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What can occur if galvanic electrode is not applied to the skin with a regular pressure all over the surface of the electrode: - ANSWER on the spot of the highest pressure skin burning can occur The electrical device that changes voltage is called a: - ANSWER transformer The function of a transformer is to change: - ANSWER the voltage of an alternating current to a different voltage A fuse is an electrical device that: - ANSWER protects apparatus or circuits from overloading A fuse in an electrical apparatus: - ANSWER is the weakest part of the electrical circuit The safety practises that should be observed in a beauty salon when using electrical appliances: - ANSWER are the responsibility of the employer of the salon The smallest structural unit in the hunan body is called the: - ANSWER cell The study of the structure of the body is called: - ANSWER anatomy The study of the functions of the human body is: - ANSWER physiology The outer wall of a cell is called the: - ANSWER cell membrane Deoxyribonucleic acid or D.NA: - ANSWER carries genetic information Which of the following is the genetic material of the cell? - ANSWER DNA The main part of the cell which contains protoplasm is the: - ANSWER cytoplasm The nucleus of a cell is directly surrounded by: - ANSWER the nuclear membrane The part of the cell in contact with it's environment is the: - ANSWER cell membrane The part of a cell that controls the activities of the cell is the: - ANSWER nucleus The nucleus of a cell contains: - ANSWER DNA The nucleus of a cell contains: - ANSWER nucleoli Meiosis is a process concerned with: - ANSWER body division of a sex cell The process of cell division where the mother cell divides into two identical daughter cells is called: - ANSWER mitosis The phase of mitosis during which centrioles reach the ends of the cell is: - ANSWER metaphase The last stage of mitosis is known as: - ANSWER telophase The phase of mitosis in which the chromatin of the nucleus forms chromosomes is: - ANSWER prophase The phase of mitosis in which two identical daughter cells are produced is: - ANSWER telophase The phase of mitosis in which chromosomes line up in the middle of a cell is: - ANSWER metaphase When a cell is dividing, the nucleus forms: - ANSWER chromosomes Which of the following is the phase between periods of cell reproduction? - ANSWER interphase A human cell with 22 autosomes and a Y sex chromosome would be a: - ANSWER sperm Male reproductive cells contain: - ANSWER 22 chromosomes and either an X- or a Y-chromosome The structural unit of all living organisms is: - ANSWER a cell Histology is the study of: - ANSWER the microscopic structure of tissues Which one of the following structures is NOT an example of a tissue? - ANSWER heart The name for a collection of similar cells grouped together for a particular function is: - ANSWER tissue Tissues are composed of: - ANSWER cells Tissue specialised for movement is: - ANSWER muscular Tissue which provides support and protection and binds structures together is: - ANSWER connective The rapid co-ordination of many complicated body functions is carried out by: - ANSWER nervous tissue Impulses can be transmitted throughout the body by: - ANSWER nervous tissue Tissue found lining the surfaces of organ is: - ANSWER epithelial Flat, scale-like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as: - ANSWER squamous Which one of the following is NOT formed from connective tissue? - ANSWER the epidermis The characteristic tissue of skin glands is: - ANSWER epithelial tissue Which one of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue? - ANSWER contraction Simple squamous epithelium is found: - ANSWER in the alveoli of lungs Simple cuboidal epithelium is found: - ANSWER in kidney tubules Which of the following organs is lined with stratified epithelium? - ANSWER mouth A gland which produces it's secretion as the entire cell disintegrates is known as: - ANSWER The holocrine gland Tissue found supporting organs is called: - ANSWER connective An example of connective tissue is: - ANSWER cartilage Blood is a specialised kind of: - ANSWER connective tissue Which one of the following is NOT composed of dense connective tissue? - ANSWER adipose tissue Loose connective tissue specialising in fat storage is: - ANSWER adipose tissue Tendons are made of: - ANSWER collagen What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of an artery? - ANSWER elastin The connective tissue which contains many collagenous fibres embedded within a firm matrix is: - ANSWER cartilage Connective tissue serving as a shock absorber in joints is: - ANSWER cartilage Cartilage that has a bluish matrix and few fibres is: - ANSWER hyaline cartilage All the chemical processes that take place in living organisms is known as: - ANSWER metabolism The metabolic process in which energy is liberated by the destruction of complex substances is known as: - ANSWER catabolism The metabolic process in which simple substances converted into more complex compounds is known as: - ANSWER anabolism During a period of cell growth: - ANSWER more anabolism than catabolism takes place Metabolism mainly takes place in: - ANSWER the cytoplasm The heat-producing power of foods is measured in units of energy called: - ANSWER joules A joule is: - ANSWER A unit of energy The amount of energy used in a unit of time, by a fasting, resting subject to maintain vital functions, is known as: - ANSWER basal metabolic rate The mineral salt which makes up a large proportion of bone tissue is: - ANSWER calcium phosphate the part of a long bone in which new erythrocytes produced is the: - ANSWER red bone marrow The connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone is known as : - ANSWER periosteum The name of the process by which cartilage tissue is turned into bone tissue is: - ANSWER ossification The growth in length of a long bone takes place from: - ANSWER the epiphyseal cartilage The reabsorption of previously laid down bone is accomplished by: - ANSWER osteoclasts The two bones which form the crown and sides of the cranium are the: - ANSWER parietal bones The roof of the eye socket is formed by the: - ANSWER sphenoid bone The bone at the back of the skull is the: - ANSWER occipital The vertebrae which aticulate with the ribs are called? - ANSWER thoracic The vertebrae whick have large neural spines to give attachment to powerful back muscles are the: - ANSWER lumbar The joint between the atlas and the axis is: - ANSWER a pivot joint The ribs are movably connected to: - ANSWER the thoracic vertebrae The number of pairs of ribs in the body is: - ANSWER 12 The shoulder blade is known as the: - ANSWER scapula The names of the two bones articulating in the ball and socket joint of the upper arm are the: - ANSWER humerus and scapula The correct name for the collar bone is the: - ANSWER clavicle Which one of the following bones would be classified as a short bone? - ANSWER carpal The hand consists of A. ___ carpals and B. ___ metacarpals: - ANSWER A: 8 B: 5 Which one of the following is the 'odd bone out'? - ANSWER patella The type of joint found at the knee is the: - ANSWER hinge Which one of the following does NOT have any moveable joints? - ANSWER cranium An example of a fixed joint is: - ANSWER the bones of the skull In the hip joint, the synovial membrane lines the: - ANSWER ligament of the head of the femur "Front" and "back" are equivalent to: - ANSWER anterior and posterior