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Which part of the serous membrane specifically lines the wall of the peritoneal cavity?
Which part of the serous membrane specifically lines the wall of the peritoneal cavity?
- Mesentery
- Parietal peritoneum (correct)
- Greater omentum
- Visceral peritoneum
Which division of the autonomic nervous system generally innervates a greater number of organs?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system generally innervates a greater number of organs?
- Sympathetic division
- Somatic nervous system
- Enteric nervous system
- Parasympathetic division (correct)
An atom's atomic number is determined by which of the following?
An atom's atomic number is determined by which of the following?
- The number of electrons orbiting its nucleus.
- The number of neutrons in its nucleus.
- The number of protons in its nucleus. (correct)
- The sum of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.
While skeletal muscles vary in shape, what characteristic is generally consistent across all skeletal muscles?
While skeletal muscles vary in shape, what characteristic is generally consistent across all skeletal muscles?
Which type of fibers primarily connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres in the brain?
Which type of fibers primarily connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres in the brain?
What is the typical innervation pattern of visceral organs by the autonomic nervous system?
What is the typical innervation pattern of visceral organs by the autonomic nervous system?
Which cellular process involves cells engulfing substances and bringing them inside for degradation, rather than secreting substances?
Which cellular process involves cells engulfing substances and bringing them inside for degradation, rather than secreting substances?
What is the functional unit that includes a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it controls called?
What is the functional unit that includes a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it controls called?
Which type of connective tissue is predominantly found in organs like the spleen and lymph nodes, providing structural support?
Which type of connective tissue is predominantly found in organs like the spleen and lymph nodes, providing structural support?
Where are aquaporins primarily believed to be located in the body?
Where are aquaporins primarily believed to be located in the body?
What type of receptor are lamellar corpuscles classified as?
What type of receptor are lamellar corpuscles classified as?
How does albuterol (Ventolin) function in treating asthma symptoms?
How does albuterol (Ventolin) function in treating asthma symptoms?
How would you characterize triglycerides as an energy source?
How would you characterize triglycerides as an energy source?
What is the primary function of telomeres?
What is the primary function of telomeres?
Which suture connects the frontal and parietal bones?
Which suture connects the frontal and parietal bones?
Which cranial nerves contain postganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which cranial nerves contain postganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which type of nerve fibers are found in gray rami communicantes?
Which type of nerve fibers are found in gray rami communicantes?
Under what conditions will muscle contraction always lead to body movement?
Under what conditions will muscle contraction always lead to body movement?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system mediates thermoregulatory responses to increased body heat?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system mediates thermoregulatory responses to increased body heat?
In general, how do the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system affect body organs?
In general, how do the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system affect body organs?
Which serous membrane covers the external surfaces of most digestive organs?
Which serous membrane covers the external surfaces of most digestive organs?
Which component of an atom determines its chemical behavior?
Which component of an atom determines its chemical behavior?
Which type of muscle tissue has the greatest variety in fascicle arrangements?
Which type of muscle tissue has the greatest variety in fascicle arrangements?
What role do projection fibers serve in the cerebral cortex?
What role do projection fibers serve in the cerebral cortex?
In organs with dual autonomic innervation, how do sympathetic and parasympathetic signals interact?
In organs with dual autonomic innervation, how do sympathetic and parasympathetic signals interact?
How do phagocytic cells contribute to tissue repair and defense?
How do phagocytic cells contribute to tissue repair and defense?
If a single motor neuron synapses with 150 muscle fibers, what term describes this functional unit?
If a single motor neuron synapses with 150 muscle fibers, what term describes this functional unit?
Which type of connective tissue primarily supports lymphatic organs, such as lymph nodes and the spleen?
Which type of connective tissue primarily supports lymphatic organs, such as lymph nodes and the spleen?
Why are aquaporins significant in red blood cells and kidney tubules?
Why are aquaporins significant in red blood cells and kidney tubules?
What determines whether a lamellar corpuscle functions as an exteroceptor or a proprioceptor?
What determines whether a lamellar corpuscle functions as an exteroceptor or a proprioceptor?
What is the mechanism of action of Albuterol (Ventilin) in treating asthma?
What is the mechanism of action of Albuterol (Ventilin) in treating asthma?
Why are triglycerides considered an efficient form of energy storage?
Why are triglycerides considered an efficient form of energy storage?
What is the implication if telomeres shorten?
What is the implication if telomeres shorten?
If a patient has a skull fracture along the coronal suture, which bones are affected?
If a patient has a skull fracture along the coronal suture, which bones are affected?
Why are the oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus cranial nerves particularly important for autonomic function?
Why are the oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus cranial nerves particularly important for autonomic function?
After leaving the sympathetic chain ganglion, via what structure do sympathetic postganglionic fibers reach peripheral organs?
After leaving the sympathetic chain ganglion, via what structure do sympathetic postganglionic fibers reach peripheral organs?
What is the limitation for using muscle contraction for moving body parts?
What is the limitation for using muscle contraction for moving body parts?
During exercise, which autonomic response helps dissipate excess body heat?
During exercise, which autonomic response helps dissipate excess body heat?
How does the division of the ANS affect homeostasis?
How does the division of the ANS affect homeostasis?
Flashcards
Visceral peritoneum
Visceral peritoneum
The part of the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall.
Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic
Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic
The parasympathetic division does not innervate more organs than the sympathetic division.
Atomic Number
Atomic Number
The atomic number equals the number of protons (and electrons in a neutral atom) and is a superscript to the left of the atomic symbol.
Fascicle Arrangement
Fascicle Arrangement
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Projection Fibers
Projection Fibers
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Dual Innervation
Dual Innervation
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Phagocytosis Function
Phagocytosis Function
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Motor Unit
Motor Unit
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Collagen in Organs
Collagen in Organs
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Aquaporin Location
Aquaporin Location
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Lamellar corpuscles Function
Lamellar corpuscles Function
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Albuterol (Ventolin)
Albuterol (Ventolin)
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Triglycerides as Energy
Triglycerides as Energy
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Telomeres
Telomeres
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Frontal Bone Articulation
Frontal Bone Articulation
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Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
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Gray Rami Communicantes
Gray Rami Communicantes
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Muscle Contraction
Muscle Contraction
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Thermoregulation Division
Thermoregulation Division
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ANS Divisions Effects
ANS Divisions Effects
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Study Notes
- The part of the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called the visceral peritoneum (False).
- The parasympathetic division innervates more organs than the sympathetic division (False).
- The atomic number of any atom is equal to the number of electrons in its nucleus, and is written as a subscript to the left of its atomic symbol (False).
- Although all skeletal muscles have different shapes, the fascicle arrangement of each muscle is exactly the same (False).
- Projection fibers in the brain mainly connect the right and left hemispheres (False).
- All visceral organs receive dual innervation from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS (False).
- Phagocytosis is used by the cells to secrete intracellular substances to the outside of the cell (False).
- A motor neuron and all the muscle cells that it stimulates are referred to as a motor end plate (False).
- Connective tissues that possess a large quantity of collagen fibers often provide the framework for organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes (True).
- Aquaporins are believed to be present in red blood cells and kidney tubules, but not in any other cells in the body (False).
- Lamellar corpuscles can only be exteroceptors or proprioceptors (True).
- Albuterol (Ventolin) binds to β2 receptors and is used by asthma patients to constrict the bronchioles of the lungs and ease breathing (False).
- Triglycerides are a poor source of stored energy (False).
- Telomeres are the regions of chromosomes that code for the protein ubiquitin (False).
- The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture (True).
- The facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX), and vagus (X) nerves contain postganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system(False).
- The gray rami communicantes consist of myelinated postganglionic fibers (False).
- Muscle contraction will always promote movement of body parts regardless of how they are attached (True).
- Thermoregulatory responses to increased heat are mediated by the parasympathetic nervous division (False).
- The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS have the same effect on most body organ systems (False).
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