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9 Weeks Review Flashcards

1
Q

Plane that divided the body into right and left portions

A

Saggital

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2
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Group of different cells working together for the same purpose

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Tissues

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3
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In the anatomical position, the palms face ____

A

Forward

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4
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The directional term that means nearer to the point of origin

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Proximal

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5
Q

In directional terms, the knee is ____ to the hip

A

Inferior

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6
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The study of how the body functions

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Physiology

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7
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All life sustaining reactions that occur within body systems together

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Metabolism

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8
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Proteins are the body’s _____ materials

A

Structural

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9
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The element that makes up the greatest percentage of body weight

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Oxygen

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10
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The 4 elements that make up 96% if the human body in weight

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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen

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11
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The 3 main types of organic compounds found in living things

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

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12
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DNA and RNA are ____

A

Nucleotides transmitting genetic traits

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13
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An enzyme ____

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Increases the speed of chemical reactions

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14
Q

Lipids containing glycerol and three fatty acids

A

Triglycerides

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15
Q

Specialized structures that carry out cell functions

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Organelles

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16
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The nucleus is called the control center because it contains ____

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Chromosomes

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17
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The organelles that are the cell “protein factories”

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Ribosomes

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18
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DNA is found almost entirely in the ____

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Nucleus

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19
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Organelles which help convert nutrients into cellular energy called ATP

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Mitochondria

20
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What happens to DNA before mitosis can occur?

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Replication of DNA

21
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Alteration of genes

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Mutation

22
Q

All tissues derive from young, actively dividing cells called ____

A

Stem cells

23
Q

The 4 main tissues groups include all except _____

A

Glandular (connective, muscle, epithelial)

24
Q

The difference between exocrine and endocrine glands

A

Ducts

25
Q

Which type of tissue is bone?

A

Connective

26
Q

Thin sheet of tissue that covers, divides, or lines parts of the body

A

Membranes

27
Q

The study of tissues

A

Histology

28
Q

Which type of tissue covers and lines many parts of the body?

A

Epithelial

29
Q

Which type of glands use the circulatory system to deliver hormones?

A

Endocrine

30
Q

Layers of the skin include ____

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Dermis and epidermis

31
Q

The subcutaneous layer is rich is all of the following except

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Melanin (nerves and nerve endings, blood vessels, adipose tissue)

32
Q

Which is not a function of the skin

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Nails (sensation, protection, temperature regulation)

33
Q

Sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands protects skin and hair from ____

A

Dehydration

34
Q

Which is the deeper layer of the skin?

A

Dermis

35
Q

Which is not a main function of the integumentary system?

A

Exchange of gases (regulate body temp, protect again infection, sensory info)

36
Q

Which is not a function of bones?

A

Store vitamins (protection of organs, produce blood cells, support and framework)

37
Q

The bones of the fingers and toes

A

Phalanges

38
Q

The two main groups of bones are axial and ____

A

Appendicular

39
Q

Another name for C1 vertebra

A

Atlas

40
Q

The 12 ribs attach posteriorly to which vertebrae?

A

Thoracic

41
Q

The shoulder blade

A

Scapula

42
Q

How many phalanges are on one hand?

A

14

43
Q

The upper leg bone

A

Femur

44
Q

The kneecap

A

Patella

45
Q

The heel bone

A

Calcaneus

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