Anatomy and Physiology

Why are sympathetic responses generally widespread throughout the body?

Sympathetic nerves may originate from which region of the spinal cord?

What is the main component found within autonomic ganglia?

Which cranial nerve's parasympathetic fibers stimulate many large glands in the head, such as the nasal and lacrimal glands?

Fibers that enter and leave the sympathetic trunks without synapsing form what structures?

Which of the following is NOT a plexus associated with the vagus (X) nerve?

Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane?

Which organ or structure would most likely be found in the left iliac region?

The parietal pleura represents a serous membrane that performs what function?

Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of which type of reaction?

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor influencing a reactions rate?

Which of the following cellular structures would aid a cell in absorbing more nutrients?

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the concentration gradient and net diffusion?

In a tissue type that experiences a significant amount of mechanical stress, such as the lining of the intestines, which type of intercellular junction would you expect to be most abundant?

Which of the following statements accurately describes connective tissue?

What is the correct statement regarding the activity of stem cells in connective tissue?

Select the correct statement regarding tissue repair.

Choose the correct statement regarding epithelia.

Which statement accurately describes adipose tissue?

Friction ridges seen in fingerprints are highly variable among different people but very similar between identical twins. What does this indicate?

Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?

Changes in skin color can indicate a homeostatic imbalance. What skin presentation would indicate a liver disease resulting in elevated bilirubin?

A dendritic or Langerhans is a specialized what?

What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

Which of the following is a bone disorder characterized by excessive and haphazard bone deposit and resorption?

Choose which bone marking type would likely increase in size when a weight lifter repeatedly exercises muscles that attach to it.

The structure of bone tissue suits the function. Which of the following bone tissues is adapted to support weight and withstand torsion stresses?

Yellow bone marrow primarily serves as a storage site for what substance?

The cell type responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is what?

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

Which of the bones of the skull would you also refer to as a cheekbone?

Which of the following bones would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we inhale?

Which of the following is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?

The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the fact that...

The sella turcica is part of which bone and houses which gland?

From the list below, select the least likely explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

The proximal end of the ulna illustrates the relationship of form and function. The rounded trochlear notch articulates with the hourglass shape of the trochlea. This forms a joint that allows for...

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for...

Baseball pitchers often require "Tommy John" surgery to repair damage to their elbow. Which ligament would this surgery target?

An example of an interosseous fibrous joint is what?