Scramble 1
The primary functions of the respiratory system are:
inhalation and exhalation
What is anatomy?
The science that studies the organs and systems of the body.
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the:
spinal cord
Blood is transported through all of the following vessels EXCEPT:
arteries
capillaries
blood platelets
veins
blood platelets
What muscle separates the fingers outward?
abductor
What is the study of bones called?
Osteology
This body system breaks down the food into simpler chemical compounds that can be absorbed by cells or eliminated as waste:
digestive system
What type of blood cells help protect the body by fighting bacteria and other foreign substances?
white blood cells
What is the nucleus?
The control center of the cell.
Which nerves provide the senses of smell, sight, touch, hearing, and taste:
sensory
The skin and its layers compose which system?
integumentary
The five long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand are known as:
metacarpals
A group of body organs that perform one or more vital functions for the body is called a(n):
system
The three parts of the muscle are the:
Origin
Belly
Insertion
Which body system circulates blood throughout the body?
circulatory system
What does the excretory system do?
Eliminates solid, liquid, and gaseous waste products from the body.
The muscles that allow the thumb to move toward the fingers and form a fist are the:
opponens
The eight small bones held together by ligaments that form the wrist.
Which part of the brain controls motor function, muscle movement, and balance?
cerebellum
This triangular-shaped muscle covers the shoulder and lifts the arm:
deltoid
What are the three subsystems of the nervous system?
Central
Peripheral
Autonomic
The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:
involuntary
Which type of tissue supports, protects, and holds the body together?
connective
The talus bone refers to which bone in the body?
ankle bone
Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of protein into polypeptide molecules?
pepsin