WorksheetsAnatomy & Physiology 2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
The diaphragm separates the:
right and left pleural cavities
thoracic and abdominal cavities
abdominal and pelvic cavities
mediastinum and pleural cavities
The respiratory center is located in what part of the brain?
medulla
cerebrum
cerebellum
hypothalamus
The glomerulus is:
a cell
a small artery
a network of capillaries
a lymph node
The uppermost portion of the intestine is called the:
colon
stomach
ileum
duodenum
The overall chemical functioning of the body is:
mitosis
anatomy
meiosis
metabolism
Which of the following is the basic unit of life?
cell
chromosome
enzyme
electrolyte
Which of the following provides the hereditary information that directs all cell activities and allows the cell to reproduce?
DNA
enzymes
RNA
molecules
Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and body cavities?
connective tissue
muscle tissue
epithelial tissue
nervous tissue
Which of the following types of tissue provides movement, maintains posture, and produces heat?
nervous tissue
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
Fat, tendons, bone, blood and lymph are examples of ________ tissue.
epithelial
connective
nervous
muscle
The first line of defense against infection is the:
muscles
bones
skin
nerves
Which of the following are the framework of the body?
muscles
bones
nerves
hormones
A malignant abnormal growth of the skin is a:
melanoma
wart
mole
rash
Which of the following is ball and socket joit?
the wrist
the hip
the knee and elbow
the spine
Bending your elbow is an example of:
flexion
extension
abduction
adduction
How many cranial nerves are there?
4 pairs
8 pairs
12 pairs
16 pairs
Which of the following are special senses?
heat and cold
pain and pressure
vision, hearing, taste, and smell
touch and body position
The bones of fingers are called:
navicular
lunate
phalanges
hamate
Which of the following is the name of the fluid tha heart floats in?
serious fluid
pericardial fluid
myocardial fluid
endocardial fluid
Coronary circulation is the medical term describing circulation of the blood through?
the lungs
the body
the vessels
the heart
Conducting away is referred to as:
afferent
efference
efferent
none of the above
Sublingual glands are located:
on the tip of the tongue
on the thyroid
on the larynx
under the tongue
The spleen is located in the:
pericardium
left hypochondriac region
anal canal
labyrinth
Which of the following has the least pressure?
arteries
capillaries
veins
none of the above
The medical term for high blood pressure is:
hypertension
hypotension
hyperpnea
dyspnea
The movement of a bone or limb toward the middle of the body is known as:
circumduction
inversion
abduction
adduction
the spine contains how many cervical vertebrae?
1
3
7
10
the basic structural unit of the body is the
electrolyte
molecule
cell
tissue
blood is red in color due to the presence of:
thrombocytes
fibrin
lymphocytes
hemoglobin
functions of the liver include
bile production
detoxification of harmful substances
production of heparin
all the above
the body's acid-base balance changes when the body does not eliminate:
hydrogen
nitrogen
air
carbon dioxide
structurally the nervous system is divided into the:
afferent and efferent systems
central and peripheral system
brain and spinal cord
appendix
the accessory organ that stores and concentrates bile is the:
liver
gallbladder
spleen
appendix
the substances that help regulate the body, keep it functioning, and form electrolytes are:
vitamins
minerals
fats
proteins
the function of the acoustic nerve is
touching
smelling
seeing
hearing
