Physiology Chapter 1

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As we dive into the very first chapter of our study on physiology – which is defined as the scientific study of normal mechanisms and their interaction within a living system – let’s see what you’ve learned thus far.

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1.

Name 4 major types of cells
2.

____________ are specialized to transmit information in the form of electrical signals.
- A.
  
  Neurons
- B.
  
  Muscle cells
- C.
  
  Epithelial cells
- D.
  
  Connective tissue cells
3.

______________ are specialized to contract, thereby generating mechanical force and movement.
- A.
  
  Neurons
- B.
  
  Muscle cells
- C.
  
  Epithelial cells
- D.
  
  Connective tissue cells
4.

These cells are found in the muscles of body parts whose movements are under voluntary control (skeletal muscle), cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle (blood vessels).
- A.
  
  Neurons
- B.
  
  Muscle cells
- C.
  
  Epithelial cells
- D.
  
  Connective tissue cells
5.

Lumen
6.

List places were epithelium can be found:
- A.
  
  Skin surface
- B.
  
  Lining of lungs
- C.
  
  Hollow of stomach, intestines, and blood vessels
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

__________ are organs specialized in the synthesis and secretion of a product.
8.

Names two types of glands:
9.

Name 2 examples of exocrine glands
10.

What do endocrine glands secrete and list two examples of endo. glands