Building Blocks
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?
Anatomy
The point at which two or more bones are joined together is called a:
Joint
The salon professional is primarily concerned with which type of muscles found in the head, face, neck, hands and arms?
Voluntary
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
Central Nervous System
The study of the functions of the organs and systems of the body is known as:
Physiology
The parietal bones form the
crown and upper sides of the head
Which type of muscle responds automatically to control various body functions
non-striated
What is another name for red blood cells
erythrocytes
What system is composed of sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body
peripheral nervous system
What three basic parts are found in most human cells?
nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
The bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area, is the
Occipital
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp
Back
Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or
white blood cells
The primary motor nerve of the face is the
Facial Nerve
The control center of cell activities is called the:
Nucleus
The 8 carpals held together with ligaments make up the
wrist
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
Thick-walled vessels that carry pure blood from the heart through the body are
arteries
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by the
autonomic nervous system
The process of building up larger molecules from small ones is:
Anabolism
The 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand are the
metacarpals
The muscle that aids in drawing the head back and elevating the shoulder blades is known as the
The occipital artery supplies blood to the
back of the head
Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the
endocrine system