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| When the body is in the anatomical position, the thumbs point: |
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| A person lying on his/her back is in what position? |
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| A person lying on his/her back is in what position? |
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| The physical and chemical breakdown of the food we eat is called |
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| The physical and chemical breakdown of the food we eat is called: |
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| The physical and chemical breakdown of the food we eat is called: |
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| The transfer of fluids across the plasma membrane of a cell from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration is a process known as? |
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| The transfer of fluids across the plasma membrane of a cell from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration is a process known as? |
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| The transfer of fluids across the plasma membrane of a cell from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration is a process known as? |
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| Homeostasis is defined as: |
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| Self regualted control of the bodies internal enviroment |
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| The portion of a cell containing all the genetic material important in the cell reporduction is called the: |
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| Which of the following are the two most prominent mineral elements of bone? |
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| The bones of the wrist are classified as what type of bones? |
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| The appendicular skeleton is composed of the bones of the: |
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| Upper and lower extremities |
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| Study of body structures and the relation to one part to another |
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| The study of the processes and funtions of the the body tissue and organs |
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| The study of the development of the body from a fertilized egg, or ovum. |
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| Divides the body into right and left halves on its vertical axis. |
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| The median or midsagittal plane |
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| Any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane is called the: |
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| Frontal planes or coronal planes |
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| Divide the body in to anterior(front) and posterior(rear) sections. |
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| Horizontal or transverse plane |
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| Divides the body into superior(upper) and inferior(lower) sections. |
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| When the body stands erect with the arms hanging at the sides and the palms of the hands turned forward. |
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| Nearer the point of origin |
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| Away from the point of origin, or away from the body. |
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| Away from the point of origin, or away from the body. |
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| Toward the lower end of the body |
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| Lying postion of the body on either side |
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| The process of absorption, storage, and use of these foods for body growth, maintenance, and repair. |
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| Viscid, jellylike substance upon which depend all the vital functions of nutrition, secretion, growth, circulation, reproduction, excitability, and movement. |
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| Genetic information for the cell is stored here. |
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| Every human cell contains ______ chromosomes. |
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| Tissues are classified into 4 main groups: |
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| The lining tissue of the body. |
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| epithelium or epithelial tissue |
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| Epithelial tissues that are composed of single layers of cells are called ________ while cells with many layers are said to be _________. |
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| Supporting tissue of the various structures of the body. Most widespred tissue of the body and is highly vascular. |
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| Supporting tissue of the various structures of the body. Most widespred tissue of the body and is highly vascular. |
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| Supporting tissue of the various structures of the body. Most widespred tissue of the body and is highly vascular. |
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| 3 Predominant types of connective tissue |
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| The valves of the heart include: |
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-Tricuspid valve
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| In what part of the body is cerebral spinal fluid produced? |
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| Oxygenated blood is carried by what vein(s)? |
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| Balance, coordination of movement, and harmony of motion are functions of what part of the brain? |
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| Calcium levels in the blood are controlled by what hormone? |
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| Calcium levels in the blood are controlled by what hormone? |
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| Calcium levels in the blood are controlled by what hormone? |
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| Which of the following are the two most prominent mineral elements of bone? |
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| The head of the humerus is called the |
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| The ability of muscles to regain their original form when stretched is known as |
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| The ability of muscles to stretch when force is applied. |
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| Sensations of head and face and chewing movements |
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| Sensations of movement(e.g., decrease in heart rate, increase in peristalsis, and contracting of muscles for voice production) |
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| Shoulder movement, turning movement of the head, and voice production. |
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| Shoulder movement, turning movement of the head, and voice production. |
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| Actin and myosin are the two protein substances involved in |
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| Because this tissue is continuous throughout the body, if an infection were allowed to spread, it could reach every area of the body by moving through what type of tissue? |
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