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WorksheetsBCA Milady Chapter 6: A&P
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
The tissue that contracts and moves various parts of the body is:
muscle tissue
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
All of the following conditions may be affected by reproductive hormones EXCEPT:
darker skin pigmentations
acne
loss of scalp hair
changes in hair texture
The two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the:
maxillae bones
parietal bones
temporal bones
lacrimal bones
Mucous membranes are an example of which type of tissue?
muscle
epithelial
adipose
nerve
The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is the:
cytoplasm
mitosis
nucleus
membrane
Which nerve of the lower leg and feet is also called the anterior tibial nerve?
deep peroneal nerve
musculocutaneous nerve
saphenous nerve
common peroneal nerve
Which body system covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place?
muscular system
circulatory system
integumentary system
nervous system
How many bones make up the foot?
11
32
40
26
The bone that forms the forehead is the:
sphenoid bone
parietal bone
frontal bone
femur
Which gland plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, and metabolism?
sweat gland
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
pineal gland
The system that forms the physical foundation of the body is the:
muscular system
endocrine system
skeletal system
nervous system
The skin and sweat glands are part of which body system?
reproductive
integumentary
endocrine
cardiovascular
The extensor muscles involved with the bending of the wrist are the:
deltoids
biceps
flexors
abductors
The study of human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:
physiology
astrology
physics
anatomy
What is the ring muscle of the eye socket that controls the ability to close one’s eyes?
corrugator
occipitalis
buccinator
orbicularis oculi
The connection between two or more bones of the skeleton is a(n):
muscle
joint
nerve
organ
What is the colorless, jelly-like substance found inside cells?
water
protoplasm
carbohydrates
cell membrane
The _____ bones form the bridge of the nose.
lacrimal
nasal
ethmoid
mandible
The _____ nervous system controls all voluntary muscle actions.
peripheral
autonomic
central
precipitate
The flat bone that forms the ventral (front) support of the ribs is the:
ulna
sternum
clavicle
scapula
The small , thin bones located at the front inner wal l of the orbits are the:
hyoid bones
lacrimal bones
nasal bones
malar bones
Which part of a cell encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell?
mitosis
cytoplasm
nucleus
cell membrane
What is another name for the wrist?
radius
phalanges
metacarpus
carpus
The muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:
corrugator
platysma
sternocleidomastoideus
frontalis
An automatic nerve reaction to a stimulus that produces movement is a:
receptor
reflex
venule
neuron
The _____ nervous system carries impulses or messages to the central nervous system.
autonomic
peripheral
precipitate
primary
The _____ nervous system carries impulses or messages to the central nervous system.
autonomic
peripheral
precipitate
primary
Which of the fol lowing bones forms the kneecap joint?
femur
tibia
patella
fibula
The _____ muscles of the chest assist in the swinging movement of the arms.
tricep
trapezius
corrugator
pectoralis
The _____ nerve is the sensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of
the hand.
ulnar
digital
median
radial
Which muscle of the mouth draws the corner of the mouth out and back?
risorius muscle
triangularis muscle
orbicularis oris muscle
mental is muscle
The navicular is one of the:
tarsal bones
metatarsal bones
toe phalanges
accessory bones
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called:
an organ
an organism
tissue
a body system
The inner and larger bone of the forearm located on the side of the little finger is the:
ulna
sternum
radius
carpus
The scalp muscle responsible for drawing the scalp forward is the:
frontalis
platysma
occipitalis
epicranial aponeurosis
The cell does NOT need an adequate supply of waist products for mitosis to occur.
True
False
The skull is divided into two parts: the cranium, which protects the brain, and the frontal bone.
true
false
In massage, pressure on a muscle is directed from:
insertion to origin
belly to the origin
origin to the belly
origin to the insertion
The light, spongy bone between the eye sockets is called the ethmoid bone.
True
False
The _____ artery supplies blood to the little-finger side of the arm.
ulnar
anterior tibial
posterior tibial
radial
the external jugular vein located in the neck.
True
False
The clear fluid that helps carry wastes and impurities away from the cells before it is rerouted back to the
circulatory system is called:
plasma
synovial fluid
lymph
leukocytes
The study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures is human anatomy.
True
False
The largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is the humerus.
True
False
The portion of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and extends down the lower trunk is the:
spinal cord
blood vessels
cranial nerve
tibial nerve
What color is the blood found in veins?
Dark Red
Black
Bright Red
Blue
The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is the:
epicranius
platysma
sternocleidomastoideus
epicranial aponeurosis
Which of the following is NOT one of the three bones that composes the ankle joint?
talus
femur
fibula
tibia
What is the basic unit of all living things from bacteria to animals and plants?
cells
atoms
water
muscles
Nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the muscles are _____ nerves.
automatic
sensory
motor
afferent
Which muscle separates the toes?
flexor digiti minimi
abductor digiti minimi
abductor hallucis
soleus
Which of the following collects blood from the capillaries and drains it into the veins?
arteriole
aorta
artery
venule
The process in which cells reproduce and divide into two identical cells is called:
catabolism
anabolism
mitosis
metabolism
Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line are the:
biceps
extensors
adductors
flexors
The sensory nerve endings located close to the surface of the skin are called the:
receptors
receivers
trigeminal nerves
efferent nerves
The largest and strongest bone of the face is the:
temporal bone
nasal bone
mandible
maxillae
The _____ nerve affects the muscles of the chin, lower lip, and external ear.
posterior auricular
mandibular
maxillary
ophthalmic
The scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system is:
cardiology
physiology
neurology
anatomy
The muscle that covers the bridge of the nose is the:
procerus
buccinator
mentalis muscle
caninus muscle
Pulmonary circulation takes deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation?
True
False
A technical term for fat is:
epithelial tissue
tendons
adipose tissue
cartilage
The watery fluid that the nucleus needs for growth, reproduction, and self-repair is:
mitosis
adipose
scapula
cytoplasm
The muscle that draws the scalp backward is the:
platysma
occipitalis
epicranial aponeurosis
frontalis
The clavicle is also known as the collar bone.
True
False
Specialized organs that remove elements from the blood and convert them into new compounds are:
hormones
pronators
glands
lymph nodes
Which artery supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear?
inferior labial artery
internal carotid artery
angular artery
submental artery
Which type of tissue supports, protects, and binds together parts of the body?
nerve tissue
muscle tissue
connective tissue
epithelial tissue
Nerve tissue is composed of special cells called:
neurons
daughter cells
glands
membranes
There are approximately how many pints of blood in the human body?
4-6
6-8
8-10
7-9
The bone of the cranium that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the:
temporal bone
ethmoid bone
occipital bone
frontal bone
Al l of the following are examples of connective tissue EXCEPT:
blood
adipose tissue
cartilage
skin
With the exception of the teeth, the hardest tissue in the body is:
marrow
muscle
the brain
bone
The U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue and its muscles is the:
sphenoid bone
hyoid bone
thorax
mandible
Which of these is NOT an endocrine gland?
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
pineal gland
oil glands of the skin
The _____ artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids.
frontal
transverse facial
parietal
occipital
