Anatomy Midterm Fall 2024

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and makes up many of your internal organs?

Back

Smooth muscle is involuntary and is found in internal organs such as the stomach and intestines.

Front

What is an organ that produces secretions called hormones?

Back

A gland is an organ that produces hormones and other secretions.

Front

What bone is known as the kneecap?

Back

The patella is the bone commonly referred to as the kneecap.

Front

What neurotransmitter is released across the synaptic cleft when Calcium ions enter the neuromuscular junction?

Back

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction.

Front

What is the name of the orange bone that is the forehead?

Back

The frontal bone is the bone that forms the forehead.

Front

What is the primary function of smooth muscle?

Back

The primary function of smooth muscle is to control involuntary movements in internal organs.

Front

What are hormones?

Back

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various functions in the body.

Front

What is the role of the patella in the human body?

Back

The patella protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

What is the function of acetylcholine in the nervous system?

Back

Acetylcholine transmits signals across the synaptic cleft to stimulate muscle contraction.

Front

What are the main parts of the skull?

Back

The main parts of the skull include the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital bones.