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Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the muscular system?

A

moves the body

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2
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What are the basic units of living matter?

A

Cells

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3
Q

Which of the organs of the body is the largest?

A

Skin

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4
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Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up:

A

Systems

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5
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The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:

A

Metabolism

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6
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What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called?

A

histology

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7
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The body system that sends and receives body messages is called the:

A

nervous system

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8
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Which body system circulates blood through the body?

A

circulatory system

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9
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All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:

A

protein builder of the cell

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10
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Groups of cells of the same kind make up:

A

tissues

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11
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The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?

A

intestines

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12
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What is the structure and function of epithelial tissue?

A

covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs

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13
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What is the function of the endocrine system?

A

controls release of hormones that affect hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels

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14
Q

Cell structures found in pairs near the nucleus are defined as:

A

centrioles

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15
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Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?

A

anatomy

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16
Q

Where are the triceps muscles located

A

upper arm to the forearm

17
Q

The midsection of the muscle is called the:

A

belly

18
Q

Which of the following terms describes when a muscle straightens or bends backwards, making the angle bigger?

A

extension

19
Q

To bend forward or make the angle smaller is called?

A

flexion

20
Q

Which of the following hand and lower arm muscles rotate the forearm palm-down?

A

pronator teres

21
Q

All of the following functions belong to the muscular system EXCEPT:

A

storing calcium

22
Q

The non-moving portion of the muscle attached to bone or another fixed muscle is the:

A

origin

23
Q

In general, muscles affected by massage are massaged from the:

A

.

insertion to origin

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