A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
Spread from one person to another.
The control center of cell activities is called the:
Nucleus
Myology is the study of the structure, function and diseases of the:
Muscles
Which part of the central nervous system is composed of long nerve fibers, originates in the base of the brain and extends to the base of the spine?
Spinal cord
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:
constant and reoccurring
active immunity
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
Brain
Which type of muscle responds automatically to control various body functions?
Involuntary
Thread-like fibers that extend from the nerve cell and bring information to the cell body are called:
Dendrites
Which skin lesion usually appears as cracks or lines and often occur when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water?
Fissure
All nail tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be discarded or:
Disinfected
Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up:
What is the sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body, bringing nourishment and oxygen to all parts of the body?
Blood
The brain, spinal cord and spinal and cranial nerves make up the:
What is the term for a skin inflammation caused by direct contact with an irritant or allergen?
Contact dermatitis
The removal of surface or visible debris, organic materials and potential pathogens using soap, detergent or chemical cleaner is the infection control method of:
cleaning
Long bones are found in the:
arms and legs
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or:
white blood cells
The six basic functions of the skin include sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and:
secretion
Light, heat, chemical and magnetic changes are all produced by:
Electricity
What law was enacted to encourage people to help others in an emergency situation?
Good Samaritan Laws
Which bone is in the thigh and the longest bone in the body?
Femur
The process of blood traveling from the heart, throughout the body and back to the heart is called:
systemic circulation
Sweat is excreted by what gland?
sudoriferous
What feature of an electric file is measured in RPM?
speed?