Organization Of The Human Body

Question 1

The knee is ___ to the foot.

Answer 1

Proximal

Question 2

The maintenance of normal blood sugar is what type of feedback mechanism?

Answer 2

Negative

Question 3

What is another term for “voice box”?

Answer 3

The larynx (which is situated at the front of the neck)

Question 4

If a person has o- blood which blood types may this person receive?

Answer 4

Only o- because it is a universal donor and cannot acquire any other blood types

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated with the frontal lobe of the brain?

Answer 5

Processing auditory information

Question 6

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Answer 6

To store bile

Question 7

Which term defines cells that form bone tissue?

Answer 7

Osteoblasts

Question 8

What is the correct term for the connective tissues in the body that connects bone to bone?

Answer 8

Ligaments

Question 9

What anatomical word describes a bodily portion as being near the back of the body?

Answer 9

Posterior

Question 10

A person broke their patella. What is another term for patella?

Answer 10

The knee

Question 11

What is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 11

The temporal

Question 12

What makes up the axial skeleton?

Answer 12

The skull’s bones, the temporal bone, the vertebral column, the ribs, and the sternum

Question 13

What makes up the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 13

The bones of the hip and shoulder girdles, and the bones of the arm and leg

Question 14

What area does the cervical refer to?

Answer 14

The neck

Question 15

How many separate vertebrae is in an adult?

Answer 15

24

Question 16

What is secreted by the adrenal medulla?

Answer 16

The Epinephrine

Question 17

What is another term for fat tissue in the body?

Answer 17

Adipose tissue

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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 19

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

Answer 19

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 20

Question 8:
The absorption of nutrients occurs primarily in the:
A) Stomach
B) Liver
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine

Answer 20

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 21

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

Answer 21

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 22

Question 11:
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A) Fight infection
B) Clot blood
C) Carry oxygen
D) Regulate water balance

Answer 22

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 23

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

Answer 23

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.