Anatomy and Physiology
system
A group of body structures and/or organs that, together, perform vital functions for the body is referred to as a(n):
500
About how many total muscles are there in the body?
back
All of the following are muscle areas a cosmetologist is primarily concerned with EXCEPT for the:
mandible
All of the following bones help make up the chest EXCEPT:
2/3 mineral matter
Bone is the hardest structure in the body and is composed of 1/3 organic matter and:
anabolism
During which process does the body store water, food and oxygen for times when they are needed by the body?
tissues
Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
two
How many groups are the bones of the skull divided into?
cytoplasm
Most of the cell's activities take place in the:
respiratory system
The body system that controls the body's breathing is the:
ulna
The bone located on the little finger side of the lower arm is the:
spinal column
The cervical vertebrae are the seven bones that form the top part of the:
metabolism
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:
carpals
The eight small bones held together by ligaments to form the wrist are called:
phalanges
The fourteen bones that form the digits or fingers are called:
shoulder
The humerus extends from the elbow to the:
Adam's apple
The hyoid bone located in the throat is sometimes referred to as the:
cardiac
The muscle of the heart is called the:
origin
The nonmoving portion of the muscle attached to bones or other fixed muscles is the:
skeletal system
The physical foundation of the body is the:
ethmoid
The spongy bone found between the eyes that forms part of the nasal cavity is called the:
microscopic anatomy
The study of structures too small to be seen without using a microscope is called:
physiology
The study of the functions of the organs and systems of the body is known as:
anatomy
The study of the organs and systems of the body is called:
cell membrane
The three basic parts of a cell are the nucleus, cytoplasm and:
liquid tissue
The tissue type that carries food, waste products and hormones is:
temporal
The two bones located on either side of the head and above the ears, are called the:
maxillae
The two bones of the upper jaw are called:
non-striated
The two types of muscle tissues - striated and:
cells
What are the basic units of living matter?
microscopic anatomy
What is another name for histology?
skin
What is the body's largest organ and forms a protective layer over the body?
scapula
What is the large, flat bone extending from the middle of the back upward to where it joins with the clavicle?
mandible
What is the name of the largest bone of the facial skeleton and consists of the lower jaw?
joint
What is the name of the point where two or more bones are joined together?
skull
What is the name of the skeleton of the head that encloses and protects the brain?
osteology
What is the study of bone called?
myology
What is the study of the structure, function and diseases of the muscles?
nucleus
What part of the cell is known as the control center?
belly
What part of the muscle applies to the midsection of the muscle, between the two attached sections?
nervous
Which body system sends and receives body messages?
circulating lymph throughout the body
Which of the following descriptions is NOT a function of the muscular system?
vomer
Which of the following facial bones is NOT involved in facial massage?
skeletal tissue
Which of the following is NOT a primary type of tissue?
helps circulate blood throughout the body
Which of the following statements is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
feet
Which of the following structures is NOT an organ?
catabolism
Which phase of metabolism involves breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones?
nasal
Which two bones join to form the bridge of the nose?
non-striated
Which type of muscle responds automatically to control various body functions?
connective tissue
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?
