Ch 7.3-7.6 Study Guide Part B Flashcards
(101 cards)
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The skin is a membrane, Organ, and system.
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True
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Cells of the stratum corneum are constantly shed and replaced by new cells from the stratum germinativum.
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True
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Sudoriferous glands usually open into hair follicle.
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False
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Oil glands keep the skin and hair from becoming dry and brittle.
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True
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Papillae help form fingerprints and footprints.
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True
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When blood vessels dilate, heat is retained in the body.
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False
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The skin helps in the production of vitamin C by using ultraviolet rays from the sun to form an initial molecule of vitamin C that matures in the liver.
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False
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Athlete’s foot is a contagious viral infection that usually affects the feet.
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False
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One example of contact dermatitis is the irritation caused by contact with poison ivy, poison sumac, or poison oak.
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True
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Exposure to the sun, irritating when chemicals, or radiation are the usual causes of skin cancer.
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True
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Alopecia is a permanent loss of hair on the scalp.
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True
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Carotene is a skin pigment that can lead to a black, brown, or yellow skin tint, depending on racial origin.
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False
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Sebum is an antibacterial and antifungal secretion that helps prevent infections on the skin.
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True
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Diet, cosmetics, soaps, medications, and emotional stress can all cause eczema.
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True
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Squamous cell carcinoma grows slowly and usually does not spread.
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False
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Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
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True
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Bones store most of the calcium supply of the body.
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True
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The epiphysis is the long shaft of bones.
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False
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Yellow marrow is used to diagnose blood disease and is sometimes transplanted.
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False
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The yellow marrow contains cells that form leukocyte a or white blood cells.
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True
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The periosteum is necessary for bone growth, repair, and nutrition.
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True
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The appendicular skeleton forms the main trunk of the body.
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False
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The maxilla is the lower jawbone.
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False
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The two cheek bones are lacrimal bones.
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False
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Each os coxae has three regions called the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
True
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Examples of synarthrosis joints are the shoulder and hip joints.
False
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Amphiarthrosis joints are freely movable.
False
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A dislocation occurs when a twisting action tears the ligaments at a joint.
False
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Osteoporosis is a metabolic disorder caused by hormone deficiency.
True
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Arthritis is a bone inflammation usually caused by pathogenic organism.
False
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Hemopoiesis, or hematopoiesis, is the production of blood cells
True
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Muscles are bundles of muscle fibers held together by connective tissue.
True
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When muscles contract, they become longer and thinner.
False
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If a muscle functions without conscious thought or control, it is called voluntary.
False
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When a muscle attaché to a bone, the end that does not move is called the origin.
True
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Muscles are partially contracted at all times, even when not in use.
True
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Muscles atrophy when they are exercised to the point of pain.
False
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Foot drop is a common contracture.
True
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Muscular dystrophy is a chimichanga where nerve impulses are not properly transmitted to the muscles.
False
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Muscle spasms are sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contractions.
True
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Fibromyalgia is chronic, widespread pain in specific muscle sites.
True
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Myasthenia gravies is a group of inherited disease that lead to chronic, progressive muscle atrophy.
False
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The nervous system enables the body to respond and adapt to changes that occur both inside and outside the body.
True
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Neurons contain several axons to carry messages to the cell body.
False
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The synapse is a space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons.
True
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Nerves are a combination of many nerve fibers located in the brain and spinal cord.
False
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The central nervous system has two divisions: The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
False
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The cerebrum contains two structures, the thalamus and hypothalamus.
False
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The pons is responsible for reflex actions including chewing, tasting, and saliva production.
True
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The innermost membrane covering the brain and spinal cord is the arachnoid membrane.
False
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Spinal nerves are mixed nerves, both Afferent and efferent.
True
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Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that leads to a disturbance in voluntary muscle action.
True
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Absence or petit mal seizures cause uncontrolled muscle movements on one extremity or side of the body.
False
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Neuralgia is nerve pain caused by inflammation, pressure, Toxins, and other diseases.
True
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Paraplegia is paralysis on one side of the body and is caused by a tumor, injury, or CVA.
False
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The shaft of long bones is the ___.
Diaphysis
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The material in bones that produces red blood cells, platelets, and some white blood cells is the _____.
Red marrow
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The membrane that lines the medullary canal is the ____.
Endosteum
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Spaces, or "soft spots," in the cranium that allow for the enlargement of the skull as the brain growth occurs are _____.
Fontanels
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Areas where the cranial bones have joined together are ____.
Sutures
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The first seven pairs of ribs are called _____.
True ribs
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Areas where two or more bones join together are ____.
Joints
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A bone break that pierces or ruptures through the skin is a ____.
Compound fracture
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A side-to-Side or lateral curvature of the spine is ___.
Scoliosis
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On The dorsal surface of the body, floating ribs attached to _____.
Thoracic vertebrae
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A freely movable joint such as the shoulder or hip is a ____.
Diarthosis
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Which of the following kinds of muscle is voluntary?
Skeletal
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A tough, sheetlike membrane that covers and protects the tissue is a ____.
Fascia
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If the leg is moved out to the side away from the body, the movement is ____.
Abduction
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Swinging the arm in a circle is an example of ____.
Circumduction
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The muscle on the upper back and neck that extends the head and moves the shoulder is the ____.
Trapezius
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The muscle on the upper arm that extends the lower arm is the ____.
Triceps brachii
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The muscle on the upper chest that adducts and Flexes the upper arm is the ___.
Pectoralis major
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The muscle that extends from the ribs to the Pubis and compresses the abdomen is the ______.
Rectus abdominus
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The muscle on the front of the lower leg that flexes and inverts The foot is the _____.
Tibialis anterior
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Which of the following muscles is not an injection site?
Triceps brachii
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The basic structural unit of the nervous system is the _____.
Neuron
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A nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the cell body is a _______.
Dendrite
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Sensory nerves that carry messages from all parts of the body to the brain and spinal cord are ______.
Afferent
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The part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance and posture, and muscle tone is the _______.
Cerebellum
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The part of the brain responsible for conducting impulses between brain parts and for certain eye reflexes is the ______.
Midbrain
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The part of the brain that regulates heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure is the ______.
Medulla oblongata
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The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord are the _____.
Meninges
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Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by special structures called _____.
Choroid plexuses
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Hollow spaces in the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid are called ___.
Ventricles
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The division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in times of emergency is the ______.
Sympathetic
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Paralysis of the lower extremities is ____.
Paraplegia
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Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain cause _____.
Epilepsy
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An inflammation of the brain frequently caused by a virus contracted from a mosquito bite is ______.
Encephalitis
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A condition caused by continuous repetitive movement of The wrist is _____.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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What is the function of sudoriferous glands?
Eliminates, water, Salts, and some body wastes to perspiration
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Name five functions of the skin.
1. Protection 2. Absorption 3. Storage 4. Production of vitamin D 5. Body temperature
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Identify three functions of the skeletal muscles.
1. Attached to bones to provide voluntary movement. 2. Produce heat and energy for the body. 3. Help maintain posture by holding the body erect.
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Name the three meninges.
1. Dura mater 2. Arachnoid membrane 3. Pia mater
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List four functions of bones.
1. Protection 2. Levers for movement 3. Storage 4. Framework
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Name the main groups of bones that form the axial skeleton.
1. Skull 2. Ribs 3. Spinal column 4. Sternum
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Differentiate between closed reduction and open reduction of a fracture.
1. Open reduction is surgical repair of the bone. 2. Close reduction alignment you're not using a cast or splint traction.
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List the three main types of muscle and the main function of each type.
1. Cardiac muscle- contracts to circulate blood. 2. Visceral muscle- contract to cause movement in internal organs. 3. Skeletal muscle- is attached to bones and causes body movements.
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List three treatments for fibromyalgia.
1. Physical therapy 2. Massage 3. Exercise
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What are two main divisions of the nervous system?
The central nervous system and the Peripheral nervous system
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List three functions of the cerebrospinal fluid.
1. It serves as a shock absorber 2. Carries nutrients 3. Remove metabolic products and wastes
