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Chapter 6- General Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards

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The basic units of all living things, from bacteria to plants to animals, including human beings, are __________.

A.organs
B.cells
C.muscles
D. Nerves

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Cells

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The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is the __________.

A.cytoplasm
B.cell membrane
C.nucleus
D.chromatid

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Nucleus

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Mitosis is the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called __________

A. Mother cells
B.daughter cells
C.father cells
D.son cells

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Daughter cells

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The __________ is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell and is needed for growth, reproduction, and self repair

A.cystine
B.neuron
C.cytoplasm
D.mandible

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Cytoplasm

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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body structure’s is called __________.

A. Physiology
B.biology
C. Anatomy
D. Physiography

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Physiology

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Structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals are known as __________.

A. Tissues
B.nerves
C.membranes
D.organs

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Organs

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Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body?

A. Nerve tissue
B.muscle tissue
C.connective tissue
D. Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Which types of tissues lines the heart, digestive and respiratory organ, and the glands?

A. Nerve tissue
B.muscle tissue
C.connective tissue
D.epithelial tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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The connection between two or more bones of the skeleton is called a ____________.

A. Ligament
B.joint
C.tendon
D.muscle

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Joint

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The _____________ is the larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knees

A. Patella
B.fibula
C.tibia
D.femur

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Tibia

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The oval, bony case that protects the brain is the _________.

A.cranium
B.facial Skeleton
C.hyoid bone
D.skull

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Cranium

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The maxillae are the bones of the __________.

A.lower jaw
B.upper jaw
C.upper arm
D.forearm

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Upper jaw

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The two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the __________.

A. Parietal bones
B.occipital bone
C.lacrimal bone
D.zygomatic bone

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Parietal bone

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The inner and larger bone in the forearm that is attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the ____________.

A. Carpus
B.ulna
C.metacarpus
D.radius

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Ulna

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The foot is made up of ___________ bones

A. 6
B.11
C.18
D.26

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26

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What is the U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue and it’s muscles

A.hyoid bone
B.masseter
C.thorax
D. Cervical vertebrae

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Hyoid bone.

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The part of the muscle that does not move and is attached closest to the skeleton is the ____________.

A. Belly
B.insertion
C.origin
D.tendon

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Origin

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The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and consist of the occipital and frontalis is the __________.

A.Epicranial aponeurosis
B.epicranius
C.sternocleidomastoideus
D.temporalis

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Epicranius

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The __________ are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hands, and fingers to form a straight line

A.extensors
B.pronator
C.supinator
D.flexors

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Extensors

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The muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity are the ___________

A.flexors
B.abductors
C.extensors
D.adductors

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Adductors

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The system of nerves that carries impulses, or messages, to and from the central nervous system is called the ___________.

A. Involuntary nervous system
B.voluntary nervous system
C.autonomic nerve system
D.peripheral nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

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Sensory nerve ending called _______ are located close to the surface of the skin

A.reactors
B.receptors
C.capillaries
D.aural neurons

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Receptors

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The largest artery in the human body is the ___________

A.jugular
B.ventricle
C.aorta
D.carotid

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The main blood supply of the warms and hands are the __________.

A. Facial and superficial arteries
B.ulnar and radial arteries
C.radial and posterior arteries
D.ulnar and external jugular arteries

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Ulnar and radial arteries

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The popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries known as _________ A.anterior tibial and posterior arteries B.anterior tibial and dorsalis pedi arteries C.internal and external jugular arteries D.supraorbital and infraorbital arteries
Anterior and posterior tibial arteries
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The ______ muscle is the primary nasal muscle of concern to cosmetologists A. Buccinator B.procerus C.risorius D.triangularis
Procerus
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The muscle that raises the angle of the mouth and draws it inward is the _______ muscle A. Depressor labii inferioris B.orbicularis oris C.levator anguli oris D.levator labii superioris
Levator anguli oris
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The _______ cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face A.fourth B.fifth C.sixth D.seventh
Seventh
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The muscle that covers the back of the neck and the upper and middle region of the back is the _________. A.Trapezius B.pectoralis major C.serratus anterior D.latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
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The median nerve is a sensory motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the _____________ A.fingers and toes B.hand and wrist C.arm and hand D.arm and wrist
Arm and hand
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The deep peroneal nerve extends down the ____________, behind the muscles A.front of the arm B.front of the leg C.back of the leg D,back of the arm
Front of the leg
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The simplest form of nervous activity that includes a sensory and motor nerve is called a ____________ A. Spasm B.twitch C.reflex D.contraction
Reflex
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Deoxygenated blood flows from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and waste removal and then returns that blood to the ___________ so oxygen rich blood can be delivered to the body A. Left atrium B.right atrium C.left ventricle D.right ventricle
Left atrium
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Which nerve affects the muscles of the mouth A. Temporal B. Auricular C.mandibular D.buccal
Buccal
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Blood ________ the body’s temperature A. Has no effect upon B.helps to equalize C. Is the only factor affecting D. Is only capable of raising
Helps to equalize
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The _________ supplies blood to the muscles of the eye A. Inferior labial artery B. Infraorbital nerve C. Infraorbital artery D.intratrochlear nerve
Infraorbital artery
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The technical term for the facial artery is the __________. A.internal maxillary B.external maxillary C.submental D.inferior labial
External maxillary
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The endocrine glands, also known as ___________ glands, release hormonal secretion directly into the bloodstream A. Ductless B.secretory C.duct D.oil
Ductless
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Which gland affects almost every physiologic process of the body A. Exocrine B.adrenal C.endocrine D.pituitary
Pituitary
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The _____________ nerve supplies impulses to the skin of the forehead, upper eyelids, and interior portion of the scalp, orbit, eyeball, and nasal passage A. Mandibular B.maxillary C.ophthalmic D.temporal
Ophthalmic
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The heart is the organ that keeps the ________ moving within the circulatory system A.lymph B.blood C.water D.spinal fluid
Blood
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The complex system that serves as a protective covering and helps regulates the body’s temperature is the __________ system A. Integumentary B.skeletal C.circulatory D.muscular
Integumentary
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The gastrointestinal system consist of the ___________, stomach, intestines, salivary and gastric glands, and other organs A.kidneys B.liver C.appendix D.mouth
Mouth
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The ____________ system distributes blood throughout the body A. Integumentary B.circulatory C.respiratory D.lymphatic
Circulatory
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The _________ system is responsible for breaking down foods into nutrients and wastes A. Lymphatic B.endocrine C.integumentary D. Digestive
Digestive
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The _____________ system is the body system consisting of a group of specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual functions, and health of the entire body A.endocrine B.excretory C.digestive D.reproduction
Endocrine
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The ____________ system protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease causing microorganisms A.skeletal B.respiratory C.endocrine D.lymphatic
Lymphatic
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The __________ system covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place A.lymphatic B.muscular C.nervous D.integumentary
Muscular
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The _____________ system controls and coordinates all other systems of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently A.lymphatic B.endocrine C.integumentary D.nervous
Nervous
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The _________ system performs the function of producing offspring and passing on the generic code from one generation to another. A.reproduction B.genetic C.hereditary D.familial
Reproduction
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The ___________ system makes blood and oxygen available to body structures through breathing and eliminating carbon dioxide A. Nervous B. Reproductive C.respiratory D.endocrine
Respiratory
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The __________ system forms the physical foundation of the body A.skeletal B.muscular C.nervous D.reproductive
Skeletal
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The study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is ____________. A.physiology B.histology C.mycology D.anatomy
Anatomy
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Neurology is the scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the ____________. A.muscular system B.integumentary system C.skeletal system D.nervous system
Nervous system
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Lymphatic nodes filter the ________ vessels, which helps fight infection A.platelet B.lymphatic C.blood D.plasma
Lymphatic

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