Chapter 3 (QUIZ)

Question 1

The system gives the body shape and support

Answer 1

Skeletal system

Question 2

The tissue acts as a cushion between 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 an 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

The organ that 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 tissues or displaced bone from 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

Orchioplexy

Question 13

The throat is also called the

Answer 13

pharyx

Question 14

This surgical procedure is the removal of the gall bladder.

Answer 14

Cholecystrectomy

Question 15

The hip joint is an example of a

Answer 15

ball and socket joint

Question 16

This tissue covers the body’s external surface

Answer 16

Epithelial tissue

Question 17

The brain center of a cell is the

Answer 17

Nucleus

Question 18

Cartilage is replaced by bone through a process called

Answer 18

Ossification

Question 19

The white portion of the eye is called

Answer 19

Sclera

Question 20

This is referred to as the voice box

Answer 20

Larnyx