Anatomy for Central Service Techs

Question 1

This system gives the body shape and support.

Answer 1

Skeletal system

Question 2

This tissue acts as a cushion between the bones to prevent them from rubbing together.

Answer 2

Cartilage

Question 3

These muscles control involuntary movements like breathing, digestion, etc.

Answer 3

Smooth

Question 4

This surgical procedure consists of removing an ear bone that has thickened and no longer transmits sound waves and replacing it with an artificial implant to improve hearing.

Answer 4

Stapedectomy

Question 5

More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid.

Answer 5

Plasma

Question 6

An organ filters the blood to remove amino acids and neutralize some harmful toxins.

Answer 6

Liver

Question 7

This surgical procedure removes the uterus

Answer 7

Hysterectomy

Question 8

This gland stimulates body growth

Answer 8

Pituitary

Question 9

This is the lining of the uterus.

Answer 9

Endometrium

Question 10

This surgical procedure removes tissue or displaced bone form the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve.

Answer 10

Carpal tunnel repair

Question 11

The largest part of the human brain is the

Answer 11

cerebrum

Question 12

This surgical procedure is the relocation of an undescended testicle.

Answer 12

Orchiopexy

Question 13

The throat is called the

Answer 13

pharynx

Question 14

This surgical procedure is the removal of the gall bladder.

Answer 14

Cholecystectomy

Question 15

The hip joint is an example of

Answer 15

ball and socket joint

Question 16

This tissue covers the body’s external surface.

Answer 16

Epithlial tissue

Question 17

The brain center of a cell is the

Answer 17

nucleus

Question 18

Cartilage is replaces by bone through a process called

Answer 18

ossification

Question 19

The white portion of the eye is called the

Answer 19

sclera

Question 20

This is referred to as the voice box.

Answer 20

Larynx