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Anatomy Final Review

Total questions: 128

Worksheet time: 32hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The wrist is (a)   to the hand.

2.

The breastbone is (a)   to the spine.

3.

The brain is (a)   to the spinal cord.

4.

The brain is (a)   to the spinal cord.

5.

The thumb is (a)   to the fingers.

6.

The heart is located (a)   to the diaphragm.

7.

The elbow is (a)   to the shoulder.

8.

The gluteal region is located on the (a)   surface of the body.

9.

Consider the following levels: 1. Chemical 2. Tissue 3. Organ 4. Cellular 5. Organismal 6. Systematic. Which of the following choices has the levels listed in order of increasing complexity?

a)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

b)

1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6

c)

3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 5

d)

1, 4, 2, 3, 6, 5

e)

4, 1, 3, 2, 6, 5

10.

Which of the following are involved in maintaining homeostasis? (select all that apply)

a)

Effector

b)

Control Center

c)

Receptor

d)

Feedback

e)

Lack of Change

11.

Anatomical terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include:

a)

Ventral and anterior

b)

Back and rear

c)

Posterior and dorsal

d)

Head and Lateral

12.

A neurosurgeon orders a spinal tap for a patient. Into what body cavity will the needle be inserted?

a)

Ventral

b)

Thoracic

c)

Dorsal

d)

Cranial

e)

Pelvic

13.

Which type of cellular junction forms a "seal" that won't leak between cells?

a)

Tight junctions

b)

Desmosomes

c)

Gap Junctions

14.

This junction are anchoring junctions that use protein filaments to buttonlike thickenings of adjacent membranes.

a)

Desmosomes

b)

Tight Junctions

c)

Gap Junctions

d)

Plasmodesmata

15.

Which type of membrane junctions allow for transfer of nutrients or waste and communication between cells?

a)

Tight junctions

b)

Desmosomes

c)

Gap junctions

16.
This type of tissue lines the internal organs and covers the outside of the body as  skin
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
17.
This type of tissue includes ligaments, tendons, and cartilage
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
18.

Blood is an example of what type of tissue?

a)

muscle

b)

epithelial

c)

nervous

d)

connective

19.

This type of tissue relays messages

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

muscular

d)

nervous

20.
Which of the following types of tissue is responsible for body movement
a)
epithelial
b)
connective
c)
muscular
d)
nervous
21.
Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue
a)
Skeletal 
b)
Cardiac
c)
Smooth
d)
All of the above
22.

Name the type of epithelium

a)

simple cuboidal

b)

simple squamous

c)

simple columnar

d)

stratified squamous

23.
Identify:
a)
Pseudostratified
b)
Smooth Muscle
c)
Transitional
d)
Stratified Squamous
24.
Identify:
a)
Smooth Muscle
b)
Columnar
c)
Transitional
d)
Pseudostratified
25.

Identify:

a)

Columnar

b)

Cuboidal

c)

Transitional

d)

Simple Squamous

26.
Identify:
a)
Smooth Muscle
b)
Columnar
c)
Transitional
d)
Pseudostratified
27.
The muscle tissue shown is called ______.
a)
Skeletal
b)
Cardiac
c)
Smooth
28.

What type of muscle tissue is this?

a)

cardiac

b)

skeletal

c)

smooth

29.

What type of muscle tissue is this?

a)

cardiac

b)

skeletal

c)

smooth

30.
Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
31.
To what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
32.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage 
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
33.
Nails are made out of what?
a)
All of the Above 
b)
Terminal 
c)
 Vellus 
d)
Keratin 
34.
With the help of the sun, what vitamin is produced by our skin?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
35.
What are the two functions of the Skin System?
a)
Help pump blood & regulate heart rate
b)
Keep dirt, germs out & regulate body temperature
c)
Helps with movement & shape
d)
Support body & heart rate
36.

What is melanin?

a)

A protein pigment that absorbs light

b)

A protein that is waterproof and tough

c)

A cell found in the epidermis

d)

A vitamin that helps you sleep

37.

What is the number of bones that compose the adult skeleton?

a)

205

b)

206

c)

208

d)

200

38.

Which of the following is NOT a bone area associated with the axial skeleton?

a)

pelvic girdles

b)

the skull

c)

rib cage

d)

vertebral column

39.

Fat stored in the internal cavities of bones:

a)

red marrow

b)

osseous tissue

c)

yellow marrow

d)

spongy bone

40.

The scientific name of the collar bone is the ____________.

a)

Scapula

b)

Clavicle

41.

The forearm bone closest to the thumb is the __________.

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

42.

The bone that spans from the shoulder to the elbow is known as the ___________________.

a)

Humerus

b)

Ulna

c)

Femur

d)

Tibia

43.

The shoulder and hip are ball and socket joints.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Bone forming cells:

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteomasts

45.

Bone destroying cells:

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteomasts

d)

osteoclasts

46.

Occurs when the bones of inactive people tend to lose mass:

a)

osteoporosis

b)

ossification

c)

shingles

d)

osteoarthritis

47.

What muscle is the arrow pointing toward?

a)

biceps

b)

traps

c)

pecs

d)

triceps

48.

What muscle is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Pectoralis (Pecs)

b)

Biceps

c)

Triceps

d)

Lats

49.

What muscle is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Biceps

b)

Triceps

c)

Lats

d)

Quads

50.
a)
Quadriceps
b)
Satorius
c)
Hamstring
d)
Gastronecmius
51.
a)
Latissmius Dorise
b)
Erectors
c)
Deltoids
d)
Abdominal
52.
a)
Hamstrin
b)
Quadricep
c)
Tibialis Anterior
d)
Gastrocenmius
53.
a)
Abdominal
b)
External Oblique
c)
Pectorals
d)
Trapezius
54.

What are the two filaments in the muscles?

a)

Myosin

b)

Motor Neuron

c)

Actin

d)

Bison

e)

ATP

55.
The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.
a)
composition
b)
digestion
c)
deposition
d)
absorption
56.

Where does the digestive system start?

a)

The liver

b)

The throat

c)

The stomach

d)

The mouth

57.

Which is the esophagus?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

58.

What is this organ?

a)

Liver

b)

Kidney

c)

Pancreas

d)

Stomach

59.

What is this organ (the one in red)?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Kidney

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

60.

What does the small intestine do?

a)

Reabsorbs the water

b)

Absorbs nutrients and minerals

c)

Keeps the stomach in balance

d)

Breaks food into smaller pieces

61.

What are these structures call that are found on the lining of the small intestine?

a)

Gallbladder

b)

Villi

c)

Sphincter

d)

Duodenum

62.

What does the large intestine do?

a)

digest the food

b)

makes a pathway for food

c)

reabsorbs water

d)

absorbs nutrients

63.
What is the main function of the excretory system?
a)
to collect and remove wastes from the body
b)
to strengthen skeletal muscles
c)
to protect the nervous system
d)
to bring oxygen to body cells
64.
These organs are responsible for what?
a)
storing urine
b)
storing water
c)
filtering blood
d)
they don't have a particular job 
65.

What are the filtering units of the kidneys?

a)

nephrons

b)

ureters

c)

nuerons

d)

alveloi

66.
What is #2?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
67.
What is #3?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
68.

The basic structural unit of the nervous system:

a)

nerve

b)

neuron

c)

brain

d)

spinal cord

69.

Which is the following is represented by the letter B?

a)

cell body

b)

nucleus

c)

dendrite

d)

axon

70.

Which of the following is represented by letter C?

a)

Cell body

b)

nucleus

c)

axon

d)

dendrite

71.

Which is represented by the letter G?

a)

axon

b)

myelin sheath

c)

schwan cell

d)

terminal branches

72.
Name the two major parts of the central nervous system.
a)
The brain and the skull. 
b)
The brain and the body.
c)
The spinal cord and the brain.
d)
The spinal cord and the body. 
73.
The brain is made up of three major parts. What are they?
a)
The occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, and the frontal lobe. 
b)
The spinal cord, the cerebrum, and the cerebellum. 
c)
The brain stem, the cerebrum, and the cerebellum. 
74.
Which part of the brain controls all involuntary actions?
a)
brain stem
b)
cerebrum
c)
cerebellum
75.
Which part of the brain coordinates the actions of muscles and helps you maintain balance?
a)
brain stem
b)
cerebrum
c)
cerebellum
76.
which part of the brain carries out mental processes such as learning and remembering?
a)
brain stem
b)
cerebrum
c)
cerebellum
77.

Type of neuron that carries messages from the body to the brain/spinal cord:

a)

sensory

b)

motor

78.

Type of neuron that carries messages from the brain/spinal cord to the body

a)

Sensory

b)

Motor

79.
Which is the stimuli and which is the response?
Sweating
Heat from the sun
a)
Sweating is the stimuli, heat is the response
b)
Heat is the stimuli, sweating is the response
80.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
81.

What part of the peripheral nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and smooth muscle ?

a)

peripheral nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

Choroid Plexus

d)

Autonomic Nervous System

82.

In a reflex action, the __________ bypasses the ___________

a)

Motor neuron, brain

b)

Sensory neuron, brain

c)

Sensory neuron, spinal cord

d)

Motor neuron, spinal cord

83.

Which type of receptor is NOT found in your skin?

a)

temperature

b)

pain

c)

pressure

d)

light

84.

Receptors found in your mouth are

a)

mechanical receptors

b)

chemical receptors

c)

sound receptors

d)

photoreceptors

85.
The ear functions for ___________.
a)
balance
b)
hearing
c)
both balance and hearing
86.
The ear contains ______.
a)
mechanoreceptors
b)
photoreceptors
c)
chemoreceptors
d)
proprioceptors
87.

What part is #3?

a)

Pinna

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Tympanic membrane (Ear Drum)

d)

Oval Window

88.

What part is #7?

a)

Semicircular Canals

b)

Eustachian Tube

c)

Cochlea

d)

Oval Window

89.

Photoreceptors are found in your

a)

eyes

b)

ears

c)

nose

d)

mouth

e)

skin

90.
Rod cells and cone cells are located in the
a)
organ of Corti
b)
retina
c)
iris
d)
cornea
91.
The cells responsible for color vision in vertebrates are called
a)
rod cells
b)
cone cells
c)
bipolar cells
d)
cupula cells
92.
What is letter E?
a)
Vitreous humor
b)
Retina
c)
Cornea
d)
Optic nerve
93.

What is letter G?

a)

Sclera

b)

Retina

c)

Lens

d)

Vitreous humor

e)

Pupil

94.

Which of the following senses are most closely related:

a)

touch and smell

b)

smell and taste

c)

taste and hearing

d)

hearing and smell

95.
The main function of the circulatory system is 
a)
To give the body structure and support
b)
Excrete waste
c)
transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body
d)
to transport messages from the body to the brain
96.

Oxygen rich blood leaves the heart through the

a)

right atrium

b)

left atrium

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

97.

Identify

a)

Pulmonary veins

b)

Pulmonary artery

c)

Aorta

d)

Vena cava

98.

Identify

a)

Left atrium

b)

Right atrium

c)

Left ventricle

d)

Right ventricle

99.
Arteries carry nutrient and oxygen rich blood _____________ from the heart.
a)
back to
b)
away
c)
parallel
100.
Veins carry blood _________  the heart.
a)
back to 
b)
away
c)
parallel
101.
The main function of the red blood cells is to 
a)
allow gases to exchange
b)
fight infection
c)
give blood its color
d)
help clot blood
102.
White blood cells
a)
allow for gases to exchange
b)
give blood its color
c)
fight infection and disease
d)
help clot blood
103.
Platelets 
a)
allow for gases to exchange
b)
give blood its color
c)
fight infection and disease
d)
help clot blood
104.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

a)

removes excess fluid from around organs

b)

removes pathogens

c)

circulates blood

d)

produces white blood cells

105.
What is the medical term for watery fluid inside the lympathic vessels?
a)
Plasma
b)
Lymph
c)
Blood
106.

The tiny, oval shaped lymph structures located throughout the body are known as?

a)

Lymph nodes

b)

Spleen

c)

Lymph fluid

d)

Lymph vessels

107.

A lymphatic structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen is called ?

a)

Lymph nodes

b)

Lymph fluid

c)

Spleen

d)

Thymus

108.

The lymphatic structure that closely parallell veins are called?

a)

Capillaries

b)

Lymph nodes

c)

Lymph Vessels

d)

Thymus

109.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
air/oxygen
b)
oxygen/carbon dioxide 
c)
carbon dioxide/waste 
d)
waste/air 
110.
Given the following structures:
1. larynx
2. nasal cavity
3. pharynx
4. trachea
Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation. 
a)
1,2,3,4
b)
2,3,1,4
c)
2,1,3,4
d)
4,2,3,1 
111.

Which sequence correctly indicates the branching pattern of the human respiratory system?

a)

trachea -> bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli

b)

trachea -> bronchioles -> bronchi -> alveoli

c)

alveoli -> trachea -> bronchioles -> bronchi

d)

alveoli -> bronchioles -> trachea -> bronchi

112.
The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
113.
During inhalation, the diaphragm moves upward decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.
a)
True 
b)
False
114.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

b)

It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

c)

It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

d)

It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

115.
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
a)
chemical
b)
gland
c)
hormone
d)
duct
116.

Number 1 is pointing to

a)

Thyroid

b)

Pancreas

c)

Pituitary

d)

Ovary

117.

Number 2 is pointing to

a)

Thyroid

b)

Pancreas

c)

Pituitary

d)

Ovary

118.

What structure(s) shown in the picture are on top of the kidneys?

a)

Thyroids

b)

Adrenal glands

c)

Testes

d)

Parathyroids

119.

The reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone

a)

prostate gland

b)

testes

c)

semen

d)

urethra

120.

Sperm + fluids from seminal vesicle and prostate gland

a)

semen

b)

testes or testicles

c)

scrotum

121.

Which part of the sperm cell contains the mitochondria necessary to power its trip through the reproductive system?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

all of the above

122.
An egg cell leaves the _______________ and goes into the fallopian tube.
a)
Testicle
b)
Ovary
c)
Uterus
d)
Scrotum
123.
The lining of the uterus coming out through the vagina (sometimes called 'having a period').
a)
Conception
b)
Fertilization
c)
Implantation
d)
Menstruation
124.
The meeting of a sperm and ovum.
a)
Intercourse
b)
Implantation
c)
Conception
d)
Fertilization
125.
The nesting of a fertilized egg in the wall of the uterus.
a)
Implantation
b)
Fertilization
c)
Conception
d)
Menstruation
126.

The placenta is labeled

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

127.

The umbilical cord is labeled

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

128.

What do we call an 8 week old embryo?

a)

Zygote

b)

Blastocyst

c)

Fetus

d)

Shrimp