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WorksheetsPCT Chapter 1
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
The Pituitary gland:
is also called the hyperphysis
is considered to be the master gland
dose 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 consists of medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:
brainspan
brainstorm
brainstem
cortex
The approximate number of muscles in the body is:
1000
500
600
900
The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:
trapezius
deltoid
diaphragm
pectoralis major
The main upper chest muscle is:
trapezius
deltoid
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 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:
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 to the heart
The smallest blood vessel is the:
capillary
pulmonary vein
vena cava
venule
The outer most cellular layer of the skin is called:
corium
epidermis
subcutaneous
none of these choices
A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and the organs is:
cardiac failure
congestive failure
rheumatic heart disease
artariosclerpais
Thick walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
atria
vein
arteries
none of the choices
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
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
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 hereditary information that directs all cell activities and allows the cell to reproduce?
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
enzymes
ribonucleic acid (RNA)
molecules
Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and the 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:
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 a ball-and-socket joint?
the wrist
the hip
the knee and the 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 the fingers are called:
navicular
lunate
phalanges
hamate
Which of the following is the name of the fluid the heart floats in?
serious fluid
pericardial fluid
myocardial fluid
endcardial fluid
Coronary circulation is the medical term describing circulation of the blood through?
the lungs
the body
the vessels
the heart
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 towards the midline 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:
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 of the above
The body's acid-base balance changes when the body dose not eliminate:
hydrogen
nitrogen
air
carbon dioxide
Structurally the nervous system is divided into the:
afferent and efferent systems
central and peripheral systems
brain and spinal cord
sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
Tha accessory organ of the digestive system 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
Conducting away is referred to as:
afferent
efference
efferent
none of the choices
