Which refers to the microscopic study of tissues? - ANSWER Histology
What is the order of the levels of organization in the body from smallest to largest - AN-
SWER Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, systemic, body
What is an increase in the size of cells without cell division? - ANSWER Hypertrophy
What is the order of the layers of skin from most superficial to most deep? - ANSWER Ep-
idermis, dermis, subcutaneous
What type of epithelial membrane are the pleura? - ANSWER serous
What type of cartilage is rigid and made of dense fibrous tissue, such as the cartilage in in-
tervertebral discs? - ANSWER Fibrocartilage
What is the order of these major structures of the brain stem, starting with the most superfi-
cial / cranial? - ANSWER diencephalon, midbrain, Pons, medulla oblongata
What is a function of the autonomic nervous system under parasympathetic control? - AN-
SWER Increased peristalsis
Which is a gland the size of a grape? - ANSWER Pituitary
What receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins? - ANSWER Left atrium
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What is the order of the levels of organization in the body from smallest to largest - AN-
SWER Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, systemic, body
What is an increase in the size of cells without cell division? - ANSWER Hypertrophy
What is the order of the layers of skin from most superficial to most deep? - ANSWER Ep-
idermis, dermis, subcutaneous
What type of epithelial membrane are the pleura? - ANSWER serous
What type of cartilage is rigid and made of dense fibrous tissue, such as the cartilage in in-
tervertebral discs? - ANSWER Fibrocartilage
What is the order of these major structures of the brain stem, starting with the most superfi-
cial / cranial? - ANSWER diencephalon, midbrain, Pons, medulla oblongata
What is a function of the autonomic nervous system under parasympathetic control? - AN-
SWER Increased peristalsis
Which is a gland the size of a grape? - ANSWER Pituitary
What receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins? - ANSWER Left atrium
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