B2: CH 2 - GENERAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

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

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

The foot is made up of __________ bones.

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

Neurons are cells that transmit:

The respiratory system enables this organ to enable breathing:

The longer bone of the forearm is the __________.

The shorter of the two bones of the forearm is the _________.

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

The axon and axon terminal send impulses ________ the cell body to other neurons, glands, or muscles.

The brain sends and receives messages through ______ pairs of cranial nerves that originate in the brain.

The nervous system includes which organs?

____________ 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.

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

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

The circulatory system includes the blood vessels and the:

_________ are responsible for movement.

The ________ nerve supplies the fingers.

The _______ nerve extends from behind the knee to wind around the head of the fibula to the front of the leg.

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

The function of white blood cells is to:

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

The reproductive system includes which of the following organs?

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

The central nervous system controls:

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

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

The anterior tibial artery supplies blood to the:

Mitochondria work to keep the cell:

The ___ is/are responsible for secreting enzyme-producing cells that aid in digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Cells are responsible for _____________.

The heart weighs approximately:

The ulnar artery supplies blood to the:

Deoxyribonucleic acid is what determines our ___________.

Protoplasm is a colorless, __________ found inside cells in which food elements are present.

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

The femur is described as:

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

The bones of the palm of the hand are referred to as the __________.

The bones of the leg include the __________.

The ___________ bends the foot up and extends the toes.

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

Examples of this tissue are the skin, mucous membranes, the tissue inside the mouth, the lining of the heart:

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

The _____ nerve extends down the front of the leg, behind the muscles. It supplies impulses to these muscles.

These contain cuplike valves that prevent backflow and carry blood containing waste products.

The abductor digiti minimi separates the:

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

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

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

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

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

Voluntary muscles are _________.

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

The flexor digitorum brevis moves lesser toes and helps:

A joint is a connection between __________ of the skeleton.

The ____ gland regulates blood calcium & phosphorus levels so that the nervous & muscular systems can function properly.

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

The lymphatic/immune system is responsible for removing waste material from the body cells by the _________.

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

How many bones are in an adult human body?

The blood vascular system consists of the:

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

The muscles of the wrist, involved in bending the wrist, are known as the:

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

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

This tissues contracts and moves various parts of the body:

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

___ is called constructive metabolism because it's the process of combining smaller molecules to build larger molecules.

Red blood cells contain:

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

The muscles that separate the fingers are the:

The _, also known as the wrist, is a flexible joint composed of a group of eight small bones held together by ligaments.

The autonomic nervous system controls the:

Blood performs the following critical function:

The ___________ system forms the physical foundation of the body.

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

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

The digestive system is also called the _______ system.

Pulmonary circulation is responsible for:

The radial nerve supplies the thumb side of the arm and the _________.

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

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

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

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

The nerve supplies impulses to the knee; muscles of the calf; skin of the leg; & the sole, heel, & underside of the toes

The phalanges are the bones of the:

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

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

______ are treelike branches of nerve fibers extending from the nerve cell that carry impulses toward the cell.

What does the ulnar nerve affect?

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

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

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

Which of the following is the endocrine system responsible for?

The _______ gland affects almost every physiologic process of the body.

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

_______ is the phase of metabolism in which larger, more complex molecules are broken down to create smaller molecules.

This system includes the kidneys and the bladder: