Biology Test - Human Anatomy and Physiology

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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


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