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What is the primary function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

  • To warm, moisturize, and filter air (correct)
  • To connect the throat to the lungs
  • To facilitate gas exchange
  • To protect the trachea from food and drink

Which structure is responsible for the transition of air from the throat to the lungs?

  • Larynx
  • Trachea (correct)
  • Bronchi
  • Pharynx

What condition is characterized by excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream?

  • Hypercapnia (correct)
  • Acidosis
  • Apnea
  • Hypoxemia

What is the role of sinuses in the respiratory system?

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Which statement accurately describes internal respiration?

<p>It exchanges gases between the bloodstream and body tissues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of smooth muscles in the body?

<p>Contracting to push food through the intestines and urine through the bladder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is found in the thick filament of a muscle and plays a crucial role in muscle contraction?

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

Which muscle group collectively allows the upper arm to flex and extend?

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What structure is primarily made up of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

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Which layer of the epidermis contains Langerhans cells that help in breakdown of foreign particles?

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What is the primary role of the connective tissue found in the dermis?

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What type of cells are responsible for producing keratinocytes in the stratum basale?

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Which layer of the epidermis is made up of dried, keratinized cells that slough off?

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What is the primary function of agranulocytes in the immune system?

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Which of the following bones is NOT considered a cranial bone?

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How many bones are included in the axial skeleton?

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Which pair of bones form the sides of the skull and house the ear structures?

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What is the function of the maxilla bone?

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Which of the following bones is the smallest and thinnest in the skull?

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Which bone forms the part of the nasal cavity and separates the left and right sides?

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How many cervical vertebrae are present in the vertebral column?

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Which nitrogenous base pair is correctly matched?

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What distinguishes ribose from deoxyribose in RNA and DNA?

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Which statement accurately defines a key difference in nitrogenous bases between RNA and DNA?

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Which of the following is an incorrect characteristic of RNA?

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What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

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What type of RNA is responsible for transporting amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

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Which lobe is primarily responsible for processing auditory stimuli?

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What does contralateral control refer to in brain function?

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What function do histones serve in the context of chromosomes?

<p>Histones tightly coil DNA into chromosomes and regulate gene expression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mendel’s law of segregation explain about allele pairs?

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Which brain structure is primarily involved in regulating vital functions such as heart rate and respiration?

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Which statement accurately describes alleles?

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What role does the peripheral nervous system play in the body?

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What is the function of the thalamus in brain processing?

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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing information related to touch and temperature?

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Which part of the brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord and regulates facial movements?

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Which statement accurately describes how alleles are inherited?

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How are genotype and phenotype defined?

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What characterizes somatic cells in terms of chromosome number?

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In what way do variations in alleles impact observable traits?

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What is the primary function of histones in chromosome structure?

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What does Mendel’s law of segregation imply about allele inheritance?

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What can be concluded about mutant and wildtype alleles?

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Which statement about allele influence on phenotypes is true?

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Flashcards

Pulmonary Ventilation

The process of air moving in and out of the lungs, allowing oxygen to reach the lungs for gas exchange.

External Respiration

Exchange of gases between the air in the lungs and the blood. Oxygen enters the blood, and carbon dioxide exits.

Internal Respiration

Exchange of gases between the blood and tissues. Blood carries oxygen to cells and picks up carbon dioxide.

Hypercapnia

A condition where there's too much carbon dioxide in the blood due to the body's inability to expel it properly.

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Nasal Cavity

The internal space of your nose lined with hairs and mucus that filters and warms incoming air.

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Contralateral Control

The left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body, and the right hemisphere controls the left side of the body.

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Frontal Lobe

Responsible for higher-level cognitive functions like problem-solving, planning, memory, and communication. It also contains the primary motor cortex, which initiates body movement.

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Temporal Lobe

Processes auditory stimuli, stores memories, regulates emotions, and helps us communicate language.

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Parietal Lobe

Processes sensory input related to touch, temperature, and pain.

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Occipital Lobe

Processes visual information.

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Cerebellum

Coordinates movements, balance, posture, and muscle memory.

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Brainstem

Connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls essential life functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

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Thalamus

Initial sensory processing center, relaying information to appropriate parts of the brain for further processing.

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Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles found in the walls of internal organs like the intestines, bladder, and blood vessels. They contract slowly and rhythmically to move substances through these organs.

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Myosin

A protein found in the thick filaments of muscle fibers. It binds to actin, a protein in the thin filaments, and pulls it during muscle contraction.

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What is the function of the stratum basale?

The stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermis. It contains basal cells that divide to produce new keratinocytes, pushing older cells upwards. It also contains melanocytes and Merkel cells, which contribute to pigmentation and touch sensation.

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What is epithelium?

A type of tissue that forms a protective barrier between the internal and external environments. It regulates the flow of substances into and out of the body.

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What is keratin?

A tough protein that gives skin, hair, and nails their hardness and water resistance.

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What is the epidermis?

The outermost layer of skin, composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. It acts as a protective barrier against the environment.

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What is the dermis?

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis, composed of connective tissue that gives skin strength and structure. It contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands.

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Allele

A specific version of a gene that determines a particular trait.

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Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the combination of alleles it inherits.

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Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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Somatic Cells

Any biological cells forming the body of a multicellular organism other than gametes, germ cells, gametocytes or undifferentiated stem cells.

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Diploid

Having two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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Wildtype Allele

The most common allele for a gene in a population, considered 'normal'.

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Mutant Allele

A version of a gene containing a mutation that could cause a change or disease.

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Histones

Proteins that tightly coil DNA into chromosomes and regulate gene expression.

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Granulocytes vs. Agranulocytes

Granulocytes have granules in their cytoplasm, while agranulocytes lack obvious granules. Granulocytes, like neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils, are involved in fighting infections and release substances to kill pathogens. Agranulocytes, like lymphocytes and monocytes, signal invasions and are crucial for the immune response.

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Skeletal System Function

The skeletal system serves as support for our bodies, enabling movement through muscle contractions pulling on bones. It also stores calcium and phosphorous, essential for nerve, muscle, and organ function.

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Axial Skeleton

The axial skeleton includes 80 bones forming the skull, inner ear ossicles, hyoid bone, vertebral column, and the ribs and sternum, collectively known as the bony thorax.

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Cranial Bones

The skull comprises various bones including parietal, temporal, frontal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

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Parietal & Temporal Bones

Parietal bones are flat, located on each side of the head behind the frontal bone. Temporal bones are below the parietal bones, at the skull's base and sides, housing the ear structures.

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Adenine pairs with...

Adenine (A) always pairs with thymine (T) in DNA, while in RNA it pairs with uracil (U).

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Frontal & Occipital Bones

The frontal bone is your forehead and contains eye sockets. The occipital bone is at the skull's back, with an opening for spinal cord connection to the brain.

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Sphenoid & Ethmoid Bones

The sphenoid bone forms a large part of the skull's base. The ethmoid bone, located in front of the sphenoid bone, contributes to the nasal cavity.

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Guanine pairs with...

Guanine (G) always pairs with cytosine (C) in both DNA and RNA.

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Facial Bones

Facial bones include the maxilla, zygomatic, mandible, nasal, palatine, concha, lacrimal, and vomer bones.

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What is the sugar in RNA?

RNA contains the sugar ribose, which has one more oxygen atom than deoxyribose found in DNA.

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RNA vs DNA: Bases

RNA uses uracil (U) in place of thymine (T) that is found in DNA.

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RNA's job

RNA directly codes for amino acids and helps in protein synthesis.

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What is tRNA responsible for?

Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What are histones?

Histones are proteins that tightly coil DNA into chromosomes and regulate gene expression.

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Mendel's Law of Segregation

This law states that parents' allele pairs separate randomly during gamete formation, and only one allele from each parent is passed to the offspring.

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