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Chapter 6 - General Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards

1
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Study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures

A

Physiology

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2
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Chemical process that takes place in living organisms through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities

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Metabolism

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3
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What type of tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body

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Adipose tissue

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4
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What type of tissue is composed of neurons?

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Nerve tissue

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5
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What is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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Contracting and moving parts of the body

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6
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The skeletal system stores most of the bodies what?

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Calcium

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7
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The connection between two or more bones of the skeleton

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Joint

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8
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What bone is also known as the collarbone?

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Clavicle

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9
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Forms the bridge of the nose

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Nasal bone

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10
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Forms the prominence of the cheeks

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Zygomatic

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11
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Forms the upper jaw

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Maxillary

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12
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Thin layer of spongy bone on the outer wall of the nasal depression

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Turbinal

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13
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Flat, thin bone that forms part of the nasal septum

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Vomer

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14
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Forms the hard palate of the mouth

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Palatine

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15
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Muscles that function automatically without conscious will

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Nonstriated muscles

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16
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The part of the muscle which is the movable attachment and farthest from the skeleton?

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Insertion

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17
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Large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body

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Deltoid

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18
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Muscle that draws a body part inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity

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Adductor

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19
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Muscle that draws a body part away from the midline of the body or of an extremity

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Abductor

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20
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What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary muscles?

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Autonomic nervous system

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21
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What makes up the bulk of the brain?

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Cerebrum

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22
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Whitish cords made up of fibers held together by connective tissue, through which impulses are transmitted

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Nerves

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23
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Automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus

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Reflex

24
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Muscular, cone-shaped organ that keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system

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Heart

25
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Sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated

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Pulmonary circulation

26
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Carries the oxygenated blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart again

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Systemic circulation

27
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What is the last part of the heart through which blood travels before exiting to all parts of the body?

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Left ventricle

28
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What color is the blood found in nearly all veins of the body?

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Dark red

29
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What artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids?

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Frontal artery

30
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Colorless, watery fluid derived from blood plasma as a result of filtration through the capillary walls into the tissue spaces

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Lymph

31
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Produce a substance that travels through small, tube-like ducts, sweat and oil glands

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Exocrine glands

32
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Secretes hormones directly into the blood stream

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Endocrine glands

33
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What controls insulin and glucagon production?

A

Pancreas

34
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Breakdown of food by mechanical and chemical means

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Digestion

35
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Elimination from the body

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Defecation

36
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What is a favorable condition for a cell to grow and reproduce

A

The ability to eliminate waste products

37
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What organ removes waste created by digestion

A

Liver

38
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What are the two types of joints

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Movable and immovable

39
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The muscle extending along side of the neck from the ear to the collarbone

A

Sternoceidomastoid

40
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Elevates the lip and dilates the nostrils

A

Levator labii superioris

41
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Large, flat, triangular muscle that covers the lower back

A

Latissimus dorsi

42
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Muscles of the chest that assist the swinging movements of the arm

A

Pectoralis major

43
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Muscle of the chest that assists in the breathing and in raising the arm

A

Serratus anterior

44
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Muscle cover the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper and middle region of the back

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Trapezius

45
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The thalamus and the hypothalamus

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Diencephalon

46
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Affects the skin of the forehead, scalp, eyebrow, and upper eyelid

A

Supraorbital

47
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What is the largest cranial nerve

A

Fifth cranial nerve

48
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Affect the side of the neck and the plantysma muscle

A

Cervical

49
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Supplies the scalp, the area behind and above the ear, and the skin behind the ear

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Posterior auricular artery

50
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T/F The phalanges are the bones in the fingers

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True

51
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T/F the wrist is moved by extensors

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True

52
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Arteries are located in the tissue while veins are closer to the service

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True

53
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T/F platelets contribute to the blood clotting process

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True

54
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Where does the anterior tibial artery supply blood to

A

The top of foot and lower leg

55
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The gastrointestinal system is responsible for changing food into nutrients and waste

A

True

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