Anatomy Test

Which of the following terms refers to thin tubes shaped like blood vessels that carry lymph fluid and white blood cells within the lymphatic system? Question 28 Select one: a. lymphatic fluid b. lymphatic tissue c. lymphatic vessels d. lymphatic capillaries

Feedback 105E.7, p.85 Thin tubes shaped like blood vessels that carry lymph fluid and white blood cells within the lymphatic system are called lymphatic vessels. The correct answer is: lymphatic vessels

How do lymph nodes indicate infection in the body? Question 27 Select one: a. they swell b. they disappear c. they reduce in size d. they move to another location

Feedback 105E.7, p.86 Lymph nodes act as barriers to infection and may swell, become tender and cause pain as they fight infection. The correct answer is: they swell

All lymph from the head passes directly or indirectly through which nodes? Question 30 Select one: a. pre-auricular b. post-auricular c. deep cervical d. superficial cervical

Feedback 105E.7, p.87 All lymph from the head passes directly or indirectly through the deep cervical lymph nodes. The correct answer is: deep cervical

What is a primary function of the respiratory system? Question 41 Select one: a. inhalation of oxygen b. elimination of urea c. neutralization of ammonia d. inhalation of carbon dioxide

Feedback 105E.8, p. 101 A primary function of the respiratory system is the inhalation of oxygen. The correct answer is: inhalation of oxygen

What is another name for histology? Question 43 Select one: a. osteology b. physiology c. gross anatomy d. microscopic anatomy

Feedback 105E.1, p. 4 Microscopic anatomy is another name for histology. The correct answer is: microscopic anatomy

Most of the activities of the cell take place in the: Question 49 Select one: a. nucleus b. stomach c. cytoplasm d. cell membrane

Feedback 105E.1, p. 4 Most of the activities of the cell take place in the cytoplasm. The correct answer is: cytoplasm

The colorless, gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of is referred to as: Question 42 Select one: a. cytoplasm b. anabolism c. protoplasm d. metabolism

Feedback 105E.1, p. 4 Protoplasm is the colorless, gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of. The correct answer is: protoplasm

What three basic parts are found in most human cells? Question 46 Select one: a. muscle, cytoplasm, cell membrane b. nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane c. muscle, protoplasm, cell membrane d. nucleus, cytoplasm, connective tissue

Feedback 105E.1, p. 4 The nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane are the three basic parts of most cells. The correct answer is: nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane

The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as: Question 50 Select one: a. biology b. anatomy c. physiology d. gross anatomy

Feedback 105E.1, p. 4 The study of normal organ function and systems of the body is known as physiology. The correct answer is: physiology

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called: Question 47 Select one: a. biology b. histology c. physiology d. gross anatomy

Feedback 105E.1, p. 4 The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called gross anatomy. The correct answer is: gross anatomy

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is: Question 48 Select one: a. anabolism b. catabolism c. physiology d. cell division

Feedback 105E.1, p. 6 Anabolism is the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones. The correct answer is: anabolism

Which of the organs of the body is the largest? Question 1 Select one: a. skin b. liver c. brain d. heart

Feedback 105E.1, p. 8 The skin is the body's largest organ. The correct answer is: skin

Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up: Question 45Select one:a. unitsb. systemsc. structuresd. centrioles

Feedback 105E.1, p. 9 Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and organs make up systems. The correct answer is: systems

What is the function of the digestive system? Question 44 Select one: a. converts nutrients to energy b. eliminates waste from the body c. allows living organisms to procreate d. controls growth and general health and reproduction of the body

Feedback 105E.1, p. 9 The digestive system converts nutrients to energy for the body. The correct answer is: converts nutrients to energy

All of the following functions belong to the muscular system EXCEPT: Question 6 Select one: a. movement of body b. storing calcium c. contouring of body d. involvement in functions of other body systems

Feedback 105E.4, p. 48 Functions of the muscular system include movement of body, contouring of body and involvement in functions of other body systems. The correct answer is: storing calcium

What muscle circles the eye socket and closes the eyelid? Question 8 Select one: a. procerus b. corrugator c. orbicularis oris d. orbicularis oculi

Feedback 105E.4, p. 52 The orbicularis oculi circles the eye socket and closes the eyelid. The correct answer is: orbicularis oculi

The risorius is located at the corner of the mouth and draws the mouth up and out, as in the expression of: Question 2 Select one: a. distaste b. grinning c. sarcasm d. whistling

Feedback 105E.4, p. 53 The risorius muscle is located at the corner of the mouth and draws the mouth up and out, as in the expression of grinning. The correct answer is: grinning

Which back muscle aids in swinging of the arms? Question 5 Select one: a. platysma b. trapezius c. latissimus dorsi d. sternocleido mastoideus

Feedback 105E.4, p. 54 The latissimus dorsi aids in swinging of the arms. The correct answer is: latissimus dorsi

The muscle located above and in front of the ear that performs both opening and closing the jaw, as in chewing, is called the: Question 9 Select one: a. caninus b. masseter c. buccinator d. temporalis

Feedback 105E.4, p. 54 The muscle located above and in front of the ear that performs both opening and closing the jaw, as in chewing, is called the temporalis. The correct answer is: temporalis

The triangle-shaped muscle that lifts the arm or turns it is the: Question 7 Select one: a. biceps b. flexor c. deltoid d. extensor

Feedback 105E.4, p. 55 The deltoid muscle is the triangle-shaped muscle that lifts the arm or turns it. The correct answer is: deltoid

Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes? Question 4 Select one: a. tibialis anterior b. extensor hallucis longus c. extensor digitorum longus d. flexor digiti minimi brevis

Feedback 105E.4, p. 58 The extensor digitorum longus muscle is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes. The correct answer is: extensor digitorum longus

Which of the following muscles moves the big toe away from the other toes? Question 3 Select one: a. abductor hallucis b. flexor digitorum brevis c. abductor digiti minimi d. flexor digiti minimi brevis

Feedback 105E.4, p. 59 The abductor hallucis muscle moves the big toe away from the other toes. The correct answer is: abductor hallucis

Bone is composed of 2/3 mineral matter and: Question 16 Select one: a. 1/3 oxygen b. 1/3 nitrogen c. 1/3 hydrogen d. 1/3 organic matter

Feedback 105E.5, p. 62 Bone is composed of 2/3 mineral matter and 1/3 organic matter. The correct answer is: 1/3 organic matter

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? Question 11 Select one: a. providing shape, support and protection b. blood cell and platelet formation c. sending and receiving body messages d. providing a framework for muscle attachment

Feedback 105E.5, p. 63 Functions of the skeletal system include providing shape, support and protection, blood cell and platelet formation and providing a framework for muscle attachment. The correct answer is: sending and receiving body messages

In the graphic, the arrow indicates the largest bone of the facial skeleton known as the: Question 14 Select one: a. nasal b. maxillae c. lacrimal d. mandible

Feedback 105E.5, p. 67 The correct answer is: mandible

In the graphic, the arrows indicate the 2 bones that form the upper cheek and the bottom of the eye socket known as the: Question 15 Select one: a. lacrimal b. maxillae c. mandible d. zygomatic

Feedback 105E.5, p. 67 The correct answer is: zygomatic

The cervical vertebrae is made up of how many bones? Question 1 2Select one: a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 7

Feedback 105E.5, p. 67 The cervical vertebrae is made up of 7 bones. The correct answer is: 7

What is the function of the hyoid? Question 10 Select one: a. forms the nasal cavity b. supports the Adam's apple c. connects all bones of the cranium d. supports the muscles of the tongue

Feedback 105E.5, p. 67 The hyoid supports the muscles of the tongue. The correct answer is: supports the muscles of the tongue

The 8 carpals held together with ligaments form the: Question 17 Select one: a. knee b. wrist c. hand d. elbow

Feedback 105E.5, p. 69 The 8 carpals held together by ligaments form the wrist. The correct answer is: wrist

The 8 small bones held together by ligaments to form the wrist are known as the metacarpals. Question 13 Select one: True False

Feedback 105E.5, p. 69 The 8 small bones held together by ligaments to form the wrist are known as the carpals. The correct answer is 'False'.

The body system responsible for circulation of the blood, including the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries, is called the: Question 22 Select one: a. nervous system b. lymphatic system c. cardiovascular system d. integumentary system

Feedback 105E.6, p. 74 The body system responsible for circulation of the blood, including the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries is called the cardiovascular or circulatory system. The correct answer is: cardiovascular system

Components of the heart can be described as all of the following terms EXCEPT: Question 24 Select one: a. subclavian b. pericardium c. myocardium d. endocardium

Feedback 105E.6, p. 74 The components of the heart include the pericardium, myocardium and endocardium. The correct answer is: subclavian

What color is blood when oxygen is being carried? Question 19 Select one: a. blue b. purple c. bright red d. deep scarlet red

Feedback 105E.6, p. 75 The blood appears bright red in color when oxygen is being carried. The correct answer is: bright red

Arteries are positioned closer to the outer surface of the body than veins. Question 23 Select one: True False

Feedback 105E.6, p. 76 Veins are positioned closer to the outer surface of the body than arteries. The correct answer is 'False'.

Which artery supplies blood to the sides of the nose? Question 18 Select one: a. frontal b. angular c. superior labial d. middle temporal

Feedback 105E.6, p. 80 The angular artery supplies blood to the sides of the nose. The correct answer is: angular

Which artery supplies blood to the lower portion of the face, including the mouth and nose? Question 20 Select one: a. occipital b. external maxillary c. posterior auricular d. superficial temporal

Feedback 105E.6, p. 80 The external maxillary artery supplies blood to the lower portion of the face, including the mouth and nose. The correct answer is: external maxillary

Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the upper surface of the foot? Question 25 Select one: a. ulnar b. popliteal c. dorsalis pedis d. posterior tibial

Feedback 105E.6, p. 82 The dorsalis pedis artery supplies blood to the upper surface of the foot. The correct answer is: dorsalis pedis

The main source of blood to the thigh and leg is supplied by what artery? Question 21 Select one: a. femoral b. popliteal c. dorsalis pedis d. posterior tibial

Feedback 105E.6, p. 82 The femoral artery is the main source of blood to the thigh and leg is the saphenous vein. The correct answer is: femoral

There are less than 600 lymph nodes in the human body. Question 26 Select one: True False

Feedback 105E.7, p. 85 There are more than 600 lymph nodes in the human body. The correct answer is 'False'.

Lymph nodes are located thoughout the body, including the face, neck, armpit, groin and abdomen. Question 32 Select one: True False

Feedback 105E.7, p. 87 Lymph nodes are located thoughout the body, including the face, neck, armpit, groin and abdomen. The correct answer is 'True'.

The body system responsible for circulation of lymph and moving it from tissues into the bloodstream is called the: Question 31 Select one: a. nervous system b. integumentary system c. cardiovascular system d. lymphatic system

Feedback 105E.7, p.85 The body system responsible for the circulation of lymph is called the lymphatic system. The correct answer is: lymphatic system

The colorless liquid, rich with white blood cells that attack bacteria in the blood is known as: Question 33 Select one: a. blood b. lymph c. blood platelets d. protein particles

Feedback 105E.7, p.85 The colorless liquid, rich with white blood cells that attack bacteria in the blood is known as lymph. The correct answer is: lymph

Which organ of the lymphatic system removes old red blood cells? Question 29 Select one: a. spleen b. tonsils c. thymus d. red bone marrow

Feedback 105E.7, p.85 The spleen removes old red blood cells in the lymphatic system. The correct answer is: spleen

Why is breathing through the nose healthier than breathing through the mouth? Question 39 Select one: a. nose filters out deadly carbon monoxide b. air cools as it travels through the nasal passages c. dust and dirt is stored as it travels through the nasal passages d. nose contains mucus membranes that filter out dust and dirt

Feedback 105E.8, p. 101 Breathing through the nose is healthier than breathing through the mouth because the nose contains mucus membranes that filter out dust and dirt. The correct answer is: nose contains mucus membranes that filter out dust and dirt

Thread-like fibers that extend from the nerve cell and bring information to the cell body are called: Question 34 Select one: a. axons b. neurons c. dendrites d. cytoplasm

Feedback 105E.8, p. 92 Thread-like fibers that extend from the nerve cell and bring information to the cell body are called dendrites. The correct answer is: dendrites

Motor nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles and are called: Question 36 Select one: a. sensory b. afferent c. efferent d. receptor

Feedback 105E.8, p. 93 Motor nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles or glands and are also called efferent nerves. The correct answer is: efferent

What branch of the facial nerve extends to the side of the forehead, temple and upper part of the cheek? Question 38 Select one: a. mental b. zygomatic c. infraorbital d. auriculo temporal

Feedback 105E.8, p. 96 The zygomatic branch of the facial nerve extends to the side of the forehead, temple and upper part of the cheek. The correct answer is: zygomatic

The posterior auricular, temporal and zygomatic are all branches of which nerve? Question 40 Select one: a. buccal b. facial c. cervical d. mandibular

Feedback 105E.8, p. 97 The posterior auricular, temporal and zygomatic are all branches of the facial nerve. The correct answer is: facial

Which branch of the facial nerve extends to the muscles of the temple, the side of the forehead, eyebrow, eyelid and upper cheek? Question 35 Select one: a. buccal b. temporal c. zygomatic d. posterior auricular

Feedback 105E.8, p. 97 The temporal branch of the facial nerve extends to the muscles of the temple, the side of the forehead, eyebrow, eyelid and upper cheek. The correct answer is: temporal

Why is peristalsis important in the overall functioning of the digestive system? Question 37 Select one: a. propels food down the esophagus b. breaks down proteins into polypeptides c. separates the chest cavity from the abdomen d. provides communication between the brain and the stomach

Feedback 105E.8, p. 99 Peristalsis is important in the functioning of the digestive system because it propels food down the esophagus with a twisting and turning motion. The correct answer is: propels food down the esophagus