Exam 22: Organization of the Body

A cell that carries out its normal daily functions and is not dividing is said to be in ________.

A(n) ________ is the tail-like structure found on the human sperm cell that provides its "swimming" type of locomotion.

Which of the following terms means to surgically remove the colon?

The overall chemical functioning of the body is ____.

The smallest living units of the body are ________.

The superior, or ________, anatomical direction is above or close to the head.

The elbow is ____ to the wrist.

A(n) ________ gland secretes its product directly into tissue, fluids, or blood.

In what position is the skin relative to the muscles?

Which type of tissue covers the body and most organs?

The final stage of mitosis is called ________. During this stage, the chromosomes reach the centrioles, cytokinesis takes place, and mitosis is complete.

The position toward the front of the body is ____.

Cartilage is ____ tissue that gives shape to structures such as the ears and nose.

Which of these tissues can be voluntary or involuntary in its action?

In order for anatomical terms to be universally understood, it is assumed that the body is in the anatomical position, which is ____.

Vince is a 24-year-old diabetic patient who has come to the office complaining of infertility. You check his vital signs and discover that his blood pressure, temperature, and respirations are normal. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds. Which of the following disorders might Vince have?

Positively or negatively charged particles released by electrolytes are ____.

When put in water, ________ release ions.

A(n) ________ plane runs lengthwise down the midline of the body and divides it into equal left and right halves.

Homologous chromosomes are also known as ________.