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97 Cards in this Set
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Eight small bones in wrist ? |
Carpals |
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In front of? |
Anterior |
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Nerve that controls notion of neck muscles? |
Accessory nerve |
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Two primary glands of the integumentary system ? |
Sebaceous and sudoiferous |
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Dense strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to each other are called |
Ligaments |
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Which nerve provides the sense of smell sight touch hearing and taste |
Sensory nerve |
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The nerves that carry messages from the brain to the muscles are known as |
Efferent nerves |
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What system is responsible for all involuntary body functions functions such as breathing and digestion |
Automatic nervous system |
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Which muscle is located below the lower lip and pulls it down or to the side |
Quadratus labii inferious |
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Hemoglobin tracks oxygen molecules through which of the following processes |
Oxygenation |
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Which muscle is located mid-forearm on the outside of the arm and straightens the fingers and wrist |
Extender radialis |
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The muscle that turns the palm of the hand downward and inward is called |
Pronator |
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The muscle that causes the thumb to move toward the fingers in The Last of his grass and make a fist is called the |
Opponenes |
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Which of the following term is defined as located below or smaller |
Inferioris |
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The muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts Returns the arm is called |
Deltoid |
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Which of the following terms describes an enzyme that works with hydrochloric acid to break down proteins |
Pepsin |
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Blood is supplied to the scalp above and behind the ears by the |
Posterior auricular artery |
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Which organ removes toxic by-products left after digestion |
Liver |
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Which muscle controls the eyebrows by drawing them down and inward |
Corrugator |
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How many bones are in a facial massage |
9 |
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Which part of the brain is responsible for higher mental functions such as thought emotion and memory |
Cerebrum |
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Neutralizing and converting ammonia from the circulatory system into the urea is a function of which organ |
Liver |
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The mastication muscle that is located above and in front of the ear and performs both opening and closing of the jaw is |
Temporalis |
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Veolia auricularis Superior muscle is located |
Above the ear |
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Motor function muscle movement and balance are all responsible of which part of the brain |
Cerebellum |
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The state of balance caused by opposing functions of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is called |
Homeostasis |
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What is the function of the excretory system |
Eliminating solid liquid and gaseous wastes |
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Which of the following is the broad muscle that covers the skull |
Epicranius |
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Which type of tissue contracts when stimulated to produce motion |
Muscular tissue |
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The mucous membrane in the nose that filters out dust and dirt are called |
Vibrissae |
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Super body structures that perform specific functions are called |
Organs |
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What science studies the function of the organs in the systems of the body |
Physiology |
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What type of muscle tissue responds automatically to control various body functions including the internal organs |
Involuntary or non striated |
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Red blood cells are also known |
Erythrocytes |
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The internal jugular vein carries all blood |
From the head face and neck |
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Which nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles |
Motor or efferant |
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The bunny cage composed of the spine sternum and 12 ribs is referred to as the |
Thorax |
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Two bones that form the upper crown and sides of the head are called the |
Parietal bones |
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The prominent band of nerve tissue that connects parts of the brain to the spinal column is known as the |
Pons |
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Osteology is the study of |
Bones |
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The quadratus labii superioris muscle Express his distaste in this located |
Above the upper lip |
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White blood cells are also known as |
White corpuscles or leukocytes |
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The muscle that responds automatically control various body functions are |
Non-striated |
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Which muscle extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest and depresses lower jaw and lip |
Platysma |
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What muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp back |
Occipitalis |
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Yepper chambers of the heart are referred to as the |
Right and left articles or atrium |
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How many bones make up the cranium |
8 |
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How many bones make up the facial skeleton |
14 |
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The bone that forms the area from the throat to the shoulders or the collar bone is known as |
Clavicle |
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What type of tissue connects supports and holds the body together |
Connective tissue |
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A colorless gel-like substance containing water salt and nutrients obtained from food is called |
Protoplasm |
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The mid-section of the muscle is called the |
Belly |
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The chemical process by which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as the |
Metabolism |
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The chemical process by which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as |
Metabolism |
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Muscles are attached at both ends by either |
Bones or another muscle |
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Which muscle raises the eyebrows and and draws the scalp forward |
Frontalis |
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The phase of metabolism causes a release of energy within the cell |
Catabolism |
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Which of the following muscles circles the mouth in makes the lip pucker and contract as in whistling |
Oris obricularis |
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The conducting pathway through which air flows from the upper to the lower respiratory tract is called |
Trachea |
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The system that controls the circulation of blood and lymph in the body is known as |
Circulatory system |
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The structures that receive the impulses sent to the nerve cell are called |
Dendrites |
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Which muscle draws eyebrows down and wrinkles the area across the bridge of the nose |
Procerus |
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What is the name for the bands of fibrous tissue that attaches muscles to bones |
Tendons |
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The parasympathetic nervous system performs which of the following functions |
Slows the heart rate |
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The muscle that is located under the arm and helps lifting the arm is called the |
Serratus anterior |
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Three parts of the muscles are called the |
Origin belly and insertion |
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What delivers air directly to the lungs |
The bronchi |
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The muscle located above the island in this responsible for open in the eye is called the |
Levator palpebrae suprririous |
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What type of nerves carry messages to the brain and spinal cord |
Afferent nerves or sensory nerves |
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The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the |
Brain eyes and forehead |
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Which of the following components are responsible for the clotting of blood |
Thrombocytes |
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The Junction across which nerve impulses passed through are called |
Synapses |
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The muscular organ that contracts and expands forced air into the lungs is called |
The diaphragm |
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Groups of cells of the same kind join together to form |
Tissues |
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Which of the following muscles is located above the corner of the mouth and raises the angle of the mouth |
Caninus |
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A group of organs that perform one or more vital functions of the body is called |
System |
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What do red blood cells carry |
Oxygen and hemoglobin |
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Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated by |
Insertion to the origin |
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YouTube bone located in the throat also known as the Adam's apple is called the |
Hyoid |
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Cells vary in size shape structure and |
Function |
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The muscle responsible for compressing the cheek to release the air out words as in Blowing is the |
Buccinator |
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The orbicularis oculi responsible for which of the following functions |
Closing in the eyelid |
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Which muscles respond to conscious commands |
Voluntary or striated |
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The risorius expresses grinning and is located |
At the corners of the mouth |
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Which portion of the brain is located directly in front of the cerebellum |
Pons |
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What system is responsible for all voluntary and involuntary body actions |
Central nervous |
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Chemical substance is manufactured by the glands of the endocrine system are called |
Hormones |
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What part of the heart contracts and relaxes to force blood to move through the circulatory system |
Pericardium |
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The upper chest area is known as the |
Decollete |
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What muscle causes the head to move from side to side or up and down |
Sternocleido mastoideus |
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Which part of the muscle is non-moving fixed or attached to the Bone or other non-moving muscles |
Origin |
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The study of organs and systems of the body is called |
Anatomy |
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How many pairs of nerves originate in the brain |
12 |
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The phase of metabolism in which larger molecules built up from smaller ones is known as |
Anabolism |
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Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for the elimination of waste and water |
Kidneys |
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Which branch of the trifacial nerve is the main nerve branch of the lower one-third of the face |
Mandibular branch |
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In which phase of metabolism does the body store water food and oxygen |
Anabolism |