Anatomy Semester 1 Exam

1. What is the primary function of connective tissue in the body?

• a) To transmit nerve impulses
• b) To support and bind other tissues
• c) To produce hormones
• d) To facilitate gas exchange

2. Which of the following is a component of the skeletal system?

• a) Tendons
• b) Ligaments
• c) Bones
• d) Skin

3. Identify the type of muscle tissue that is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs.

• a) Skeletal muscle
• b) Cardiac muscle
• c) Smooth muscle
• d) Connective muscle

4. Which of the following is NOT a component of the muscular system?

• a) Muscles
• b) Tendons
• c) Ligaments
• d) Cartilage

5. What is the outermost layer of the integumentary system?

• a) Dermis
• b) Epidermis
• c) Hypodermis
• d) Subcutaneous layer

6. Explain how connective tissue contributes to the function of the skeletal system.

• a) It provides a rigid framework for muscle attachment.
• b) It stores minerals and produces blood cells.
• c) It connects bones to muscles and supports movement.
• d) It acts as a barrier to protect internal organs.

7. Which of the following best describes the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

• a) They connect muscles to bones.
• b) They connect bones to other bones.
• c) They produce synovial fluid.
• d) They cushion joints.

8. Compare the structure of skeletal muscle tissue to that of cardiac muscle tissue.

• a) Both have striations, but cardiac muscle is branched.
• b) Both are involuntary, but skeletal muscle is multinucleated.
• c) Both are voluntary, but cardiac muscle is branched.
• d) Both lack striations, but skeletal muscle is cylindrical.

9. How do tendons contribute to the function of the muscular system?

• a) They store energy for muscle contraction.
• b) They transmit force from muscles to bones.
• c) They protect muscles from injury.
• d) They produce muscle fibers.

10. Describe the role of the dermis in the integumentary system.

• a) It provides a waterproof barrier.
• b) It contains blood vessels and nerves.
• c) It stores fat and insulates the body.
• d) It produces melanin to protect against UV radiation.