Human Anatomy Fall Final Exam Review

Front

Identify the highlighted muscle.

Back

Gastrocnemius: A major muscle located in the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

Front

Which suture is located between the frontal and parietal bones?

Back

Coronal suture: The fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones.

Front

What is the level of organization defined as a group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function?

Back

Tissue: A group of cells that are similar in structure and function, working together to perform a specific activity.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

The Temporalis muscle is responsible for _______ and retracting the mandible.

Back

elevating: The Temporalis muscle elevates the mandible, allowing for chewing.

Front

What insulates the axon?

Back

Myelin sheath: A fatty layer that surrounds the axon of some neurons, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals.

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Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Front

Define homeostasis.

Back

Homeostasis: The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts and flattens to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity, allowing air to be drawn into the lungs.

Front

What type of joint is the knee?

Back

Hinge joint: A joint that allows movement primarily in one direction, similar to the motion of a door.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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