Skeletal & Muscular System
Bone forming cells are called:
osteoblasts.
Which abdominal region is on either side of the epigastric region?
hypochondriac
Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?
frontal
The outer layer of hair is the:
cortex
Which connective tissue stores fat cells?
adipose
The end of a long bone is known as the:
epiphysis
Which structure is located within the large intestine?
descending colon
Liz has trouble with appetite control, temperature regulation, and maintaining a healthy weight. Which area of the brain is affected?
hypothalamus
Which structure is an appendage of the skin?
hair
Which body plane divides the body into the top and bottom halves?
Transverse
The inner lining of long bones is the:
endosteum
After digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins is completed, absorption of nutrients occurs in the:
small intestine.
Planning, recalling information, and decision-making are all functions of the:
cerebrum
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?
acne
Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?
palate
Which is a muscle on the posterior portion of the upper arm?
triceps brachii
The digestive organ responsible for absorption of nutrients is the:
small intestine.
A nerve cell is known as a/an:
neuron
The innermost layer of the skin is the:
subcutaneous
Which abdominal region is above the hypogastric region?
umbilical
Which condition involves tearing of muscle fibers and bleeding within the muscle belly?
strain
Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate which most likely diagnosis?
cholelithiasis
Jamie experienced tachycardia and dry mouth while getting off a fast roller-coaster ride. Which nervous system structures were most likely activated?
autonomic nervous system
Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visits a tanning bed frequently. She should be evaluated for:
melanoma
Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?
cecum