WorksheetsAnatomy and Physiology 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The pituitary gland:
is also called the hyperphysis
is considered to be the master gland
does not produce hormones
is the largest gland in the body
The Isles of Langerhans:
produces adrenaline
stimulates growth of the thyroid
produces insulin
produces ADH
A subdivision of the brain that consist of medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:
brainspan
brainstorm
brainstem
cortex
Approximate number of muscles in the human body is:
1000
500
600
900
The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:
deltoid
trapezius
diaphragm
pectoralis major
The main upper chest muscle is:
trapezius
deltiod
sartorius
pectoralis major
The muscle walls of the heart are called the:
myocardium
septum
tricuspid
semilunar
The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the:
scapula
acromion
clavicle
none of the above
A bone that is partially bent and partially broken is referred to as:
greenstick
impacted
compound
none of the choices
The largest gland in the human body is the:
heart
liver
brain
pancreas
The small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called the:
pancreas
colon
gallbladder
appendix
Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?
gallbladder
colon
pancreas
liver
A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for the digestion of food, is called:
glycogen
insulin
hydrochloric acid
glucose
The number of bones in the body is:
90
100
206
450
The longest bone in the body is the:
tibia
femur
fibula
humerus
Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are:
central neurons
afferent neurons
efferent neurons
associated neurons
The function of the veins is to:
carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
carry antigens
remove waste
carry blood that is rich in oxygen from the heart
The smallest blood vessel is the:
capillary
pulmonary vein
vena cava
venule
The outer most cellular layer of skin is called:
corium
epidermis
subcutaneous
none of the choices
A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and organs is:
cardiac failure
congestive failure
rheumatic heart disease
artariosclerpais
Thick walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
artria
vein
arteries
none of the above
The hardest tissue of the body is:
cartilage
bone
enamel
cementum
The number of chambers in the human heart is
1
2
3
4
The upper chamber of the heart is called:
atrium
pericardium
bypass
ventricle
The longest part of the digestive system is called the:
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
anal canal
