Building Blocks
of the Human Body
of the Human Body
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?
Anatomy
Which of the following skin functions is referred to as detoxification?
excretion
The lower segment of the hair follicle that extends from the follicle base to the insertion of the arrector pili muscle is the:
bulb
The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for contracting, puckering and wrinkling the lips, as in kissing or whistling, is known as:
orbicularis oris
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A Towel
The control center of cell activities is called the:
Cytoplasm
There are no blood vessels in which of the following skin layers?
epidermis layer
Which of the following hair structures serves as a storage for stem cells?
outer root sheath
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp:
back
What word is spelled incorrectly in every single dictionary?
Incorrectly
The release of energy within a cell necessary for specific body functions is caused by
Catabolism
Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer insulates the body, which is known as:
thermoregulation
What is the term used to describe baby-fine, silky hair on the body at birth?
lanugo
The portion of the muscle joined to movable attachments such as bones, movable muscles or skin is known as the:
insertion
What starts with “e” and ends with “e” but only has one letter in it?
An envelope
The organ that controls body functions and synthesizes information is the:
brain
Which layer of the skin gives the skin its elastic quality?
dermis layer
The shape of the hairstrand is determined by the shape of the:
hair follicle
Muscles that create movements based on intentional desire are:
voluntary
How do you make the number one disappear?
Add a ‘G’ and it’s gone!
What is the role of the epithelial tissue?
Covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
All of the following structures and appendages make up the dermis EXCEPT:
connective tissue
What is the active growing stage of hair called?
anagen
Which type of muscle responds automatically to control various body functions?
involuntary
What can you hold without touching it at all?
A conversation