CH. 2 Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
What is the study of structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye?
Anatomy.
What term refers to the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures?
Physiology.
What is the study of the tiny structures found in living tissue?
Histology.
The process of a cell dividing into two identical daughter cells.
Mitosis.
The process of changing food into forms the body can use as energy.
Metabolism.
The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell.
The nucleus.
The blueprint material of genetic information.
DNA.
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce?
Ability to eliminate waste products.
What type of tissue is composed of neurons?
Nerve.
What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body?
Adipose.
Provides a protective covering for body cavities and the surfaces of organs…
Epithelial tissue.
Contracts and moves the various parts of the body…
Muscle tissue.
Structure composed of socialized tissues that performs specific functions in plants or animals…
Organs.
A recent and sever acne breakout would most likely have its biological source in which system?
Endocrine system.
What system is most directly connected to an esthetician’s daily work with clients?
The integumentary system.
The system consisting of the skin and its accessory organs, sensory receptors, hair, and nails.
The integumentary system.
What is NOT an accessory to the skin?
Endocrine glands.
What are the oil and sweat glands also called
Exocrine glands.
What is the lunula a part of?
The nail.
What does integument mean?
Protective covering.
What are phalanges?
Bones of the arms and hands.
Providing shape and support to the body.
Producing blood cells for the body.
Protecting internal structures and organs.
Functions of the skeletal system.
What is the humerus?
Bone of the arms and hands.
What bone is also known as the collarbone?
The clavicle.
What are the two basic types of joints?
Moveable and immovable.
What other body system is most directly connected with the bone marrow part of the skeletal system?
The circulatory system.
What bones form the bridge of the nose?
The nasal bones.
Cheekbones.
Malar bones.
Zygomatic bones.
Bones that form the cheeks.
Strongest bone of the face.
Mandible.
Most fragile bones of the face are located in the..
Eye socket.