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Anatomy and Physiology: Key Concepts in Tissues, Bones, and Muscles UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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What type of tissue are blood and bone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Connective What is the purpose of nerve tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sends and receives signals What are organ systems? - CORRECT ANSWER - Groups of organs working together Define physiology. - CORRECT ANSWER - The branch of biology that studies normal functions and mechanisms What is the function of epithelial tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER - Absorption and secretion; covers and protects True or False: Muscle tissue is used to move substances throughout the body. - CORRECT ANSWER - True What layer of tissue is found under the dermis? - CORRECT ANSWER - Subcutaneous layer What three things occur when the body attempts to cool itself? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sweating, blood vessels widen, heat is released What protein fills dead epidermis cells? - CORRECT ANSWER - Keratin Friction causes what type of skin condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - A callus
What two factors contribute to the amount of melanin a person has? - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetics and sun exposure True or False: The subcutaneous layer is made up of fat cells, fibers, and is not a part of the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER - True What vitamin, when exposed to sunlight, provides nutrients to our skin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitamin D Where are tarsal bones found in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - In the ankle Define compact bones. - CORRECT ANSWER - Dense, hard part of bone tissue What is the function of periosteum? - CORRECT ANSWER - Protective covering of a bone; helps growth and provides blood supply What tissue is found in the central cavity of the bones? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bone marrow Where is the femur found in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - Upper leg What bones are found in the fingers? - CORRECT ANSWER - Phalanges What type of muscle is found in the stomach and intestines? - CORRECT ANSWER - Smooth muscle What type of muscle is found in the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cardiac muscle