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WorksheetsCh 6 Anatomy (Systems)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
The scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system is called __
neurology
anatomy
physiology
reflexology
The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions?
two
three
four
six
What nervous system controls the voluntary functions of the five senses?
Peripheral
Autonomic
Central
Somatic
The largest and most complex organization of nerve tissue in the body is the _____.
Spinal cord
neurons
brain
PNS
The simplest form of nervous activity that includes a sensory and motor nerve is called a(n) _____.
reflex
instinct
activation
inflammation
The whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers, held together by connective tissue that make up the nervous system are called _____.
nuclei
glands
nerves
lymphatics
Blood is generally bright red in the arteries and dark red in the veins. What accounts for the difference in color?
the addition of iron
the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen
the return of needed sugars
the substitution of carbon monoxide for oxygen
The word integument means _____.
blood vessels
hormone
natural covering
gland
Insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen are examples of _____.
digestive enzymes
waste products
hormones
proteins
Which gland plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism?
Pineal
Pituitary
Thyroid
Spleen
How might a cosmetologist notice changes in a client’s thyroid function?
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Changes in the growth rate, quality, or texture of hair or nails
Signs of infection including abscesses
Improved muscle tone throughout the body
Which organ is part of the female reproductive system?
Urethra
Prostate
Ovaries
Testes
The primary male reproductive hormone is _____.
Testosterone
Insulin
Progestin
Estrogen
Acne, loss of scalp hair, facial hair growth and color, and darker skin pigmentations are some of the results of changing or fluctuating _____.
cells
tissues
hormones
metabolism
