The upper chambers of the heart include the:

Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer insulates the body, which is known as:

The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new cells is referred to as:

The bone that makes up the lower jaw and is the largest and strongest bone of the facial skeleton is the:

What forms the central region of the spine?

The bone located behind the eyes and nose that connects all the bones of the cranium is known as the:

The long, narrow, flat plate that forms the center of the front of the chest is known as the:

Which of the following terms are small vessels that take nutrients and oxygen from the arteries to the cells?

Which number on the diagram indicates the papilla?

The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the:

The thumb has how many phalanges?

The term used to describe the natural movement of the foot during walking or running where weight shifts to the outside of the foot then back to the big toe is?

The technical term for the study of hair is called:

What is the thick membrane encasing the heart that contracts and relaxes to force blood to move through the circulatory system?

Which muscle extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest?

Where are the large blood vessels found that transport nourishment to the skin and nerves?

What layer of the skin is often referred to as true skin?

Sensory nerves carry messages to the brain and:

Which layer of the skin lies in the upper layer of the dermis and is rich in blood vessels and capillaries?

The muscle that controls the eyebrows, drawing them in and downward is the:

A division of the ophthalmic branch, extending to the skin of the upper eyelid, eyebrow, forehead and scalp is the:

Leslie touched her face and indicated to her esthetician that she has felt some tenderness and swelling in her cheek area. Which lyph node was Leslie indicating by touching her cheek area?

Which muscle is located outside the corners of the mouth and draws the mouth up and back, as in laughing?

Which artery supplies blood to parts of the brain, eyes and forehead?

Which layer of the skin gives the skin its elastic quality?

The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for contracting, puckering and wrinkling the lips, as in kissing or whistling, is known as:

The subsystem of the autonomic system that slowsthe heart rate, dilates blood vessels and lowers bloodpressure is the:

The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as:

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Andrew is having his son's fingerprints recorded today as a tool to be used if his son is ever lost. Fingerprints are made possible by which layer of the skin?

Which muscle in the illustration draws the lower lip and corner of the mouth sideways and down, partially opening the mouth, as in surprise or fright?

The body's state of balance is referred to as:

The esthetician is primarily concerned with which type of muscles found in the head, face, neck, arms, hands, legs and feet?

How many phalanges are on each finger?

Which nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the neck?

Eccrine glands are most abundant in all of the following areas EXCEPT the:

The process of blood traveling from the heart, throughout the body and back to the heart is called:

Which organ of the lymphatic system removes old red blood cells?

Arteries are positioned closer to the outer surface of the body than veins.

Which of the following epidermal layers have intercellular connections that provide strength and support between cells?

What is the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope called?

The nerve that extends to the ear and to the area fromthe top of the head to the temple is called the:

What is the function of the hyoid?

Which structure of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering out bacteria and viruses from the lymph fluid?

Excessive amounts of terminal hair found in women in areas of the body where men usually get hair, such as the face, is a condition called:

Which hair structure supplies nourishment to the hair bulb?

The study of the skin's functions is referred to as:

The main source of blood to the thigh and leg is supplied by what artery?

Another name for a nerve cell is:

Which muscle is responsible for drawing down the brow and wrinkling the area across the bridge of the nose?

In general, muscles affected by massage are massaged from the:

A group of three muscles located at the sides of the palm that control the motion of the little finger is known as?

Which crucial part of the central nervous system is composed of long nerve fibers, originates in the base of the brain and extends to the base of the spine?

Which type of cells help protect the body from infection and are found in the stratum spinosum layer?

The muscle responsible for compressing the cheek to release air outwardly, as in blowing, is the:

What is the function of the muscular system?

Hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels are all controlled by the:

Keratinization is a process in which cells do all of the following EXCEPT:

What stage is the shortest hair growth cycle?

All of the following structures and appendages make up the dermis EXCEPT:

Which number on the diagram indicates the sebaceous gland?

Which number on the diagram indicates the sudoriferous gland?

Which of the following structures is found in the stratum lucidum layer?

The frontalis and occipitalis muscles are joined by a tendon called the:

Which artery supplies blood to the lower portion of the face, including the mouth and nose?

The lower chambers of the heart consist of the:

Which of the following hair structures serves as a storage for stem cells?

The 11th cranial nerve that extends into the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscle is called the:

The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain and for controlling the motor nerve function of chewing is the:

The large, flat bone extending upward from the middle of the back to the joint where it attaches to the clavicle is called the:

What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration?

Which mandibular branch nerve extends to the lower lip and chin?

All of the following examples are functions of the lymph nodes EXCEPT:

Which type of muscle responds automatically to control various body functions?

The muscles that assist in swinging the arms and extend across the front of the chest are called:

All voluntary body action is controlled by which of the following systems?

The three major parts of the hairstrand are the cortex, medulla and:

The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by:

Nerve cells that send sensory messages like touch to the brain are:

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is:

Group of 3 muscles that control the movement of the thumb is called the thenar eminence.

Which lymph node collects lymph from the central lower lip, floor of the mouth and apex of the tongue?

Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood?

The main nerve branch of the lower 1/3 of the face is called the:

All of the following statements describe the cells in the granular layer ЕХСЕРТ:

An important component of skin cells is a protein substance called:

The 14 bones that form the digits or fingers of the hands are called the

Each sudoriferous gland consists of a coiled base and tube-like duct opening on the surface of the skin to form a sweat:

The long, narrow, flat plate that forms the center of the front of the chest is known as the:

Once keratinized, the cells that form the hairstrand are:

How do lymph nodes indicate infection in the body?

Where are the triceps muscles located?

The bone shape that provides support and stability with little or no movement is known as:

Tendons connect muscles to:

Which arteries supply blood to the face, head and neck?

Which of the following is NOT an example of metabolism?

What refers to the phase of circulation in which the blood is oxygenated in the lungs?

Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found in the:

Why is peristalsis important in the overall functioning of the digestive system?