GCU BIO 201 EXAM 2 WELL DETAILED SOLUTIONS – GRADED A+
What are the 5 layers of the skin?
(From deep to superficial)
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum (only in palms and soles of feet)
Stratum Corneum
What causes osteoporosis?
Deficiency of calcium
What hormone is released when CA levels are too high?
Calcitonin (*Think "can tone it down")
What hormone(s) is released when CA levels are too low?
Parathyroid & Calcitriol
Whats the difference between Appositional growth & Epiphyseal growth?
Appositional grows in width
Epiphyseal grows in length
, What do ligament do?
Attach bone to bone
What is not a type of synovial joint?
Sealed joint
What type of joint is in costal cartilage of 1st rib & manubrium of sternum?
Synchondroses
What structure of a synovial joint is a band-like ligament?
Reinforcing ligament
(ex Knee joint)
All influence the stability of synovial joints except?
Bursae
What joint is multiaxial w/ a hemispherical head?
Ball & socket
What are the 5 layers of the skin?
(From deep to superficial)
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum (only in palms and soles of feet)
Stratum Corneum
What causes osteoporosis?
Deficiency of calcium
What hormone is released when CA levels are too high?
Calcitonin (*Think "can tone it down")
What hormone(s) is released when CA levels are too low?
Parathyroid & Calcitriol
Whats the difference between Appositional growth & Epiphyseal growth?
Appositional grows in width
Epiphyseal grows in length
, What do ligament do?
Attach bone to bone
What is not a type of synovial joint?
Sealed joint
What type of joint is in costal cartilage of 1st rib & manubrium of sternum?
Synchondroses
What structure of a synovial joint is a band-like ligament?
Reinforcing ligament
(ex Knee joint)
All influence the stability of synovial joints except?
Bursae
What joint is multiaxial w/ a hemispherical head?
Ball & socket
