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Anatomy is the study of ___ and ___ of the body.

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organs; systems

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What are the 4 building blocks of the human body?

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Cells, Tissues, Organs, Body Systems

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What are the 10 basic body systems?

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DR IM SCREEN: Digestive, Reproductive, Integumentary, Muscular, Skeletal, Circulatory, Respiratory, Endocrine, Excretory, Nervous

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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process nutrients and aid in eliminating waste

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What is the primary function of the reproductive system?

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generate new life

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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

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protect whole body with skin and its layers

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What is the primary function of the muscular system?

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MAPS: Movement, Attachment, Protection, Support/ Shape

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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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physical foundation of the body

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Bones are ___ mineral matter and ___ organic matter.

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2/3 mineral; 1/3 organic

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How many bones are in the human body?

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206 bones

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The study of bones is known as ____.

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osteology

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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circulate blood through the body

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Blood first enters the ___ ___ of the heart via the ____

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right atrium/ auricle; superior vena cava

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Blood finally exits the heart from the ___ ___ via the ___.

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left ventricle; aorta

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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maintain the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs and body tissues

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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

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maintains the growth, reproductive system, and health of the body; directly affects the health of the hair and skin, as well as the body’s energy levels

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What is the primary function of the excretory system?

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eliminate solid, liquid, and gaseous waste from the body

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As part of the excretory system, the skin releases pollutants via ____.

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sweat

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As part of the excretory system, the liver rids the body of ___ by converting it to ___ and sending it to the ___.

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ammonia; urea; kidneys

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As part of the excretory system, the urea from the kidneys is filtered through the ___, so that ___ can be reabsorbed into the blood.

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nephrons; nutrients

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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super highway that carries messages to and from the body and brain

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What is the difference between an organ and a body system?

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A body system is a group of organs working together.

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___ is the study of the organs and systems of the body.

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Anatomy

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What are the 3 main parts of a cell?

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nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane

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The ___ is the control center of a cell.
nucleus
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What is the outer surface of a cell?
cell membrane
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What is the production department of the cell?
cytoplasm
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What are the 8 main organs of the body?
brain, eyes, heart, lungs, stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, skin
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What are the 5 types of tissue?
epithelial, connective, nerve, muscular, liquid
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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
cover and protect
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What is the primary function of connective tissue?
connect
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What is the primary function of nerve tissue?
carry messages
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What is the primary function of muscular tissue?
contract to produce motion
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What is the primary function of liquid tissue?
carry waste out
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Why is it important to know and understand anatomy as an esthetician?
Many parts of anatomy are affected by massage and facial treatments. An esthetician needs to be able to speak professionally to clients.
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The heart is a ___-sized, ___-shaped, ___ organ in the ___ ___. It is a component of the ___ system.
fist-sized, cone-shaped, muscular organ in the chest cavity; circulatory system
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The brain weighs ___ to ___ oz and is composed of ___ tissue. It is a component of the ___ system.
44-48 oz; nerve tissue; nervous system
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The lungs are a component of the ___ system and aid in exchange of ___ and ___.
respiratory system; oxygen and carbon dioxide
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The stomach and intestines are part of the ___ system and aid in the processing of ___ and elimination of ____.
digestive system; nutrients, waste
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The liver is part of the ___ system. It rids the body of ___.
excretory system; ammonia
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The kidneys are a component of the ___ system. They help filter ___, allowing usable nutrients to be reabsorbed into the blood.
excretory system; urea
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The skin is part of the ___ system. It's primary purpose is to ___ and ___. It has three primary ___.
integumentary system; cover and protect; layers
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What is the function of tissues?
cover, support, and protect the body; can carry waste or messages; can produce motion
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What is the function of organs?
perform specific functions within the body
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What is the function of body systems?
perform one or more vital functions for the body
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What is the function of cells?
form basic units of life
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Groups of cells of the same kind make up ___.
tissues
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What is the tissue that carries messages to and from the brain and coordinates body functions?
Nerve tissue
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What type of tissue contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion?
muscular
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Separate body structures that perform specific functions are ___.
organs
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A group of body organs that perform one or more vital body functions is called a ____.
system
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Which system is responsible for the process by which a living organism procreates?
reproductive
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What system breaks down food into simpler chemical compounds easily absorbed by cells or eliminated as waste?
digestive
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Which of the two main glands of the integumentary system is also known as the sweat glands?
sudoriferous glands
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The ____ is a muscular organ that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen.
diaphragm
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The ___ branch of the trifacial nerve goes to the lower third of the face.
mandibular
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___ nerves, also known as afferent nerves, carry messages to the brain and spinal cord.
Sensory
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Motor nerves, also known as ___ nerves, carry messages from the brain to the muscles.
efferent
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The ___ nervous system contains nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to the voluntary muscles and the surface of the skin.
peripheral
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The ___ is a prominent band of nerve tissue that connects other parts of the brain to the spinal cord.
pons
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Where are the common carotid arteries located?
either side of the neck
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Where do the common carotid arteries supply blood?
brain, eyes, forehead, skin & muscles of the head
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___ are small vessels that take nutrients and oxygen from arteries to cells and take waste from cells to veins.
Capillaries
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The ____ contracts and relaxes to force blood to move through the circulatory system.
pericardium
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The ___ is located above and in front of the ears. It opens and closes the jaw.
temporalis
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The ___ extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest. It depresses the lower jaw and lip.
platysma
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The ____ is located above the corners of the mouth. It raises the angle of the mouth.
caninus
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What muscle is located below the lower lip and pulls the lower lip down or to the side?
quadratus labii inferioris
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What muscle is located under the eyebrows and draws the brows in and downward?
corrugator
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What portion of a muscle is nonmoving or fixed and is attached to bones or another fixed muscle?
origin
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The ___ raises eyebrows or draws the scalp forward.
frontalis
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During the ___ phase of metabolism, the body stores water, food, and oxygen.
anabolism
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___ is a colorless, gel-like substance that contains water, salt, and nutrients from food.
Protoplasm
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The ___ nerve, or the 11th cranial nerve, is a motor nerve that controls the motion of neck muscles.
accessory

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