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The pituitary gland:
The pituitary gland:
The Isles of Langerhans:
The Isles of Langerhans:
A subdivision of the brain that consists of medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:
A subdivision of the brain that consists of medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:
The approximate number of muscles in the human body is:
The approximate number of muscles in the human body is:
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The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:
The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:
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The main upper chest muscle is
The main upper chest muscle is
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The muscle walls of the heart are called
The muscle walls of the heart are called
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The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each aide of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the:
The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each aide of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the:
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A bone that is partially bent and partially broken is referred to as:
A bone that is partially bent and partially broken is referred to as:
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The largest gland in the human body is the:
The largest gland in the human body is the:
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The smallest sac attached to the underside of the liver and stored bile is called the:
The smallest sac attached to the underside of the liver and stored bile is called the:
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Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?
Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?
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A substance provided by the stomach necessary for digestion of food is called?
A substance provided by the stomach necessary for digestion of food is called?
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The number of bones in the body is
The number of bones in the body is
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The longest bone in the body is the:
The longest bone in the body is the:
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Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are:
Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are:
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The function of the veins is to:
The function of the veins is to:
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The smallest blood vessel is the:
The smallest blood vessel is the:
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The outer most cellular layer of skin is called:
The outer most cellular layer of skin is called:
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A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and organs is:
A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and organs is:
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Thick walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
Thick walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
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The hardest tissue of the body is
The hardest tissue of the body is
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The number of chambers in the heart is
The number of chambers in the heart is
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The upper chamber of the heart is called
The upper chamber of the heart is called
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The longest part of the digestive system is called the
The longest part of the digestive system is called the
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The diaphragm separates the:
The diaphragm separates the:
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The respiratory center is located in what part of the brain?
The respiratory center is located in what part of the brain?
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The glomerulus is
The glomerulus is
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The uppermost portion of the intestine is called the:
The uppermost portion of the intestine is called the:
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The overall chemical functioning of the body is:
The overall chemical functioning of the body is:
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Which of the following is the basic unit of life?
Which of the following is the basic unit of life?
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Which of the following provides the hereditary information that directs all cell activities and allows the cell to reproduce?
Which of the following provides the hereditary information that directs all cell activities and allows the cell to reproduce?
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Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and body?
Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and body?
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Which of the following types of tissue provides movement, maintains posture, and produces heat?
Which of the following types of tissue provides movement, maintains posture, and produces heat?
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Fat, tendons, bone, blood and lymph are examples of _____ tissue.
Fat, tendons, bone, blood and lymph are examples of _____ tissue.
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The first line of defense against infection is the:
The first line of defense against infection is the:
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Which of the following are the framework of the body?
Which of the following are the framework of the body?
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A malignant abnormal growth of the skin is a:
A malignant abnormal growth of the skin is a:
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Which of the following is a ball-and-socket joint?
Which of the following is a ball-and-socket joint?
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Bending your elbow is an example of:
Bending your elbow is an example of:
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How many cranial nerves are there?
How many cranial nerves are there?
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Which of the following are special senses?
Which of the following are special senses?
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The bones of the fingers are called
The bones of the fingers are called
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Which of the following is the name of the fluid the heart floats in?
Which of the following is the name of the fluid the heart floats in?
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coronary circulation is the medical term describing circulation of the blood through?
coronary circulation is the medical term describing circulation of the blood through?
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Conducting away is referred to as:
Conducting away is referred to as:
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sublingual glands are located:
sublingual glands are located:
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The spleen is located in the:
The spleen is located in the:
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Which of the following has the least pressure?
Which of the following has the least pressure?
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The medical term for high blood pressure is:
The medical term for high blood pressure is:
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The movement of a bone or limb toward the midline of the body is known as:
The movement of a bone or limb toward the midline of the body is known as:
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The spine contains how many cervical vertebrae?
The spine contains how many cervical vertebrae?
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The basic structure unit of the body is the:
The basic structure unit of the body is the:
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Blood is red in color due to the presence of :
Blood is red in color due to the presence of :
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Functions of the liver include:
Functions of the liver include:
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The body's acid-base balance changes when the body does not eliminate:
The body's acid-base balance changes when the body does not eliminate:
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Structurally the nervous system is divided into the:
Structurally the nervous system is divided into the:
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The accessory organ of the digestive system that stores and concentrates bile is the:
The accessory organ of the digestive system that stores and concentrates bile is the:
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The substances that help regulate the body, keep it functioning, and form electrolytes are:
The substances that help regulate the body, keep it functioning, and form electrolytes are:
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The function of the acoustic nerve is:
The function of the acoustic nerve is:
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