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30 Cards in this Set
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What part of the cell is responsible for the reproduction and metabolism of the body? |
Nucleus |
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What is mitosis? |
the usual process of cell reproduction in human tissues |
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What is the function of the skeletal system? |
Physical foundation of the body. Consists of the bones and movable and immovable joints |
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Which organs are responsible for removing toxic products of digestion?
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Liver Large intestines |
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What is the function of the joints? |
connects two or more bones of the skeleton |
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Considering the composition of the cell, list 5 chemicals of the cell that provide structure, energy and identity
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Protein
Carbohydrates Lipids Hydrogen bonds Nucleic acid Mineral salts Water |
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Name the two main divisions of the circulatory system
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Pulmonary
Systemic |
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What is the function of the heart? |
keep blood moving within the circulatory system |
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What are the 5 functions of the blood vascular system?
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1-carries nutrients
2-equalize body temp 3- protects body from harmful bacteria 4- forms clots 5- carries away carbon dioxide and waste products |
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What is the name of the constituent of the blood that causes it to clot when it comes into contact with the air? |
platelets |
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Name the three kinds of vessels found in the blood vascular system |
1-arteries 2- capillaries 3- veins |
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Which blood vessels are closest to the skin's surface?
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Capillaries
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What is the function of the veins? |
Keep blood flowing in one direction to the heart and prevent the blood from flowing backward |
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What vessels carry pure blood from the heart to the body? |
Arteries |
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What are the two other names for red corpuscles?
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red blood cells
Erythrocytes |
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Define septicemia |
blood poisoning |
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Which system provides the physical foundation of the body? |
skeletal |
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What controls sensation and glandular activity?
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The brain
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The brain is: |
a) a muscle b) nerve tissue* c) a gland d) capillaries |
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What makes up the nervous system?
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Brain
Spinal cord Nerves |
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What is lymph? |
colorless, watery fluid derived from blood plasma as a result of filtration through the capillary walls into the tissue spaces |
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List the four functions of lymph
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1-Acts as a defense against invading bacteria and toxins
2- Remove waste material from body cells to the blood 3- Reduce swelling, inflammation and accumulations in blood vessels 4-carries nourishment |
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What are lymph nodes? |
Gland like structures found inside vessels |
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How many lymph nodes are there in the body?
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600
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What is the function of the lymph nodes?
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Filter lymphatic vessels which helps to detoxify and fight infection before lymph is reintroduced into the bloodstream
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Which nerve affects the skin of the forehead, scalp, eyebrow and upper lid?
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Supraorbital
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The greater auricular nerve affects what?
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Face ears neck and parotid gland
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The scalp and muscles behind the ear are affected by what nerve?
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Lesser occipital
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The platysma muscle is associated with which nerve?
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Cervical
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To what body parts does the radial nerve supply to?
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Thumb side of the arm
Back of hand |
