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Anatomy And Nutrition Flashcards

1
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The complex chemical process whereby the body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed to carry on their many activities is known as:

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metabolism

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The tough elastic substance similar to bone that cushions bones at the joints

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cartilage

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3
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Which one of the following bones forms the top of the spinal column located in the region of the neck

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vertebrae

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Which one of the following is the name of the two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium?

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parietal

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5
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. The forearm muscles that bend the wrist, draw the hand upward, and close the finger toward the forearm are the:

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Flexors

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The muscles that cover the back of the neck and the upper and middle regions of the back that rotate the shoulder blades and control swinging movements of the arm are the trapezius and the

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latissimus dorsi

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The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth is often referred to as the chewing muscles are the temporalis and

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masseter

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8
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The muscle that extends along the side of the chin and draws the corner of the mouth down is:

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triangularis

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9
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Olfactory, optic and auditory are the following samples of which type of cranial nerves?

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Sensory

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10
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Which one of the following is another name for the facial artery?

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external maxillary

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11
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An example of lymphoid tissue is the:

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Tonsils

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12
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The skin layer responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the stratum

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germinativum

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Which layer of the dermis lies directly under the epidermis?

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Papillary

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14
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Glands of the skin responsible for the regulation of body temperature are the:

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sudoriferous glands

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The process which the cell absorbs food and store water for food and repair is called

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anabolism

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Which type of tissue is used to support, protect, and build the body

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Connective

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17
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Bands or sheets of fibrous tissue that supports the bones at the joints are known as

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cartilage

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18
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The thick-walled muscular blood vessels that carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the other parts of the body are called?

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arteries

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19
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The bones of the chest including the breast bone, spine, ribs, and connective cartilage are also known as the:

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Thorax

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20
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Which of the following bones connects all the bones of the cranium together?

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sphenoid

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21
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The broad muscle that forms from the chest, to the side of the chin, to the lower jaw and expresses sadness is the

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platysma

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22
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The muscle that completely surrounds the eye socket and closes the eyelid is the

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orbicularis oculi

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23
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The muscle between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels the air between the lips is called the:

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buccinator

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24
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The trochlear, abducens and accessory are examples of which type of cranial nerve

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Motor

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25
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Lymphatic capillaries are also known as:

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lacteals

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26
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The protein substance that forms a network of microscopic fibers that gives the skin structural support for cells and blood vessels is known as:

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Collagen

27
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The layer of the epidermis that contains cells that form keratin is called the

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stratum granulosum

28
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Glucose is stored in what part of the body?

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Muscles

29
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The colorless jelly like substance that makes up all living cells is

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Protoplasm

30
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Which type of body tissue coordinates all body functions?

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Nerve

31
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The system of the human body that is made up of ductless glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream is the

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endocrine system

32
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. The muscles of the face, arms and legs are examples of which type of muscle?

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striated

33
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The knee is an example of which type of joint:

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Hinge

34
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Which of the following is the name of the two bones that join to form the upper jaw?

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maxillae

35
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The large triangular muscle that covers the shoulders and lifts and turn the arms are known as the:

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Deltoids

36
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One of the muscles that cover the front of the chest and assist in swinging movement of the arm is the:

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pectoralis minor

37
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The muscles that cover the top of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose is the:

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procerus

38
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The chief motor nerve that affects the muscles of the neck and back is the

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accessory

39
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Which one the following sets are the main sources of the blood supply to the head, face, and neck:

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common carotids

40
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Approximately what percent of the dermis is made up of collage?

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70

41
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The malpighian layer is another name for which layer of the epidermis?

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germinativum

42
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The layer of the epidermis consisting of clear cells through which light can pass is called the stratum:

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lucidum

43
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Which layer of the dermis contains small cone shaped projections of elastic tissue that points upward into the epidermis?

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papillary

44
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The sweat glands are also known as:

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sudoriferous glands

45
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Muscles are joined together by:

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Tendons

46
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The parts of the nerve cells that receive messages from other cells are called:

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dendrites

47
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The forearm muscle that turns the hand inward and makes the palms face downward is the:

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pronator

48
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The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth often referred to as a chewing muscle are the masseter and the:

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temporalis

49
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The muscle that surrounds the upper part of the lip, raises and draws back the upper lip, and elevates the nostrils as in expressing distaste is the:

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quadratus labii superioris

50
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The space between the collagen fibers and skin contain a protein called:

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Elastin

51
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Which one of the following substances makes up about 70% of the dermis?

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Collagen

52
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The pigment cells that are scattered throughout the basal layer of the epidermis are known as

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Melanosomes

53
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The nerves of the skin that move the blood vessels and arrector pilli muscles are the:

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Motor nerves

54
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The functions of the 5 senses are controlled by which division of the nervous system:

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Central nervous system

55
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Another name for the kneecap is the:

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Patella

56
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. The muscle that covers the entire back of the upper forearms and extends the forearms are known as the:

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Triceps

57
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One of the muscles that cover the chest and allows for the arms to swing are the:

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pectoralis major

58
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Two parts of epicranius are the frontalis and the:

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occipitalis

59
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Which of the following arteries supplies the lower region of the face and nose?

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external maxillary ​

60
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Another name for the dermis is:

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Cutis

61
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The muscles that cover the top of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose is the:

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procerus

62
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The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the:

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humerus

63
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The process in which the cells consume what they have absorbed and stored in order to do specialized functions such as muscular effort is called:

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catabolism

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