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Anatomy and Physiology
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Cosmetology
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08/15/2011
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Term
anatomy
 Definition
The study of the structures of the hunam body that can be seen with the naked eye is called:
Term
cell membrane
 Definition
Living plant and animal cells are enclosed by the:
Term
protoplasm
 Definition
The substance of which all living cells are composed is called:
Term
cytoplasm
 Definition
Food materials for cellular growth and self-repair are found in the:
Term
anabolism
 Definition
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is called:
Term
cells
 Definition
A tissue is a group of ____ that perform a specific function.
Term
nerve tissue
 Definition
The brain and spinal cord are examples of:
Term
epithelial tissue
 Definition
The tissue that serves as a protective covering on body surfaces:
Term
organs
 Definition
The heart, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and intestines are body:
Term
heart and blood vessels
 Definition
The circilatory system includes these organs:
Term
skeletal system
 Definition
The body system that serves as the physical foundation of the body is the:
Term
osteology
 Definition
The scientific study of the anatomy, structure, and functions of bones is called:
Term
cranium
 Definition
The protion of the skull that protects the brain is the:
Term
producing red and white blood cells
 Definition
An important function of bones is:
Term
parietal bones
 Definition
The two bones that forn the sides and crown (top) of the cranium are the:
Term
hyoid
 Definition
The U-shaped bone that is commonly called the "Adam's apple" is the:
Term
thorax
 Definition
The bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other organs is the:
Term
zygomatic bones
 Definition
The cheekbones are also called the:
Term
mandible
 Definition
The largest and strongest bone of the face is the:
Term
joint
 Definition
The place where two or more bones connect is called a/an:
Term
sides of the head
 Definition
The temporal bones form the:
Term
ulna and redius
 Definition
the bones of the forearm are the:
Term
phalanges
 Definition
The 14 bones in the fingers of each hand are the:
Term
nasal bones
 Definition
The bridge of the nose is formed by the:
Term
origin
 Definition
The place of attachment of a muscle to an immovable section of the skeleton is called the:
Term
myology
 Definition
The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscles is called:
Term
striated muscles
 Definition
The muscles that are attached to the bones and are controlled by the will are the:
Term
epicranius
 Definition
The muscle that covers the top of the skull is the:
Term
orbicilaris oculi
 Definition
The muscle that rings the eye socket is the:
Term
masseter and temporalis muscles
 Definition
The muscles of chewing or mastication are the:
Term
trapezius
 Definition
One of the muscles that control the swinging movements of the arm is the:
Term
sternocleidomastoideus
 Definition
The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:
Term
adbuctors
 Definition
The muscles that drow the fingers together are the:
Term
central nervous system
 Definition
The brain, spinal corn, spinal nerves, and cranial nerces make up the:
Term
brain
 Definition
The largest and most complex nerve tissue in the body is the:
Term
sensory nerves
 Definition
The sensations of touch, cold, heat, sight, and hearing are carried to the brain by:
Term
axon
 Definition
The part of the nerve cell, or neuron, that sends impulses away from the cell body to other neurons, glands, or muscles is the:
Term
auriculotemporial nerve
 Definition
A branch of the fifth cranial nerce affecting the external ear and skin above the temple is the:
Term
nasal nerve
 Definition
The point and lower side of the nose are affected by the:
Term
fifth cranial nerve
 Definition
The largest cranial nerve is the:
Term
supraorbital nerve
 Definition
The skin of the forehead and eyebrows is affected by the:
Term
seventh cranial nerve
 Definition
The chief motor nerve of the face is the:
Term
zygomatic nerve
 Definition
The nerve that affects the muscles of the upper part of the cheek is the:
Term
buccal nerve
 Definition
The muscles of the mouth are affected by the:
Term
cervical nerves
 Definition
The nerves that originate at the spinal corn are the:
Term
cervical cutaneous nerve
 Definition
The cervical nerve that affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breats bone is the.
Term
radial nerve
 Definition
The sensory motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand is the:
Term
digital nerve
 Definition
One of the four principle nerves of the arm and hand that supplies the fingers is the:
Term
circulatory system
 Definition
The steady circulation of blood through the body is controlled by the:
Term
capillaries
 Definition
The blood-vascular system comprisese the heard, arteries, veins, and
Term
atria
 Definition
The upper heart chanbers are called the:
Term
ventricles
 Definition
The interior of the heard contains the artia and the:
Term
arteries
 Definition
Vessels that carry blood away from the heard are called:
Term
veins
 Definition
Vessels that carry blood to the heard are called:
Term
lymph
 Definition
The clear yellowish fluid that circulates in the lymphatics of the body is the:
Term
pericardium
 Definition
The membrane that encloses the heart is the:
Term
hemoglobin
 Definition
Blood is composed or red and white corpuscles, platelts, plasma and:
Term
blood
 Definition
The human body has eight to ten pints of the nutritive fluid called:
Term
plasma
 Definition
The fluid of the blood in which platelets and blood cells flow is:
Term
platelets
 Definition
Cells that contribute to the blood-clotting process are:
Term
red blood cells
 Definition
Hempglobin, which gives blood its bright red color, is found in the:
Term
carrying nutricive substances to all body cells
 Definition
One of the critical functions blood performs is:
Term
lymph nodes
 Definition
Lymph is circulated through the lymphatic vessels and filtered by the:
Term
internal carotid artery
 Definition
The brain, eyes, eyelids and nose are supplied blood by the:
Term
superior labial artery
 Definition
The artery that supplies blood to the upper lip and nose region is the:
Term
facial artery
 Definition
The external maxillary artery is also knows as the:
Term
middle temporal artery
 Definition
The artery that supplies blood to the temples is the:
Term
suparaorbital and infraorbital
 Definition
Two branches of the internal carotid artery that are important to know are the:
Term
ulnar and radial
 Definition
The two arteries that are the main supply of blood to the arms and hands are called the:
Term
endocrine system
 Definition
The group of specialized glands affecting development and sexual activities is the:
Term
duct glands
 Definition
The sweat and oil glands or the skin are:
Term
hormones
 Definition
Insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen are all examples of:
Term
gastrointestinal system
 Definition
The digestitave system is also called the:
Term
respiratory system
 Definition
The body system that enables breathing is the:
Term
perspiration
 Definition
The skin plays an important role in the excretory system because it eliminates:
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