Organization Of The Human Body Flashcards
The knee is ___ to the foot.
Proximal
The maintenance of normal blood sugar is what type of feedback mechanism?
Negative
What is another term for “voice box”?
The larynx (which is situated at the front of the neck)
If a person has o- blood which blood types may this person receive?
Only o- because it is a universal donor and cannot acquire any other blood types
Which of the following is not associated with the frontal lobe of the brain?
Processing auditory information
What is the function of the gallbladder?
To store bile
Which term defines cells that form bone tissue?
Osteoblasts
What is the correct term for the connective tissues in the body that connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
What anatomical word describes a bodily portion as being near the back of the body?
Posterior
A person broke their patella. What is another term for patella?
The knee
What is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
The temporal
What makes up the axial skeleton?
The skull’s bones, the temporal bone, the vertebral column, the ribs, and the sternum
What makes up the appendicular skeleton?
The bones of the hip and shoulder girdles, and the bones of the arm and leg
What area does the cervical refer to?
The neck
How many separate vertebrae is in an adult?
24
What is secreted by the adrenal medulla?
The Epinephrine
What is another term for fat tissue in the body?
Adipose tissue
Which system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, gases,
and waste products throughout the body?
A) Digestive system
B) Circulatory system
C) Respiratory system
D) Lymphatic system
Circulatory system
Rationale: The circulatory system, consisting of the heart, blood vessels,
and blood, is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases (such as oxygen
and carbon dioxide), and waste products throughout the body.
Question 6:
What is homeostasis?
A) The process of cell division
B) The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment
C) The breakdown of nutrients to release energy
D) The production of body heat
The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment
Rationale: Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal
environment despite changes in external conditions. This includes the regulation of
temperature, pH, hydration, and other vital conditions.
Question 8:
The absorption of nutrients occurs primarily in the:
A) Stomach
B) Liver
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine
Small intestine
Rationale: The small intestine is the primary site for the absorption of
nutrients. Its lining is covered in villi, which increase the surface area for
absorption.
Question 9:
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate, breathing,
and blood pressure?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Brainstem
D) Hypothalamus
Brainstem
Rationale: The brainstem regulates vital functions, including heart rate,
breathing, and blood pressure. It acts as a relay center connecting the
cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord.
Question 11:
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A) Fight infection
B) Clot blood
C) Carry oxygen
D) Regulate water balance
Carry oxygen
Rationale: Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are primarily responsible for carrying
oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide from the
body to the lungs for exhalation.
Question 15:
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
A) To digest and absorb dietary fats
B) To produce movement
C) To transport blood and oxygen
D) To defend the body against infection
To defend the body against infection
Rationale: The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in the body’s immune
response. It transports lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white
blood cells, throughout the body.
