WorksheetsAnatomy & Physiology
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Why are epidermal ridges and dermal papillae needed?
The are no blood vessels in the epidermis, so all nutrients are obtained through diffusion from the dermis.
Strengthens the connection between the epidermis and dermis
Epidermal ridges provide nutrients to the epidermis and the dermal papillae provides nutrients to the dermis
They aren’t necessary
What can carotene be synthesized into?
Carrots
Squashes
Vitamin A
None of the above
What type of food can carotene be found in?
Carrots
Squashes
Vitamin A
None of the above
Definition of Strain v.s Definition of Sprain
Strain: injury to a muscle/tendon
Sprain: injury to a band
Strain: injury to a band
Sprain: injury to a muscle/tissue
Example of Stress Fracture
repeatedly jumping up and down
falling
twisting your ankle
running long distances
Lanugo Hair
referred to as "peach fuzz", is very fine, soft hair often found on infants.
thick, coarse hairs that grow during puberty.
short, fine downy hair found all over the body except for the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Terminal Hair
referred to as "peach fuzz", is very fine, soft hair often found on infants.
thick, coarse hairs that grow during puberty.
short, fine downy hair found all over the body except for the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Vellus Hair
referred to as "peach fuzz", is very fine, soft hair often found on infants.
short, fine downy hair found all over the body except for the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
thick, coarse hairs that grow during puberty.
Which layer of the epidermis is know as the clear layer and is only present in thick skin (palms of hand & soles of feet)?
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale/Germinativum
In what layer of the epidermis do cells flatten and nuclei and organelles disintegrate?
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale/Germinativum
The papillary layer of the dermis is...
a loose connective tissue
a dense irregular connective tissue
The reticular layer of the dermis is...
a loose connective tissue
a dense irregular connective tissue
Which layer of the epidermis is waterproof?
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale/Germinativum
The bone is weak around _____ in children because bone growth has not been completed yet.
epiphyseal plate
cartilage
compact bone
diaphysis
After puberty, bone stops growing and cartilage is replaced by _____ .
cartilage is not replaced
endosteum
spongy bone
hardened bone marrow
If the force of muscle is very large, can tendons fracture bones?
Yes
No
Greenstick fractures mostly occur in kids less than...
7 yrs old
10 yrs old
12 yrs old
15 yrs old
Not all bone marrow is red when born
True
False
Flexion
movement that decreases the angle between 2 body parts
movement that increases the angle between 2 body parts
not a type of movement
Extension
movement that decreases the angle between 2 body parts
movement that increases the angle between 2 body parts
not a type of movement
Ossification: bone formation
1 of 2 types is endochondral ossification
It...
replaces hyaline cartilage
is formed in sheet like layers
Ossification: bone formation
1 of 2 types is intramembranous ossification
It...
replaces hyaline cartilage
is formed in sheet like layers
Cartilage is mainly composed of _____. ____ blood vessels or nerves, so it heals poorly.
a. water b. yes
a. water b. no
a. chondroblasts b. yes
a. chondroblasts b. no
The protein that helps protect the skin and underlying tissue is...
(a)
A burn that involves the whole epidermis and some of the dermis is a ___ degree burn.
1
2
3
4
