Chapter 1 - Introduction to Anatomy

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What is the name of the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen?
1. Rectus Abdominis
2. Obliquus Externus
3. Diaphragm
4. Latissimus Dorsi
What is the name of the membrane that lines the lungs?
1. Peritoneum
2. Endothelium
3. Pericardium
4. Pleura
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
1. Liver
2. Pancreas
3. Spleen
4. Kidney
Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?
1. Liver
2. Kidney
3. Esophagus
4. Stomach
Which system is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body?
1. Nervous System
2. Digestive System
3. Muscular System
4. Circulatory System
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
1. Thrombocyte
2. Leukocyte
3. Erythrocyte
4. Platelet
What is the name of the muscle that runs along the back of the upper arm?
1. Deltoid
2. Biceps
3. Triceps
4. Hamstring
What is the name of the bone in the lower leg that articulates with the femur?
1. Radius
2. Humerus
3. Tibia
4. Fibula
Which of the following is a type of joint in the body?
1. Cardiac Joint
2. Fibrous Joint
3. Epithelial Joint
4. Cerebral Joint
What is the name of the process by which bone tissue is broken down and reabsorbed?
1. Hormone Secretion
2. Calcification
3. Osteoclast Activity
4. Osteoblast Activity
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?
1. Thalamus
2. Cerebrum
3. Cerebellum
4. Medulla Oblongata
What is the name of the muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity?
1. Obliquus Externus
2. Diaphragm
3. Rectus Abdominis
4. Latissimus Dorsi
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?
1. Kidney
2. Nose
3. Trachea
4. Bronchus
Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
1. Generating Heat
2. Controlling Hormones
3. Protecting Against Infection
4. Transporting Nutrients
Which of the following is a type of connective tissue?
1. Epithelial Tissue
2. Bone Tissue
3. Muscle Tissue
4. Nervous Tissue
What is the name of the tough, fibrous layer that surrounds bones?
1. Epiphysis
2. Endosteum
3. Perichondrium
4. Periosteum
Which of the following is NOT a type of taste bud?
1. Sour
2. Salty
3. Sweet
4. Umami
Which of the following is a type of nerve cell?
1. Motor Neuron
2. Epithelial Neuron
3. Sensory Neuron
4. Muscle Neuron
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates contraction of smooth muscle in the uterus during childbirth?
1. Oxytocin
2. Testosterone
3. Progesterone
4. Estrogen
What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the heart?
1. Myocardium
2. Meninges
3. Pericardium
4. Endocardium
What is the name of the membrane that covers the surface of the lungs?
1. Pleura
2. Serous Membrane
3. Meninges
4. Epithelium
Which of the following is NOT a component of the reflex arc?
1. Effector
2. Sensory Neuron
3. Motor Neuron
4. Receptor
What is the name of the fluid that lubricates joints?
1. Serous Fluid
2. Synovial Fluid
3. Mucus
4. Pus
Which of the following is a bone in the arm?
1. Femur
2. Fibula
3. Tibia
4. Ulna
Which of the following is a type of bone?
1. Flat Bone
2. Short Bone
3. All of the above
4. Long Bone
What is the name of the hormone that prevents excessive blood sugar levels?
1. Insulin
2. Thyroxine
3. Glucagon
4. Estrogen
Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell?
1. Osteoclast
2. Osteoblast
3. Osteocyte
4. Myocyte
Which gland is responsible for secreting growth hormone?
1. Pituitary Gland
2. Thyroid Gland
3. Parathyroid Gland
4. Adrenal Gland
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
1. Smooth Muscle
2. Cardiac Muscle
3. Skeletal Muscle
4. Epithelial Muscle
Which muscle is responsible for bending the elbow?
1. Biceps
2. Quadriceps
3. Hamstring
4. Triceps
Which organ stores bile?
1. Stomach
2. Liver
3. Pancreas
4. Gallbladder
What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?
1. Humerus
2. Tibia
3. Fibula
4. Femur
What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
1. Trachea
2. Larynx
3. Esophagus
4. Bronchus
What is the study of human body structure called?
1. Physiology
2. Anatomy
3. Histology
4. Pathology
What is the name for the upper arm bone?
1. Femur
2. Radius
3. Ulna
4. Humerus
What is the name of the pigment that gives skin its color?
1. Keratin
2. Hemoglobin
3. Myoglobin
4. Melanin
Which of the following is an organ in the female reproductive system?
1. Prostate Gland
2. Bulbourethral Gland
3. Ovaries
4. Epididymis
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies?
1. B Cell
2. Monocyte
3. T Cell
4. Natural Killer Cell
Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue?
1. Columnar Epithelium
2. Cartilage Epithelium
3. Squamous Epithelium
4. Cuboidal Epithelium
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
1. Thoracic Cavity
2. Abdominal Cavity
3. Cranial Cavity
4. Pelvic Cavity
Which of the following is a type of brain wave?
1. Beta
2. Gamma
3. All of the above
4. Alpha
Which bone in the body is the only one that does not articulate with another bone?
1. Hyoid Bone
2. Patella
3. Fibula
4. Ulna
Which of the following is NOT a type of neuroglial cell?
1. Oligodendrocyte
2. Erythrocyte
3. Astrocyte
4. Microglia
Which of the following is NOT an organ in the male reproductive system?
1. Prostate Gland
2. Vas Deferens
3. Uterus
4. Testes
Which of the following is a type of sensory receptor?
1. Photoreceptor
2. Motor Receptor
3. Smooth Receptor
4. Glandular Receptor
Which gland is responsible for producing insulin?
1. Thyroid Gland
2. Pancreas
3. Adrenal Gland
4. Pituitary Gland
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?
1. Capillary
2. Bronchiole
3. Vein
4. Artery
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
1. 33
2. 12
3. 31
4. 24

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