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65 Cards in this Set
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The basic unit of all living things is the: |
Cell |
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The dense active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is: |
Nucleus |
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Human cells reproduce by mitosis, dividing into two identical cells called: |
Daughter cells |
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The _________ is the protoplasm of the cells except for the protoplasm in the nucleus. |
Cytoplasm |
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The chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry put their activities is called: |
Metabolism |
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The constructive phase of metabolism is called: |
Anabolism |
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Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body? |
Muscle tissue |
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Which type of tissue lines the heart and the digestive and respiratory organs? |
Epithelial tissue |
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The connection between two or more bones is called a: |
Joint |
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The ______ is the larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knees. |
Tibia |
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The oval, bony case that protects the brain is the: |
Cranium |
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The two bones that form the sides and the crown (top) of the cranium are the: |
Parietal bones |
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The maxillae bones form the: |
Upper jaw |
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The inner and larger bone in the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the: |
Ulna |
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The foot is made up of ______ bones. |
26 |
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Which muscles are also know as the smooth muscles? |
Nonstriated muscles |
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The part of the muscle that does not move is the: |
Origin |
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The broad muscle that covers the top of the head is the: |
Epicranius |
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The _______ are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line. |
Extensors |
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The muscles at the base of the fingers that draw the fingers together are the: |
Adductors |
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The system of nerves that carries impulses or messages to and from the central nervous system is called the: |
Peripheral nervous system |
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Sensory nerve ending called ______ are located close to the surface of the skin. |
Receptors |
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The largest artery in the human body is the: |
Aorta |
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The main blood supply of the arms and hands are the: |
Ulnar and radial arteries |
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The popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries known as: |
Anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries |
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The ________ is the primary nasal muscle of concern to cosmetologist. |
Procerus |
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The mental nerve affects the skin of the: |
Lower lip and chin |
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The _____ ___cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face. |
Seventh |
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The greater occipital nerve is located at the _______ of the head and affects the scalp as far up as the top of the head |
Back |
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The median nerve supplies impulses to the: |
Arm and hand |
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The deep peroneal nerve is located in the: |
Front of the leg |
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Valves are structures that temporarily close a passage or permit blood flow in: |
Only one direction |
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Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the: |
Right atrium |
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White blood cells are also know as: |
Leukocytes |
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Blood ________ the body's temperature. |
Plays a role in equalizing |
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The ________ supplies blood to the muscles of the eye. |
Infraorbital artery |
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The ________ drain(s) the tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid. |
Lymphatic system |
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The ______ is a gland of the endocrine system that secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. |
Pancreas |
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The _______ glands secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including the fight-or-flight response. |
Adrenal |
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Digestive _______ are chemicals that change certain types of food into a soluble form that can be used by the body. |
Enzymes |
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The organ that controls the body is the: |
Brain |
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The organ that controls the body's vision are the: |
Eyes |
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The heart id the organ that circulates the body's: |
Blood |
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The organs that excretes water and waste products are the: |
Kidneys |
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The lungs supply _______ to the blood. |
Oxygen |
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The _______ is the organ that removes waste created by digestion. |
Liver |
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The _______ covers the body and is the external protective coating. |
Skin |
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The ______ are the organs that digest food. |
Intestines and stomach |
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The ________ system controls the steady movement of the blood trough |
Circulatory |
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The ________ system affects the growth, development, sexual functions, and health of the entire body. |
Endocrine |
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The _________ system purifies the body by the elimination of waste matter. |
Excretory |
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The ________ system serves as a protective coating and helps regulate the body's temperature. |
Integumentary |
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The _______ system protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing toxins and bacteria. |
Lymphatic |
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The ______ system changes food into nutrients and wastes. |
Digestive |
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The ________ system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue. |
Muscular |
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The ______ system controls and coordinates all other systems inside and outside of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently. |
Nervous |
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The _________ system controls the processes by which plants and animals produce offspring. |
Reproductive |
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The _________ system enables breathing, supplying the body with oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide as a waste product. |
Respiratory |
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The __________ system forms the physical foundation of the body. |
Skeletal |
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The study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is: |
Anatomy |
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Physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by the: |
Body structures |
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The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as histology or: |
Microscopic anatomy |
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Neurology is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the: |
Nervous system |
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The study of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscle is: |
Myology |
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Osteology is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the: |
Bones |