The study of Physiology deals with

All chemical reactions that occur within the body are known collectively as

The _____ position is laying face up.

The _____ plane divides the body into front and back sections.

_____ means toward the back of the body.

_____ refers to body parts close to a point of reference on the body

The _____ plane divides the body into right and left halves.

The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as

The molecule made by mitochondria that provides energy for the cell is

The cells that make up the human body are called

Cells that are arranged in several layers are called

Which type of muscle tissue lines the blood vessels and airways of the body?

The uncontrolled growth of cells that results in lumps or tumors is

A single layer of cells in an epithelis tissue is called

Muscle tissue is unique in that it has the ability to shorten itself or

Muscle tissue that can move without conscious thought is called

This type of muscle tissue has no striations and is involuntary

The process of allowing substances to move into and out of a cell is controlled by the

Which mineral is included in the composition of bone?

All of the following are bones of the skull except

All of the following are functions of the skeletal system except

An __ is a mature bone cell.

The joints of the hips and shoulders are examples of __ joints.

The joints of the elbow and knee are examples of __ joints.

The skeletal system begins as __ and is replaced by bone after birth.

__ produces our red blood cells.

Where two or more bones come together is known as a

Blood is pumped through the heart by which type of muscle?

Which of the following proteins take part in the contraction of a muscle?

This term describes an increase in angle for a joint.

This is the contractile unit of a muscle fiber (cell).

Muscle cells (fibers) have how many nuclei?

The rectus femoris muscle would be found in the

All of the following are muscles found on the skull except

All of the following are muscles found on the back except

What is the largest part of the brain?

Heartbeat, breathing and the cardiovascular system is controlled by the __.

The right and left hemispheres of the brain are divided by the __.

The right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by the __.

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is called the resting and digesting division?

A neuron is another name for

A synapse is

Neurotransmitters are

__ act as support cells for the nervous system.

A neuron is an "excitable" cell which means it can

This is the path that an impulse follows down a neuron.

These are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called

Which vessel brings blood from the lower body to the heart?

What is the most common blood type among Americans?

Which cavity of the heart pumps blood to the lungs from the heart?

Which of the following is another name for a red blood cell?

This blood type is known as the universal recipient because it can receive blood from all other types.

Once blood leaves the lungs and returns to the heart it enters the left atrium via which blood vessel?

A type O person can receive which of the following blood types?

The iron containing pigment found in red blood cells is

The left ventricle of the heart pumps blood out to the

A sample of blood is tested with Anti-A, Anti-B and Anti-Rh serums. The result is clotting with Anti-A and Anti-B but no clotting with Anti-Rh. What type of blood is the sample?

A sample of blood is tested with Anti-B serum. The result is clotting. What type of blood was the sample?