Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

Protoplasm

Answer 1

Cells of all living substances are composed of this. Colorless, jellylike substance in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbs, mineral salts and water are present.

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

found in the center of the cell. Important for cell reproduction & metabolism

Question 3

Cytoplasm

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all the protoplasm of a cell except that found in the nucleus. Watery fluid contains material for cell growth, reproduction, and self-repair.

Question 4

Cell Membrane

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part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave

Question 5

Anatomy

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study of structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye, science of the structure of organisms

Question 6

Physiology

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study of functions and activities performed by the body structures

Question 7

Histology

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“microscopic anatomy” study of tiny structures found in living tissue

Question 8

Cells

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the basic unit of all living things

Question 9

Mitosis

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process of cell reproduction in human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells

Question 10

Metabolism

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Chemical process that takes place in living organisms, cells are nourished and carry out their activities.

Question 11

Anabolism

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constructive metabolism, process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.

Question 12

Catabolism

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phase of metabolism in which complex compounds within the cells are broken down into smaller ones. Releases energy stored by special molecules to be used in muscle contractions, body secretions, or heat production

Question 13

Tissue

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collection of similar cells that perform a particular function

Question 14

Connective Tissue

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supports, protects, and binds together other tissues. Examples: bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, fascia

Question 15

Adipose Tissue

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Fat, gives smoothness and contour to the body

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Epithelial Tissue

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protective covering on body surfaces. Examples: skin, mucous membranes, lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, glands

Question 17

Muscle Tissue

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Contracts and moves the various parts of the body

Question 18

Nerve Tissue

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carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions. Composed of neurons

Question 19

Organs

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structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plans and animals

Question 20

Skeletal System

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forms the physical foundation of the body. Provides shape and form, supports, protects, allows movement, producing blood for the body, storing minerals like calcium. Protects internal structures and organs.

Question 21

How many bones does the skeleton have

Answer 21

206

Question 22

How are muscles connected to bones

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tendons

Question 23

How are bones connected to each other

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ligaments

Question 24

Bones of the skull - cranium

Answer 24

8 bones

Question 25

How many bones does the face have

Answer 25

14 bones, maxilla (upper jaw), mandible (lower jaw)

Question 26

Occipital

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hindmost bone of the skull

Question 27

Two Parietal Bones

Answer 27

form the sides and top of cranium

Question 28

Frontal

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Forehead bone

Question 29

Temporal

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sides to the ear region

Question 30

Thorax

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chest or pulmonary trunk consisting of sternum, ribs, thoracic vertebrae.

Question 31

Ribs

Answer 31

12 pairs of bones forming wall of thorax

Question 32

Scapula

Answer 32

shoulder blade

Question 33

Sternum

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breastbone

Question 34

Humerus

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uppermost and largest bone of the arm

Question 35

Ulna

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inner and larger bone of the forearm

Question 36

Radius

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smaller bone in the forearm

Question 37

Carpus

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wrist, 8 small bones

Question 38

Metacarpus

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palm, five long slender bones

Question 39

Phalanges

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digits, 14 bones of the fingers

Question 40

Myology

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study of nature, structure, function, and diseases of muscles

Question 41

Muscular system

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covers, shapes, and supports skeletal tissue. Contracts and moves the body. 630 muscles

Question 42

Striated Muscles

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also known as skeletal or voluntary, are attached to the bones and make up a large percentage of body mass and are controlled by the will.

Question 43

Nonstriated Muscles

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also known as involuntary, visceral, or smooth, function automatically without will

Question 44

A muscles 3 parts

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Origin, belly, insertion

Question 45

Muscular tissue can be stimulated by

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Massage, electrical therapy current, light rays, heat rays, moist heat, nerve impulses, chemicals

Question 46

Muscles of the scalp

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Epicranius, occipitalis, frontalis, epicranial aponeurosis

Question 47

4 Types of Tissues

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Connective, Epithelial, Muscle, Nerve

Question 48

11 Major Systems in the Body

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Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Circulatory, Lymphatic/immune, endocrine, digestive, excretory, respiratory, integumentary, reproductive