Biology Test - Human Anatomy and Physiology
A body system consists of:
a group of organs which perform a common function
What is the function of the lymph nodes?
filter and purify interstitial liquid returning to the blood
storage of bile from liver =
gall bladder
purify blood and produce urine =
kidneys
Most absorption of food occurs in the:
small intestine
Rh blood factor is determined by:
the presence or absence of a particular erythrocyte protein
between the right atrium and the right ventricle =
tricuspid
What takes place through the tissues of the alveoli?
- Blood going to cells receives O 2 - Blood coming from the cells releases CO 2
The two bones of the lower arm are:
- radius - ulna
The lungs contain elastic muscle tissue to permit inhalation. True or False?
False
The absorption of oxygen into individual cells is part of cellular respiration. True or False?
True
The tissue which diverts food from the trachea upon swallowing is the ______________
epiglottis
The long bone in the upper leg is the __________
femur
Match the related units of a neuron. polarization = branching "tree-like" structure = single thread = space between neurons = transmits signal from cell body = receives signals = electrical cable =
impulse dendrite axon synapse axon dendrite multiple axons
disease protection = carries CO 2 = devoid of nucleus = phagocytosis =
leukocytes erythrocytes erythrocytes leukocytes
The connective tissue that attaches bone to bone is called _______________ and muscle to bone is called ____________
ligaments, tendons
controls endocrine glands =
pituitary gland
The liver and pancreas are connected to the:
small intestine
How do nerve signals pass through a synapse?
- by chemical transmitters - by acetylcholine
_____________ filtration of the blood is called dialysis.
Artificial
between the left ventricle and the aorta =
aortic
Aspherical distortion of light through the cornea is called _______________
astigmatism
The circulatory system removes waste products from:
cell
The transparent anterior sclera is called the ___________
cornea
transports food from mouth to stomach =
esophagus
Hyperthyroidism may cause the victim to _________________________
have bulging eyes
Inadequate thyroid hormone is known as _____________________
hypothyroidism
The primary organ responsible for eliminating liquid waste is the:
kidney
The process of chromosome reduction occurs during:
meiosis
between the left atrium and the left ventricle =
mitral
The loss of muscle function due to muscle disease or disease in the nervous system may cause ____________.
paralysis
Match the bones with their associations. ilium = arms = scapulae = sacrum = ischium =
pelvic girdle pectoral girdle pectoral girdle pelvic girdle pelvic girdle
between the right ventricle and the lungs =
pulmonary
Blood flowing to the lungs from the heart flows through the ______________________
pulmonary arteries
produce blood cells =
red bone marrow
The retinal cells responsible for night vision are:
rods
Which unit of the brain is responsible for the coordination of movement?
the cerebellum
Diastole is:
when the ventricles relax and fill with blood
Through which part of the ear is pressure equalized when ascending or descending through the atmosphere?
Eustachian tube
