Anatomy Final Exam Practice Test 2024

Front

What is the sensory division of the peripheral nervous system also known as?

Back

Afferent division.

Front

Which structures are found in the diencephalon?

Back

Thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal gland.

Front

What type of tissue is characterized by cells that are closely packed together and cover body surfaces?

Back

Epithelial tissue.

Front

Which type of photoreceptor cells in the retina help you see in low light?

Back

Rods.

Front

What is the correct order in which sound waves flow through the ear?

Back

Auricle, auditory canal, tympanic membrane, ossicles, cochlea.

Front

What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?

Back

Acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Front

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Back

Regulates homeostasis and controls the endocrine system.

Front

What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the body?

Back

Nervous tissue.

Front

What is the primary function of the pupil in the eye?

Back

Regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What are the ossicles in the ear?

Back

Three small bones (malleus, incus, stapes) that transmit sound vibrations.