WorksheetsMilady CH. 6 General Anatomy & Physiology
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
The study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures is called ___________
psychology
anatomy
physiology
kinesiology
Tissue that binds together, protects, and supports various parts of the body is called ________ tissue.
nerve
muscular
connective
epithelial
Cells are made up of a colorless, jellylike substance called ________ in which food elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts and water are present.
plasma
protoplasm
membrane
cytoplasm
Collections of similar cells that perform a particular function are called ________.
tissues
protoplasm
organs
systems
In addition to the protoplasm, the principal parts of the cell are the _________ .
cytoplasm, cell membrane, and orbit
cytoplasm, protoplasm, and vacoule
nucleus, cytoplasm, and artery
nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane
Cells will continue to grow and thrive as long as they are favored with the proper temperature, they can
eliminate waste products, and they are supplied with an adequate supply of ____________ .
food, oxygen, and protoplasm
food, oxygen, and minerals
food, oxygen, and water
oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide
The cell structure that plays an important role in cell reproduction is the _________.
nucleus
cell membrane
centrosome
cytoplasm
The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells is known
as ____________ .
mitosis
reproduction
division
multiplication
Protoplasm is to raw egg white as __________ is to raw egg yolk.
mitosis
cytoplasm
nucleus
cell membrane
The part of the cell that permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell is called the ____________ .
cell membrane
nucleus
protoplasm
cytoplasm
The watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell is the ________.
mitosis
cell membrane
cytoplasm
centrosome
Body systems are arranged to form a(n) _________.
structure
cell matrix
integrated system
organism
What type of tissue protects and insulates the body?
Adipose tissue
Nerve tissue
Liquid tissue
Epithelial tissue
What type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions?
Liquid
Epithelial
Connective
Nerve
Groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions are known as __________.
membranes
capillaries
systems
tissues
What is the protective covering on body surfaces, such as the skin, mucous membranes, or linings of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and glands?
Epithelial tissue
Liquid tissue
Connective tissue
Muscular tissue
Structures of the body that perform specific functions are known as _______.
protoplasm
tissues
systems
organs
A _________ is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton.
joint
muscle
tendon
ligament
The stomach and intestines are part of the __________ system.
digestive
respiratory
endocrine
excretory
The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the _______ bones.
temporal
sphenoid
parietal
ethmoid
The skeletal system consists of ________.
nerves
muscles
skin
bones
The hindmost bone of the skull is the ________ bone.
frontal
parietal
occipital
maxillae
The cranium is made up of how many bones?
Six
Four
Eight
Twelve
The thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips is the _________ muscle.
mentalis
orbicularis oris
levator anguli oris
buccinator
The muscle that rotates and lowers the head is called the __________ muscle.
platysma
trapezius
masseter
sternocleidomastoideus
The muscle that draws the eyebrows down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the __________ .
procerus
corrugator
orbicularis occuli
quadratus labii superioris
Muscles represent about _______ percent of the body’s total weight.
25 to 35
10 to 20
40 to 50
55 to 65
Which muscle covers the bridge of the nose, lowers the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose?
Mentalis
Zygomaticus
Procerus
Palpebrae
Which muscle enables the eyes to close?
Frontalis
Corrulator
Temporalis
Orbicularis oculi
The muscles that turn the radius outward and the palm upward are the ______ .
triceps
extensors
supinators
pronators
Sensory nerves are also called ________ nerves.
afferent
affective
efferent
effective
Pain from injury or compression of the _________ nerve can radiate throughout the abdomen and be sensed in the lower back, hip, or lower abdomen.
maxillary
temporal
sciatic
ulnar
The muscles that separate the fingers are called __________.
opponents
abductors
flexors
adductors
Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin of the forehead, upper eyelids, and interior portion of the scalp, orbit, eyeball, and nasal passage?
Ophthalmic nerve
Mandibular nerve
Buccal nerve
Maxillary nerve
The muscle that bends the foot up and extends the toes is the _______ .
extensor hallucis longus
extensor digitorum longus
tibialis anterior
peroneus longus
The sensory–motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand is the __________ nerve.
radial
digital
ulnar
medial
The muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and the fingers to form a straight line are called ____________.
flexors
extensors
supinators
pronators
The muscles that produce the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm, lift the forearm, and flex the elbow are ________ .
triceps
pronators
biceps
deltoids
Which muscle of the mouth draws the corner of the mouth out and back, as when grinning?
Risorius
Orbicularis oris
Zygomaticus
Mentalis
The large, thick triangular-shaped muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts and turns the arm outward is
called the _________ .
bicep
deltoid
pronator
tricep
Blood is approximately ____ percent water.
60
50
80
70
Thin-walled blood vessels that contain cup-like valves that keep blood flowing in one direction to the
heart and prevent blood from flowing backward are called ___________ .
veins
arteries
capillaries
venules
What gland controls how quickly energy is burned?
Pineal
Pancreas
Pituitary
Thyroid
The integumentary system consists of the skin and ________ glands.
sweat
lymph
endocrine
pineal
The primary hormone produced by the female reproductive system is _______ .
insulin
testosterone
estrogen
adrenaline
Secretions that stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body are called ____________.
lymphatics
hormones
collagens
transmitters
What gland affects almost every physiologic process of the body?
Pineal
Pitutary
Pancreas
Thyroid
Which artery supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear?
External carotid artery
Submental artery
Internal carotid artery
Superficial temporal artery
Lymph nodes filer the lymphatic vessels, which helps ____________ .
burn fat
fight infection
digest food
control blood pressure
Another name for the circulatory system is the ____________ system.
respiratory
digestive
cardiovascular
reproductive
___________ are thick-walled, muscular, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Venules
Capillaries
Veins
Arteries
Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg?
Saphenous nerve
Sural nerve
Dorsal nerve
Tibial nerve
The tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials are known as __________ .
venules
capillaries
veins
arteries
The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the _________ .
ulna
humerus
vertebrae
radius
The bones of the upper jaw are called __________ .
nasal
maxillae
frontal
mandible
What bone forms the forehead?
Forward
Temporal
Frontal
Parietal
The large, flat, triangular bone of the shoulder is the _______ .
thorax
scapula
sternum
clavicle
The light spongy bone between the eye sockets is the __________ bone.
zygomatic
sphenoid
ethmoid
hyoid
The largest and strongest bone of the face is the _______.
maxillae
nasal
frontal
mandible
The bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the _______ bones.
parietal
temporal
ethmoid
sphenoid
Which muscle of the scalp raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead?
Masseter
Frontalis
Aponeurosis
Temporalis
The three parts of a muscle are the ____________.
initiation, belly, and insertion
origin, insertion, and innervation
origin, belly, and terminus
origin, insertion, and belly
The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called the ____________ .
epicranius
epicranial aponeurosis
sternocleidomastoideus
platysma muscle
The broad muscle that extends from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin, and is responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip, is called the __________ muscle.
masseter
sternocleidomastoideus
trapezius
platysma
The tendon that connects the occipitalis and the frontalis is the ____________ .
caninus
procerus
quadratus labii inferioris
epicranial aponeurosis
