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33 Cards in this Set
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Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts?
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Anatomy
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Which branch if science refers to the function of specific body parts?
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Physiology
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The smallest and "MOST" numerous structural units possessing the basic characteristics of life at called
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Cells
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Which of the following is "NOT an environmental factor required for life
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Cold
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The nucleus is the cells?
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Brain
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In which part of a cell are food molecules received processed and used?
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Cytoplasm
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Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as
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Organs
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Red blood cells develop in which part of the body
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Bone marrow
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The smallest bones of the body are found in the
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Middle ear
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Which of the following supports the tongue and functions in swallowing
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Hyoid bone
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The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the
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axial skeleton
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Which of the following best defines the system level of organization in the human body
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Various numbers and kinds of organs which together perform complex functions for the body
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Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton
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Sternum
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Is a part of the appendicular skeleton
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Humerus
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The femur tibula and fibula are bones of the
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Lower limbs
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The humerus radius and ulna are bones of a
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Upper limbs
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Smooth muscle cells lack
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Striations
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Which of the following muscles are found in the leg
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Quadriceps
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Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called
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Muscles
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Is the largest organ of the body
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Skin
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Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin
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Dermis
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Is responsible for providing immunity
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White blood cells
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The breathing process removes which gas from body cells
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Carbon dioxide
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What is the respiratory system main function
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Filters warms and humidifies the air breathed in
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Transport food to the stomach
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Esophagus
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What organ produces bile
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Liver
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The entire delicate central nervous system is protected by
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bony encasement
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The portion of the brain responsible for consciousness is the
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cerebrum
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Is a function of the voluntary nervous system
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Skeletal muscle contractions
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Is a function of the autonomic nervous system
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Heart rate
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Where is the tympanic membrane located
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Ear
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The seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands are part of
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Male reproductive system
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It is important for the sterile processing department technician to learn anatomy and physiology in order to
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Recognize where instruments are used
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