Vocabulary 1

Question 1

ventral

Answer 1

of, on, or relating to the underside of an animal

Question 2

biometrics

Answer 2

used to identify individuals with human characteristics

Question 3

superficial

Answer 3

existing or occurring at or on the surface

Question 4

distal

Answer 4

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Question 5

proximal

Answer 5

situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment

Question 6

anterior

Answer 6

nearer the front

Question 7

posterior

Answer 7

further back in position

Question 8

proteins

Answer 8

biomolecules consisting of one or more long strands of amino acids

Question 9

DNA

Answer 9

the carrier of genetic information

Question 10

chromosomes

Answer 10

threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells

Question 11

genes

Answer 11

a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring

Question 12

anatomical position

Answer 12

the erect position of the body with the face directed forward, arms at side, palms facing forward

Question 13

cardiovascular system

Answer 13

circulates bloods and lymph through the body

Question 14

endocrine system

Answer 14

collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood

Question 15

sutures

Answer 15

a seam-like immoveable junction between two bones

Question 16

ligaments

Answer 16

a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.

Question 17

tendons

Answer 17

a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

Question 18

matrix

Answer 18

the substance between cells or in which structures are embedded

Question 19

cell

Answer 19

the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism

Question 20

urinary system

Answer 20

organs that produce, collect, and eliminate urine

Question 21

lymphatic system

Answer 21

the network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissues into the blood

Question 22

nervous system

Answer 22

the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body

Question 23

skeletal system

Answer 23

the framework of the body, consisting of bones and other connective tissues, which protects and supports the body tissues and internal organs

Question 24

tissue

Answer 24

material made up of cells

Question 25

dorsal

Answer 25

of, on, or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ