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endocrine system - CORRECT ANSWER-the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream environment, blood substances, metabolism/growth, immune response, sexual development nervous vs. endocrine system - CORRECT ANSWER-endocrine 1. speed = slower 2. release = hormones 3. release into = bloodstream, eventually reaches target cells nervous 1. speed = faster 2. release = neurotransmitters 3. release into = other neurons, gland...

List two organs contained in the abdominal cavity. - CORRECT ANSWER-The abdominal cavity contains the stomach, intestines, spleen and liver a. The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ADP. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER-a. False- (ATP is produced, not ADP) b. Peripheral proteins are found on the outer surface of a cell membrane. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER-b. True c. Exocytosis is the process that occurs to bring biomacromolecules inside the cell. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER-c. False- (...

three types of muscle tissues - CORRECT ANSWER-smooth, cardiac, and skeletal skeletal muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-under conscious control; has a blood & nervous supply to enable movement conscious control - CORRECT ANSWER-a person decided to use this muscle to complete an action motor action - CORRECT ANSWER-a message is formed in the brain, is sent to the spinal cord, then sent to the peripheral nervous system and finally to the correct muscle peripheral nerves - CORRECT ANSWER-middle m...

BIOD151 - Module 7 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass | Graded A+ components of integumentary system (3) - skin hair nails largest organ in the body - skin layers of skin - epidermis dermis hypodermis outer layer of skin - epidermis middle layer of skin - dermis inner layer of skin - hypodermis functions of skin (3) - 1. protection from pathogens 2. production of vitamin D 3. contain sense organs for protection of skin and underlying tissue merkel cells & meissner's corpuscles ...

Two divisions of the digestive system -:- alimentary canal and accessory organs seven parts of the gastrointestinal tract -:- mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus six digestive accessory organs -:- teeth, tongue, gallbladder, salivary glands, liver, pancreas mouth opening -:- lips floor of the mouth -:- tongue walls of the mouth 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain | Excel! 2 | P a g e | G r a d e...

Three types of muscle -:- skeletal, cardiac, smooth Central nervous system components (2) -:- brain and spinal cord Peripheral nervous system -:- peripheral nerves that carry signals to muscles Conscious control -:- person can consciously decide when to use these muscles Motor actions -:- -messages from the central nervous system -Start in brain and move out to peripheral nerves 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain | Excel! 2 | P a g e |...

components of integumentary system (3) -:- skin hair nails largest organ in the body -:- skin layers of skin -:- epidermis dermis hypodermis outer layer of skin -:- epidermis 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain | Excel! 2 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 middle layer of skin -:- dermis inner layer of skin -:- hypodermis functions of skin (3) -:- 1. protection from pathogens 2. production of vitamin D 3. contain s...

Skull: General Anatomy & Function The skull is formed by 22 bones: the cranium (8 bones) and facial bones (14 bones). The cranium protects the brains and is composed of eight bones fitted tightly together in adults. In newborns, certain bones are not completely formed and instead are joined by membranous regions called fontanelles (see Figure 4.4), commonly called “soft spots.” Fontanelles allow the bones of the skull to compress during childbirth and expand to accommodate a rapidly gr...

1. What is the function of the flat bones? 1. Produce red blood cells; protection of internal organs (skull protects the brain). 2. Describe the shape of a long bone and what its design allows. 2. Long and thin; designed to support body weight and enable movement 3. Name the five basic bone shapes. 3. Long, flat, short, irregular, and sesamoid. 4. What term best describes a hollow chamber in bone, usually filled with air? sinu

What are the anatomical regions of the vertebrae? Cervical (neck) C1-C7, thoracic (back, ribs)T1-T12, lumbar (lower back)L1-L5, sacrum 1, and coccyx (tail) 1 Spinous processes on all vertebrae for ligament and muscle attachment Palpated Examined externally by touch Articular facets allow adjacent vertebrae to articulate with each otherid