What is the basic unit of all living things from bacteria to animals and plants?

The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is the:

Which part of a cell encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell?

The cell does NOT need an adequate supply of _____ for mitosis to occur.

Which type of tissue supports, protects, and binds together parts of the body?

A technical term for fat is:

The tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the body is:

The system that forms the physical foundation of the body is the:

The connection between two or more bones of the skeleton is a(n):

The bone of the cranium that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the:

The bone that forms the forehead is the:

The _____ bones form the bridge of the nose.

The largest and strongest bone of the face is the:

The flat bone that forms the ventral (front) support of the ribs is the:

The inner and larger bone of the forearm located on the side of the little finger is the:

What is another name for the wrist?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three bones that composes the ankle joint?

The navicular is one of the:

In massage, pressure on a muscle is directed from:

The muscle that draws the scalp backward is the:

The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:

The muscle that covers the bridge of the nose is the:

The _____ muscles of the chest assist in the swinging movement of the arms.

The extensor muscles involved with the bending of the wrist are the:

Which muscle separates the toes?

The _____ nervous system controls all voluntary muscle actions.

The portion of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and extends down the lower trunk is the:

Nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the muscles are _____ nerves.

Which nerve of the lower leg and feet is also called the anterior tibial nerve?

There are approximately how many pints of blood in the human body?

Which artery supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear?

Specialized organs that remove elements from the blood and convert them into new compounds are:

​The _____ nerve is the sensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand.

​The _____ artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids.

The clear fluid that helps carry wastes and impurities away from the cells before it is rerouted back to the circulatory system is called:

Which of these is NOT an endocrine gland?​

All of the following conditions may be affected by reproductive hormones EXCEPT:​

The study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures is:

What is the colorless, jelly-like substance found inside cells?

The watery fluid that the nucleus needs for growth, reproduction, and self-repair is:

The process in which cells reproduce and divide into two identical cells is called:

A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called:

All of the following are examples of connective tissue EXCEPT:

Mucous membranes are an example of which type of tissue?

Nerve tissue is composed of special cells called:

With the exception of the teeth, the hardest tissue in the body is:

The skull is divided into two parts: the cranium, which protects the brain, and the:

The two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the:

The light, spongy bone between the eye sockets is called the:

The small, thin bones located at the front inner wall of the orbits are the:

The U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue and its muscles is the:

The clavicle is also known as the:

The largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is the:

Which of the following bones forms the kneecap joint?

How many bones make up the foot?

Which body system covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place?

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is the:

The scalp muscle responsible for drawing the scalp forward is the:

What is the ring muscle of the eye socket that controls the ability to close one’s eyes?

Which muscle of the mouth draws the corner of the mouth out and back?

Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line are the:

The muscle that originates at the upper portion of the fibula and bends the foot down is the:

The scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system is:

The _____ nervous system carries impulses or messages to the central nervous system.

The sensory nerve endings located close to the surface of the skin are called the:

An automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus that produces movement is a:

Which of the following collects blood from the capillaries and drains it into the veins?

What color is the blood found in veins?

The _____ artery supplies blood to the little-finger side of the arm.

The _____ nerve affects the muscles of the chin, lower lip, and external ear.​

Which type of circulation takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation?​

Where is the external jugular vein located?​

​The skin and sweat glands are part of which body system?

​Which gland plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism?