Anatomy pt. 2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
The most complex organ of the endocrine system that affects almost every physiological process of the body is…
Pituitary Gland
What secretes enzyme-producing cells responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
Pancreas
Which of the following are part of the female reproductive system?
Fallopian Tubes
Which hormone is dominant in males?
Testosterone
What spongy tissue exchanges air for carbon dioxide?
Lungs
Which part of the breathing cycle absorbs oxygen into the blood?
Inhalation
The act of moving food along the digestive tract is called
Peristalsis
Which system is responsible for eliminating waste from the body?
Excretory
How does skin purify the body?
It eliminates salt
Which organ discharges bile and helps to break down digestive fat?
Liver
What is anatomy?
the study of the structure of the human body
Which of the following is the study of the structure and composition of the tissue?
Histology
If you study the functions and activities performed by the body structures, you’re studying…
Physiology
Which body system is comprised of the largest organ of the body?
Integumentary
Which body system forms the physical foundation of the body?
Skeletal
When performing treatments, you need to know about which system that controls the muscle movements of the face.
Nervous
With which system can we pass our genetics from one generation to the next?
Reproductive
What is the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system?
Neurology
Which subdivision of the nervous system controls the five senses?
Central
Which system has both sensory and motor nerves and carries messages to and from the CNS?
Peripheral Nervous System
Which system regulates muscles responsible for respiration and your heart beating?
Autonomic Nervous System
What is the largest and most complex mass of nerve tissue in the body?
Brain
What are the nerve endings on sensory nerves called?
Reflexes
What is true about reflexes?
The are automatic
