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The function of glandular epithelium is the production of |
secretions |
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Dust and other foreign particles are moved along the airways by tiny hair like projections from epithelium celled |
cilia |
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This type of connective tissue stores fat and serves as a heat insulator |
Adipose |
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One of the hard connective tissues which has the important function of acting as a shock absorber and as bearing surface to reduce friction between moving parts is |
cartilage |
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Osseous tissue is similar to cartilage in its cellular structure. In development, cartilage gradually becomes impregnanted with calcium salts to form |
bones |
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Flat, irregular epithelial cells are described as |
squamous |
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The term stratified means |
layered |
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Glands that secrete through ducts are described as |
exocrine |
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Dust and other inhaled foreign particles are trapped in a secretion called |
Mucus |
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The strong connective bands that support joints are called |
ligaments |
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Where in the body are blood cells produced |
White bone marrow |
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Another name for a nerve cell is a |
Neuron |
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The type of glands that produce mucus are... |
mucous membranes |
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The name of the covering layer on bone is |
periosteum |
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A short fiber that carries messages in the form of nerve impulses to the nerve cell body is called a |
dendrite |
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Some nerve fibers, like telephone wires, are encased in a protective covering or sheath. This fatty insulating material is called |
myelin |
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The thickest layer of the heart wall is formed by cardiac muscle or |
myocardium |
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Connective tissue that grows to repair a wound forms a |
scar |
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Muscle tissue is classified into three types. That which forms the walls of the organs within the ventral body cavities is called |
Smooth muscle |
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Skeletal muscle is usually under the control of the will. It is therefore described as |
voluntary muscle |
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The supportive fabric everywhere in the body is |
connective tissue |
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The study of diseases in populations is called |
epidemiology |
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Living organisms that cause many types of illness through the world are called |
pathogens |
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The study of parasites, including protozoa and worms is called |
parasitology |
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Substance produced by living cells that have the power to kill or arrest the growth of bacteria are called |
Antibiotics |
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A relatively severe disorder of short duration is said to be |
acute |
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Diseases that persist over a long period of time are said to be |
chronic |
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Disease conditions noted by the patient and which are evidence a physician or other healthcare professional can observe are called |
Symptons |
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A course of treatment that is prescribed by the physician is called |
therapy |
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A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on the patient's condition is called a |
Prognosis |
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In its role as a system, the skin is called the |
integument |
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The protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin is |
keratin |
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Certain glands produce sweat; these are the |
sudoriferous glands |
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The tissue layer under the skin is described as |
subcutaneous |
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The oily secretion on skin and hair is produced by |
sebaceous glands |
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several layers of epithelial cells form the outermost part of the skin, the... |
epidermis |
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since the epidermis is lacking in blood vessels, nutritive substances reach the epidermal cells from the ________________ layer |
dermis |
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The framework of the dermis is composed of... |
connective tissue |
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Skin color is due largely to the presence of the pigment called |
melanin |
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In its function of regulating body temperature the skin dissipates heat as the blood vessels enlarge or |
dialate |
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Modified sweat glands are found in the eyelid edges. These are known as |
cilliary glands |
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In its role of protecting deeper tissues the skin prevents drying and invasion by |
pathogens |
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The skin's function of obtaining information from the environment is due to the presence of a variety of sensory nerve endings. One general term for these is |
receptors |
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The subcutaneous tissue that underlies the skin is also called the |
superficial fascia |
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A local wound or injury to the skin is called a |
lesion |
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The "true skin" which has a framework of elastic connective tissue and is well supplied with blood vessels and nerves is called the |
dermis |
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Medications are given by mouth or by injection more often than they are applied to the skin. This is because the skin has limited powers of |
absorption |
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Following a wound or injury of the skin, pathogens may enter and cause an |
infection |
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Cancers and other types of tumors are termed |
neoplasms |
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Blood poisoning is a generalized infection also termed |
systemic |
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Which of the following sciences is not included in the science of microbiology |
Helminthology |
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The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea is caused by round bacteria that occur in pairs. These are called |
diplococci |
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Athlete's foot, Tinea capitis, thrush, and Candida infections are all caused by |
fungi |
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Which of the following is true of an anaerobic organism |
It can grow in the absence of oxygen |
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An autoclave is a device, which uses steam under pressure, is used |
for sterilization |