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Why should esthetician’s have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology?

Because services have an impact on body systems

Cells are made up of a colorless, jellylike substance called __ in which food elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present

Protoplasm

The principal parts of the cell include the protoplasm, __, __, and ___

•Organelles


•Nucleus


•Cell Membrane

Found in the center of the cell, the __ plays an important role in cell reproduction

Nucleus

Within the nucleus of the cell, there is a fluid that contains proteins and DNA called the __

Nucleplasm

The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells is known as ___. Cells will continue

Mitosis

Cells will continue to grow and thrive as long as conditions are favorable, such as suitable temperatures, the ability to eliminate waste products, and an adequate supply of ___.the complex

• Nutrients


• Oxygen


• Water

The complex chemical process whereby body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed to carry on their many activities is called ____.

Metabolism

Fat or ____ tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body.

Adipose

A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called a(n) ___.the

Tissue

The protective covering on body surfaces, such as the skin; mucous membranes; linings of the heart, digestive, and respiratory organs; and glands is ____ tissue.

Epithelial

Tissue that carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions is known as ___ tissue


___

Nerve

___ tissue supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body

Connective

Collections of tissues that have an identifiable structure and that perform specific functions are ___

Organs

Groups of organs that cooperate for a common purpose, namely the welfare of the entire body, are known as ___t

Systems

The integumentary system is made up of the __ and it’s various accessory organs

Skin

The skeletal system is comprised of __

Bones

How would you describe the circulatory system?

It controls the blood supply

The stomach and intestines are a part of the __ system

Digestive

The cranium is made up of how many bones?

8

One of the muscles of the jaw used in chewing is the ___

Masseter

The muscle that draws the eyebrows down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the __

Corrugator

The broad muscle that extends from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin and is responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip is called __

Sternocleidomastoids

The muscle extending alongside the neck from the ear to the collarbone and rotates the head from side to side and up and down, is called ___

Sternocleidomastoid

The largest thick triangular shaped muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts and turns the arm outward is called the __

Deltoid

The muscles that produce the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm, lift the forearm, and flex the elbow are ___

Biceps

The muscles that turn the hand outward and the palm upward are ___

Supinators

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

Extensors

The muscles located at the base of each digit that separate the fingers are called __

Abductor

The muscles that involve the bending or flexing of the wrist are ___

Flexors

What bone forms the forehead the bones

Frontal

The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are called ___

Parietal

The bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are called ___?

Temporal

The bones of the upper jaw are called ___

Maxillae

The largest and strongest bone of the face is the __

Mandible

The hindmost bone of the skull is the ___?the

Occipital

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the __

Humerus

The three parts of a muscle are the __

-Origin


-Insertion


-Belly

The muscle that enables you to close your eyes is the ___

Orbicularis Oculi

One of the muscles of the jaw used in chewing is the ___

Masseter


The muscle that assists in the swinging of the arms is called __

Pectoralis

Which part of the nervous system controls consciousness and mental activities

Central

Estheticians are primarily concerned with three cranial nerves. Which of the following is not one of the three?

Eighth

Which system carries oxygenated blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart again?

Systemic

The blood is made up of ___which system

Red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma

How does the skin purify the body?

It eliminates salt

Which organ discharges bile and helps to break down digestive fat?

Liver

What is anatomy?

The study of the structures of the human body

Which of the following is the study of the structure and composition of tissue?

Histology

If you study the functions and activities performed by the body structures, you are studying ___

Physiology

Which body system is comprised of the largest organ of the body?

Integumentary

Which body system forms the physical foundations of the body?

Skeletal

When performing treatments, you need to know about which system that controls the muscle movements of the face?

Nervous

With which system can we pass on our genetics from one generation to the next?

Reproductive

What is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system?

Neurology

Which system protects the body from disease?

Lymphatic

Which subdivision of the nervous system controls the five senses ?

Central

Which system has both sensory and motor nerves and carries messages to and from the CNS?

Peripheral nervous system

Which system regulates muscles responsible for respiration and your heart beat?

Autonomic nervous system

What is the largest and most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body?

Brain

What are the nerve endings on sensory nerves called?

Receptors

What is true about reflexes?

They are automatic

Which of the following would not be found in the fifth cranial nerve?

Buccal nerve

What is another name for the seventh cranial nerve?

Facial nerve

Where would you find the posterior auricular nerve?

Seventh cranial nerve

Where do the cervical nerves originate?

Spinal cord

The most complex organ of the endocrine system that affects almost every physiological process of the body is the ___ gland

Pituitary

Which nerve affects the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand?

Ulnar

Which nerve can trigger a sudden drop in blood pressure?

Vagus

Which blood vessels connect the smaller arteries to venules?

Capillaries

What is the largest artery in the body?

Aorta

What do veins do?

Take waste material to the heart for cleaning

Which of the following is not true about the blood?

Carries away oxygen and waste products to be eliminated through the lungs, skin, and kidneys

Platelets are used to ___

Contribute to the blood clotting process

What is the main source of blood supply to the head, face, and neck?

Carotid arteries

As an esthetician, understanding facial vessel locations helps you avoid doing what during a treatment?

Bruising

What does the liver do?

Secretes enzymes necessary for digestion

What secretes enzyme producing cells responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

Pancreas

Why do we need a spleen?

It fights infection and detoxifies the blood

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

Carries fluid, waste, and impurities toward the cells

Which of the following are part of the female reproductive system?

Fallopian Tubes

Which hormone is dominant in males?

Testosterone

What spongy tissue exchanges air for carbon dioxide?

Lungs

Which part of the breathing cycle absorbs oxygen into the blood?

Inhalation

The act of moving good along the digestive tract is called?

Peristalsis

Which system is responsible for eliminating waste from the body?

Digestive