Anatomy and Physiology Midterm Review

Which of the following is NOT a long bone?

• Ulna

• Metacarpal

• Scapula

• Femur

Where are the thoracic vertebrae found?

• Ventral to the abdomen

• Ventral to the chest

• Dorsal to the abdomen

• Dorsal to the chest

What is NOT a type of connective tissue?

• Epithelial

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Adipose

What do flat bones provide?

• Flexibility

• Sturdiness

• Maximum area for muscle attachment

• Large surface area to protect tissue

Which is not one of the four main types of tissue?

• Muscle

• Nerve

• Connective

• Brain

• Epithelial

What is the largest organ of the body?

• Stomach

• Heart

• Brain

• Skin

What structure carries information from the eye to the brain?

• Optic nerve

• Optic disc

• Photoreceptive nerve

• Optic port

The circulatory system delivers oxygen and removes __________ from body tissues?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Glucose

• Oxygen

What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

• Processes sound waves into sounds

• Maintains balance

• Protects the inner ear

• Converts sound waves into vibrations

What is the fluid portion of blood called?

• Water

• Plasma

• Pedialyte

• Serum