Which one of the following types of neuroglial cells is found in the peripheral nervous system?
A) microglia
B) Schwann cells
C) oligodendrocytes
D) astrocytes
Answer: B) Schwann cells
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Which type of diarthrodial joint is the articulation between the humerus, radius, and ulna?
A. ball-and-socket B. pivot C. gliding D. hinge E. condyloid
The fibrocartilage pad between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial condyle of the tibia is called the __________.
A. anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) B. posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) C. infrapatellar bursa D. medial meniscus E. lateral meniscus
A hormone produced by adipose tissue that targets cells in the hypothalamus is __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Superficial pain is highly localized, but visceral pain is diffuse because
A. the viscera has fewer mechanoreceptors which give location information. B. visceral pain has less emotional involvement. C. the viscera has fewer pain receptors. D. the skin has more sensitive pain receptors.