Anatomy and Physiology

Why are sympathetic responses considered widespread?

At which vertebral level might sympathetic nerves leave the spinal cord?

What primary structures are contained within autonomic ganglia?

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

What are the fibers that enter and leave the sympathetic trunks without synapsing?

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

Which of the following accurately describes a parasagittal plane?

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

What does the parietal pleura represent?

What type of reaction is exemplified by amino acids joining to form a peptide?

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing a reaction rate?

Which cellular structure would aid a cell in absorbing more nutrients?

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

Which type of intercellular junction would you expect to find in abundance in a tissue that experiences a great deal of mechanical stress, like the lining of the small intestine?

Which of the following statements is true regarding connective tissue?

What statement is correct about stem cells in connective tissue?

Select the correct statement regarding tissue repair.

Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of stratified epithelia?

Which statement accurately describes adipose tissue.

The friction ridges seen in finger, palm and foot prints are different among various people but very similar between identical twins. This evidence suggests which of the following?

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 the color of skin are often an indication of a homeostatic imbalance. Which of the following would indicate a liver disease such as hepatitis resulting in elevated bilirubin?

A dendritic or Langerhans cell is a specialized _________.

What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

Which bone disorder is 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.

Which bone tissue is best adapted to support weight and withstand torsion stresses?

Yellow bone marrow contains a large percentage of _________.

The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is the _________.

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 would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

Which of the following would be in charge of warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we inhale?

Which 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 the __________ bone and houses the __________ 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 _________.