Biology quiz
Arthritis
A disease which can cause inflammation, stiffness, and disfigurement of the joints is called ________________.
Seminal vesicles
An organ that produces proteins which are added to the sperm
yellow marrow
Fat cells
Bursitis
Inflammation of the lubricating sacs of the joints is called ___________________.
Tendon
Muscle to muscle
Degeneration of muscle cells
Muscular dystrophy is associated with:
actin, myosin
Myofibrils contain two different proteins known as _________and ________________.
periosteum
Protective covering
Ligaments
Straps of connective tissue which holds bones together at the joints are ____________________.
endometrium, placenta
The _____________________, the thickened wall of the uterus, is the structure that furnishes nutrients to embryo through the ______________.
Origin
The attachment of a muscle to the less movable bone
Insertion
The attachment of a muscle to the more movable bone
Pectoral girdle
The bones which support the bones of the arms
Pelvic girdle
The bones which support the bones of the legs
Malfunction of the nervous system
The condition of paralysis is usually attributed to:
Achilles Tendon
The connective tissue attaching the calf muscles to the heel
Ovary
The female gonad which produces the eggs and some sex hormones
protect the heart, connect the ribs
The function(s) of the sternum is(are) to:
Cervix
The lower opening of the uterus within the vagina is called the ______________.
Epididymis
The male gametes are stored in coiled tubes called the ______________________.
Incisors
The most forward two teeth on the upper or lower mouth are the ___________________.
Pulp cavity
The nerve fibers and blood vessels of a tooth are located in the _________________________.
clavicles, scapulae
The pectoral girdle includes the __________________ and the ______________________.
Pulp cavity
The portion of a tooth that gives you pain when the dentist drills your teeth is called the _______________________.
Meiosis
The process of chromosome reduction occurs by _________________.
seminiferous tubules
The sperm are produced regularly in the ______________________________.
Mitochondria
The subunit (organelle) of the sperm which supplies the energy for motion is __________________.
Wisdom
The third molar at the back of the mouth is called the _________________ tooth.
Myofibrilis
The tiny protein-based threads contained in each muscle fiber are called ___________________.
radius, ulna
The two bones of the lower arm are the _____________ and ____________.
fibula, tibia
The two lower leg bones are called the _____ and the _____.
vitamin D, calcium
The two primary substances associated with healthy bones are ___________________ and _________________.
Haversian canal
blood vessels
marrow cavity
central hollow shaft
seminal vesicles, prostate, Cowper's gland
glands that secrete the protein fluids which are constituents of semen include:
Red marrow
makes blood cells
skull, vertebral column, ribs
the axial skeleton consists of the _________, _______________________ and __________.
ears, nose, larynx, trachea
the parts of the body which incorporate cartilage are:
protection, movement, production of blood cells, support
the primary functions of the skeletal system are: