Which functions describe the major roles of calcium in the body? Select all that apply. Calcification of teeth throughout life Calcium helps bones throughout life Providing a component of fibrin for blood clotting Assisting in the function of both nerves and muscles Providing the building blocks for the collagen matrix in the bones
Page 5: Human Body Vocabulary System main lunctions What 2 systems are mostly in control of maintaining homeostasis? Interactions with other systems (graphic organizer keys posted under HB Keys section to refer to)
__ reaction time is a stimulus response. Complex Automatic Simple Instant
Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and increases the permeability of the collecting tube to water? A. ANH B. Aldosterone C. ADH D. Insulin
The area between the anus and the vaginal opening is called the perineum. True False
The tube that carries sperm out of the body and is also part of the urinary system is the: A. epididymis. B. ductus deferens. C. ejaculatory duct. D. urethra.
The nephron loop: A. is part of the renal corpuscle. B. is part of the renal tubules. C. has a hairpin turn in its structure. D. is part of the renal corpuscle and renal tubules.
Question 17 of 60 Seminal fluid: A. contains about 100000 sperm per milliliter. B. is produced primarily by the seminiferous tubule. C. is slightly alkaline. D. contains about 100 ,000 sperm per milliliter and is slightly alkaline.
When food molecules enter the cell and undergo chemical changes there, the process is called: A. assimilation. B. digestion. C. absorption. D. nutrition.
The muscle layer of the uterus is called the myometrium. True False
Strata granulosum is abundant with which cell? Dendrocytes Keratinocytes Melanocytes
Which of the following is dominated by adipose tissue? Epidermis Hypodermis Dermis
Which of the following are described as partially encapsulated lymph tissue located in the throat? palatine tonsils pharyngeal tonsils lingual tonsils Peyer's Patches
Which of the following is not a function of proteins in the body? Serving as cofactors for enzymes Maintaining blood viscosity and osmolarity Muscle contraction Catalyzing enzymatic reactions Transport of blood lipids
Which sweat glands are only found in restricted areas? Sebaceous gland Merocrine gland Apocrine gland
Great. The flame kills all the microbes and sterilizes the wire loop.Why is this important to do before working with the chicken farm sample? a) To avoid contamination b) Salmonella can be found everywhere c) To reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance d) All the answers are correct
26. How is the DNA of a mouse different from the DNA of a snake? A. Only the DNA of the mouse contains nitrogen bases. B. The DNA molecules have different base sequences. C. The DNA of a mouse does not contain adenine. D. Only the DNA of a snake contains thymine.
What is the cervical region of the spinal cord responsible for? Transmitting information to the torso Maintaining balance and coordination Transmitting information to the legs Transmitting information to the arms Transmitting information to the head
The plasma membrane participates in an important communication mechanism known as $\square $ transduction. (2) Need help? Review these concept resources.
Genetic disorder caused by a deletion of a gene on the copy of chromosome 15 inherited from the father is? Barr body Prader-Willi syndrome Angelman syndrome gene imprinting
