12 Questions
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?
Stratum corneum
Which connective tissue type is responsible for storing energy in the body?
Adipose tissue
What is produced by the testes in males?
Sperm cells
Which nerve endings detect pain in the body?
Free nerve endings, nociceptors, and Merkel discs
What is the inflammation of the pleura called?
Pleurisy
Which plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions?
Frontal plane
What is the primary function of dehydration synthesis?
Forming covalent bonds between molecules
In which type of chemical bond do electrons transfer from one atom to another?
Ionic bonds
What defines the pH level of a solution to be considered basic?
pH above 7
Which type of carbohydrate includes long chains of monosaccharide units?
Polysaccharides
What characterizes phospholipids in terms of their structure?
The heads are hydrophobic.
What is the primary difference between transverse (axial) and sagittal planes?
Sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.
Test your knowledge on human anatomy and physiology with questions on connective tissue, epidermis layers, and organs that produce sex cells.
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