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Chapter 6 General Anatomy & Physiology
General Anatomy & Physiology
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Cosmetology
Graduate
03/02/2015

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Term
Cell
Definition
The basic unit of all living things is the:
Term
Nucleus
Definition
The dense active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is:
Term
Daughter Cells
Definition
Human cells reproduce by mitosis, dividing into two identical cells called:
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
The is the protoplasm of a cell except for the protoplasm in the nucleus.
Term
Metabolism
Definition
The chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called:
Term
Anabolism
Definition
The constructive phase of metabolism is called:
Term
Muscle Tissue
Definition
Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body?
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Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Which type of tissue lines the heart and the digestive and respiratory organs?
Term
Joint
Definition
The connection between two or more bones is called a:
Term
Tibia
Definition
The is the larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knee.
Term
Cranium
Definition
The oval, bony case that protects the brain is the:
Term
Upper Jaw
Definition
The maxillae bones form the:
Term
Parietal Bones
Definition
The two bones that form the sides and crown (top) of the cranium are the:
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Ulna
Definition
The inner and larger bone in the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the:
Term
26
Definition
The foot is made up of bones.
Term
Nonstriated Muscles
Definition
Which muscles are also known as the smooth muscles?
Term
Origin
Definition
The part of the muscle that does not move is the:
Term
Epicranius
Definition
The broad muscle that covers the top of the head is the:
Term
Extensors
Definition
The are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line.
Term
Adductors
Definition
The muscles at the base of the fingers that draw the finger together are the:
Term
Peripheral Nervous System
Definition
The system of nerves that carries impulses or messages to and from the central nervous system is called the:
Term
Receptors
Definition
Sensory nerve ending called are located close to the surface of the skin.
Term
Aorta
Definition
The largest artery in the human body is the:
Term
Ulnar and Radial Arteries
Definition
The main blood supply of the arms and hands are the:
Term
Anterior Tibial and Posterior Tibial Arteries
Definition
The popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries known as the:
Term
Procerus
Definition
The is the primary nasal muscle of concern to cosmetologists.
Term
Lower Lip and Chin
Definition
The mental nerve affects the skin of the:
Term
Seventh
Definition
The cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face.
Term
Back
Definition
The greater occipital nerve is located at the of the head and affects the scalp as far up as the top of the head.
Term
Arm and Hand
Definition
The median nerve supplies impulses to the:
Term
Front of the Leg
Definition
The deep peroneal nerve is located in the:
Term
Only One Direction
Definition
Valves are structures that temporarily close a passage or permit blood flow in:
Term
Right Atrium
Definition
Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the:
Term
Leukocytes
Definition
White blood cells are also known as:
Term
Plays a Role in Equalizing
Definition
Blood the body’s temperature.
Term
Infraorbital
Definition
The supplies blood to the muscles of the eye.
Term
Lymphatic System
Definition
The drain(s) the tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid.
Term
Pancreas
Definition
The is a gland of the endocrine system that secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Term
Adrenal
Definition
The glands secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including the fight-or-flight response.
Term
Enzymes
Definition
Digestive are chemicals that change certain types of food into a soluble form that can be used by the body.
Term
Brain
Definition
The organ that controls the body is the:
Term
Eyes
Definition
The organs that control the body’s vision are the:
Term
Blood
Definition
The heart is the organ that circulates the body’s:
Term
Kidneys
Definition
The organs that excretes water and waste products are the:
Term
Oxygen
Definition
The lungs supply to the blood.
Term
Liver
Definition
The is the organ that removes waste created by digestion.
Term
Skin
Definition
The covers the body and is the external protective coating.
Term
Intestines and Stomach
Definition
The are the organs that digest food.
Term
Circulatory
Definition
The system controls the steady movement of the blood through the body.
Term
Digestive
Definition
The system changes food into nutrients and wastes.
Term
Endocrine
Definition
The system affects the growth, development, sexual functions, and health of the entire body.
Term
Excretory
Definition
The system purifies the body by the elimination of waste matter.
Term
Integumentary
Definition
The system serves as a protective coating and helps regulate the body's temperature.
Term
Lymphatic
Definition
The system protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing toxins and bacteria.
Term
Muscular
Definition
The system covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue.
Term
Nervous
Definition
The system controls and coordinates all other systems inside and outside of the body and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently.
Term
Reproductive
Definition
The system controls the processes by which plants and animals produce offspring.
Term
Respiratory
Definition
The system enables breathing, supplying the body with oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide as a waste product.
Term
Skeletal
Definition
The system forms the physical foundation of the body.
Term
Anatomy
Definition
The study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body parts are organized is:
Term
Body's Structures
Definition
Physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by the:
Term
Microscopic Anatomy
Definition
The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is known as histology or:
Term
Nervous System
Definition
Neurology is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the:
Term
Myology
Definition
The study of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is:
Term
Bones
Definition
Osteology is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the:
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