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Facilitated diffusion differs from ordinary diffusion in that:
Facilitated diffusion differs from ordinary diffusion in that:
Facilitated diffusion differs from ordinary diffusion in that
 A) facilitated diffusion consumes ATP.
  B) facilitated diffusion moves molecules from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.
  C) the rate of f
jihuygu   106   2 Replies
6 years ago
A defense cell engulfing a bacterium illustrates:
A defense cell engulfing a bacterium illustrates:
A defense cell engulfing a bacterium illustrates
 A) pinocytosis.
  B) receptor-mediated exocytosis.
  C) exocytosis.
  D) phagocytosis.
  E) receptor-mediated endocytosis.


(Question 2) Receptor-mediated
beefybabies   66   2 Replies
6 years ago
The stage in a cell's life cycle in which the cell performs its normal functions and prepares for ...
The stage in a cell's life cycle in which the cell performs its normal functions and prepares for ...
The stage in a cell's life cycle in which the cell performs its normal functions and prepares for division is called
 A) prophase.
  B) metaphase.
  C) interphase.
  D) telophase.
  E) anaphase.


(Question 2[
2goodgabe   132   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which phase of the cell cycle has the biggest extremes in duration?
Which phase of the cell cycle has the biggest extremes in duration?
Which phase of the cell cycle has the biggest extremes in duration?
 A) S phase
  B) G0 phase
  C) G1 phase
  D) G2 phase
  E) V phase


(Question 2) If an animal cell has 18 chromosomes and undergoes mito
albulena   103   1 Reply
6 years ago
A(n) ________ is a mutated regulatory gene that causes cancer.
A(n) ________ is a mutated regulatory gene that causes cancer.
A(n) ________ is a mutated regulatory gene that causes cancer.
 A) neogene
  B) plasmogene
  C) toxogene
  D) oncogene
  E) monogene


(Question 2) Cancer cells
 A) are indistinguishable from normal b
Missmina01   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
Neural tissue: (Multiple Choice)
Neural tissue: (Multiple Choice)
Neural tissue
 A) carries information from one part of the body to another.
  B) can contract.
  C) fills spaces in the body.
  D) stores energy.
  E) forms glands.


(Question 2) Which of the four basic t
vankor   36   2 Replies
6 years ago
Dead skin cells are shed in thin sheets because they are held together by spots of proteoglycan ...
Dead skin cells are shed in thin sheets because they are held together by spots of proteoglycan ...
Dead skin cells are shed in thin sheets because they are held together by spots of proteoglycan reinforced by intermediate filaments. Such strong intercellular connections are called
 A) gap junctions.
  B) intermediate junctions.
  C)
Annmarie   60   2 Replies
6 years ago
The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is:
The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is:
The function of simple cuboidal epithelium is
 A) support and structure.
  B) protection and transport.
  C) phagocytosis and immunity.
  D) absorption and secretion.
  E) storage and retrieval.


(Question 2[
jouranngreen108   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following glands have a compound rather than a simple structure?
Which of the following glands have a compound rather than a simple structure?
Which of the following glands have a compound rather than a simple structure?
 A) salivary glands
  B) sebaceous glands
  C) mucous glands
  D) sweat glands
  E) gastric glands


(Question 2) A gland forme
CB96   32   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following connective tissue cells produces collagen?
Which of the following connective tissue cells produces collagen?
Which of the following connective tissue cells produces collagen?
 A) adipocytes
  B) fibroblasts
  C) macrophages
  D) mast cells
  E) lymphocytes


(Question 2) Blood is which type of tissue?
 A) me
jihuygu   46   2 Replies
6 years ago
Wharton's jelly is a form of:
Wharton's jelly is a form of:
Wharton's jelly is a form of
 A) Marfan's syndrome.
  B) mucous connective tissue.
  C) ground substance.
  D) collagen fiber.
  E) embryonic epithelium.


(Question 2) Loose connective tissue functions in
123kduncan   46   2 Replies
123kduncan
6 years ago
Which of the following refers to the dense connective tissue that surrounds a muscle and blends with ...
Which of the following refers to the dense connective tissue that surrounds a muscle and blends with ...
Which of the following refers to the dense connective tissue that surrounds a muscle and blends with the tendon?
 A) superficial fascia
  B) hypodermis
  C) deep fascia
  D) subserous fascia
  E) subcutaneous layer

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queeny   39   3 Replies
6 years ago
Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of:
Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of:
Chondroitin sulfate is abundant in the matrix of
 A) epithelial tissue.
  B) cartilage.
  C) areolar tissue.
  D) elastic connective tissue.
  E) adipose tissue.


(Question 2) How can cartilage maintain i
queeny   57   2 Replies
6 years ago
Osseous tissue is also called:
Osseous tissue is also called:
Osseous tissue is also called
 A) cartilage.
  B) fat.
  C) cellulite.
  D) bone.
  E) ligament.


(Question 2) In ________ growth, cartilage grows wider or thicker in diameter.
 A) appositional
jnote01   64   1 Reply
6 years ago
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the:
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the:
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the
 A) pleura.
  B) peritoneum.
  C) pericardium.
  D) periosteum.
  E) perichondrium.


(Question 2) The reduction of friction between the parietal and
ebonyadams   66   3 Replies
6 years ago
Which kind of muscle is best able to regenerate after an injury?
Which kind of muscle is best able to regenerate after an injury?
Which kind of muscle is best able to regenerate after an injury?
 A) both types of striated muscle
  B) skeletal muscle
  C) no type of muscle can regenerate
  D) cardiac muscle
  E) smooth muscle


(Question
Darkflower73   69   2 Replies
6 years ago
During an inflammatory response to injury, which of the following is the least likely in the region ...
During an inflammatory response to injury, which of the following is the least likely in the region ...
During an inflammatory response to injury, which of the following is the least likely in the region of the injury?
 A) increase in basophils
  B) increase in histamine
  C) increase in blood flow
  D) cold, pale skin
  E) swe
Ih8hw   37   2 Replies
6 years ago
The tough superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum:
The tough superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum:
The tough superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum
 A) corneum.
  B) lucidum.
  C) basale.
  D) granulosum.
  E) spinosum.


(Question 2) The type of cells that form the strata in the epi
HereIam   71   2 Replies
6 years ago
The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the:
The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the:
The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the
 A) stratum corneum.
  B) stratum basale.
  C) papillary layer.
  D) basal lamina.
  E) stratum granulosum.


(Question 2) The e
beefybabies   75   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which tissue is located in the region labeled 2?
Which tissue is located in the region labeled 2?
Which tissue is located in the region labeled 2?
 A) stratified squamous epithelium
  B) areolar connective tissue
  C) adipose tissue
  D) cartilage and blood
  E) reticular connective tissues


(Question 2[/
LMD   66   2 Replies
LMD
6 years ago
All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it:
All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it:
All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it
 A) contains many blood vessels.
  B) permits independent movement of deeper structures.
  C) contains large amounts of adipose tissue.
  D) is attached to the derm
christopher mar   55   3 Replies
6 years ago
Which one of the following is the red-yellow form of melanin?
Which one of the following is the red-yellow form of melanin?
Which one of the following is the red-yellow form of melanin?
 A) eumelanin
  B) phycomelanin
  C) anthomelanin
  D) pheomelanin
  E) promelanin


(Question 2) Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the
Guest   63   1 Reply
6 years ago
Vitamin D3 is important for proper ________ development.
Vitamin D3 is important for proper ________ development.
Vitamin D3 is important for proper ________ development.
 A) skin
  B) bone
  C) muscle
  D) vision
  E) neural


(Question 2) The most dangerous type of skin cancer is called
 A) keratosis.
  B)
Lmac200   39   2 Replies
6 years ago
Coarse pigmented hairs are called ________ hairs.
Coarse pigmented hairs are called ________ hairs.
Coarse pigmented hairs are called ________ hairs.
 A) veneer
  B) gossamer
  C) lanugo
  D) vellus
  E) terminal


(Question 2) Fine hairs (like velvet) that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface
Ih8hw   158   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
 A) Circulation in the skin decreases.
  B) Sweat gland activity decreases.
  C) Evaporative cooling stops.
  D) Blood flow to the skin increases.
  E) Th
dcrone   74   1 Reply
6 years ago
In a penetrating wound, ________ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.
In a penetrating wound, ________ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.
In a penetrating wound, ________ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.
 A) granulation cells
  B) dendritic cells
  C) macrophages
  D) fibroblasts
  E) muscle cells


(Question 2) A child
queeny   94   3 Replies
6 years ago
A small rough bump on bone where a tendon attaches is called a:
A small rough bump on bone where a tendon attaches is called a:
A small rough bump on bone where a tendon attaches is called a
 A) tubercle.
  B) trochanter.
  C) trochlea.
  D) tuberosity.
  E) trabecula.


(Question 2) A ________ is a smooth, grooved bone process sha
hobbydog25   67   3 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
 A) scapula
  B) tibia
  C) sacrum
  D) coxal bones
  E) clavicles


(Question 2) While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
neddhelp4exam   81   3 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?
Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?
Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?
 A) medial end of scapula
  B) medial end of clavicle
  C) lateral end of scapula
  D) lateral end of clavicle
  E) xiphoid process


(Question 2
xoxololo   50   3 Replies
6 years ago
The short projections at the distal ends of both the radius and ulna are the:
The short projections at the distal ends of both the radius and ulna are the:
The short projections at the distal ends of both the radius and ulna are the
 A) styloid processes.
  B) radial head and ulnar head.
  C) radial head and olecranon.
  D) medial and lateral epicondyles.
  E) medial and lateral
hobbydog25   71   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following surface features is found on the radius?
Which of the following surface features is found on the radius?
Which of the following surface features is found on the radius?
 A) olecranon
  B) coronoid process
  C) trochlear notch
  D) radial notch
  E) ulnar notch


(Question 2) The condyle of the humerus consist
glowupp   30   2 Replies
6 years ago
Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured?
Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured?
Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured?
 A) foot
  B) forearm
  C) wrist
  D) hand
  E) ankle


(Question 2) The bones that form the palm are the
 A) carpals.
smcc617   63   2 Replies
6 years ago
The sacroiliac joint is stabilized by ligaments attaching to a roughened area superior to the ...
The sacroiliac joint is stabilized by ligaments attaching to a roughened area superior to the ...
The sacroiliac joint is stabilized by ligaments attaching to a roughened area superior to the auricular surface of the ilium called the
 A) iliac fossa.
  B) anterior superior iliac spine.
  C) greater sciatic notch.
  D) iliac tu
Maiem   55   3 Replies
6 years ago
The pelvic organs are mostly found within the:
The pelvic organs are mostly found within the:
The pelvic organs are mostly found within the
 A) ischial spine.
  B) iliac fossa.
  C) ischial fossa.
  D) obturator foramen.
  E) pubic symphysis.


(Question 2) The greater sciatic notch is a feature on
AlfredDieselGuy   113   2 Replies
6 years ago
The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin and is known as the shin is the:
The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin and is known as the shin is the:
The part of the tibia that is easily felt through the skin and is known as the shin is the
 A) medial malleolus.
  B) anterior crest.
  C) tibial tuberosity.
  D) linea aspera.
  E) anterior margin.


(Questio
zariacofer9   34   3 Replies
6 years ago
The weight of the body is supported by the:
The weight of the body is supported by the:
The weight of the body is supported by the
 A) distal metacarpals.
  B) proximal metatarsals.
  C) hallux.
  D) calcaneus.
  E) distal ends of the metatarsals and the calcaneus.


(Question 2) The tarsus c
Dime   44   1 Reply
6 years ago
Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's:
Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's:
Study of human skeletons can reveal all of the following information except the person's
 A) sex.
  B) age and nutritional status.
  C) size and handedness.
  D) health.
  E) intelligence.


(Question 2) W
SpicyBoi   98   2 Replies
6 years ago
An immovable joint is a(n):
An immovable joint is a(n):
An immovable joint is a(n)
 A) synarthrosis.
  B) diarthrosis.
  C) amphiarthrosis.
  D) syndesmosis.
  E) symphysis.


(Question 2) The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a
 A)
dcrone   55   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?
Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?
Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?
 A) suture
  B) gomphosis
  C) synchondrosis
  D) synostosis
  E) All of the answers are correct.


(Question 2) The interverte
emilyhoffman   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with ...
Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with ...
Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with this type of accident?
 A) A bursa is damaged and leaks synovial fluid.
  B) A ligament is stretched and collagen fibers in the ligament are
bturner   72   2 Replies
6 years ago
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