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Labb Flashcards

1
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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

A

Supporting the body, protecting organs, producing blood cells, storing minerals

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2
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True or False: Bones are made up of living cells.

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True

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3
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What is the outer layer of bone called?

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Periosteum

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4
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Which type of bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells?

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Red bone marrow

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5
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What is the scientific term for the collarbone?

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Clavicle

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6
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How many bones are in the human body?

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206

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7
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What is the smallest bone in the human body?

A

Stapes (in the ear)

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8
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Which bone protects the brain?

A

Skull

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9
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What is the medical term for the kneecap?

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Patella

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10
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What are the two main divisions of the skeleton?

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Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

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11
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What type of joint connects bones with dense fibrous tissue?

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Fibrous joint

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12
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Which bones make up the forearm?

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Radius and ulna

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13
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What is the scientific term for the shoulder blade?

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Scapula

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14
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True or False: The sternum is also known as the breastbone.

A

True

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15
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Which bone is commonly known as the shinbone?

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Tibia

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16
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What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

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Provides cushioning and reduces friction between bones

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17
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What is the longest bone in the human body?

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Femur

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18
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What is the scientific term for the thigh bone?

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Femur

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19
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Which type of joint allows for a wide range of motion?

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Synovial joint

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20
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Where is the hyoid bone located in the body?

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In the neck, between the lower jaw and the larynx

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21
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What is the function of the vertebral column?

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Supports the body, protects the spinal cord, allows for movement

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22
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True or False: Ribs are considered flat bones.

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True

23
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Which bone forms the lower jaw?

A

Mandible

24
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What is the function of the patella?

A

Protects the knee joint, aids in movement

25
Q

What is the largest organ in the human body?

A

Skin

26
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What are the three main layers of the skin?

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Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

27
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What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

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Stratum corneum

28
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What pigment gives skin its color?

A

Melanin

29
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What is the function of sebaceous glands?

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To produce sebum, which moisturizes and protects the skin

30
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What is the function of sweat glands?

A

To regulate body temperature by producing sweat

31
Q

What is the medical term for a mole?

A

Nevus

32
Q

What is the purpose of hair on the human body?

A

To provide insulation and protection

33
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight?

A

Vitamin D

34
Q

What is the condition characterized by excess sebum production and inflammation of hair follicles?

A

Acne

35
Q

What is the medical term for a scar?

A

Cicatrix

36
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What is the function of the hypodermis?

A

To store fat and provide insulation

37
Q

Which type of skin cancer is the most common but least dangerous?

A

Basal cell carcinoma

38
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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

A

Dermis

39
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What is the purpose of the arrector pili muscles?

A

To contract and cause hair to stand on end (goosebumps)

40
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Which skin layer contains immune cells that help fight infections?

A

Epidermis

41
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What is the function of the subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)?

A

To attach the skin to underlying tissues and organs

42
Q

True or False: The epidermis is avascular.

A

True

43
Q

Which type of skin cancer is the most dangerous and can metastasize?

A

Melanoma

44
Q

What is the term for the shedding of dead skin cells from the epidermis?

A

Desquamation

45
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What is the function of the stratum basale in the epidermis?

A

To produce new skin cells through cell division

46
Q

What is the medical term for a blister?

A

Vesicle

47
Q

What is the function of the nail plate?

A

To protect the fingertips and enhance fine touch sensitivity

48
Q

What is the main component of the dermis that provides strength and elasticity?

A

Collagen

49
Q

What is the purpose of the stratum lucidum in the epidermis?

A

To provide additional protection and waterproofing

50
Q

What is the medical term for a freckle?

A

Ephelis

51
Q

What is the function of the sebum produced by sebaceous glands?

A

To lubricate the skin and hair

52
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What is the function of the cuticle in the nail?

A

To seal the space between the nail plate and nail bed

53
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What is the purpose of the subcutaneous fat layer?

A

To provide cushioning and energy storage

Anaphy Lab bones I2 (6 decks)

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