Human Anatomy and Physiology – Worksheet Questions (21–30)

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic

• Mandible

• Temporal

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• Protein digestion

• Water absorption

• Fat emulsification

• Hormone production

Which part of the ear is responsible for balance?

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Semicircular canals

• Auditory ossicles

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Superior vena cava

Which organ stores bile?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Stomach

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Saddle joint

Which vein carries oxygenated blood?

• Pulmonary vein

• Pulmonary artery

• Superior vena cava

• Inferior vena cava

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

• Alveolus

• Nephron

• Glomerulus

• Lobule

Which structure is part of the lower respiratory tract?

• Nasal cavity

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Pharynx

What type of tissue lines the alveoli of the lungs?

• Stratified squamous epithelium

• Transitional epithelium

• Simple cuboidal epithelium

• Simple squamous epithelium