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The basic unit of all living things is the:

Cell

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

Nucleus

Human cells reproduce by mitosis, dividing into two identical cells called:

Daughter cells

The _________ is the protoplasm of the cells except for the protoplasm in the nucleus.

Cytoplasm

The chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry put their activities is called:

Metabolism

The constructive phase of metabolism is called:

Anabolism

Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body?

Muscle tissue

Which type of tissue lines the heart and the digestive and respiratory organs?

Epithelial tissue

The connection between two or more bones is called a:

Joint

The ______ is the larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knees.

Tibia

The oval, bony case that protects the brain is the:

Cranium

The two bones that form the sides and the crown (top) of the cranium are the:

Parietal bones

The maxillae bones form the:

Upper jaw

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

Ulna

The foot is made up of ______ bones.

26

Which muscles are also know as the smooth muscles?

Nonstriated muscles

The part of the muscle that does not move is the:

Origin

The broad muscle that covers the top of the head is the:

Epicranius

The _______ are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line.

Extensors

The muscles at the base of the fingers that draw the fingers together are the:

Adductors

The system of nerves that carries impulses or messages to and from the central nervous system is called the:

Peripheral nervous system

Sensory nerve ending called ______ are located close to the surface of the skin.

Receptors

The largest artery in the human body is the:

Aorta

The main blood supply of the arms and hands are the:

Ulnar and radial arteries

The popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries known as:

Anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries

The ________ is the primary nasal muscle of concern to cosmetologist.

Procerus

The mental nerve affects the skin of the:

Lower lip and chin

The _____ ___cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face.

Seventh

The greater occipital nerve is located at the _______ of the head and affects the scalp as far up as the top of the head

Back

The median nerve supplies impulses to the:

Arm and hand

The deep peroneal nerve is located in the:

Front of the leg

Valves are structures that temporarily close a passage or permit blood flow in:

Only one direction

Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the:

Right atrium

White blood cells are also know as:

Leukocytes

Blood ________ the body's temperature.

Plays a role in equalizing

The ________ supplies blood to the muscles of the eye.

Infraorbital artery

The ________ drain(s) the tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid.

Lymphatic system

The ______ is a gland of the endocrine system that secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Pancreas

The _______ glands secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including the fight-or-flight response.

Adrenal

Digestive _______ are chemicals that change certain types of food into a soluble form that can be used by the body.

Enzymes

The organ that controls the body is the:

Brain

The organ that controls the body's vision are the:

Eyes

The heart id the organ that circulates the body's:

Blood

The organs that excretes water and waste products are the:

Kidneys

The lungs supply _______ to the blood.

Oxygen

The _______ is the organ that removes waste created by digestion.

Liver

The _______ covers the body and is the external protective coating.

Skin

The ______ are the organs that digest food.

Intestines and stomach

The ________ system controls the steady movement of the blood trough

Circulatory

The ________ system affects the growth, development, sexual functions, and health of the entire body.

Endocrine

The _________ system purifies the body by the elimination of waste matter.

Excretory

The ________ system serves as a protective coating and helps regulate the body's temperature.

Integumentary

The _______ system protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing toxins and bacteria.

Lymphatic

The ______ system changes food into nutrients and wastes.

Digestive

The ________ system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue.

Muscular

The ______ system controls and coordinates all other systems inside and outside of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently.

Nervous

The _________ system controls the processes by which plants and animals produce offspring.

Reproductive

The _________ system enables breathing, supplying the body with oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide as a waste product.

Respiratory

The __________ system forms the physical foundation of the body.

Skeletal

The study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is:

Anatomy

Physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by the:

Body structures

The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as histology or:

Microscopic anatomy

Neurology is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the:

Nervous system

The study of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscle is:

Myology

Osteology is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the:

Bones