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What defines an endocrine gland?
What defines an endocrine gland?
Which mechanism is NOT involved in maintaining homeostasis?
Which mechanism is NOT involved in maintaining homeostasis?
What is a characteristic of merocrine glands?
What is a characteristic of merocrine glands?
Which of the following is classified as an exocrine gland?
Which of the following is classified as an exocrine gland?
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What is a defining feature of holocrine glands?
What is a defining feature of holocrine glands?
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Which gland is NOT part of the endocrine system?
Which gland is NOT part of the endocrine system?
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How are glands classified morphologically?
How are glands classified morphologically?
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Which term best describes the state of balance among all body systems needed for survival?
Which term best describes the state of balance among all body systems needed for survival?
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What characteristic distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?
What characteristic distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?
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What is serum in the context of clotted blood?
What is serum in the context of clotted blood?
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What is the primary function of Purkinje fibers in the heart?
What is the primary function of Purkinje fibers in the heart?
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Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by involuntary movement and cross-striations?
Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by involuntary movement and cross-striations?
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Which components of blood does serum lack?
Which components of blood does serum lack?
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What are the main processes of a neuron that conduct impulses away from the cell body?
What are the main processes of a neuron that conduct impulses away from the cell body?
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Which part of the nervous tissue is responsible for receiving incoming signals?
Which part of the nervous tissue is responsible for receiving incoming signals?
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What is a common use of serum in medical treatments?
What is a common use of serum in medical treatments?
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What specialized wrapping is created by Schwann cells in nerves?
What specialized wrapping is created by Schwann cells in nerves?
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Which type of muscle is both striated and involuntary?
Which type of muscle is both striated and involuntary?
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What is the term for the condition where the right and left sides of an organism are mirror images?
What is the term for the condition where the right and left sides of an organism are mirror images?
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Which connective tissues of the nervous system are found only in the central nervous system?
Which connective tissues of the nervous system are found only in the central nervous system?
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What type of membrane is the visceral peritoneum classified as?
What type of membrane is the visceral peritoneum classified as?
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Which of the following structures is typically unpaired and found near the median plane?
Which of the following structures is typically unpaired and found near the median plane?
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What is the role of oligodendrocytes in the brain?
What is the role of oligodendrocytes in the brain?
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Which of the following is not a function of the peritoneum?
Which of the following is not a function of the peritoneum?
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Which type of joint allows for a relatively wide range of motion?
Which type of joint allows for a relatively wide range of motion?
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What characterizes a facet in skeletal anatomy?
What characterizes a facet in skeletal anatomy?
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Which of the following best describes a foramen?
Which of the following best describes a foramen?
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Which type of joint feature occasionally ossifies with age?
Which type of joint feature occasionally ossifies with age?
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What does a fossa represent in skeletal anatomy?
What does a fossa represent in skeletal anatomy?
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Which of the following terms refers to a shallow, nonarticular depression on a bone?
Which of the following terms refers to a shallow, nonarticular depression on a bone?
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What is a groove in skeletal anatomy?
What is a groove in skeletal anatomy?
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Which joint motion is permitted at a hinge joint?
Which joint motion is permitted at a hinge joint?
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What is the primary function of epiphyseal cartilage in immature bones?
What is the primary function of epiphyseal cartilage in immature bones?
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Which structure surrounds the heart in the thoracic cavity?
Which structure surrounds the heart in the thoracic cavity?
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What type of tissue primarily makes up the pleural sac?
What type of tissue primarily makes up the pleural sac?
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What is one of the main functions of bones in the skeletal system?
What is one of the main functions of bones in the skeletal system?
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What does the endosteum line within a bone?
What does the endosteum line within a bone?
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Which term refers to bone-destroying cells?
Which term refers to bone-destroying cells?
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What does the periosteum cover?
What does the periosteum cover?
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Which cavity of the body contains the majority of the digestive organs?
Which cavity of the body contains the majority of the digestive organs?
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What structural feature of long bones is referred to as the diaphysis?
What structural feature of long bones is referred to as the diaphysis?
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What components are included in the skeletal system?
What components are included in the skeletal system?
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What term describes the movement that decreases the angle of a joint?
What term describes the movement that decreases the angle of a joint?
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Which movement involves turning towards a prone position?
Which movement involves turning towards a prone position?
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What does the term 'abaxial' refer to in limb movement?
What does the term 'abaxial' refer to in limb movement?
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Which of the following describes a movement that increases the angle of a joint?
Which of the following describes a movement that increases the angle of a joint?
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In anatomical positioning, what does 'plantar' refer to?
In anatomical positioning, what does 'plantar' refer to?
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Which term describes the movement of a structure away from the median plane?
Which term describes the movement of a structure away from the median plane?
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What is the primary function of connective tissue?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
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What does hyperextension typically describe?
What does hyperextension typically describe?
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What type of epithelium is classified as simple squamous?
What type of epithelium is classified as simple squamous?
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Which tissue type is specialized in contracting?
Which tissue type is specialized in contracting?
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What is the order of biological organization from smallest to largest unit?
What is the order of biological organization from smallest to largest unit?
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Which layer of epithelial tissue is primarily responsible for cell proliferation?
Which layer of epithelial tissue is primarily responsible for cell proliferation?
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What is the primary role of epithelial tissues?
What is the primary role of epithelial tissues?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Anatomy
- Anatomy is the study of the form and structure of organisms.
- Branches of anatomy include:
- Gross anatomy: Study of structures visible with the naked eye.
- Comparative anatomy: Study of structures across different species.
- Embryology: Study of development from conception to birth.
- Histology (microscopic anatomy): Study of tissues and cells via a microscope.
- Ultrastructural cytology: Study of cellular components using an electron microscope.
- Systemic anatomy: Study of the body using organ systems.
Anatomical Nomenclature
- Practical names: Based on function, position, location, or appearance.
- Eponymous names: Names relating to the person who first described a structure (generally not used).
- Descriptive terms: Directional terms used in anatomical descriptions (cranial, caudal, rostral, caudal, medial, lateral, dorsal, ventral).
- Cranial: Toward the head
- Caudal: Toward the tail
- Rostral: Toward the nose
- Medial: Towards the middle
- Lateral: Away from the middle
- Dorsal: Towards the back
- Ventral: Towards the belly
- Proximal: Close to the point of attachment
- Distal: Farther from the point of attachment
Anatomical Movements
- Flexion: Decreases the angle of a joint.
- Extension: Increases the angle of a joint
- Hyperextension: Extending a joint beyond 180°.
- Abduction: Moving a part away from the midline.
- Adduction: Moving a part toward the midline.
- Protraction: Moving a part forward.
- Retraction: Moving a part backward.
- Elevation: Moving a part upwards.
- Depression: Moving a part downwards.
- Inversion: Rotation of the sole of the foot inward.
- Eversion: Rotation of the sole of the foot outward.
- Rotation: Movement around a central axis.
- Circumduction: Circular movement of a limb.
Cellular and Tissue Levels of Organization
- Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life, containing three main components:
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Cell membrane.
- Tissues are groups of similar cells with a common function.
- Primary tissue types in animals: Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
Epithelial Tissues
- Classified as simple (single layer) or stratified (multiple layers).
- Classified by cell shape: squamous (flat), cuboidal (cube-shaped), columnar (column-shaped).
- Glandular epithelium: Specialized for secretion or excretion.
- Endocrine glands: Secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- Exocrine glands: Secrete their products into ducts or onto a surface.
- Classified based on secretion mechanism:
- Merocrine: Secretion without loss of cellular material.
- Apocrine: Secretion with some loss of cellular material.
- Holocrine: Secretion with the release of entire cells.
Connective Tissues
- Tissues that connect and support other tissues.
- Types of connective tissues: elastic, collagenous (white fibrous), reticular, and adipose.
- Specialized subtypes include hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage, bone and blood
Muscle Tissues
- Types of muscle tissues: Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
- Skeletal: Striated, voluntary.
- Smooth: Non-striated, involuntary.
- Cardiac: Striated, involuntary.
Nervous Tissues
- Fundamental tissue in the nervous system.
- Primary cells are neurons which communicate using electrical and chemical signals.
- Support cells (neuroglia) provide support and nutrition to neurons.
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Explore the various branches and key concepts of human anatomy in this comprehensive quiz. Dive into topics such as gross anatomy, embryology, and the nomenclature used to describe anatomical structures. Test your understanding of the fundamental principles that form the basis of anatomical study.
