Honors Anatomy & Physiology
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Which of the following best describes the function Provides immunity against some diseases by fighting off microbes
of white blood cells? "germs"
Forms blood clots
Carries oxygen and some carbon dioxide through
the body
Carries glucose, vitamins, and wastes
Provides immunity against some diseases by
fighting off microbes "germs"
The most important function of the skin is protection
Which of these is NOT a function of your skin? holds the bones of the skeleton together
holds the bones of the skeleton together
helps prevent pathogens from entering your body
releases waste products like urea and salts
keeps your body cool when you exercise
The top layer of the epidermis is made of Flat, dead cells
melanoma Type of skin cancers that is most likely to spread to other parts of the
body without early treatment?
, Which of the following is NOT a potential sign of a pimple that lasts more than 2 days
skin cancer?
a mole with an irregular border
a pimple that lasts more than 2 days
a sudden change in a mole's appearance
a sore that does not heal
Collagen A fibrous substance in the dermis that gives skin strength and keeps skin
hydrated.
A waxy substance, secreted by sebaceous glands, sebum
that contributes to the waterproofing of the
skin
and hair
Which vitamin nutrient helps maintain strong bones Vitamin D
and is created through a series of reactions that
occur when sunlight interacts with a chemical in
the skin.
Hives what is it Fluid from blood vessels is oozing into surrounding tissues and causing
swelling.
An example of an injury to the axial skeleton is hockey player with broken rib
a construction worker with a fractured
shoulder. hockey player with a broken rib.
skateboarder with a broken ankle.
small child with a fractured wrist.
Type of joint is involved in lifting your arms above Ball & Socket
your head?
Which joint is involved in kicking a soccer ball Hinge Joint
Ligament connects bone to bone?
function of cartilage It acts as a cushion (shock absorber) between bones and protects them
as they move against each other.
The basic types of tissue in the human body are muscle, nervous, connective, and epithelial