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Anatomy and Physiology 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The pituitary gland:

a)

is also called the hyperphysis

b)

is considered to be the master gland

c)

does not produce hormones

d)

is the largest gland in the body

2.

The Isles of Langerhans:

a)

produces adrenaline

b)

stimulates growth of the thyroid

c)

produces insulin

d)

produces ADH

3.

A subdivision of the brain that consist of medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:

a)

brainspan

b)

brainstorm

c)

brainstem

d)

cortex

4.

Approximate number of muscles in the human body is:

a)

1000

b)

500

c)

600

d)

900

5.

The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:

a)

deltoid

b)

trapezius

c)

diaphragm

d)

pectoralis major

6.

The main upper chest muscle is:

a)

trapezius

b)

deltiod

c)

sartorius

d)

pectoralis major

7.

The muscle walls of the heart are called the:

a)

myocardium

b)

septum

c)

tricuspid

d)

semilunar

8.

The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the:

a)

scapula

b)

acromion

c)

clavicle

d)

none of the above

9.

A bone that is partially bent and partially broken is referred to as:

a)

greenstick

b)

impacted

c)

compound

d)

none of the choices

10.

The largest gland in the human body is the:

a)

heart

b)

liver

c)

brain

d)

pancreas

11.

The small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called the:

a)

pancreas

b)

colon

c)

gallbladder

d)

appendix

12.

Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?

a)

gallbladder

b)

colon

c)

pancreas

d)

liver

13.

A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for the digestion of food, is called:

a)

glycogen

b)

insulin

c)

hydrochloric acid

d)

glucose

14.

The number of bones in the body is:

a)

90

b)

100

c)

206

d)

450

15.

The longest bone in the body is the:

a)

tibia

b)

femur

c)

fibula

d)

humerus

16.

Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are:

a)

central neurons

b)

afferent neurons

c)

efferent neurons

d)

associated neurons

17.

The function of the veins is to:

a)

carry deoxygenated blood to the heart

b)

carry antigens

c)

remove waste

d)

carry blood that is rich in oxygen from the heart

18.

The smallest blood vessel is the:

a)

capillary

b)

pulmonary vein

c)

vena cava

d)

venule

19.

The outer most cellular layer of skin is called:

a)

corium

b)

epidermis

c)

subcutaneous

d)

none of the choices

20.

A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and organs is:

a)

cardiac failure

b)

congestive failure

c)

rheumatic heart disease

d)

artariosclerpais

21.

Thick walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:

a)

artria

b)

vein

c)

arteries

d)

none of the above

22.

The hardest tissue of the body is:

a)

cartilage

b)

bone

c)

enamel

d)

cementum

23.

The number of chambers in the human heart is

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

The upper chamber of the heart is called:

a)

atrium

b)

pericardium

c)

bypass

d)

ventricle

25.

The longest part of the digestive system is called the:

a)

small intestine

b)

large intestine

c)

stomach

d)

anal canal