Anatomy & Physiology.

Question 1

The study of the functions of the organs and systems perform

Answer 1

Physiology

Question 2

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye

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Gross anatomy

Question 3

The study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope is

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Microscopic anatomy

OR histology

Question 4

The basic unit of living matter (life)

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Cells

Question 5

A gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients obtained from food; makes up cells

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Protoplasm

Question 6

Control center of cell activities

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Nucleus

Question 7

Production department of the cell, where most of the cell’s activities take place

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Cytoplasm

Question 8

Outer surface of the cell which encloses the protoplasm

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Cell membrane

Question 9

The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients (food) for cell growth and reproduction

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Metabolism

Question 10

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
(Phase of metabolism)

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Anabolism

Question 11

The process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
(Phase of metabolism)

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Catabolism

Question 12

Groups of cells of the same kind make up?

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Tissues

5 types in human body

Question 13

Tissue that covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs:

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Epithelial tissue

Question 14

This tissue supports, protects and holds the body together

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Connective tissue

Question 15

This tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord

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Nerve tissue

Question 16

This tissue contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion

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Muscular tissue

Question 17

This tissue carries food, waste products and hormones

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Liquid tissue

Question 18

Separate body body structures that perform specific functions; they are composed of two or more different tissues

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Organs

Question 19

Which organ controls all body functions

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Brain

Question 20

Which organ controls vision

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Eyes

Question 21

Which organ circulates the blood

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Heart

Question 22

Which organ supplies the blood with oxygen

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Lungs

Question 23

Which organs digest food

Answer 23

Stomach & intestines

Question 24

Which organ removes the toxic byproducts of digestion

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Liver

Question 25

Which organ eliminates water and waste products

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Kidneys

Question 26

Which is the body's largest organ, that forms the external protective layer of the body

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Skin

Question 27

A group of body structures and/or organs that, together, perform one or more vital functions of the body

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A system

Question 28

Which system provides the framework of the body?

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Skeletal system

Question 29

Which system moves the body

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Muscular system

Question 30

Which system circulates blood through the body

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Circulatory system

Question 31

Which system sends and receives body messages

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Nervous system

Question 32

Which system supplies food to the body

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Digestive system

Question 33

Which system eliminates waste from the body

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Excretory system

Question 34

Which system controls breathing

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Respiratory system

Question 35

Which system controls growth and general health and reproduction

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Endocrine system

Question 36

Which system allows living organisms to procreate others of its kind

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Reproductive system

Question 37

Which system controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands

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Integumentary system

Question 38

The skeletal system is made up of how many bones

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206

Question 39

The study of bone

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Osteology

Question 40

The skeleton of the head that encloses and protects the brain and primary sensory organs

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The skull Made up of 2 groups: Cranium has 8 bones Facial skeleton has 14 bones

Question 41

Bone that extends from the top of the eyes to the top of the head and forms the forehead

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Frontal | Part of the cranium

Question 42

The two bones that form the crown and upper sides of the head

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Parietal | Part of the Cranium

Question 43

The study of the organs and systems of the body

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Anatomy

Question 44

The bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area

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Occipital | Part of the cranium

Question 45

Two bones that are located on either side of the head, directly above the ears and below the partial bones

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Temporal | Part of the cranium