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WorksheetsAnatomy & Body Systems - Pt 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following items is NOT a part of the muscle?
a)
tibia
b)
belly
c)
origin
d)
insertion
2.
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by the:
a)
skeletal system
b)
ophthalmic branch
c)
voluntary nervous system
d)
autonomic nervous system
3.
Muscle makes up approximately what percentage of the body's weight?
a)
10% to 20%
b)
20% to 30%
c)
40% to 50%
d)
60% to 70%
4.
Which system is the physical foundation of the body?
a)
skeletal system
b)
muscular system
c)
endocrine system
d)
circulatory system
5.
A subsystem of the circulatory system responsible for distributing white blood cells to help develop immunity is known as the:
a)
nervous system
b)
lymph-vascular system
c)
cardiovascular system
d)
integumentary system
6.
The outer and narrower of the 2 lower leg bones, extending from the knee to the ankle is the:
a)
tibia
b)
fibula
c)
femur
d)
patella
7.
The body system responsible for circulation of the blood, including the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries, is called the:
a)
nervous system
b)
lymph-vascular system
c)
cardiovascular system
d)
integumentary system
8.
The brain, spinal cord and spinal and cranial nerves make up the:
a)
involuntary system
b)
central nervous system
c)
peripheral nervous system
d)
autonomic nervous system
9.
Organs that eliminate water and waste products are the:
a)
lungs
b)
liver
c)
stomach
d)
kidneys
10.
The lower chambers of the heart include the:
a)
left atrium
b)
right atrium
c)
pericardium
d)
left and right ventricle
11.
On the average, an adult has how much blood flowing through the circulatory system?
a)
4 to 6 pints
b)
4 to 6 quarts
c)
8 to 10 pints
d)
8 to 10 quarts
12.
Which of the following terms is the main nerve branch to the top one-third of the face?
a)
zygomatic
b)
maxillary
c)
ophthalmic
d)
mandibular
13.
Breathing through the nose is healthier than breathing through the mouth because the nose:
a)
filters out deadly carbon monoxide
b)
contains mucus membranes that filter out dust/dirt
c)
cools the air as it travels through the nasal passages
d)
stores dust/dirt as it travels through the nasal passages
14.
Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and hand?
a)
ulnar
b)
radial
c)
posterior
d)
dorsalis pedis
15.
The bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area, is the:
a)
frontal
b)
parietal
c)
occipital
d)
temporal
16.
Why is peristalsis important in the overall functioning of the digestive system?
a)
propels food down the esophagus
b)
breaks down proteins into polypeptides
c)
separates the chest cavity from the abdomen
d)
provides communication between the brain and the stomach
17.
Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the:
a)
insertion attachment to belly attachment
b)
belly attachment to insertion attachment
c)
insertion attachment to origin attachment
d)
origin attachment to insertion attachment
18.
The outer surface of the cell that encloses the protoplasm is known as the:
a)
nucleus
b)
cytoplasm
c)
anabolism
d)
cell membrane
19.
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers?
a)
flexor
b)
deltoid
c)
adductor
d)
supinator
20.
The upper chambers of the heart include the:
a)
extensor
b)
left ventricle
c)
right ventricle
d)
left and right atrium
21.
Which of the following descriptions is NOT an example of metabolism?
a)
building up of larger molecules from smaller ones
b)
releasing energy to perform specific body functions
c)
controlling the basic functions and activities of the cell
d)
breaking down of larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
22.
Which arteries supply blood to the face, head and neck?
a)
internal jugulars
b)
external jugulars
c)
posterior auriculars
d)
common carotid arteries
23.
Another name for a nerve cell is:
a)
neuron
b)
dendrite
c)
cytoplasm
d)
axon terminal
24.
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?
a)
myology
b)
histology
c)
anatomy
d)
physiology
25.
Which artery supplies blood to parts of the brain, eyes and forehead?
a)
transverse
b)
inferior labial
c)
internal carotid artery
d)
anterior auricular
26.
Which nerve extends down the thumb side of the arm into the back of the hand?
a)
ulnar
b)
radial
c)
digital
d)
median
27.
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:
a)
anabolism
b)
physiology
c)
metabolism
d)
catabolism
28.
A separate body structure composed of two or more different tissues is a(n):
a)
organ
b)
tissue
c)
system
d)
muscle
29.
What branch of the facial nerve extends to the upper part of the cheek?
a)
mental
b)
zygomatic
c)
infraorbital
d)
auriculo temporal
30.
Which nerve extends down the little-finger side of the arm into the palm of the hand?
a)
ulnar
b)
radial
c)
digital
d)
median
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