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Anatomy n physiology

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 37mins

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Class
Date
1.

All of the following are organs of the body EXCEPT:

a)

Skin

b)

Brain

c)

Hands

d)

Stomach

2.

The auricularis superior muscle is located:

a)

Below the ear

b)

Above the ear

c)

Behind the ear

d)

In front of the ear

3.

Where in the digestive process does the breakdown of the nutrients begin?

a)

Colon

b)

Stomach

c)

Large intestine

d)

Small intestine

4.

All blood from the head, face and neck returns through two veins called the:

a)

Occipital artery and internal jugular

b)

Internal carotid and external carotid

c)

Internal carotid and internal jugular

d)

Internal jugular and external jugular

5.

Name the two Bones that make up the upper jaw

a)

Nasal

b)

Parietal

c)

maxillae

d)

zygomatic

6.

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is:

a)

mitosis

b)

neurology

c)

expansion

d)

anabolism

7.

Extending to the tip and lower side of the nose is:

a)

Nasal nerve

b)

Supraorbital nerve

c)

Infraorbital nerve

d)

Supretrochlear nerve

8.

Which type of tissue contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion?

a)

Nerve

b)

Epithelial

c)

Muscular

d)

Connective

9.

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue

a)

Dilator

b)

Cardiac

c)

Voluntary

d)

Involuntary

10.

The nerve branch extending to the muscles of the mouth is the:

a)

Buccal

b)

Zygomatic

c)

Madibular

d)

Posterior auricular

11.

Which branch of the trifacial nerve is the main nerve branch to the lower 1/3 of the face?

a)

Maxillary branch

b)

Infraorbital branch

c)

Ophthalmic branch

d)

Mandibular branch

12.

The back of the skull is formed by which of the following bones?

a)

Occipital bone

b)

Ethmoid bone

c)

Temporal bone

d)

Sphenoid bone

13.

In which phase of metabolism does the body store water, food and oxygen?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Excretion

c)

Catabolism

d)

Anabolism

14.

The two bones that form the upper jaw are called the:

a)

Maxillae

b)

Zygomatic

c)

Mandible

d)

Lacrimal

15.

What are the 14 bones that form the fingers called?

a)

Ulnas

b)

Carpals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Metacarpals

16.

What type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs

a)

Nerve tissue

b)

Liquid tissue

c)

Muscular tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

17.

Which cells fight bacteria and other foreign substances and increase in number when infection invades the body?

a)

Lymphocytes

b)

Red blood cells

c)

Blood platelets

d)

White blood cells

18.

Which muscle extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest and depresses the lower jaw and lip?

a)

Trapezius

b)

Platysma

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Stereocledido mastoideus

19.

The main nerve branch to the top 1/3 of the face is the:

a)

Maxillary branch

b)

Mandibular branch

c)

Ophthalmic branch

d)

Posterior auricular branch

20.

The physical foundation of the body is called the:

a)

Skeletal system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Muscular system

d)

Circulatory system

21.

What delivers air directly to the lungs?

a)

The thorax

b)

The larynx

c)

The trachea

d)

The bronchi

22.

Which muscle is located below the corners of the mouth and draws the corners of the mouth down, as in expressing sadness

a)

Mentalists

b)

risorius

c)

buccinator

d)

triangularis

23.

Small vessels that take nutrients and oxygen from the arteries to the cells and take waste products from the cells to veins are called:

a)

Veins

b)

Plasma

c)

Arterie

d)

Capillaries

24.

Nerve cells that react to outside stimulation by sending a sensory message to the brain are:

a)

Axons

b)

Dendrites

c)

Receptors

25.

Which of the following terms describes a muscular organ that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen?

a)

Lungs

b)

Trachea

c)

Pharynx

d)

Diaphragm

26.

Storage of waste for eventual elimination is in the:

a)

Pharynx

b)

Stomach

c)

Small intestine

d)

Large intestine

27.

The two primary glands of the integumentary system are the sebaceous glands and which of the following?

a)

Oil

b)

Ductless

c)

Endocrine

d)

Sudoriferous

28.

The muscles illustrated below control the closing of the eyelids and are known as:

a)

Procerus

b)

Buccinator

c)

Orbicularis oculi

d)

Legatos palpebrae superioris

29.

Using the image, identify the bones forming the crown and upper sides of the head

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Ethmoid

d)

Temporal

30.

The trifacial nerve does NOT control the sensations of the:

a)

face

b)

Teeth

c)

Tongue

d)

Fingers

31.

What phase of metabolism causes a release of energy within the cell?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Anabolism

c)

Catabolism

d)

Indirect division

32.

A state of balance caused by opposing functions of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is called:

a)

Axon

b)

Synapse

c)

Reflex action

d)

Homeostasis

33.

The system that supplies nutrients to the body is:

a)

Digestive system

b)

Excretory system

c)

Endocrine system

d)

Circulatory system

34.

What muscle listed here is located below the lower lip and pulls the lip down or to the side

a)

Mentalis

b)

Oris orbicularis

c)

Quadratus labii inferioris

d)

Quadratus labii superioris

35.

what muscle causes the head to move from side to side and up and down

a)

Platysma

b)

Trapezius

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Stenocleido mastoideus

36.

The study of organs and systems is called:

a)

Anatomy

b)

osteology

c)

Physiology

d)

ergonomics

37.

What artery supplies blood to the brain eyes and forehead?

a)

Occipital

b)

Common carotid

c)

Internal carotid

d)

external carotid

38.

What phase of metabolism is the process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Anabolism

c)

Catabolism

d)

Indirect division

39.

What branch of the facial nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the neck?

a)

Buccal

b)

Cervical

c)

Mandibular

d)

Posterior auricula

40.

Which artery branches into smaller arteries, supplying blood to the skin and muscles of the head?

a)

Common carotid artery

b)

Occipital artery

c)

Posterior auricular artery

d)

External carotid artery

41.

The common carotid arteries supply blood to all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Legs

b)

Face

c)

Neck

d)

Head

42.

In the diagram below, identify the muscles that move the head from side to side and up and down:

a)

Masseter

b)

Trapezius

c)

Temporalis

d)

Sternocleido mastoidus

43.

What is the primary muscle in the front of the upper arm?

a)

Tricep

b)

Bicep

c)

Flexor ulnaris

d)

Extensor radialis

44.

Which hand muscles separate the fingers?

a)

Buccal

b)

Abductor

c)

Trapezius

d)

Opponens

45.

A colorless gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients obtained from food is called:

a)

Muscle

b)

Ligament

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Protoplasm

46.

The prominent band of nerve tissue that connects other parts of the brain to the spinal column is known as the:

a)

Pons

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Medulla oblongata

47.

The nerve that extends to the lower lip and the chin is the:

a)

Nasal nerve

b)

Mental nerve

c)

Infraorbital nerve

d)

Supraorbital nerve

48.

The three parts of a muscle are the:

a)

Belly, tendon and levator

b)

Origin, belly and insertion

c)

Insertion, ligament and dilator

d)

Superioris, contraction and belly

49.

The nerve of the arm that extends down the thumb side of the arm and into the back of the hand is the:

a)

Ulnar

b)

Radial

c)

Digital

d)

Median

50.

The bone highlighted in the illustration is part of the thorax and known as the:

a)

Ribs

b)

Scapula

c)

Sternum

d)

Thoracic vertebrae

51.

Where is the scapula located in the body?

(a)  

52.

how many facial muscles are there?

a)

12

b)

16

c)

14

d)

11

53.

What muscle controls the ability to wrinkle our chins, as in expressing doubt?

a)

oris orbicularis

b)

Risorius

c)

Canius

d)

Mentalis

54.

What muscle is located between the jaw and cheeks, and gives us the ability to release air as in blowing?

a)

Triangularis

b)

Buccinator

c)

Quadratus labii inferioris

d)

Canius

55.

What muscle is located at the corner of the mouth, and gives us the ability to grin?

a)

Caninus

b)

Risorius

c)

Oris orbicularis

d)

Mentalis

56.

Another term for Quadratus labii superioris is (a)   labii superioris

57.

Another term for quadratus labii inferioris is (a)   labii inferioris

58.

What is the term for the production department of a cell?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Protoplasm

59.

The cell membrane is the (a)   surface of the cell

60.

Cells make up

a)

Systems

b)

Organs

c)

Skin

d)

Tissues

61.

Tissues make up

a)

Organs

b)

Tissues

c)

Systems

d)

Skin

62.

A muscle located in the palm of the hand and allows hands to grasp or make a fist

a)

Adductor

b)

Abductor

c)

Opponen

d)

Carpal

63.

Two bones that form the upper cheek and bottom of eye socket:

a)

Zygomatic

b)

Mandible

c)

Lacrimal

d)

Maxillae

64.

Smallest two bones of the facial skeleton that form the front part of the inner bottom wall of the eye socket:

a)

Frontal

b)

Sphenoid

c)

Occipital

d)

Lacrimal

65.

Carpals are what type of bone?

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Irregular

d)

Flexible

66.

Voluntary muscles are also known as:

a)

Automatic

b)

Indirect

c)

Striated

d)

Non-striated

67.

Involuntary muscles Are also known as:

a)

Instant

b)

Nervous

c)

Striated

d)

Non-striated

68.

The ___ muscle covers the hinge of the jaw and aids in closing the jaw, as in chewing

a)

Temporalis

b)

Masseter

c)

Caninus

d)

Mentalis

69.

What muscle is located above the corners of the mouth and raises the angle of the mouth as in snarling?

a)

Caninus

b)

Masseter

c)

Buccinator

d)

Corrugator

70.

Tensions hold (a)   to bone

71.

Ligaments hold (a)   to bone

72.

What muscle is located mid forearm, on the inside of the arm and bends the wrist and closes fingers?

a)

Extensor radialis

b)

Flexor ulnaris

c)

Opponens

d)

Pronator

73.

What part of the muscle is non moving (fixed) ?

a)

Belly

b)

Origin

c)

Insertion