Standard N. Technology Ch. 2 General Anatomy and Physiology

The ___ nerve supplies the fingers.

The shorter of the two bones of the forearm is the______

The muscle that covers the back of the neck and upper and middle region of the back is the:

This system includes the adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and pancreas:

The heart weighs approximately:

Which of the following organs does NOT play a role in the digestive system?

The muscle of the chest that assists the swinging movements of the arm is the:

Muscles of the wrist, involved in bending the wrist, are known as the:

The nucleus of the cell plays an important part in cell:

The lungs provide the body with which function?

The femur is described as:

A joint is a connection between _________of the skeleton.

The foot is made up of __ bones.

Deoxyribonucleic acid is what determines our __.

Nail technicians should have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology so they can:

The __ also known as the wrist, is a flexible joint composed of a group of eight small irregular bones.

____ is a chemical process through which the cells are nourished and carry out their activities.

How many bones are in an adult human body?

The spleen and lymph are the organs that make up the lymphatic system and their function is to:

The radial nerve supplies the thumb side of the arm and the__________

The muscle of the chest that assists in breathing and in raising the arm is the:

What does the ulnar nerve affect?

The bones of the palm of the hand are referred to as the___________

The __ system forms the physical foundation of the body.

___ system performs the function of perpetuating the human race.

Cells are responsible for __.

The respiratory system enables this organ to enable breathing:

What occurs in each breathing cycle when a person breathes in through the nose or mouth?

The __ nerves are smaller and supply the arm and hands.

The central nervous system controls:

The __ nerve extends down the leg, just under the skin, supplying impulses to the muscles and the skin of the leg.

The entire process of digesting food normally takes about how many hours?

Mitochondria work to keep the cell:

Sensory nerves carry impulses or messages from the __ to the brain.

This system includes the esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, and small and large intestines:

This system includes the kidneys and the bladder:

The nervous system includes which organs?

The __ is/are responsible for the flight-or-flight response.

The blood vascular system consists of the:

The spinal cord originates in the brain, extends down to the lower extremity of the trunk, and is protected by:

This system affects the growth and development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body:

The longer bone of the forearm is the_______

Which of the following is the endocrine system responsible for?

The largest organ of the body is part of this body system:

Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates throughout the body and helps to carry _________away from the cells.

The cell membrane encloses the __ and permits soluble substances to enter and leave.

__ is a phase of metabolism in which complex molecules are broken down to create smaller, simpler molecules.

The __ is attached to the lower rear surface of the heel and pulls the foot down.

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the ___________

___ is the study of the structures of the human body and the substances these structures are made of.

The patella, also called the __ bone, forms the cap of the knee joint.

This fibrous tissue binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.

Muscles that separate the fingers are the:

The fexor digitorum brevis moves lesser toes and helps:

The large, flat triangular muscle covering the lower back is the:

The axon and axon terminal send impulses_________the cell body to other neurons, glands, or muscles.

The abductor digiti minimi separates the:

The __ bends the foot up and extends the toes.

The __ gland plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism.

The phalanges are the bones of the:

This tissues contracts and moves various parts of the body:

The circulatory system includes the blood vessels and the:

Brain sends and receives messages through __ pairs of cranial nerves that orginate in the brain.

This tissue carries messages through the central nervous system to control and coordinate all bodily functions:

___ is the study of the structure and composition of tissue.

The saphenous nerve supplies impulses to the skin of the inner side of the __.

Peripheral nervous system carries impulses, or messages, to and from the:

The kidneys provide the body with which function?

Neurons are cells that transmit:

The digestive system is also called the ___ system

The ulnar artery supplies blood to the:

Red blood cells contain:

The skin provides the body with which function?

The reproductive system includes which of the following organs?

The integumentary system is made up of the:

Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line are known as the:

The ankle joint is made up of three bones; the tibia, the talus, and the __.

The autonomic nervous system controls the:

The liver provides the body with which function?

What occurs during exhalation?

The respiratory system enables breathing, which is:

Digestive enzymes are __ that change certain kinds of food into a form that can be used by the body.

Voluntary muscles are __.

The __ covers the outer side of the calf and inverts the foot and turns it outward.

__ are responsible for movement.

The anterior tibial artery supplies blood to the:

The function of white blood cells is to:

The large intestines provide the body with which function?

Blood performs the following critical function:

___ is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures.

Mitosis is the process through which the cell divides into two identical cells, called _____ cells.

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?

The bones of the leg include the __.

Large muscle that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm is the:

__ are thick-walled, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the capillaries.

Muscle producing the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm is the:

The heart is enclosed by a double-layered membranous sac known as the _____________