Anatomy and Physiology Semester Exam 1 Review

Front

What is the term for a body part that is located below another part?

Back

Inferior

Front

What type of bone tissue is dense and appears smooth and homogeneous?

Back

Compact bone

Front

What molecule is required to break the crossbridges between actin and myosin filaments during muscle contraction?

Back

ATP

Front

What is the name of the bone commonly known as the collarbone?

Back

Clavicle

Front

What are muscles primarily composed of?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the term for a body part that is located towards the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is located away from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen throughout the body.

Front

What is the term for the process by which muscles shorten and generate force?

Back

Contraction