Final Partial Biology review

Stage of natural history of disease where there are no signs and symptoms, only changes inside the body…​

4 main type of tissues…​​

Cells responsable for skin pigmentation…​

Name 2 cells that are part of the specific immunity ​

According to the image, what plane represents? ​​

Part of the long bone mainly made of compact bone…

Bones located in the forearm…

Body cavity containing the brain…​

Stage of natural history of disease where the person is only at risk of getting the disease…

Plane that separates the body in right and left halves

Skin Gland that is always attached to the hair follicle…

Tissue that is able to store energy…

In which cavity are the small intestine and stomach located?

Cavity containing the spinal cord…

Expanded ends of the long bone, mainly made of spongy bone…

Band of connective tissue that attaches a bone and a muscle…

Disorder of muscle skeletal system that occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than the bone can support

Name the type of muscle that is voluntary

The most superficial layer of the skin

Disease in where there is a loss of bone density and the probabilty of fractures increase

Fibrous connective tissue that covers a long bone

Chemical and or mechanical barriers that are used by our body to fight against pathogens, is non specific.

Level of prevention where the objective is only to prevent permanent disability

What type of immunity does vaccine gives us?

Name the 4 main parts of a neuron

Organ that is mainly responsible for absorbing nutrients, during digestion.

True or false - water is absorbed in the small intestine

Inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection.

Pair of organs located in the thoracic cavity

Smoking is the main cause of this disorder

True or false - During inhalation the diaphragm relaxes and lungs constrict.

Air passageway that divides into two branches

Some organs of the digestive system make movements so the food can pass through, the movements are called:

Disorder that affects the large intestine causing cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation

The _______ produces bile, which is stored in the ________ and later released to the small intestine to help digestion

True or false— = Mouth - —Pharynx— - Esophagus —- Stomach —- Small Intestine - —Large Intestine is the correct pathway of food

Hollow organ that holds the vocal cords.

Action where the diaphragm contracts and moves downwards and rib cage moves upward and outward

Tiny sacs that allow the exchange of CO2 and O2

The bottom chambers of the heart are called:

True or false = Right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body is the correct pathway of blood

Condition in which plaque made of cholesterol builds up inside the arteries.

Components of blood and help the coagulation (clotting) process:

Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart

True or false = Plasma is the liquid portion of blood

True or false- Arterioles are very narrow blood vessesls in charge of gas exchange

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

Blood vessesl that carries blood to the lungs

Protein responsible of transporting oxygen:

True or false - Blood carry oxygen and nutrients TO the capillaries and take carbon dioxide and waste from the capillaries.

Organ where urine is produced

used as a transport for the urine to travel from kidneys to the bladder

Pair of organs that serve the body as a natural filter of the blood.

Small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys

Regulate the concentration of water and solutes by filtration, reabsorption and secretion.

Pain while urinating, not feeling like emptying the bladder are symptoms of

Pair of tubes used for transport of sperm in males:

Cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals:

True or False - Fecundation usually occurs in the fallopian tubes:

Sexual hormone produced in the testicles that help to develop the male sexual characteristics

True or False - The oviducts are paired organs where eggs are produced.

True or False - Hormones are chemicals made by endocrine glands which must be transported in blood are:

1. _____ The pancreas produces

Synapse is the communication that occurs between neurons and uses substances called:

True or False -  Morning-After Pills Emergency contraception can be taken after unprotected intercourse has occurred.

Implantation of the embryo occurs in:

True or False - A function of endocrine glands is to secrete hormones into ducts for transport

True or False - A function of endocrine glands is to secrete hormones into ducts for transport

"fight or flight", it is part of:

True or False - Condoms are the safest method and also the only one that protects against STD´s and unwanted pregnancies at 100

The _______________ controls the following hormones: TSH, Growth hormone, FSH, LH, Prolactin, ACTH and MSH.

The primary function of these cells is to nurture the sperms and control their development:

True or false - Pineal Gland is located in the base of the brain, regulates circadian clock and sleep and produces melatonin

Gland located in the thorax, produces a hormone that stimulates the production of T-cells.

True or false - Day 1 of the woman menstrual cycle corresponds to 1st day of implantation

External male anatomy corresponds to the:

True or false- Wernicke's area is in charge of language expression and comprehension.

HIV and AIDS are examples of diseases caused by:

True or false - Sperm are made in the vas deferens.

Endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (T3, T4):

Movement disorder caused by the decrease of production of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Mood disorder in which the patient presents sadness, insomnia, low energy and in some severe cases suicidal thoughts

HPV can cause: