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Esthetics

Chapter 2

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What is the primary function of the respiratory? Breathing
How many identical daughter cells are formed when a cell divides during mitosis? Two
What is the primary function of the lymphatic / immune system? Protect the body from diseases.
You use this muscle to smile but not grin Levator anguli oris
What bone forms the back of the skull? Occipital bone
What is true of the pituitary gland? Most complex organ of the endocrine system
This muscle is used to grin Risorius
What are the secretions that the endocrine glands release directly into the bloodstream and that influence the welfare of the entire body? Hormones
Why is it important as an esthetician to know about the muscles of the forearm? To maintain good body mechanics during treatment
What is the importance of lymph? To dispense white blood cells & cell nutrients
What are the three muscles of the ear called? Auricularis muscles
Which movement separates the fingers? Abduction
What is a nutritive fluid flowing through the circulatory system? Blood
Why does the parathyroid gland regulate blood calcium and phosphorous levels? Nervous & muscular systems to function properly
What is the primary function of the skeletal system? Providing the physical foundation of the body
When you show someone your muscles on your arm you are most likely showing them your ______ Biceps
What is the sternum? Flat bones that form the ventral "front" support of the ribs
Which muscle is thin and flat between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips? Buccinator
Where in the body does the spinal cord originate? In the brain
What binds the tissues of the body together? Connective tissue
What is the primary function of the circulatory system? Moving blood thru the body
What body system is responsible for changing food into nutrients and waste? Digestive
Connective, epithelial, muscle and nerve are types of what found in the body? Tissue
Which large, flat, triangular muscle covers the lower back? Latissimus dorsi
What are valves? Structure that closes a passage or permits flow in one direction only
How does massage help the muscles of the hand? Maintains pliability
What body system serves as a protective covering for the body? Integumentary system (skin)
What is covered, shaped and supported by the muscular system? Skeletal tissue
Which body system eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product? Respiratory
What are platelets? Contributes to blood clotting process
The kidneys and bladder are part of this system Excretory system
Which body system controls and coordinates all bodily functions? Nervous system
What is the primary function of the excretory system? Purifying body by eliminating waste matter
How much blood does the human body contain? 8 - 10 pints
What is one reason estheticians should study body systems, organs and tissues? To understand the effective service has on the body
What do the kidneys do? Excrete water & waste product.
What is a connection between two or more bones of the skeleton? A joint
Which body system regulates temperature and produces vitamin D? Integumentary system
Which body system protects the body from diseases by developing resistances and destroying disease causing toxins? Immune / Lymphatic system
What is the body system that controls and coordinates all other body systems? Nervous system
Which part of the muscle flexes but remains stationary? Origin
Which of these muscles are used in chewing? Masset Temperoralis
What is the study of the structure and composition of tissue? Histology
This movement is used to rotate the muscles Supinate
What body systems affects the growth, development, sexual activities and health of the body? Endocrine system
This muscle pulls down the corners of the mouth Triangularis
When you bend forward you are using which muscle movement? Flexion
Which muscles causes wrinkles in the forehead? Frontalis
What is true of the origin part of a muscle? Closest to the skeleton
What organ circulates the blood? Heart
What are the structures composed of specialized tissues and performing specific functions? Organs
Which muscle draws the scalp backward? Occipitalis
What carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions? Nerve tissue
This muscle closes the eyes Orbicularis oculi
What is the primary function of the reproductive system? Pro creation
What is the fluid part of the blood that carries food and secretions to the cells and carbon dioxide from the cells? Plasma
What are glands? Specialized organs that remove & convert elements from the blood
Which type of muscle will estheticians work with? Skeletal muscles
What is defecation? Elimination of feces
When you turn your head you are using the _____ Sternocleidomastoid
What is protoplasm? Substance of which the cell of all living things are composed of
What is not true about the brain? The largest organ of the body
What organ in the endocrine system secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins and fats? Pancreas
If you want to pucker up you need to use the _____ muscle Orbicularis oris
What is the process of cell reproduction called? Mitosis
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