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Where do nerve endings occur in the skin?

  • Epidermis
  • Hypodermis
  • Subcutaneous tissue
  • Dermis (correct)

In which anatomical structures does fertilization of an ovum occur?

  • Ovaries
  • Cervix
  • Fallopian tubes (correct)
  • Uterus

Cellular contact inhibition is important in which process?

  • Apoptosis
  • Mitosis
  • Wound healing (correct)
  • Meiosis

Where is the mitral valve located?

<p>Left ventricle and left atrium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone does not articulate with any other bone?

<p>Hyoid bone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of endocrine glands?

<p>They secrete chemicals into the blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ligaments?

<p>To connect bone to bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is responsible for a burning sensation during anaerobic respiration?

<p>Lactic acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the hand position where the palms face anteriorly?

<p>Anatomical position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the body?

<p>Carry oxygen to the cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is most likely involved in a deviated septum?

<p>Vomer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant type of tissue in the human body?

<p>Connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for producing oxytocin?

<p>Posterior pituitary gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

<p>Produce sebum or oil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vessel that returns blood to the heart?

<p>Aorta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition known as nearsightedness?

<p>Nearsightedness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the tibialis anterior muscle?

<p>Lower leg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the internal structure of the ear involved in hearing?

<p>Cochlea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hemoglobin?

<p>Carry oxygen to the cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is involved in hearing?

<p>Cochlea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurry?

<p>Nearsightedness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates the growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty?

<p>Androgens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vessel that returns oxygenated blood to the heart?

<p>Inferior vena cava (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sebaceous glands?

<p>Produce sebum or oil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?

<p>Produce hormones that regulate other endocrine glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is the most abundant in the human body?

<p>Connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is located superior to the diaphragm and left of the mediastinum?

<p>Left lung (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body contains the malleus, incus, and stapes?

<p>Ear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for storing calcium and phosphorous?

<p>Bone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for regulating the body's temperature?

<p>Integumentary system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which sweat cools the body?

<p>Evaporation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for conducting urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?

<p>Ureter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling respiration?

<p>Medulla oblongata (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of cell responsible for breaking down bone matrix?

<p>Osteoclast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is a ball and socket joint?

<p>Hip (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body is responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood?

<p>Kidney (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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