Deck 3: Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

The basic units of structure in the human body are:

A) body systems
B) tissues
C) cells
D) organs

Answer 1

cells

Question 2

How many major systems does the human body have?

A) 5
B) 8
C) 11
D) 12

Answer 2

11

Question 3

The space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks is the:

A) vestibule
B) philtrum
C) labia
D) frenum

Answer 3

vestibule

Question 4

The scientific study of the shape and structure of the human body is:

A) biology
B) physiology
C) anatomy
D) pathology

Question 5

The integumentary system:

A) manufactures bile
B) helps to regulate body temperature
C) removes excess glucose from the bloodstream and stores it as glycogen
D) transports food from the pharynx to the stomach

Question 6

Which nerve is the primary source of oral cavity innervation?

A) Trigeminal
B) Nasopalatine
C) Anterior superior palatine
D) Buccal

Question 7

Periosteum:

A) does not contain nerves and blood vessels
B) is necessary for bone growth and repair
C) has an inner layer of dense fibrous connective tissue containing osteoclasts associated with bone formation
D) is found adjacent to spongy, trabecular, cancellous bone

Question 8

The second phase of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movement, in opening the mouth is:

A) gliding
B) rotational
C) pivoting
D) hinge action

Question 9

Which part of the mandible forms the chin?

A) Angle
B) Mental protuberance
C) Coronoid process
D) Ramus

Question 10

The four main types of tissue found in the human body are:

A) nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle tissue
B) lung, nerve, brain, and muscle tissue
C) brain, epithelial, nerve, and connective tissue
D) bone, muscle, epithelial, and nerve tissue

Question 11

All are elevator muscles except the:

A) external pterygoid muscle
B) temporal muscle
C) internal pterygoid muscle
D) masseter muscle

Question 12

Organs :

A) are made up of singular tissue cell types
B) work independent of each other
C) form body systems
D) do not belong to more than one body system

Question 13

Which bone(s) form(s) the prominence of the cheek?

A) Maxillary
B) Zygomatic
C) Sphenoid
D) Ethmoid

Question 14

Which body system transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?

A) Respiratory system
B) Digestive system
C) Cardiovascular system
D) Endocrine system

Question 15

The scientific study of how the body functions is:

A) physiology
B) anatomy
C) pathology
D) biology

Question 16

The outer layer of hard, dense, very strong bone is known as:

A) cancellous bone
B) bone marrow
C) compact bone
D) periosteum

Question 17

The rectangular area between the two ridges running under the nose to the midline of the upper lip is the:

A) outer canthus
B) inner canthus
C) philtrum
D) tragus

Question 18

The four levels of organization in the human body, arranged from smallest to largest, are:

A) cell, tissue, organ, body system
B) tissue, organ, cell, body system
C) cell, organ, tissue, body system
D) body system, organ, tissue, cell

Question 19

The three types of muscles that make up the muscular system are:

A) striated, involuntary, and cardiac
B) striated, smooth, and cardiac
C) unstriated, involuntary, and visceral
D) voluntary, involuntary, and smooth

Question 20

Arteries, veins, and capillaries are major types of:

A) blood vessels
B) muscle tissue
C) nerve tissue
D) blood cells

Question 21

A scar found inferior to the chin, along the medial aspect of the mandible is located:

A) above the chin-near the midline
B) below the chin-near the midline
C) above the chin-away from the midline
D) below the chin-away from the midline

Question 22

A natural opening in bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass is the:

A) foramen
B) fossa
C) process
D) tuberosity

Question 23

The buccinator muscle is found in the:

A) back
B) chest
C) cheek
D) shoulder

Question 24

Which frenum passes from the floor of the mouth to the ventral border of the tongue?

A) Maxillary labial
B) Mandibular labial
C) Lingual
D) Buccal

Question 25

Lingual papillae are:

A) sparse on a healthy tongue
B) usually scarlet red and coarse
C) responsible for sensations of taste
D) tiny indentions on the top of the tongue

Question 26

The salivary glands are controlled by which body system?

A) Nervous
B) Circulatory
C) Endocrine
D) Lymphatic

Question 27

The gag reflex is:

A) voluntary
B) not easily stimulated
C) associated with retching and vomiting
D) located near the anterior portion of the tongue

Question 28

Match each body planes with its correct description.

Sagittal

A)Divides the body lengthwise into right and left regions
B)Divides the body into anterior and posterior regions and is referred to as a coronal plane
C)Cuts the body horizontally into anterior and posterior regions
D)A vertical cut through the midline of the body

Question 29

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

A) Lacrimal
B) Maxilla
C) Mandible
D) Nasal

Question 30

Match each body planes with its correct description.

Transverse

A)Divides the body lengthwise into right and left regions
B)Divides the body into anterior and posterior regions and is referred to as a coronal plane
C)Cuts the body horizontally into anterior and posterior regions
D)A vertical cut through the midline of the body

Question 31

Match each body planes with its correct description.

Midsagittal

A)Divides the body lengthwise into right and left regions
B)Divides the body into anterior and posterior regions and is referred to as a coronal plane
C)Cuts the body horizontally into anterior and posterior regions
D)A vertical cut through the midline of the body

Question 32

The bone that forms the upper jaw is the:

A) lacrimal bone
B) maxilla
C) mandible
D) nasal bone

Question 33

Which muscle draws the angles of the mouth upward and backward?

A) External pterygoid
B) Temporal
C) Zygomatic major
D) Masseter

Question 34

The orbicularis oris pertains to the:

A) ear
B) eye
C) nose
D) lips

Question 35

Match each body planes with its correct description.

Frontal

A)Divides the body lengthwise into right and left regions
B)Divides the body into anterior and posterior regions and is referred to as a coronal plane
C)Cuts the body horizontally into anterior and posterior regions
D)A vertical cut through the midline of the body

Question 36

Which paranasal sinus infection mimics a toothache?

A) Maxillary
B) Frontal
C) Ethmoid
D) Sphenoid

Question 37

Which bone(s) form(s) the roof of the mouth?

A) Inferior conchae
B) Zygomatic
C) Vomer
D) Palatine

Question 38

Which nerve innervates the chin and lower lip?

A) Buccal
B) Lingual
C) Incisive
D) Mental

Question 39

The human skull is divided into which two sections?

A) Brain and face
B) Cranium and face
C) Frontal lobe and cranium
D) Face and sinuses

Question 40

Which is covered in masticatory mucosa?

A) Vestibule
B) Gingivae
C) Lips
D) Soft palate