Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals
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Which bone is responsible for the 'nodding yes' movement of the head?

  • Sphenoid
  • Axis
  • Atlas (correct)
  • Ethmoid
  • Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

  • Zygomatic
  • Mandible
  • Maxilla
  • Sphenoid (correct)
  • What is the function of the epiphyseal disc?

  • Allows for bone growth in length (correct)
  • Protects the spinal cord
  • Supports the weight of the body
  • Allows for bone growth in width
  • What are the small bones of the middle ear called?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the axial skeleton?

    <p>Contains 126 bones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone marking is a projection that serves as a site for muscle attachment?

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    What is the name of the prominent curve in the vertebral column located in the lower back?

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    What is the function of the sinuses?

    <p>Lighten the skull and modulate voice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of calcium in muscle contraction?

    <p>To allow actin and myosin to interact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

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    What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

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    What is the functional unit of contraction in muscle fibers?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of the neuromuscular junction?

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    Which of the following muscle response types occurs from repeated stimuli and results in sustained contraction?

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    What structure attaches muscle to bone?

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    What movement is characterized by a circular motion that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?

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    What is the pH range that defines acidosis?

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    Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of buffers in blood pH?

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    Which energy form is primarily used for cellular energy transfer?

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    Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

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    What is a key distinction between solutions and suspensions?

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    Which cellular process requires energy and is illustrated by the uptake of particles via endocytosis?

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    What is the correct sequence of phases in mitosis?

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    What is the correct sequence in the organization of the body from simplest to most complex?

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    What defines a stem cell?

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    What is the primary purpose of homeostasis in the body?

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    Which type of feedback mechanism works to minimize deviations from a set point?

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    Which atoms are considered the most abundant elements in the body?

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    What type of chemical bond involves the transfer of electrons?

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    What defines isotopes of an element?

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    What is the role of catalysts in chemical reactions?

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    What distinguishes molecules from compounds?

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    What is the primary focus of anatomy?

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    Which level of organization refers to a group of cells working together?

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    What does pathophysiology study?

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    What is defined as a disorder of structure or function in the human body?

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    Which of the following correctly describes the organism level of organization?

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    What does the organ level of organization consist of?

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    Which statement about physiology is accurate?

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    What does the cellular level refer to in the context of body organization?

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    Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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    What is the primary difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

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    Which type of bone formation involves the replacement of cartilage with bone?

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    Which bone cell type is responsible for breaking down bone matrix?

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    What is the function of the medullary cavity in a long bone?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoblasts?

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    Which type of bone is responsible for producing red blood cells?

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    What is the name of the outer covering of bone?

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    Flashcards

    Types of Joints

    Immovable, slightly movable, freely movable joints.

    Freely Movable Joint Structure

    Includes articular cartilage, joint capsule, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, cartilage, bursae, and ligaments.

    Types of Freely Movable Joints

    Hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot, saddle, gliding, and condyloid joints.

    Large Joint Examples

    Tibiofemoral (knee), glenohumeral (shoulder), humeroulnar (elbow), coxal (hip).

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    Muscle Types

    Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles classified by function and control.

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    Sliding Filament Mechanism

    Myosin heads pull actin filaments, shortening the sarcomere and causing contraction.

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    Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ)

    Site where a nerve fiber meets the muscle, releasing acetylcholine to initiate contraction.

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    Muscle Response Types

    Twitch (single contraction), tetanus (sustained contraction), and tonus (partial contraction state).

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    Bone Growth: Length

    Occurs at the epiphyseal disc, impacted by hormones like growth hormone, estrogen, and testosterone.

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    Bone Growth: Width

    Involves osteoclasts hollowing the bone while osteoblasts deposit bone on the outer surface.

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    Types of Broken Bones

    Simple, compound, and greenstick fractures are the three main types.

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    Axial Skeleton

    Comprises 80 bones forming the longitudinal axis, including the skull and vertebral column.

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    Skull Bones

    The skull consists of cranial (8) and facial bones (14) plus the hyoid and ear bones.

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    Vertebral Column

    Composed of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx, supports and protects the spinal cord.

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    Acids

    Substances that dissociate to release hydrogen ions (H+).

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    Thoracic Cage

    Includes the sternum and ribs, protects heart and lungs, and assists in breathing.

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    Bases

    Substances that combine with hydrogen ions (H+).

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    Appendicular Skeleton

    Composed of 126 bones including limbs and girdles, essential for movement and attachment.

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    pH Scale

    Measures H+ concentration from 0 (acidic) to 14 (alkaline).

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    Acidosis

    Condition of excess H+, with pH < 7.35.

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    Alkalosis

    Condition of insufficient H+, with pH > 7.45.

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    Cell Membrane

    Semipermeable barrier regulating entry and exit of substances.

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    Mitosis

    Process of cell division producing two identical daughter cells.

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    Stem Cells

    Undifferentiated cells that can produce more undifferentiated cells.

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    Skeletal System Functions

    The skeletal system supports weight, protects organs, allows movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.

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    Components of Skeletal System

    Includes bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments that work together to support the body.

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    Types of Bones

    Bones are classified as long, short, flat, or irregular based on their shape and function.

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    Compact Bone

    Hard bone that is organized into osteons, forming the shafts of long bones.

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    Spongy Bone

    Soft bone that contains trabeculae and bone marrow, typically found in the ends of long bones.

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    Osteoblasts

    Bone cells that form new bone matrix, synthesizing unmineralized matrix (osteoid) and mineralizing it.

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    Osteoclasts

    Bone cells that remove and remodel bone matrix, releasing acids and enzymes for resorption.

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    Ossification Types

    Intramembranous ossification replaces connective tissue with bone; endochondral ossification replaces cartilage with bone.

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    Anatomy

    The study of the body's structure through dissection and observation.

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    Physiology

    The study of how the body functions and performs vital processes.

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    Pathophysiology

    The study of how body functions are disrupted in disease states.

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    Disease

    A disorder of structure or function in the human body.

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    Cellular Level

    The basic structural unit of the body.

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    Tissue Level

    Groups of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

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    Organ Level

    Structures composed of two or more tissue types working together.

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    Organ System Level

    Interacting organs performing coordinated functions.

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    Homeostasis

    The ability to maintain a stable internal environment essential for health.

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    Negative Feedback

    A regulatory mechanism that opposes initial changes, minimizing deviations.

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    Positive Feedback

    A regulatory mechanism that enhances initial changes, amplifying effects.

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    Atoms

    The basic unit of matter containing a nucleus and orbiting electrons.

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    Atomic Number

    The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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    Chemical Bonds

    Forces that hold atoms together; includes ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds.

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    Molecules vs Compounds

    Molecules are two or more atoms bonded; compounds are different atoms bonded together.

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    Electrolytes

    Ions that dissolve in water and conduct electricity; crucial for bodily functions.

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    Study Notes

    Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals

    • Anatomy is the study of the body's structure, focusing on "what" the body is made of.
    • Gross anatomy examines large structures visible to the naked eye.
    • Physiology studies how the body works, focusing on "how" functions occur.
    • Pathophysiology explores how body functions are disrupted in diseases.
    • A disease is a disorder of structure or function within the human body.

    Levels of Organization

    • The body's organization is hierarchical, from cells to the complete organism.
    • Cells are the basic structural units.
    • Tissues are groups of similar cells working together.
    • Organs are structures composed of multiple tissues.
    • Organ systems consist of interacting organs.
    • Organisms are collections of systems maintaining life.

    Basic Chemistry and Cells

    • Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
    • Elements are substances made of atoms.
    • Atoms have a nucleus (protons and neutrons) and orbiting electrons.
    • Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus.
    • Atomic mass is the number of protons plus neutrons.
    • Isotopes are forms of the same atom with different masses.
    • Chemical bonds include ionic bonds (electron transfer) and covalent bonds (electron sharing).
    • Hydrogen bonds are weak bonds between polar molecules.
    • Ions are charged atoms. Electrolytes are ions dissolved in water, conducting electricity.
    • Molecules are two or more atoms bonded together, while compounds involve different types of atoms.
    • Chemical reactions involve atoms/molecules interacting to form new combinations.
    • Acids release hydrogen ions; bases combine with hydrogen ions.
    • pH measures H+ concentration, with 7 neutral.
    • Common pH in blood is slightly alkaline (7.35-7.45).
    • Energy exists in various forms: chemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and radiant (i.e. light).

    Skeletal System

    • The skeletal system supports the body, protects organs, facilitates movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells
    • Components include bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments.
    • Common bone classification types include long, short, flat, and irregular bones.
    • Bones are composed of compact and spongy bone.
    • Compact bone forms the shafts of long bones, while spongy bone is often found in the ends of bones.
    • Bone cells include osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts.
    • Osteogenic cells are bone stem cells; osteoblasts form new bone; osteocytes maintain bone; osteoclasts remove and reshape bone.
    • Ossification is bone formation.
    • Intramembranous ossification replaces connective tissue with bone and endochondral ossification replaces cartilage with bone.
    • Bone growth occurs at the epiphyseal discs.
    • Osteoclasts hollow the bone, while osteoblasts deposit bone on the outer surface.

    Muscular System

    • Muscles are skeletal, smooth, or cardiac.
    • Skeletal muscle structure includes fascia layers, fascicles, tendons, and aponeurosis.
    • The sarcomere is the functional unit found within the muscle fiber.
    • Contraction relies on the sliding filament mechanism involving actin and myosin.
    • Calcium and ATP are critical for muscle contraction; ATP powers interactions between the proteins.
    • Muscle terminology includes origin, insertion, prime mover, synergist, antagonist, and other terms for muscle action.
    • Muscles hypertrophy with use and atrophy with disuse.
    • Muscles can respond with a single twitch or tetanus (repeated stimuli).

    Cell Division and Metabolism

    • Mitosis is cellular reproduction for growth and repair
    • Metabolism covers cellular processing of raw materials.
    • Anabolism builds larger molecules.
    • Catabolism breaks down molecules to release energy.
    • Carbohydrates are organic compounds used for energy; stored as glycogen or fat.
    • Glycolysis is anaerobic glucose breakdown.
    • Aerobic respiration breaks down glucose with oxygen to produce CO2, water, and ATP
    • Lipids (fats and oils) play roles such as energy storage and membrane structure.
    • Proteins are crucial for many bodily functions; essential amino acids must be consumed,
    • Apoptosis is programmed cell death.
    • Necrosis is cell death resulting from injury

    Additional Concepts

    • Homeostasis is maintaining a stable internal environment.
    • Negative feedback mechanisms oppose initial changes to maintain stability
    • Positive feedback mechanisms amplify initial changes
    • Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms
    • Sterilization is killing all living organisms
    • Types of pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, worms, arthropods.

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