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S2: Clinical Esthetician > Anatomy pt. 2 > Flashcards

Anatomy pt. 2 Flashcards

1
Q

The most complex organ of the endocrine system that affects almost every physiological process of the body is…

A

Pituitary Gland

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2
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What secretes enzyme-producing cells responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

A

Pancreas

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3
Q

Which of the following are part of the female reproductive system?

A

Fallopian Tubes

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4
Q

Which hormone is dominant in males?

A

Testosterone

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5
Q

What spongy tissue exchanges air for carbon dioxide?

A

Lungs

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6
Q

Which part of the breathing cycle absorbs oxygen into the blood?

A

Inhalation

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7
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The act of moving food along the digestive tract is called

A

Peristalsis

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8
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Which system is responsible for eliminating waste from the body?

A

Excretory

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9
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How does skin purify the body?

A

It eliminates salt

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10
Q

Which organ discharges bile and helps to break down digestive fat?

A

Liver

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11
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What is anatomy?

A

the study of the structure of the human body

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12
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Which of the following is the study of the structure and composition of the tissue?

A

Histology

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13
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If you study the functions and activities performed by the body structures, you’re studying…

A

Physiology

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14
Q

Which body system is comprised of the largest organ of the body?

A

Integumentary

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15
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Which body system forms the physical foundation of the body?

A

Skeletal

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16
Q

When performing treatments, you need to know about which system that controls the muscle movements of the face.

A

Nervous

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17
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With which system can we pass our genetics from one generation to the next?

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Reproductive

18
Q

What is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system?

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Neurology

19
Q

Which subdivision of the nervous system controls the five senses?

A

Central

20
Q

Which system has both sensory and motor nerves and carries messages to and from the CNS?

A

Peripheral Nervous System

21
Q

Which system regulates muscles responsible for respiration and your heart beating?

A

Autonomic Nervous System

22
Q

What is the largest and most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body?

A

Brain

23
Q

What are the nerve endings on sensory nerves called?

A

Reflexes

24
Q

What is true about reflexes?

A

The are automatic

25
Q

Which of the following would NOT be found in the 5th cranial nerve?

A

Buccal Nerve

26
Q

What is another name for the 7th cranial nerve?

A

Facial nerve

27
Q

Where would you find the posterior auricular nerve?

A

7th Cranial Nerve

28
Q

Where do cervical nerve originate?

A

Spinal Cord

29
Q

Which nerve affects the little-finger side of the arm and palm of the hand?

A

Ulnar

30
Q

Which nerve can trigger a sudden drop in blood pressure?

A

Vagus

31
Q

Which blood vessels connect to the smaller arteries to venules?

A

Capillaries

32
Q

Which is the largest artery in the body?

A

Aorta

33
Q

What do veins do?

A

take waste material to the heart for cleaning

34
Q

What is not true about the blood?

A

carries away oxygen and waste products to be emliminated

35
Q

Platelets are used to?

A

contribute to the blood clotting process

36
Q

What is the main source of blood supply to the head, face, and neck?

A

carotid arteries

37
Q

As an esthetician, understanding facial vessels helps you avoid doing what during a treatment?

A

bruising

38
Q

What does the liver do?

A

secretes enzymes necessary for digestion

39
Q

Why do we need a spleen?

A

it fights infection and detoxifies the blood

40
Q

What is not considered a function of the lymphatic system?

A

carries fluid, waste, and impurities toward the cells

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