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Milady CH. 6 General Anatomy & Physiology

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures is called ___________

a)

psychology

b)

anatomy

c)

physiology

d)

kinesiology

2.

Tissue that binds together, protects, and supports various parts of the body is called ________ tissue.

a)

nerve

b)

muscular

c)

connective

d)

epithelial

3.

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.

a)

plasma

b)

protoplasm

c)

membrane

d)

cytoplasm

4.

Collections of similar cells that perform a particular function are called ________.

a)

tissues

b)

protoplasm

c)

organs

d)

systems

5.

In addition to the protoplasm, the principal parts of the cell are the _________ .

a)

cytoplasm, cell membrane, and orbit

b)

cytoplasm, protoplasm, and vacoule

c)

nucleus, cytoplasm, and artery

d)

nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane

6.

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 ____________ .

a)

food, oxygen, and protoplasm

b)

food, oxygen, and minerals

c)

food, oxygen, and water

d)

oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide

7.

The cell structure that plays an important role in cell reproduction is the _________.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell membrane

c)

centrosome

d)

cytoplasm

8.

The process by which cells reproduce by dividing into two identical cells called daughter cells is known

as ____________ .

a)

mitosis

b)

reproduction

c)

division

d)

multiplication

9.

Protoplasm is to raw egg white as __________ is to raw egg yolk.

a)

mitosis

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

cell membrane

10.

The part of the cell that permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell is called the ____________ .

a)

cell membrane

b)

nucleus

c)

protoplasm

d)

cytoplasm

11.

The watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell is the ________.

a)

mitosis

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

centrosome

12.

Body systems are arranged to form a(n) _________.

a)

structure

b)

cell matrix

c)

integrated system

d)

organism

13.

What type of tissue protects and insulates the body?

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Nerve tissue

c)

Liquid tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

14.

What type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all body functions?

a)

Liquid

b)

Epithelial

c)

Connective

d)

Nerve

15.

Groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions are known as __________.

a)

membranes

b)

capillaries

c)

systems

d)

tissues

16.

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?

a)

Epithelial tissue

b)

Liquid tissue

c)

Connective tissue

d)

Muscular tissue

17.

Structures of the body that perform specific functions are known as _______.

a)

protoplasm

b)

tissues

c)

systems

d)

organs

18.

A _________ is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton.

a)

joint

b)

muscle

c)

tendon

d)

ligament

19.

The stomach and intestines are part of the __________ system.

a)

digestive

b)

respiratory

c)

endocrine

d)

excretory

20.

The bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the _______ bones.

a)

temporal

b)

sphenoid

c)

parietal

d)

ethmoid

21.

The skeletal system consists of ________.

a)

nerves

b)

muscles

c)

skin

d)

bones

22.

The hindmost bone of the skull is the ________ bone.

a)

frontal

b)

parietal

c)

occipital

d)

maxillae

23.

The cranium is made up of how many bones?

a)

Six

b)

Four

c)

Eight

d)

Twelve

24.

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.

a)

mentalis

b)

orbicularis oris

c)

levator anguli oris

d)

buccinator

25.

The muscle that rotates and lowers the head is called the __________ muscle.

a)

platysma

b)

trapezius

c)

masseter

d)

sternocleidomastoideus

26.

The muscle that draws the eyebrows down and wrinkles the forehead vertically is the __________ .

a)

procerus

b)

corrugator

c)

orbicularis occuli

d)

quadratus labii superioris

27.

Muscles represent about _______ percent of the body’s total weight.

a)

25 to 35

b)

10 to 20

c)

40 to 50

d)

55 to 65

28.

Which muscle covers the bridge of the nose, lowers the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose?

a)

Mentalis

b)

Zygomaticus

c)

Procerus

d)

Palpebrae

29.

Which muscle enables the eyes to close?

a)

Frontalis

b)

Corrulator

c)

Temporalis

d)

Orbicularis oculi

30.

The muscles that turn the radius outward and the palm upward are the ______ .

a)

triceps

b)

extensors

c)

supinators

d)

pronators

31.

Sensory nerves are also called ________ nerves.

a)

afferent

b)

affective

c)

efferent

d)

effective

32.

Pain from injury or compression of the _________ nerve can radiate throughout the abdomen and be sensed in the lower back, hip, or lower abdomen.

a)

maxillary

b)

temporal

c)

sciatic

d)

ulnar

33.

The muscles that separate the fingers are called __________.

a)

opponents

b)

abductors

c)

flexors

d)

adductors

34.

Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin of the forehead, upper eyelids, and interior portion of the scalp, orbit, eyeball, and nasal passage?

a)

Ophthalmic nerve

b)

Mandibular nerve

c)

Buccal nerve

d)

Maxillary nerve

35.

The muscle that bends the foot up and extends the toes is the _______ .

a)

extensor hallucis longus

b)

extensor digitorum longus

c)

tibialis anterior

d)

peroneus longus

36.

The sensory–motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand is the __________ nerve.

a)

radial

b)

digital

c)

ulnar

d)

medial

37.

The muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and the fingers to form a straight line are called ____________.

a)

flexors

b)

extensors

c)

supinators

d)

pronators

38.

The muscles that produce the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm, lift the forearm, and flex the elbow are ________ .

a)

triceps

b)

pronators

c)

biceps

d)

deltoids

39.

Which muscle of the mouth draws the corner of the mouth out and back, as when grinning?

a)

Risorius

b)

Orbicularis oris

c)

Zygomaticus

d)

Mentalis

40.

The large, thick triangular-shaped muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts and turns the arm outward is

called the _________ .

a)

bicep

b)

deltoid

c)

pronator

d)

tricep

41.

Blood is approximately ____ percent water.

a)

60

b)

50

c)

80

d)

70

42.

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 ___________ .

a)

veins

b)

arteries

c)

capillaries

d)

venules

43.

What gland controls how quickly energy is burned?

a)

Pineal

b)

Pancreas

c)

Pituitary

d)

Thyroid

44.

The integumentary system consists of the skin and ________ glands.

a)

sweat

b)

lymph

c)

endocrine

d)

pineal

45.

The primary hormone produced by the female reproductive system is _______ .

a)

insulin

b)

testosterone

c)

estrogen

d)

adrenaline

46.

Secretions that stimulate functional activity or other secretions in the body are called ____________.

a)

lymphatics

b)

hormones

c)

collagens

d)

transmitters

47.

What gland affects almost every physiologic process of the body?

a)

Pineal

b)

Pitutary

c)

Pancreas

d)

Thyroid

48.

Which artery supplies blood to the brain, eyes, eyelids, forehead, nose, and internal ear?

a)

External carotid artery

b)

Submental artery

c)

Internal carotid artery

d)

Superficial temporal artery

49.

Lymph nodes filer the lymphatic vessels, which helps ____________ .

a)

burn fat

b)

fight infection

c)

digest food

d)

control blood pressure

50.

Another name for the circulatory system is the ____________ system.

a)

respiratory

b)

digestive

c)

cardiovascular

d)

reproductive

51.

___________ are thick-walled, muscular, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

a)

Venules

b)

Capillaries

c)

Veins

d)

Arteries

52.

Which nerve supplies impulses to the skin on the outer side and back of the foot and leg?

a)

Saphenous nerve

b)

Sural nerve

c)

Dorsal nerve

d)

Tibial nerve

53.

The tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials are known as __________ .

a)

venules

b)

capillaries

c)

veins

d)

arteries

54.

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the _________ .

a)

ulna

b)

humerus

c)

vertebrae

d)

radius

55.

The bones of the upper jaw are called __________ .

a)

nasal

b)

maxillae

c)

frontal

d)

mandible

56.

What bone forms the forehead?

a)

Forward

b)

Temporal

c)

Frontal

d)

Parietal

57.

The large, flat, triangular bone of the shoulder is the _______ .

a)

thorax

b)

scapula

c)

sternum

d)

clavicle

58.

The light spongy bone between the eye sockets is the __________ bone.

a)

zygomatic

b)

sphenoid

c)

ethmoid

d)

hyoid

59.

The largest and strongest bone of the face is the _______.

a)

maxillae

b)

nasal

c)

frontal

d)

mandible

60.

The bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the _______ bones.

a)

parietal

b)

temporal

c)

ethmoid

d)

sphenoid

61.

Which muscle of the scalp raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead?

a)

Masseter

b)

Frontalis

c)

Aponeurosis

d)

Temporalis

62.

The three parts of a muscle are the ____________.

a)

initiation, belly, and insertion

b)

origin, insertion, and innervation

c)

origin, belly, and terminus

d)

origin, insertion, and belly

63.

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is called the ____________ .

a)

epicranius

b)

epicranial aponeurosis

c)

sternocleidomastoideus

d)

platysma muscle

64.

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.

a)

masseter

b)

sternocleidomastoideus

c)

trapezius

d)

platysma

65.

The tendon that connects the occipitalis and the frontalis is the ____________ .

a)

caninus

b)

procerus

c)

quadratus labii inferioris

d)

epicranial aponeurosis