normal chromosome number is referred to as _____________.
409 - The normal chromosome number is referred to as _____________.
euploid
410 - The nucleus of a neuron is always located within the cell body region.
410 - The nucleus of a neuron is always located within the cell body region.
TRUE
411 - The occipital area is the region on the back of the skull.
411 - The occipital area is the region on the back of the skull.
TRUE
412 - The olfactory cells have microvilli that enable them to respond to chemical stimuli.
412 - The olfactory cells have microvilli that enable them to respond to chemical stimuli.
FALSE
413 - The oligodendrocytes are capable of producing the myelin sheath that will wrap around a spinal nerve.
413 - The oligodendrocytes are capable of producing the myelin sheath that will wrap around a spinal nerve.
FALSE
414 - The only structures that allow gas diffusion across them are the _____.
414 - The only structures that allow gas diffusion across them are the _____.
alveoli
415 - The only tissue specialized for movement is the _____ tissue.
415 - The only tissue specialized for movement is the _____ tissue.
muscle
416 - The organelle termed the _____ produces the microtubules important in cell division.
416 - The organelle termed the _____ produces the microtubules important in cell division.
centrosome
417 - The organs of static equilibrium are located within the ______________ and employ shifting ___________ to set up nerve impulses.
417 - The organs of static equilibrium are located within the ______________ and employ shifting ___________ to set up nerve impulses.
vestibule; otoliths
418 - The outer covering of each bone, made from fibrous connective tissue, is called the ________________.
418 - The outer covering of each bone, made from fibrous connective tissue, is called the ________________.
periosteum
419 - The outer layer of the intestines is the ____
419 - The outer layer of the intestines is the ____
serosa
420 - The outer layer of the skin is composed of ______________________.
420 - The outer layer of the skin is composed of ______________________.
stratified squamous epithelium
421 - The outermost structure of a kidney is the _____.
421 - The outermost structure of a kidney is the _____.
capsule
422 - The ovarian follicle cells will develop into the oocytes each month.
422 - The ovarian follicle cells will develop into the oocytes each month.
FALSE
423 - The pancreas secretes enzymes that enter the small intestine and chemically digest chyme. Choose the enzyme(s) that break(s) down fats.
423 - The pancreas secretes enzymes that enter the small intestine and chemically digest chyme. Choose the enzyme(s) that break(s) down fats.
pancreatic lipase
424 - The papillae on the tongue respond to sweet, sour, salt and bitter stimuli.
424 - The papillae on the tongue respond to sweet, sour, salt and bitter stimuli.
FALSE
425 - The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is characterized by each of these except which one?
425 - The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is characterized by each of these except which one?
Preganglionic fibers arise from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord.
426 - The part of the bone that the articular cartilage covers directly is the _____.
426 - The part of the bone that the articular cartilage covers directly is the _____.
epiphysis
427 - The part of the hair below the surface of the skin is called the _____.
427 - The part of the hair below the surface of the skin is called the _____.
root
428 - The pectoral girdle is made up of the clavicle and the ________________.
428 - The pectoral girdle is made up of the clavicle and the ________________.
scapula
429 - The period immediately after birth to four weeks of age is called the _______________ period.
429 - The period immediately after birth to four weeks of age is called the _______________ period.
neonatal
430 - The placenta is comprised of maternal and fetal portions.
430 - The placenta is comprised of maternal and fetal portions.
TRUE
431 - The portion of a tooth below the gums is the _____.
431 - The portion of a tooth below the gums is the _____.
root
432 - The portion of the brain involved in understanding speech and using words is located in the ____________ of the cerebrum.
432 - The portion of the brain involved in understanding speech and using words is located in the ____________ of the cerebrum.
parietal lobe
433 - The portion of the placenta contributed by the embryo is the ______________.
433 - The portion of the placenta contributed by the embryo is the ______________.
chorion
434 - The portion(s) of the tongue that actually perceives taste is/are the _____________.
434 - The portion(s) of the tongue that actually perceives taste is/are the _____________.
taste hairs
435 - The precursor of all lines of blood cells is the _______________.
435 - The precursor of all lines of blood cells is the _______________.
hemocytoblast
436 - The presence of sodium in the blood can be detected by the osmoreceptors of the hypothalamus.
436 - The presence of sodium in the blood can be detected by the osmoreceptors of the hypothalamus.
FALSE
437 - The primary force responsible for air moving into the lungs during inhalation is _________________.
437 - The primary force responsible for air moving into the lungs during inhalation is _________________.
atmospheric pressure
438 - The primary purpose of stratification, or layering, in epithelial tissue is for increased _____________.
438 - The primary purpose of stratification, or layering, in epithelial tissue is for increased _____________.
protection
439 - The process of copying DNA to be used in protein synthesis is called __________ and occurs ______________.
439 - The process of copying DNA to be used in protein synthesis is called __________ and occurs ______________.
Transcription; in the nucleus
440 - The production of mRNA from a DNA template is termed _____.
440 - The production of mRNA from a DNA template is termed _____.
transcription
441 - The prominent portions of the cheeks are made up of the _________________ bones.
441 - The prominent portions of the cheeks are made up of the _________________ bones.
zygomatic
442 - The protective dead layer of cells of the outer epidermis is called the _______________.
442 - The protective dead layer of cells of the outer epidermis is called the _______________.
stratum corneum
443 - The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents a back-flow of blood into the _____.
443 - The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents a back-flow of blood into the _____.
right ventricle
444 - The purpose of synovial fluid is to provide for firmness and stability in a amphiarthrotic joint.
444 - The purpose of synovial fluid is to provide for firmness and stability in a amphiarthrotic joint.
FALSE
445 - The purpose of the hydrogen carriers, NADH and FADH2, is to create______________.
445 - The purpose of the hydrogen carriers, NADH and FADH2, is to create______________.
transfer iron to the cytochromes
446 - The purpose of the soft palate is to __________________.
446 - The purpose of the soft palate is to __________________.
close off the nasal cavity during swallowing
447 - The pyloric sphincter acts to prevent food from leaving the small intestine.
447 - The pyloric sphincter acts to prevent food from leaving the small intestine.
FALSE
448 - The pyramids are areas located within the _____ of the kidney.
448 - The pyramids are areas located within the _____ of the kidney.
medulla
449 - The reaction NaCl
449 - The reaction NaCl
synthesis reaction
450 - The region on the retina that produces the sharpest vision is called the _______________.
450 - The region on the retina that produces the sharpest vision is called the _______________.
fovea centralis
451 - The respiratory membrane is comprised of the two layers of the alveoli.
451 - The respiratory membrane is comprised of the two layers of the alveoli.
FALSE
452 - The respiratory membrane, across which gases diffuse, is very thin and is made up of _______________.
452 - The respiratory membrane, across which gases diffuse, is very thin and is made up of _______________.
alveolar cell membrane, capillary membrane, and fused basement membranes
453 - The right and left sides of the heart are separated by the interventricular septum.
453 - The right and left sides of the heart are separated by the interventricular septum.
FALSE
454 - The segment of a myofibril that is called a sarcomere runs from _______________.
454 - The segment of a myofibril that is called a sarcomere runs from _______________.
one Z line to the next Z line
455 - The selective permeability of a cell membrane functions under active transport mechanisms.
455 - The selective permeability of a cell membrane functions under active transport mechanisms.
TRUE
456 - The shoulder joint contains several bursae. The _______________ bursa is located between the joint capsule and the tendon of the subscapularis muscle.
456 - The shoulder joint contains several bursae. The _______________ bursa is located between the joint capsule and the tendon of the subscapularis muscle.
subscapular
457 - The skeletal system plays key roles in the function of the circulatory system and immunity.
457 - The skeletal system plays key roles in the function of the circulatory system and immunity.
TRUE
458 - The skin can be considered an organ as well as a system.
458 - The skin can be considered an organ as well as a system.
TRUE
459 - The smallest pair of cranial nerves that arise from the midbrain and carry motor impulses to the superior oblique muscles of the eye are the ______________ nerves.
459 - The smallest pair of cranial nerves that arise from the midbrain and carry motor impulses to the superior oblique muscles of the eye are the ______________ nerves.
trochlear
460 - The smallest unit of matter is the _____.
460 - The smallest unit of matter is the _____.
atom
461 - The smooth muscle within the vocal cords allows them to change their tension for vocalization.
461 - The smooth muscle within the vocal cords allows them to change their tension for vocalization.
FALSE
462 - The so-called wisdom teeth are actually the four last molars.
462 - The so-called wisdom teeth are actually the four last molars.
TRUE
463 - The soft spots on a newborn skull are called fontanels and are comprised of cartilage.
463 - The soft spots on a newborn skull are called fontanels and are comprised of cartilage.
FALSE
464 - The space between the two lungs is called the _____.
464 - The space between the two lungs is called the _____.
mediastinum
465 - The steps of glycolysis occur in the ________________, the transition reaction occurs in the _________________, and the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) is carried out in the _________________ of the cell.
465 - The steps of glycolysis occur in the ________________, the transition reaction occurs in the _________________, and the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) is carried out in the _________________ of the cell.
cytosol; mitochondrion; mitochondrion
466 - The strength of the dermis would mainly be due to _____.
466 - The strength of the dermis would mainly be due to _____.
the presence of collagen fibers
467 - The structure which implants in the endometrium is correctly termed a _____.
467 - The structure which implants in the endometrium is correctly termed a _____.
blastocyst
468 - The structure which receives the filtrate from the glomerulus is the _____.
468 - The structure which receives the filtrate from the glomerulus is the _____.
Bowman capsule
469 - The subcutaneous region has adipose cells that help insulate the body from heat as well as cold.
469 - The subcutaneous region has adipose cells that help insulate the body from heat as well as cold.
TRUE
470 - The surface area of the stomach is enhanced by the presence of folds called _____.
470 - The surface area of the stomach is enhanced by the presence of folds called _____.
rugae
471 - The symbol Na+ is used to describe a sodium _____.
471 - The symbol Na+ is used to describe a sodium _____.
ion
472 - The T wave of an electrocardiogram represents which event?
472 - The T wave of an electrocardiogram represents which event?
ventricular repolarization
473 - The taste buds on the tongue enable a person to perceive the taste of various foods such as the garlic in lasagna.
473 - The taste buds on the tongue enable a person to perceive the taste of various foods such as the garlic in lasagna.
FALSE
474 - The term _____ can be used to imply all of the chemical reactions within a cell.
474 - The term _____ can be used to imply all of the chemical reactions within a cell.
metabolism
475 - The term _____ refers to the constant state of contraction of a certain number of fibers within a muscle.
475 - The term _____ refers to the constant state of contraction of a certain number of fibers within a muscle.
tone
476 - The term _____ refers to the fact that a tissue has only one layer of cells.
476 - The term _____ refers to the fact that a tissue has only one layer of cells.
simple
477 - The term _____is used to describe the extra synovial-type membrane outside the knee joint.
477 - The term _____is used to describe the extra synovial-type membrane outside the knee joint.
prepatellar bursa
478 - The term goose bumps is directly related to which structures?
478 - The term goose bumps is directly related to which structures?
arrector pili
479 - The term gray matter is used to describe the appearance of myelinated nerves.
479 - The term gray matter is used to describe the appearance of myelinated nerves.
FALSE
480 - The term muscle fiber is synonymous with a group of muscle cells.
480 - The term muscle fiber is synonymous with a group of muscle cells.
FALSE
481 - The term that means the opposite of central is deep.
481 - The term that means the opposite of central is deep.
FALSE
482 - The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface.
482 - The term visceral refers to structures on the skin surface.
FALSE
483 - The testes in the male and ovaries in the female can both be found in the pelvic cavity of an early fetus.
483 - The testes in the male and ovaries in the female can both be found in the pelvic cavity of an early fetus.
TRUE
484 - The thoracic duct empties directly into the _____ vein.
484 - The thoracic duct empties directly into the _____ vein.
left subclavian
485 - The three most important buffer systems in body fluids include the bicarbonate buffer system, the ______________ buffer system, and the protein buffer system.
485 - The three most important buffer systems in body fluids include the bicarbonate buffer system, the ______________ buffer system, and the protein buffer system.
phosphate
486 - The thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating metabolic rate and calcium and phosphate ion concentration in the blood. Which thyroid hormone lowers calcium and phosphate ion concentration in the blood?
486 - The thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating metabolic rate and calcium and phosphate ion concentration in the blood. Which thyroid hormone lowers calcium and phosphate ion concentration in the blood?
calcitonin
487 - The trace element _____________ is necessary for wound healing, and a deficiency of it results in depressed immunity.
487 - The trace element _____________ is necessary for wound healing, and a deficiency of it results in depressed immunity.
zinc
488 - The trachea contains rings of cartilage that surround the windpipe to keep it rigid.
488 - The trachea contains rings of cartilage that surround the windpipe to keep it rigid.
FALSE
489 - The triangle shaped muscle which antagonizes the sternocleidomastoid is the _____.
489 - The triangle shaped muscle which antagonizes the sternocleidomastoid is the _____.
trapezius
490 - The true vocal cords are those that produce the sounds of the human voice. Where are these located?
490 - The true vocal cords are those that produce the sounds of the human voice. Where are these located?
inferior to the false vocal cords
491 - The tubular transport system that moves molecules throughout the cell is/are the _______________.
491 - The tubular transport system that moves molecules throughout the cell is/are the _______________.
endoplasmic reticulum
492 - The type of anemia that is fairly common and caused by insufficient dietary iron is ______________.
492 - The type of anemia that is fairly common and caused by insufficient dietary iron is ______________.
iron deficiency anemia
493 - The type of cartilage found in intervertebral disks of the spinal column is ________________.
493 - The type of cartilage found in intervertebral disks of the spinal column is ________________.
fibrocartilage
494 - The type of lipid responsible for forming the basic bilayer structure of a cell membrane is a _________________ molecule.
494 - The type of lipid responsible for forming the basic bilayer structure of a cell membrane is a _________________ molecule.
phospholipid
495 - The type of muscle found in the irises of the eyes and in the blood vessels is called _______________.
495 - The type of muscle found in the irises of the eyes and in the blood vessels is called _______________.
multiunit smooth muscle
496 - The type of proteins that guide cells on the move in the bloodstream to their destination at a wound site are _____________.
496 - The type of proteins that guide cells on the move in the bloodstream to their destination at a wound site are _____________.
cell adhesion molecules
497 - The type of white blood cell that is often the first to arrive at the site of infection is a granulocyte, and the member of this group that stains light purple is a _______________.
497 - The type of white blood cell that is often the first to arrive at the site of infection is a granulocyte, and the member of this group that stains light purple is a _______________.
neutrophil
498 - The ureter directly receives urine from the _____ of the kidney.
498 - The ureter directly receives urine from the _____ of the kidney.
pelvis
499 - The uterine tubes are lined with ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells which help propel the ovum.
499 - The uterine tubes are lined with ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells which help propel the ovum.
TRUE
500 - The vas deferens connects to the urethra at the base of the penis.
500 - The vas deferens connects to the urethra at the base of the penis.
FALSE
501 - The vertebral bodies are joined by a diarthrotic joint.
501 - The vertebral bodies are joined by a diarthrotic joint.
TRUE
502 - The vital centers are located within the _____ area of the brain.
502 - The vital centers are located within the _____ area of the brain.
medulla
503 - The walls of lymphatic vessels are similar to those of cardiovascular _____________.
503 - The walls of lymphatic vessels are similar to those of cardiovascular _____________.
veins
504 - The yellowish color of some persons skin is due to _____.
504 - The yellowish color of some persons skin is due to _____.
carotene
505 - There are about one million nephrons in each kidney.
505 - There are about one million nephrons in each kidney.
TRUE
506 - There are several types of cells in the anterior pituitary. Which ones secrete growth hormone?
506 - There are several types of cells in the anterior pituitary. Which ones secrete growth hormone?
somatotropes
507 - There are usually no blood vessels in the epidermis.
507 - There are usually no blood vessels in the epidermis.
TRUE
508 - Thin-walled outpouchings of the alveolar ducts of the lungs are the ___________________.
508 - Thin-walled outpouchings of the alveolar ducts of the lungs are the ___________________.
alveolar sacs
509 - This is probably the greatest source of H+?
509 - This is probably the greatest source of H+?
carbon dioxide
510 - Thymosin is an enzyme required to stimulate T-cell production in the spleen.
510 - Thymosin is an enzyme required to stimulate T-cell production in the spleen.
FALSE
511 - Traits that are controlled by one or more genes and influenced by the environment are said to be _________________.
511 - Traits that are controlled by one or more genes and influenced by the environment are said to be _________________.
multifactorial
512 - Tubular reabsorption is responsible for retaining nutrients the body requires. Most tubular reabsorption occurs in the _______________ where microvilli, and their numerous carrier proteins, increase the surface area available for reabsorption.
512 - Tubular reabsorption is responsible for retaining nutrients the body requires. Most tubular reabsorption occurs in the _______________ where microvilli, and their numerous carrier proteins, increase the surface area available for reabsorption.
proximal convoluted tubule
513 - Unlike the other major membranes of the body, _______________ membranes lack an epithelial layer.
513 - Unlike the other major membranes of the body, _______________ membranes lack an epithelial layer.
synovial
514 - Uterine contractions appear to stimulate the release of ____________ in the newborn infant.
514 - Uterine contractions appear to stimulate the release of ____________ in the newborn infant.
surfactant
515 - Vaccines generally confer what type of immunity?
515 - Vaccines generally confer what type of immunity?
artificially acquired active immunity
516 - Vegetables are a good source of the vitamin A required for vision.
516 - Vegetables are a good source of the vitamin A required for vision.
FALSE
517 - Vesicles differ from vacuoles in that vesicles are usually produced for the purpose of causing something to leave the cell.
517 - Vesicles differ from vacuoles in that vesicles are usually produced for the purpose of causing something to leave the cell.
FALSE
518 - Water tends to dissociate, forming ions; which pH value indicates that the [H+] equals the [OH-]?
518 - Water tends to dissociate, forming ions; which pH value indicates that the [H+] equals the [OH-]?
7
519 - What are the direct end products of the Citric Acid Cycle?
519 - What are the direct end products of the Citric Acid Cycle?
carbon dioxide and water
520 - What are the final end products of the electron transport chain?
520 - What are the final end products of the electron transport chain?
ATP and water
521 - What are the most powerful stimuli for breathing?
521 - What are the most powerful stimuli for breathing?
low pH; high CO2
522 - What are the two major factors that regulate the movement of water and electrolytes from one fluid compartment to the next?
522 - What are the two major factors that regulate the movement of water and electrolytes from one fluid compartment to the next?
hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure
523 - What does an ovulated oocyte first come into contact with?
523 - What does an ovulated oocyte first come into contact with?
fimbriae
524 - What does the electrocardiogram (ECG) QRS wave indicate is happening in the heart?
524 - What does the electrocardiogram (ECG) QRS wave indicate is happening in the heart?
The ventricles are depolarizing while the atria repolarize.
525 - What does the pancreatic duct directly join to?
525 - What does the pancreatic duct directly join to?
duodenum
526 - What function do fibroblasts serve in connective tissue?
526 - What function do fibroblasts serve in connective tissue?
secrete proteins that become fibers in the connective tissue matrix
527 - What hormone does the small intestine release in response to acidic chyme?
527 - What hormone does the small intestine release in response to acidic chyme?
secretin
528 - What initiates the swallowing reflex?
528 - What initiates the swallowing reflex?
sensory receptors detecting the bolus in the pharynx
529 - What is a major cause of death in less-developed countries?
529 - What is a major cause of death in less-developed countries?
infections
530 - What is an example of a codominant trait in humans?
530 - What is an example of a codominant trait in humans?
ABO blood groups
531 - What is not a typical congenital rubella defect?
531 - What is not a typical congenital rubella defect?
liver disease
532 - What is one important function for melanin?
532 - What is one important function for melanin?
absorb harmful radiation
533 - What is the Adam's apple directly part of?
533 - What is the Adam's apple directly part of?
thyroid cartilage
534 - What is the average white blood cell count?
534 - What is the average white blood cell count?
10,000 per mm3
535 - What is the biological definition of human adulthood?
535 - What is the biological definition of human adulthood?
adolescence to old age
536 - What is the combination of the five carbon sugar and the nitrogenous base called in ATP?
536 - What is the combination of the five carbon sugar and the nitrogenous base called in ATP?
adenosine
537 - What is the first structure in this respiratory sequence?
537 - What is the first structure in this respiratory sequence?
pharynx
538 - What is the last region of a typical reflex arc?
538 - What is the last region of a typical reflex arc?
ventral root
539 - What is the last stage in the repair of a fracture?
539 - What is the last stage in the repair of a fracture?
bony callus
540 - What is the main factor that causes urine to enter the kidneys?
540 - What is the main factor that causes urine to enter the kidneys?
peristalsis
541 - What is the main factor that promotes bladder infections in the female?
541 - What is the main factor that promotes bladder infections in the female?
length of urethra
542 - What is the major distinguishing factor that separates the embryonic stage from the fetal stage?
542 - What is the major distinguishing factor that separates the embryonic stage from the fetal stage?
All major organ systems form during the embryonic stage; the fetal stage consists mainly of rapid growth.
543 - What is the medical term for male pattern baldness?
543 - What is the medical term for male pattern baldness?
androgenic alopecia
544 - What is the most common chromosomal disorder in this group?
544 - What is the most common chromosomal disorder in this group?
trisomy 21
545 - What is the most effective intracellular buffer?
545 - What is the most effective intracellular buffer?
phosphate
546 - What is the most significant plasma buffer?
546 - What is the most significant plasma buffer?
bicarbonate
547 - What is the most significant source of estrogens in a eight month fetus?
547 - What is the most significant source of estrogens in a eight month fetus?
corpus luteum
548 - What is the normal pH of the blood?
548 - What is the normal pH of the blood?
7.35-7.45
549 - What is the opening to the larynx called?
549 - What is the opening to the larynx called?
glottis
550 - What is the origin of red blood cells?
550 - What is the origin of red blood cells?
yolk sac
551 - What is the primary function of the large intestine?
551 - What is the primary function of the large intestine?
to compact, store, and eliminate feces
552 - What is the primary purpose of the liver in aiding digestion?
552 - What is the primary purpose of the liver in aiding digestion?
produces bile to emulsify fats in the small intestine
553 - What is the purpose of polar bodies during oogenesis?
553 - What is the purpose of polar bodies during oogenesis?
Polar bodies serve both as a dumping ground for extra sets of chromosomes and ensure that the ovum will have most of the cytoplasm.
554 - What is the role of the thymus in protecting the body against disease?
554 - What is the role of the thymus in protecting the body against disease?
It is the site of maturation of T lymphocytes and the production of thymosin.
555 - What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?
555 - What is the smallest level of organization considered to be living?
cell
556 - What is the source of female sex steroids?
556 - What is the source of female sex steroids?
ovary
557 - What is the source of the male androgen testosterone?
557 - What is the source of the male androgen testosterone?
interstitial cells
558 - What is the sum of the neutrons plus protons equal to?
558 - What is the sum of the neutrons plus protons equal to?
atomic weight
559 - What is the term for a condition of widespread edema?
559 - What is the term for a condition of widespread edema?
anasarca
560 - What is the term for the primary human sex organs?
560 - What is the term for the primary human sex organs?
gonads
561 - What is the Turner's syndrome chromosome pattern?
561 - What is the Turner's syndrome chromosome pattern?
XO
562 - What kind of peripheral nerve fiber carries motor impulses outward to smooth muscles and glands of internal organs?
562 - What kind of peripheral nerve fiber carries motor impulses outward to smooth muscles and glands of internal organs?
general visceral efferent fibers
563 - What mouth part helps to mix food with saliva, moves food toward the pharynx for swallowing, and houses taste receptor cells?
563 - What mouth part helps to mix food with saliva, moves food toward the pharynx for swallowing, and houses taste receptor cells?
tongue
564 - What movement occurs when clenching the teeth?
564 - What movement occurs when clenching the teeth?
elevation
565 - What normally holds the intestines in position within the abdominal cavity?
565 - What normally holds the intestines in position within the abdominal cavity?
mesentery
566 - What normally prevents the expulsion of an embryo by a menstrual flow?
566 - What normally prevents the expulsion of an embryo by a menstrual flow?
HCG
567 - What occurs during the citric acid cycle?
567 - What occurs during the citric acid cycle?
Carbon dioxide and hydrogen atoms are released, and two molecules of ATP form.
568 - What of the following is not likely to cause acidosis?
568 - What of the following is not likely to cause acidosis?
fever
569 - What portion of the sperm cell contains the twenty-three chromosomes?
569 - What portion of the sperm cell contains the twenty-three chromosomes?
head
570 - What seems to be the cause of juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)?
570 - What seems to be the cause of juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)?
Immune cells attack the pancreas that can then no longer produce insulin.
571 - What traits characterize antigens?
571 - What traits characterize antigens?
Antigens may be proteins, polysaccharides, glycolipids, or glycoproteins that stimulate an immune response.
572 - What trigger signals the brain to increase the output of ADH for water conservation?
572 - What trigger signals the brain to increase the output of ADH for water conservation?
osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect the increase in osmotic pressure of body fluids and signal the posterior pituitary to release ADH
573 - What type of epithelium lines the urinary bladder and is capable of distention?
573 - What type of epithelium lines the urinary bladder and is capable of distention?
transitional epithelium
574 - What type of inheritance is present in a person who has blue eyes and received a blue-eyed gene from each parent?
574 - What type of inheritance is present in a person who has blue eyes and received a blue-eyed gene from each parent?
recessive
575 - What type of joint is the sagittal suture?
575 - What type of joint is the sagittal suture?
fibrous
576 - What type of somatic receptor lies within tendons close to the point of attachment to muscles and is stimulated by increased muscular tension?
576 - What type of somatic receptor lies within tendons close to the point of attachment to muscles and is stimulated by increased muscular tension?
Golgi tendon organ
577 - What type of tissue holds most organs together?
577 - What type of tissue holds most organs together?
loose connective
578 - What type of tissue is found on the surface of the ovaries?
578 - What type of tissue is found on the surface of the ovaries?
simple cuboidal
579 - When a nervous impulse travels from a neuron to a muscle cell, what happens next?
579 - When a nervous impulse travels from a neuron to a muscle cell, what happens next?
The impulse travels over the sarcolemma in all directions.
580 - When a neuron is resting, the outside has more potassium ions than the inside.
580 - When a neuron is resting, the outside has more potassium ions than the inside.
FALSE
581 - When a neuron reaches action potential, it depolarizes and repolarizes in an amount of time on the order of ________________.
581 - When a neuron reaches action potential, it depolarizes and repolarizes in an amount of time on the order of ________________.
milliseconds
582 - When a person thinks and solves problems, which area of the cerebrum is involved?
582 - When a person thinks and solves problems, which area of the cerebrum is involved?
frontal lobe
583 - When an atrium is in systole the ventricle is in diastole.
583 - When an atrium is in systole the ventricle is in diastole.
TRUE
584 - When can the term fetus be correctly used?
584 - When can the term fetus be correctly used?
when body systems become completed
585 - When do the A-V valves close during the cardiac cycle?
585 - When do the A-V valves close during the cardiac cycle?
when ventricular pressure exceeds that of the atria
586 - When does bone start to replace cartilage?
586 - When does bone start to replace cartilage?
second month
587 - When is a developing individual most susceptible to genetic birth defects from smoking?
587 - When is a developing individual most susceptible to genetic birth defects from smoking?
first trimester
588 - When is it first possible to distinguish the sex of a fetus?
588 - When is it first possible to distinguish the sex of a fetus?
fourth month
589 - When red blood cells are worn out, part of their components are recycled while others are disposed. Select the incorrect statement about destruction of red blood cells.
589 - When red blood cells are worn out, part of their components are recycled while others are disposed. Select the incorrect statement about destruction of red blood cells.
The greenish pigment, biliverdin, is recycled to the bone marrow.
590 - When sodium reacts with chloride usually a covalent bond is formed.
590 - When sodium reacts with chloride usually a covalent bond is formed.
FALSE
591 - When swallowing, the soft palate would have to move downward in order to prevent food from entering the lungs.
591 - When swallowing, the soft palate would have to move downward in order to prevent food from entering the lungs.
FALSE
592 - Whenever a partially charged hydrogen comes near a partially charged oxygen on another atom, a _____ bond is formed.
592 - Whenever a partially charged hydrogen comes near a partially charged oxygen on another atom, a _____ bond is formed.
hydrogen
593 - Where are B lymphocytes believed to mature in adult humans?
593 - Where are B lymphocytes believed to mature in adult humans?
bone marrow
594 - Where are the lacteals located?
594 - Where are the lacteals located?
small intestine
595 - Where are the palatine tonsils located?
595 - Where are the palatine tonsils located?
pharynx
596 - Where are the pharyngeal tonsils located?
596 - Where are the pharyngeal tonsils located?
nasopharynx
597 - Where are the posterior pituitary hormones manufactured?
597 - Where are the posterior pituitary hormones manufactured?
in neurosecretory cells that originate in the hypothalamus
598 - Where are visual and auditory reflexes centered?
598 - Where are visual and auditory reflexes centered?
midbrain
599 - Where does most secretion of substances out of the blood occur?
599 - Where does most secretion of substances out of the blood occur?
distal convoluted tubule
600 - Where does most selective reabsorption occur?
600 - Where does most selective reabsorption occur?
proximal convoluted tubule
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