what are the four basic tissue types? - ANSWER-nervous, epithelium, connective, muscle
what do epithelial cells do? - ANSWER-cover body surfaces or form glands
can be somewhat far away from a blood vessel
have a basement membrane that attaches to underlying tissues
usually have a free surface that is not in contact with other cells
epithelium that consists of a single layer of cells in which some cells are tall ad thin and
reach the free surface and others do not, is classified as: - ANSWER-psudostratified columnar
epithelium
which characteristics of tissues and cells would aid in diffusion or the movement of materials
into and out of the body through the epithelium - ANSWER-a single layer of relatively flat,
thin cells
match the connective tissues with it's functional characteristic - ANSWER-fibrocartilage--
compressible, but resists tearing or pulling forces
blood-fluid allows cells to travel freely
elastic cartilage--recoils to original shape when bent
bone-strong and rigid
following an injury, chemicals are released or activated in the injured tissues. these
chemicals called mediators of inflammation include: - ANSWER-histamine and
prostaglandins
the presence of mediators of inflammation results in - ANSWER-vasodilation of blood vessels
two types of phagocytic cells involved in tissue repair - ANSWER-neutrophils and
macrophages
what forms the disks between vertebrae - ANSWER-fibrocartilage
what covers ends of bones at joints - ANSWER-hyaline cartilage
what kind of cells are unicellular glands that produce mucas - ANSWER-goblet
homeostasis is the condition produced by - ANSWER-the tendency for change in a body
parameter to be counteracted as soon as the body parameter goes past its normal range of
values
when a person is in anatomical position, the wrist is _______ to the elbow. - ANSWER-distal
the guillotine, a medival instrument for beheading criminals, could be described as passing
along a _______ plane through the neck. - ANSWER-transverse
what does the trunk of the body consist of - ANSWER-the thorax, the abdomen, and the
pelvis
, in which quadrant of the abdomen is most of the liver usually located? - ANSWER-right
upper quadrant
the throracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the - ANSWER-diaphragm
the fluid found between serous membrane layers - ANSWER-reduces friction
state a fact about serous membranes - ANSWER-visceral serous membranes are in contact
with internal organs
a young man is lying supine with his arms at his sides. his right index finger is ____ to his
sternum. - ANSWER-lateral
which of the sections separates the body into right and left parts? - ANSWER-the median
plane/ (midsagittal) section
cavity containing the lungs, but not the heart is the - ANSWER-pleural cavity
anatomical position refers to individuals that are - ANSWER-standing erect, upper limbs at
their sides and palms facing anterior
the arm extends from the - ANSWER-shoulder to the elbow
atoms that have gained or lost electrons are called - ANSWER-ions
a solution with a pH of 7 is considered to be - ANSWER-neutral
what are the primary components of the plasma membranes of most cells - ANSWER-lipids
salt was added to a beaker of distilled water (it was not stirred) a sample taken from the
bottom of the beaker was found to be twenty percent salt. at the same time, a sample taken
from the top of the beaker was found to be two percent salt. what do you predict will
happen if the beaker is let alone for twenty four hours. i predict that the - ANSWER-percent
salt in top and bottom samples would be approximatley equal to each other
if sugar solution A, which is twice as concentrated as solution B, is separated from solution B
by a selectively permeable membrane, - ANSWER-there would be anet movement of water
from B to A
solutions injected into tissues or into the circulatory system must be _____ to prevent
crenation or swelling of cells. - ANSWER-isotonic
if you place a red blood cell in a solution that is hypertonic to the cell, water will move _____
the cell and the cell will _____. - ANSWER-out of; crenate
if you place a teabag into a cup of hot water, water has a tendency to move into the tea bag
because the tea bag is ______ to its environment (i.e. the teacup full of water) - ANSWER-
hypertonic
when placed in a _____ solution, a cell will exhibit a net loss of water. the specific process by
which the water leaves the cell is called ____ - ANSWER-hypertonic; osmosis
what do epithelial cells do? - ANSWER-cover body surfaces or form glands
can be somewhat far away from a blood vessel
have a basement membrane that attaches to underlying tissues
usually have a free surface that is not in contact with other cells
epithelium that consists of a single layer of cells in which some cells are tall ad thin and
reach the free surface and others do not, is classified as: - ANSWER-psudostratified columnar
epithelium
which characteristics of tissues and cells would aid in diffusion or the movement of materials
into and out of the body through the epithelium - ANSWER-a single layer of relatively flat,
thin cells
match the connective tissues with it's functional characteristic - ANSWER-fibrocartilage--
compressible, but resists tearing or pulling forces
blood-fluid allows cells to travel freely
elastic cartilage--recoils to original shape when bent
bone-strong and rigid
following an injury, chemicals are released or activated in the injured tissues. these
chemicals called mediators of inflammation include: - ANSWER-histamine and
prostaglandins
the presence of mediators of inflammation results in - ANSWER-vasodilation of blood vessels
two types of phagocytic cells involved in tissue repair - ANSWER-neutrophils and
macrophages
what forms the disks between vertebrae - ANSWER-fibrocartilage
what covers ends of bones at joints - ANSWER-hyaline cartilage
what kind of cells are unicellular glands that produce mucas - ANSWER-goblet
homeostasis is the condition produced by - ANSWER-the tendency for change in a body
parameter to be counteracted as soon as the body parameter goes past its normal range of
values
when a person is in anatomical position, the wrist is _______ to the elbow. - ANSWER-distal
the guillotine, a medival instrument for beheading criminals, could be described as passing
along a _______ plane through the neck. - ANSWER-transverse
what does the trunk of the body consist of - ANSWER-the thorax, the abdomen, and the
pelvis
, in which quadrant of the abdomen is most of the liver usually located? - ANSWER-right
upper quadrant
the throracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the - ANSWER-diaphragm
the fluid found between serous membrane layers - ANSWER-reduces friction
state a fact about serous membranes - ANSWER-visceral serous membranes are in contact
with internal organs
a young man is lying supine with his arms at his sides. his right index finger is ____ to his
sternum. - ANSWER-lateral
which of the sections separates the body into right and left parts? - ANSWER-the median
plane/ (midsagittal) section
cavity containing the lungs, but not the heart is the - ANSWER-pleural cavity
anatomical position refers to individuals that are - ANSWER-standing erect, upper limbs at
their sides and palms facing anterior
the arm extends from the - ANSWER-shoulder to the elbow
atoms that have gained or lost electrons are called - ANSWER-ions
a solution with a pH of 7 is considered to be - ANSWER-neutral
what are the primary components of the plasma membranes of most cells - ANSWER-lipids
salt was added to a beaker of distilled water (it was not stirred) a sample taken from the
bottom of the beaker was found to be twenty percent salt. at the same time, a sample taken
from the top of the beaker was found to be two percent salt. what do you predict will
happen if the beaker is let alone for twenty four hours. i predict that the - ANSWER-percent
salt in top and bottom samples would be approximatley equal to each other
if sugar solution A, which is twice as concentrated as solution B, is separated from solution B
by a selectively permeable membrane, - ANSWER-there would be anet movement of water
from B to A
solutions injected into tissues or into the circulatory system must be _____ to prevent
crenation or swelling of cells. - ANSWER-isotonic
if you place a red blood cell in a solution that is hypertonic to the cell, water will move _____
the cell and the cell will _____. - ANSWER-out of; crenate
if you place a teabag into a cup of hot water, water has a tendency to move into the tea bag
because the tea bag is ______ to its environment (i.e. the teacup full of water) - ANSWER-
hypertonic
when placed in a _____ solution, a cell will exhibit a net loss of water. the specific process by
which the water leaves the cell is called ____ - ANSWER-hypertonic; osmosis
