9 Weeks Review Flashcards

1
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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 ____

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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
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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

A

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
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Lipids containing glycerol and three fatty acids

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Triglycerides

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15
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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 ____

A

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

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

25
Which type of tissue is bone?
Connective
26
Thin sheet of tissue that covers, divides, or lines parts of the body
Membranes
27
The study of tissues
Histology
28
Which type of tissue covers and lines many parts of the body?
Epithelial
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Which type of glands use the circulatory system to deliver hormones?
Endocrine
30
Layers of the skin include ____
Dermis and epidermis
31
The subcutaneous layer is rich is all of the following except
Melanin (nerves and nerve endings, blood vessels, adipose tissue)
32
Which is not a function of the skin
Nails (sensation, protection, temperature regulation)
33
Sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands protects skin and hair from ____
Dehydration
34
Which is the deeper layer of the skin?
Dermis
35
Which is not a main function of the integumentary system?
Exchange of gases (regulate body temp, protect again infection, sensory info)
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Which is not a function of bones?
Store vitamins (protection of organs, produce blood cells, support and framework)
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The bones of the fingers and toes
Phalanges
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The two main groups of bones are axial and ____
Appendicular
39
Another name for C1 vertebra
Atlas
40
The 12 ribs attach posteriorly to which vertebrae?
Thoracic
41
The shoulder blade
Scapula
42
How many phalanges are on one hand?
14
43
The upper leg bone
Femur
44
The kneecap
Patella
45
The heel bone
Calcaneus