Biol235 Midterm 1 Study Guide Graded A+

Functions and components of the RESPIRATORY system {Ans: Components: lungs and air passageways such as the pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), and bronchial tubes leading into and out of lungs Functions: 1.) transfers oxygen from inhaled air to blood and carbon dioxide from blood to exhaled air 2.) helps regulate acid-base balance of body fluids 3.) air flowing out of lungs through vocal chords produces sounds}Superior articular process {Ans: }Ribs {Ans: }supraspinous fossa {Ans: }What is the standard unit of measuring atoms and their subatomic particles? {Ans: Dalton}lunate {Ans: }What are the METAPHYSES of a long bone? {Ans: the regions between the diaphysis and the epihyses. In growing bone each metaphysis contains an epiphyseal growth plate.}What is LOOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE and what are the types of it? {Ans: it is tissue with fibers that are loosely arranged between cells. The types are (1) Areolar connective tissue, (2) adipose tissue, and (3) reticular connective tissue.}trochlea {Ans: }What is ENDOCHONDRAL OSSIFICATION? {Ans: Bone forms within hyaline cartilage that develops from mesenchyme}trapezium {Ans: }olecranon {Ans: }cervical vertebra {Ans: There are 7 C1-C7}acromion {Ans: }What does an AMPHIATHIC