Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

Cells are made up of a colorless, jellylike substance called _______ in which food elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral sales and water are present.

Answer 1

Protoplasm

Question 2

The principle parts of the cell are the nucleus, cytoplasm, and _________.

Answer 2

Cell membrane

Question 3

The center of the cell contains the _______, which plays an important role in the cell reproduction.

Answer 3

Nucleus

Question 4

Cells will continue to grow and thrive as long as they are favored with the proper temperature, they eliminate waste products, and have an adequate supply of _________.

Answer 4

•Food
•Oxygen
•Water

Question 5

The complex chemical process whereby body cells are nourished & supplied with energy needed to carry on their many activities is called _______.

Answer 5

Metabolism

Question 6

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones, during which the body stores water, food, and oxygen for the time when they are needed for cell growth and repair.

Answer 6

Anabolism

Question 7

The process of breaking down of larger substances or molecules into smaller ones, during which energy can be stored by special molecules and used for muscle contraction, secretion, or heat production, is called ________.

Answer 7

Catabolism

Question 8

Group of cells of the same kind are called ________.

Answer 8

Tissues

Question 9

Tissues that Carrie’s food, waste products, and hormones by means of the blood and lymph is __________.

Answer 9

Liquid Tissue

Question 10

The protective covering on body surfaces, such as the skin, mucous membranes, linings of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs and glands is _______.

Answer 10

Epithelial

Question 11

That which Carrie’s messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions is known as _______.

Answer 11

Nerve tissues

Question 12

That which supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body is known as _________.

Answer 12

Connective tissue

Question 13

Structures of the body that are designed to accomplish a specific function are _______.

Answer 13

Organs

Question 14

Groups of organs that cooperate for a common purpose, namely the welfare of the entire body, are known as __________.

Answer 14

Systems

Question 15

Another name for integumentary system is __________.

Answer 15

Skin

Question 16

Another name for skeletal system is _________.

Answer 16

Bones

Question 17

Another name for the circulatory system is the __________ system.

Answer 17

Blood supply

Question 18

The stomach and intestines are called the _________ system.

Answer 18

Digestive

Question 19

The skull is divided into two parts known as the _________.

Answer 19

Cranium and facial skeleton

Question 20

The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are called _________.

Answer 20

Parietal

Question 21

The bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are called ________.

Answer 21

Temporal

Question 22

Small, thin bones located at the front inner wall of the eye sockets are called ________.

Answer 22

Lacrimal

Question 23

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the _________.

Answer 23

Humerus

Question 24

The study of the structures, functions and diseases of the muscles is called ________.

Answer 24

Myology

Question 25

The three parts of a muscle are the ________.

Answer 25

Origin, insertion, belly

Question 26

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called _________.

Answer 26

Epicranius

Question 27

The muscle that enables you to close your eyes is the _________.

Answer 27

Orbicularis occuli

Question 28

Another name for voluntary muscles that can be controlled by the will is _______.

Answer 28

Striated

Question 29

The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone of the face and forms the lower jaw, is called the ________.

Answer 29

Mandible

Question 30

The muscle that covers the bridge of the nose is the __________.

Answer 30

Procerus

Question 31

The muscle that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips, as I’m blowing, is the ________.

Answer 31

Buccinator

Question 32

The muscle that raises the lower lip, causing wrinkling of the chin, is called _________.

Answer 32

Mentalis

Question 33

The muscle that forms a flat band around the upper and lower lips that compresses, contracts, and puckers and wrinkles the lips, as in kissing or whistling, is called __________.

Answer 33

Orbicularis oris

Question 34

The muscle that draws the corner of the mouth out and back, as in grinning, is called ________.

Answer 34

Risorius

Question 35

The muscle that elevates the lips as in laughing is called ______.

Answer 35

Zygomaticus

Question 36

The broad muscle that extends from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin and depresses the lower jaw and lip, as in the expression of sadness, is called _________.

Answer 36

Platysma

Question 37

The muscle of the neck that rotates and bends the head, as in nodding, is called the ______________.

Answer 37

Sternocleidomastoideus

Question 38

The large, thick, triangular-shaped muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts and turns the arm is called the _________.

Answer 38

Deltoid

Question 39

The muscle found in the forearm that turns the hand inward, so the palm faces downward is called the _________.

Answer 39

Pronator

Question 40

The muscle that turns the hand outward and the palm upward is the ________.

Answer 40

Supinator

Question 41

The muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and the fingers to form a straight line are called the _________.

Answer 41

Extensors

Question 42

The muscles located at the base of each digit that separate the fingers are called _______.

Answer 42

Abductors

Question 43

The muscles in the palm of the hand that bring the thumb toward the fingers are called ________.

Answer 43

Opponents

Question 44

The chest muscle that assists in breathing and in raising the arm is called ________.

Answer 44

Serratus anterior