Chapter 6 - General Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
The dense active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is: A. Cytoplasm B. Cell membrane C. Nucleus D. Chromatid
C. Nucleus
Human cells reproduce by mitosis, dividing into two identical cells called: A. Mother cells B. Daughter cells C. Father cells D. Son cells
B. Daughter cells
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the protoplasm of a cell except for the protoplasm in the nucleus. A. Cystine B. Neuron C. Cytoplasm D. Mandible
C. Cytoplasm
The chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called: A. Metabolism B. Mitosis C. Meiosis D. Respiration
A. Metabolism
The constructive phase of metabolism is called: A. Anabolism B. Catabolism C. Mitosis D. Meiosis
A. Anabolism
Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body? A. Nerve tissue B. Muscle tissue C. Connective tissue D. Epithelial tissue
B. Muscle tissue
The basic unit of all living things is the: A. Anatomy B. Cell C. Muscle D. Nerve
B. Cell
Which type of tissue lines the heart, the digestive and respiratory organs? A. Nerve tissue B. Muscle tissue C. Connective tissue D. Epithelial tissue
D. Epithelial tissue
The connection between two or more bones is called a: A. Ligament B. Joint C. Tendon D. Muscle
B. Joint
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the larger do the two bones that form the leg below the knee. A. Patella B. Fibula C. Tibia D. Femur
C. Tibia
The oval, bony case that protects the brain is: A. Cranium B. Facial skeleton C. Hyoid bone D. Thorax
A. Cranium
The maxillae bones form the: A. Lower jaw B. Upper jaw C. Upper arm D. Forearm
B. Upper jaw
The two bones that form the sides and crown (top) of the cranium the: A. Parietal bones B. Occipital bones C. Lacrimal bones D. Zygomatic bones
A. Parietal bones
The inner and larger bone in the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the: A. Carpus B. Ulna C. Metacarpus D. Radius
B. Ulna
The foot is made up of \_\_\_\_\_ bones. A. 6 B. 11 C. 18 D. 26
D. 26
Which muscles are also known as the smooth muscles? A. Nonstriated muscles B. Cardiac muscles C. Striated muscles D. Trapezius muscles
A. Nonstriated muscles
The part of the muscle that does not move is the : A. Belly B. Insertion C. Origin D. Tendon
C. Origin
The broad muscle that covers the top of the head is the: A. Temporal B. Epicranius C. Deltoid D. Occipital
B. Epicranius
The \_\_\_\_\_\_ are the muscles that straighten the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line. A. Extensors B. Pronators C. Supinators D. Flexors
A. Extensors
The muscles at the base of the fingers that draw the fingers together are the:
A. Flexors
B. Abductors
C. Extonsors
D. Adductors
D. Adductors
The system of nerves that carries impulses or messages to and from the central nervous system is called: A. Involuntary nervous system B. Voluntary nervous system C. Autonomic nerve system D. Peripheral nervous system
D. Peripheral nervous system
Sensory nerve endings called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are located close to the surface of the skin. A. Reactors B. Receptors C. Capillaries D. Aural neurons
B. Receptors
The largest artery in the human body is the: A. Jugular B. Ventricle C. Aorta D. Cartoid
C. Aorta
The main blood supply of the arms and hands are the: A. Facial and superficial arteries B. Ulnar and radial arteries C. Radial and posterior arteries D. Ulnar and external jugular arteries
B. Ulnar and radial arteries
The popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries known as:
A. Anterior tibial and posterior arteries
B. Anterior tibial and dorsal pedis arteries
C. Internal and external jugular arteries
D. Supraorbital and infraorbital arteries
A. Anterior tibial and posterior arteries
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the primary nasal muscle of concern to cosmotologists: A. Platysmua B. Procerus C. Popliteal D. Pronator
B. Procerus
The mental nerve affects the skin of the:
A. Lower eyelid, side of the nose, upper lip and mouth
B. Nose
C. Forehead, scalp, eyebrow and upper eyelid
D. Lower lip and chin
D. Lower lip and chin
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ cranial nerve is the chief motor nerve of the face. A. Fourth B. Fifth C. Sixth D. Seventh
D. Seventh
The greater occipital nerve is located at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the head and affects the scalp as far up as the top of the head. A. Top B. Back C. Left side D. Right side
B. Back
The median nerve supplies impulses to the : A. Fingers B. Wrist C. Arm and hand D. Arm and wrist
C. Arm and hand
The deep peroneal nerve is located in the: A. Front of the arm B. Front of the leg C. Back of the leg D. Back of the arm
B. Front of the leg
Valves are structures that temporarily close a passage or permit blood to flow in: A. All directions B. Only two directions C. Only one direction D. Only three directions
C. Only one direction
Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the: A. Left atrium B. Right atrium C. Left ventricle D. Right ventricle
B. Right atrium
White blood cells are also known as: A. Leukocytes B. Hemoglobin C. Platelets D. Capillaries
A. Leukocytes
Blood \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the body's temperature. A. Has no effect upon B. Plays a role in equalizing C. Is the only factor affecting D. Is only capable of raising
B. Plays a role in equalizing
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ supplies blood to the muscles of the eye. A. Inferior labial artery B. Infraorbital nerve C. Infraorbital artery D. Intratrochlear nerve
C. Infraorbital artery
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ drain(s) the tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid. A. Capillaries B. Lymphatic system C. Lymph nodes D. Middle temporal artery
B. Lymphatic system
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a gland of the endocrine system that secretes enzyme-producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbohydrates, proteins and fats. A. Spleen B. Thyroid C. Lymph node D. Pancreas
D. Pancreas
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ glands secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including the fight-or-flight response. A. Exocrine B. Adrenal C. Endocrine D. Pituitary
B. Adrenal
Digestive \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are chemicals that change certain types of food into soluble form that can be used by the body. A. Exocrines B. Endocrines C. Enzymes D. Platelets
C. Enzymes
The organ that controls the body is: A. Heart B. Brain C. Liver D. Stomach
B. Brain
The organ that controls the body's vision: A. Kidneys B. Lungs C. Intestines D. Eyes
D. Eyes
The heart is the organ that circulates the body's: A. Lymph B. Blood C. Water D. Spinal fluid
B. Blood
The organs that excretes water and waste products are the: A. Intestines B. Lungs C. Kidneys D. Eyes
C. Kidneys
The lungs supply \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the blood. A. Hydrogen B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Carbon dioxide
C. Oxygen
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the organ that removes waste created by digestion. A. Stomach B. Liver C. Intestine D. Kidney
B. Liver
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ covers the body and is the external protective coating. A. Scapula B. Blood C. Skin D. Exoskeleton
C. Skin
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are the organs that digest food. A. Intestines and kidneys B. Intestines and liver C. Intestines and stomach D. Kidneys and stomach
C. Intestines and stomach
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ system controls the steady movement of the blood through the body. A. Integumentary B. Circulatory C. Respiratory D. Lymphatic
B. Circulatory
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ system changes food into nutrients and wastes. A. Lymphatic B. Endocrine C. Integumentary D. Digestive
D. Digestive