Anatomy Test 3

The _____ are two pairs of ribs that do not articulate with the sternum.

The skin produces Vitamin D from _____ and promotes absorption of _____ in the small intestine.

Vitamin D is needed for the efficient absorption of _____ by the small intestine.

There are seven _____ vertebrae in the neck.

The _____ is the part of the integumentary system that prevents entry of pathogens.

Melanin gives color to the epidermis, the _____ and _____.

The _____ bone helps protect the sense organs for hearing.

_____ in the long bone of children are where growth occurs.

Ceruminous glands produce _____, which prevents dying of the eardrum.

The _____ is the part of the integumentary system that contain sweat glands.

The shaft of the long bones is made of compact bone and is called the _____.

A hair follicle has its base in the _____ and has a _____ at its base.

In the paranasal sinuses, _____ produced by the epithelium blocks nasal outlets.

_____ permits tendons to slide easily across a moving joint.

The _____ in the integumentary system that connects skin to muscles.

In the body, the _____ are storage sites for calcium, which is also needed in the blood for _____.

_____ of sweat promotes loss of excess body heat.

Some human hair functions are to keep dust out of the _____ and _____.

There are five fused ______ vertebrae that articulate with the hip bones.

The protein, _____ provides strength to the dermis.

_____ produce new bone matrix for growth and repair.

_____ for height means how tall a person may become.

The five vertebrae in the lower back are called _____.

A _____ has its base in the dermis, has a root that undergoes mitosis and has cells that produce keratin before they die.

_____ is the dermis of a cow.

The cranial bone that attaches the anterior meninges and forms part of the nasal septum is the _____.

______ is a potentially serious consequence of profuse sweating.

The rib cage is directly involved in the functioning of the _____ system.

_____ produces platelets, RBC's and WBC's.

_____ and WBC's are defensive cells in the epidermis.

_____ in the dermis of the skin provide information about changes in the external.

____ and _____ are hormones that promote closure of the epiphyseal discs.

The _____ protects the lungs, heart, and spleen.

In a warm enviroment, the _____ in the dermis dilate to lose heat.

Langerhans cells in the epidermis are capable of _____.

The femur and hip joint form a _____ type of joint.

_____ in the skin are receptors for heat, cold, and pain.

There are 12 _____ vertebrae that articulate with the ribs.

_____ in the fetal skull permit compression of the skull during birth and allow for growth of the brain after birth.

A function of the _____ _____ is to prevent water loss.

_____ sinus are found in the maxillae, sphenoid and frontal bones.

_____ contributes to the growth of bones by increasing protein synthesis and increasing the rate of mitosis.

_____ may be stimulated by chicken pox virus, a mosquito bite, and by poison ivy.

During time of stress, arterioles in the dermis will _____ to permit blood flow to vital organs.

Melanocytes produce _____ and are stimulated by _____.

Subcutaneous _____ tissue cushions bones, provides insulation from cold, and stores excess or potential energy.

Bones are connected to adjacent bones by _____.

In the embryo, the bones in the arms and legs are first made of ______.

The function of _____ inhibit bacteria growth on the skin and prevent drying of the skin.

The function of _____ is to protect living skin layers from more UV Rays.

The receptors for pressure are _____ endings.

Blood vessels are found in _____ bone.

Ligaments are made of _____ tissue.

In a hair follicle, the _____ pull the follicle upright.

In long bones, the ______ is the end made mostly of spongy bone.