hesi a2 2024-2025 A&P(103
questions and answers)
how many cranial nerves in the human body ?
31
where is vitamin K created?
large intestine
what are the functions of vitamin K
helps blood clotting
helps in bone metabolism
cardiovascular health
deficiency in vitamin K causes what?
bruising
bloody stool
bleeding in mucous membranes
define parenchyma
functional tissue of an organ
what is histology ?
study of tissues
What is erythropoiesis?
production of red blood cells
What is hemolysis?
destruction of red blood cells
Define keratin
A fiber protein that is the principle component of hair, skin, and
nails
muscle cells are also called?
muscle fibers
myofibrils are made of?
, sarcomeres
sarcomeres are made of
actin and myosin
role of medulla oblongata
regulates basic life functions like heart rate and respiration
Cerebellum function is what?
muscular coordination and balance
cerebrum function
thinking, personality, sensations, movements, memory (receives,
interprets)
Thalamus function
sensory relay station delivers to the right area
Where does simple reflexes travel through?
Only travel through the spinal cord
BUCCAL
CHEEK
ORBITAL
EYE
OTIC
ear
OCCIPITAL
back of head
PECTORAL
ANTERIOR UPPER CHEST
STERNAL
BREAST BONE
PUBIC
GENITAL AREA
questions and answers)
how many cranial nerves in the human body ?
31
where is vitamin K created?
large intestine
what are the functions of vitamin K
helps blood clotting
helps in bone metabolism
cardiovascular health
deficiency in vitamin K causes what?
bruising
bloody stool
bleeding in mucous membranes
define parenchyma
functional tissue of an organ
what is histology ?
study of tissues
What is erythropoiesis?
production of red blood cells
What is hemolysis?
destruction of red blood cells
Define keratin
A fiber protein that is the principle component of hair, skin, and
nails
muscle cells are also called?
muscle fibers
myofibrils are made of?
, sarcomeres
sarcomeres are made of
actin and myosin
role of medulla oblongata
regulates basic life functions like heart rate and respiration
Cerebellum function is what?
muscular coordination and balance
cerebrum function
thinking, personality, sensations, movements, memory (receives,
interprets)
Thalamus function
sensory relay station delivers to the right area
Where does simple reflexes travel through?
Only travel through the spinal cord
BUCCAL
CHEEK
ORBITAL
EYE
OTIC
ear
OCCIPITAL
back of head
PECTORAL
ANTERIOR UPPER CHEST
STERNAL
BREAST BONE
PUBIC
GENITAL AREA
