Test 2 Review A & P

Describes a relatively severe disorder of short duration

A group of signs or symptoms that occur together

Rod-shaped bacteria that may form endospores

An organism that transmits a disease-causing organism from one host to another

Invasion by a parasitic worm

The sexually transmitted disease syphilis is caused by spiral bacteria called

A general term for any gland that produces sweat

A condition in which the skin takes on a bluish coloration

The “true skin” or corium

Redness of the skin

New epidermal cells are produced by the

The main (black) pigment of the skin is

The hollow center of a long bone

A mature (living) bone cell that is completely surrounded by hard bone tissue

A bone cell that builds new bone tissue.

The most caudal part of the vertebral column

An adjective that refers to the ribs

The anatomical name for the collarbone

A freely movable joint held together by ligaments

A nonmovable joint

A slightly movable joint

Muscle under voluntary control

The immediate source of energy for muscle contraction

The muscle attachment joined to the part of the body that moves

The region of union of two or more bones, a joint

A contraction that shortens the muscle but does not increase in strength

A muscle that must relax during a given movement is called the

A muscle enters into oxygen debt (produces lactic acid) when they are functioning

Glands that produce sebum

The deepest layer of the integument(not a part of the skin)

The knob-like end of a long bone forming part of a ball and socket joint.

A bone cell that breaks down old bone tissue.

The only muscle type that does not have visible striations

The muscle attachment joined to a part of the body that does not move

Glands that are only found in the breast and produce milk

A skin symptom where small bumps are found on the skin

The end of a long bone

A narrow region of a bone below the head.

A cord-like structure that attaches a muscle to bone

Muscles not under voluntary control

A term for a disease that can be transmitted between individuals

A term for a disease that persists over a long period (but is less severe).

Invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.

The study of the cause of a disorder

A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease.

Spherical bacteria organized in clusters

Spherical bacteria organized in strings

Spherical bacteria organized in pairs

Glands that are only found in the ear canal

Glands that are only found on the eyelids

The protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin

The uppermost layer of the skin, consisting of flat, keratin-filled cells

Another term for itching

A small sac that contains fluid; a blister.

Blood vessels become smaller to decrease blood flow (when the skin is cold). This decrease in size is called.

The process of blood vessels becoming larger in diameter is called

The shaft of a long bone

The type of bone tissue found at the end of long bones.

The kind of bone tissue found in the middle (shaft) of long bones

A distinct border or edge on a bone.

A pointed process on a bone

Rough areas on a bone function as sites for

A hole that permits the passage of a vessel or nerve

A lateral curvature of the vertebral column

Scientific name for a “hump-back”

Scientific name for “sway-back”

The last two pairs of ribs, which are very short and do not extend to the front of the body (do not attach in the front)

A structure that attaches a bone to another bone

The structure that attaches a muscle to a bone or another muscle

The muscle type that is found in the middle layer (myocardium) of the heart

The source of energy used by the mitochondria to produce ATP

The compound that accumulates during anaerobic metabolism (not enough oxygen)

The way a muscle moves a part of the body is called the muscle’s _____

A contraction that generates tension but does not shorten the muscle is called

A contraction that does not increase tension but does shorten the muscle.

The building blocks of protein

Which cell organelle synthesizes protein

What tells that organelle which amino acids to use and what order to put the amino acids?

What tells the RNA how to build the protein?

Where do you get your DNA?

Which cell organelle contains your DNA?

What is a mutation?

Where did you get both DNA and RNA?

What cell organelle contains the cell?

What does semipermiable (selective permeability) mean?

Which cell organelle’s semipermeability (selective permeability) is important in our discussion of the cell’s functioning.

What chemical does the cell use for energy?

Which cell organelle synthesizes the chemical the cell uses for energy?

Which U.S. organization monitors diseases around the world?

Which international organization monitors health issues around the world?

What do doctors call a disease that kills everybody it infects?

What do you call an organism (such as chimps or humans) that can carry a disease such as Ebola?

The most prevalent bacterial infection currently on earth is _____.

Who touches who and for how long varies between _____ and _____.

Therapeutic touch is called _____.

Premature babies gain 47% more weight if they receive _____.

_____ is necessary for physical and psychological well being.

The _____ depraved monkey became neurotic, asocial, depressed, and confused.

_____ can cause airways to relax and relieve asthma, lower blood pressure, decrease pulse, and help lower stress.

The _____ are the most sensitive part of the body to touch.