Anatomy Unit 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Actin Correct Answer Thin filaments that make up the
myofilaments.
Adhering junctions Correct Answer acts like a belt holding
epithelial cells together for support and stability
Adipose CT Correct Answer Adipocytes, highly vascular,
INSULATION, ENERGY, WATER, AND HORMONE
STORAGE AND SUPPORTS AND PROTECTS ORGANS.
Afferent Correct Answer Going towards the CNS.
Afferent lymphatic vessels Correct Answer unfiltered lymph
Agranulocytes Correct Answer white blood cells without
granules.
All-or-none principle Correct Answer All muscle fibers in a
motor unit contract completely if the motor neuron is innervated.
ALS Correct Answer motor neuron disease, upper and lower
motor neurons are both involved.
Amphiarthrosis Correct Answer a joint with limited mobility.
Amphiarthrosis Correct Answer A joint with limited mobility.
Anatomical position Correct Answer standing upright with
palms facing forward and feet parallel, facing forward
,Anemia Correct Answer low iron deficiency, or low red blood
cell count
Anemia Correct Answer low iron deficiency, or low red blood
cell count.
Anterior Correct Answer front of the body
Anterior spinal artery Correct Answer single artery that
supplies anterior ⅔ of the spinal cord.
Anterior/Ventral horn Correct Answer transmits motor
information to the spinal nerves.
Anterolateral pathway Correct Answer pain, crude touch, and
temperature. Cell body in the dorsal root.
Antibodies Correct Answer determines donor compatibility.
Apical Surface Correct Answer free surface away from
underlying tissue
Apoptosis Correct Answer Normal with age, programmed cell
death.
Appendicular Skeleton Correct Answer upper and lower
limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle.
Appendicular Skeleton Correct Answer Upper and lower
limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle.
,Appendix Correct Answer part of the lymphatic system
Appositional bone growth Correct Answer bone and cartilage,
growth on the surface. This causes an increase in diameter. Stem
cells at the edge of the perichondrium divide, chondroblasts lay
down matrix, separate and become chondrocytes within lacunae.
Appositional bone growth Correct Answer bone and cartilage,
growth on the surface. This causes an increase in diameter. Stem
cells at the edge of the perichondrium divide, chondroblasts lay
down matrix, separate and become chondrocytes within lacunae.
Areolar CT Correct Answer Widely distributed, highly
vascular, contains all 3 fiber types, FILLS SPACE.
Arrector pili Correct Answer Muscles that attach to hair roots
and cause hair to stand up, resulting in 'goosebumps'.
Arteries Correct Answer thick walls with small lumens,
generally appear rounded.
Arteries Correct Answer thick walls with small lumens,
generally appear rounded.
Arterio-arterial anastomoses Correct Answer provide
collateral circulation to many organs and body regions.
Arterioles Correct Answer lead to capillaries, can
vasoconstrict or vasodilate.
, Arterioles Correct Answer lead to capillaries, can
vasoconstrict or vasodilate.
Arteriovenous anastomoses Correct Answer regulate blood
flow around capillary beds, connecting arteries directly with
veins
Articular capsule Correct Answer strong fibrous envelope
surrounding a synovial joint.
Articular capsule Correct Answer Strong fibrous envelope
surrounding a synovial joint.
Articular Cartilage Correct Answer specialized type of
connective tissue that covers the ends of bones in synovial
joints.
Articular cartilage Correct Answer specialized type of CT that
covers the ends of bones.
Articular cartilage Correct Answer Specialized type of CT
that covers the ends of bones.
Articulating surfaces Correct Answer shape influences
movements possible and stability.
Articulating surfaces Correct Answer Shape influences
movements possible and stability.
Actin Correct Answer Thin filaments that make up the
myofilaments.
Adhering junctions Correct Answer acts like a belt holding
epithelial cells together for support and stability
Adipose CT Correct Answer Adipocytes, highly vascular,
INSULATION, ENERGY, WATER, AND HORMONE
STORAGE AND SUPPORTS AND PROTECTS ORGANS.
Afferent Correct Answer Going towards the CNS.
Afferent lymphatic vessels Correct Answer unfiltered lymph
Agranulocytes Correct Answer white blood cells without
granules.
All-or-none principle Correct Answer All muscle fibers in a
motor unit contract completely if the motor neuron is innervated.
ALS Correct Answer motor neuron disease, upper and lower
motor neurons are both involved.
Amphiarthrosis Correct Answer a joint with limited mobility.
Amphiarthrosis Correct Answer A joint with limited mobility.
Anatomical position Correct Answer standing upright with
palms facing forward and feet parallel, facing forward
,Anemia Correct Answer low iron deficiency, or low red blood
cell count
Anemia Correct Answer low iron deficiency, or low red blood
cell count.
Anterior Correct Answer front of the body
Anterior spinal artery Correct Answer single artery that
supplies anterior ⅔ of the spinal cord.
Anterior/Ventral horn Correct Answer transmits motor
information to the spinal nerves.
Anterolateral pathway Correct Answer pain, crude touch, and
temperature. Cell body in the dorsal root.
Antibodies Correct Answer determines donor compatibility.
Apical Surface Correct Answer free surface away from
underlying tissue
Apoptosis Correct Answer Normal with age, programmed cell
death.
Appendicular Skeleton Correct Answer upper and lower
limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle.
Appendicular Skeleton Correct Answer Upper and lower
limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle.
,Appendix Correct Answer part of the lymphatic system
Appositional bone growth Correct Answer bone and cartilage,
growth on the surface. This causes an increase in diameter. Stem
cells at the edge of the perichondrium divide, chondroblasts lay
down matrix, separate and become chondrocytes within lacunae.
Appositional bone growth Correct Answer bone and cartilage,
growth on the surface. This causes an increase in diameter. Stem
cells at the edge of the perichondrium divide, chondroblasts lay
down matrix, separate and become chondrocytes within lacunae.
Areolar CT Correct Answer Widely distributed, highly
vascular, contains all 3 fiber types, FILLS SPACE.
Arrector pili Correct Answer Muscles that attach to hair roots
and cause hair to stand up, resulting in 'goosebumps'.
Arteries Correct Answer thick walls with small lumens,
generally appear rounded.
Arteries Correct Answer thick walls with small lumens,
generally appear rounded.
Arterio-arterial anastomoses Correct Answer provide
collateral circulation to many organs and body regions.
Arterioles Correct Answer lead to capillaries, can
vasoconstrict or vasodilate.
, Arterioles Correct Answer lead to capillaries, can
vasoconstrict or vasodilate.
Arteriovenous anastomoses Correct Answer regulate blood
flow around capillary beds, connecting arteries directly with
veins
Articular capsule Correct Answer strong fibrous envelope
surrounding a synovial joint.
Articular capsule Correct Answer Strong fibrous envelope
surrounding a synovial joint.
Articular Cartilage Correct Answer specialized type of
connective tissue that covers the ends of bones in synovial
joints.
Articular cartilage Correct Answer specialized type of CT that
covers the ends of bones.
Articular cartilage Correct Answer Specialized type of CT
that covers the ends of bones.
Articulating surfaces Correct Answer shape influences
movements possible and stability.
Articulating surfaces Correct Answer Shape influences
movements possible and stability.
