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How is anatomy different from physiology?
Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body, whereas physiology is the study of the activities of those structures.
Which type of tissue binds and supports other body tissue?
connective tissue
_____ transport oxygen-poor blood and waste products.
Veins
What happens during mitosis?
A cell reproduces by dividing into two identical cells.
Body system that functions to regulate the body’s temperature.
integumentary system
What are the seven bones in the ankle area collectively called?
the tarsals
What muscle action is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and controls body functions such as breathing and digestion?
involuntary muscles
Which part of the skeletal system has the function of protecting the brain?
cranium
What service and which step of that service is a situation in which a cosmetologist needs knowledge of the metacarpus and the phalanges?
Massaging a client’s hands during a manicure service.
What is the function of the cervical vertebrae?
to give support and structure to the neck
The glandlike structures in the immune system that filter bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells are called____________.
Lymph nodes
A pregnant woman shows signs of a skin condition that is related to increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This is an example of which body system at work?
Endocrine system
Which of the body’s systems functions to remove waste material from the body cells to the blood?
lymphatic system
________________ carry impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands.
Motor nerves
Which muscles do people use when they straighten their wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line?
extensors
Which bones will affect the appearance of the eye makeup that is applied?
the zygomatic bones and the lacrimal bones
Which muscle causes wrinkles across the forehead?
frontalis
A cosmetologist is discussing possible treatments for dry scalp with a client. In order to make informed decisions about scalp treatments, which body system should the cosmetologist understand?
integumentary system
Describe the relationship between organs and body systems.
An organ is a group of tissues that performs a specific function, whereas a body system is a group of organs that works together to perform functions.
Body system that includes the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
endocrine system
After an initial consultation with a new, middle-aged client, a cosmetologist learns that the client has noticed that thinning hair has been improving. When asked if there is anything different in the client’s routine, the client indicates recently starting estrogen hormone replacement therapy. In order to understand whether these two situations may be connected, which body system should the cosmetologist be knowledgeable about?
endocrine
What major organs make up the Integumentary system?
skin
oil/sweat glands
hair
nails
When massaging the opponens, pressure is directed from the muscle’s insertion to the origin. This is the correct approach when performing which step during what service?
performing a hand massage during a manicure service.
Name and describe two types of nerves.
Sensory/afferent nerves: carries impulses from the sense organs to the brain
Motor/efferent nerves: carries impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands
A cosmetologist is performing a foot massage during a pedicure service. On which muscles will the cosmetologist be directing pressure?
the flexor digitorum brevis and the flexor digiti minimi