Flash Cards Anatomy and Physiology Midterm Exam

Front

Organize the parts below from most basic to most complex according to the levels of organization in a multicellular organism.

Back

neurons -> nerve tissue -> brain -> central nervous system -> human being

Front

To make a banana split, you halve a banana into two long, equal, right and left sides along the ____________.

Back

midsagittal plane

Front

Which statement about connective tissue is NOT true?

• Lines the body cavities.
• Is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the entire human body.
• Used for insulation and protection.
• Includes blood.

Back

Lines the body cavities.

Front

Which of the following statements describes one of the functions of epithelial tissue?

Back

Covers the body’s surfaces.

Front

Cartilage is considered a type of __________ tissue.

Back

connective

Front

Cords of dense connective tissue that connect muscles to bone are called

Back

tendons

Front

Which of the following statements is true of a flat bone?

Back

A bone with a large surface area, specifically for muscle attachment.

Front

The ________ girdle provides more flexibility and motility than the ________ girdle. The ________ girdle is the sturdiest of the two.

Back

pectoral; pelvic; pelvic

Front

During a yoga class, Sophia takes a deep breath in to begin her meditation. The muscle that would be classified as the prime mover in inspiration as she inhales is the

Back

diaphragm

Front

Which type of joint gives the thumb the unique ability to be opposable?

Back

saddle