Ch. 6 Anatomy And Physiology

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The basic unit of all living things is:

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the cell

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The cells of all living things are composed of a substance called:

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protoplasm

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The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is the:

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nucleus

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All the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus is the:
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cytoplasm

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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures is:

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physiology

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Most cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called:

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daughter cells

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The chemical process that takes place in living organisms whereby cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called:

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metabolism

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The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is:

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catabolism

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A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is a:

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tissue

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The tissue type that serves to support, protect, and bind together other tissues of the body is:

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connective tissue

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Tissue that carries blood and lymph, food and hormones through the body is:

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liquid tissue

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Groups of tissues designed to perform a specific function are:

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organs

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Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells know as:

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neurons

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The facial skeleton has how many bones?

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14

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The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones with movable and immovable joints is the:

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skeletal system

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The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones with movable and immovable joints is the:

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skeletal system

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he cranium is made up of how many bones?

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8

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The bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the:

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occipital

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The bone that forms the forehead is the:

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frontal

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The largest and strongest bone of the face that forms the lower jaw is the:

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mandible

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Two bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the:

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parietal bones

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The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the:

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humerus

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The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger, is the:

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ulna

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The 14 bones in the fingers or digits are called:

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phalanges

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The heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee is called the:

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femur

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The ankle is made of the following number of bones:

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3

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The study of the structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is called:

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myology

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Muscles that are attached to bones and are voluntary or controlled by the will are:

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striated muscles

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The part of the muscle at the movable attachment to the skeleton is the:

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insertion

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The middle part of the muscle is the:

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belly

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Pressure in massage is usually directed from the:

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insertion to the origin

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The three parts of a muscle are the:

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origin, insertion, and belly

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The muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead is the:

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frontalis

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The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:

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sternocleidomastoideus

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The ring muscle of the eye socket that enables you to close your eyes is the:

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orbicularis oculi

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The muscle that draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the:

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corrugator muscle

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The muscle that covers the back of the neck and upper and middle region of the back and that rotates and controls the swinging movement of the arms is the:

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trapezius

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Extensor muscles that are involved with the bending of the wrist are:

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flexors

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Muscles that separate the fingers are:

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abductors

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Muscles that are at the base of each finger and draw the fingers together are:

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adductors

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The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions?

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three

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The nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the five senses is the:

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central nervous

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The scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system is known as:

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neurology

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The largest and most complex nerve tissue of the body is the:

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brain

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An automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus that involves movement is a:

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reflex

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The largest of the cranial nerves is the:

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fifth cranial nerve

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The chief motor nerve of the face is the:

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seventh cranial nerve

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The clear yellowish fluid that carries waste and impurities away from cells is:

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lymph

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Thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries and located closer to the skin surface are:

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veins

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The main sources or branches of blood supply to the head, neck, and face are the:

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common carotid arteries

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Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are:

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endocrine glands

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Muscles that turn the hand inward so that the palms face downward are:

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pronators

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The smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb is the:

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radius