Question 1

What is another name for striated voluntary muscle?&#10;A) Cardiac muscle&#10;B) Skeletal muscle&#10;C) Smooth muscle&#10;D) Tissue

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Striated voluntary muscle refers to skeletal muscle, which is under conscious control and has a striped appearance due to the arrangement of its muscle fibers. Cardiac muscle is striated, but it is involuntary and found only in the heart. Smooth muscle is non-striated and also involuntary, found in organs such as the intestines and blood vessels. Tissue is a general term for collections of similar cells that perform a specific function.

Question 2

What is a term for a nerve cell?&#10;A) Axon&#10;B) Neuron&#10;C) Neurotransmitter&#10;D) Synapse

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A nerve cell is more commonly known as a neuron.

Question 3

Muscles attach to bones via which structures?&#10;A) Ligaments&#10;B) Tendons&#10;C) Membranes&#10;D) Cartilage

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Muscles attach to bones via tendons, which are dense fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bones to other bones, membranes cover and protect organs, and cartilage provides cushioning and support within joints.

Question 4

Hematopoiesis occurs in what type of tissue?&#10;A) Bone&#10;B) Muscle&#10;C) Integumentary&#10;D) Nerve

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Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation, which occurs in the bone marrow. So, option A - Bone, is the correct answer.

Question 5

The esophagus is part of which system?&#10;A) Digestive&#10;B) Endocrine&#10;C) Integumentary&#10;D) Respiratory

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The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach. It is part of the digestive system, which is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

Question 6

What is the term for a group of organs functioning together for a common purpose?&#10;A) Anatomy&#10;B) Physiology&#10;C) System&#10;D) Tissue

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A group of organs functioning together for a common purpose is known as a system in the study of anatomy and physiology.

Question 7

What is another name for striated involuntary muscle?&#10;A) Cardiac muscle&#10;B) Skeletal muscle&#10;C) Smooth muscle&#10;D) Tissue

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle is the correct answer because it is the type of muscle that is striated and involuntary, meaning its contractions are not consciously controlled. It is found in the walls of the heart.

Question 8

What is the term for a vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides?&#10;A) Frontal&#10;B) Sagittal&#10;C) Transverse&#10;D) Thoracic

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The term for a vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides is called the sagittal plane. The frontal plane divides the body into front and back sections, the transverse plane divides the body into top and bottom sections, and the thoracic region refers specifically to the chest cavity.

Question 9

A dermatologist treats disorders of which system?&#10;A) Integumentary&#10;B) Muscular&#10;C) Respiratory&#10;D) Nervous

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A dermatologist treats disorders of the integumentary system, which includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.

Question 10

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?&#10;A) Abdominal&#10;B) Pelvic&#10;C) Spinal&#10;D) Thoracic

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The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs. The abdominal cavity contains the digestive organs, the pelvic cavity contains the reproductive organs, and the spinal cavity contains the spinal cord.

Question 11

Which body cavity contains the spleen?&#10;A) Abdominal&#10;B) Pelvic&#10;C) Spinal&#10;D) Thoracic

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Question 12

What are the smallest living units in the body?&#10;A) Cells&#10;B) Organs&#10;C) Systems&#10;D) Tissues

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Question 13

What is another name for nonstriated involuntary muscle?&#10;A) Cardiac muscle&#10;B) Skeletal muscle&#10;C) Smooth muscle&#10;D) Tissue

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Question 14

What part of the cell contains most of the DNA?&#10;A) Cytoplasm&#10;B) Mitochondria&#10;C) Nucleus&#10;D) Plasma membrane

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Question 15

The body is constantly trying to maintain a dynamic steady state of health, which is called what?&#10;A) Balance&#10;B) Homeostasis&#10;C) Interaction&#10;D) Regulation

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Question 16

Two bones are held together by which structures?&#10;A) Ligaments&#10;B) Tendons&#10;C) Membranes&#10;D) Cartilage

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Question 17

Bone is formed by which cells?&#10;A) Osteoblasts&#10;B) Osteoclasts&#10;C) Lymphoblasts&#10;D) Myeloblasts

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Question 18

What term describes the wrist in relation to the shoulder?&#10;A) Distal&#10;B) Proximal&#10;C) Inferior&#10;D) Superior

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Question 19

Which anatomic term refers to a person lying on his or her back?&#10;A) Inferior&#10;B) Superior&#10;C) Prone&#10;D) Supine

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Question 20

What is the term for a movement that bends a joint?&#10;A) Extension&#10;B) Flexion&#10;C) Lateral&#10;D) Medial

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Question 21

What is the term for the entire functional structure unit of the kidney, from glomerulus through collecting tubule?&#10;A) Alveolus&#10;B) Larynx&#10;C) Nephron&#10;D) Urethra

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Question 22

What is the principal hormone produced by the testes?&#10;A) Cortisone&#10;B) Estrogen&#10;C) Progesterone&#10;D) Testosterone

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Question 23

Which hormone is detected by pregnancy tests?&#10;A) Estrogen&#10;B) HCG&#10;C) Testosterone&#10;D) Thyroxin

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Question 24

What is the term for the chemical secretions produced by the endocrine system?&#10;A) Enzymes&#10;B) Hemoglobin&#10;C) Hormones&#10;D) Sweat

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Question 25

Which of the following is often called the &#34;master gland&#34; of the endocrine system?&#10;A) Adrenal&#10;B) Pancreas&#10;C) Pituitary&#10;D) Thyroid

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Question 26

Which of the following is the protein within red blood cells that binds oxygen?&#10;A) Albumin&#10;B) Cilia&#10;C) Hemoglobin&#10;D) Hormone

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Question 27

Food is forced through the digestive system in a series of wavelike motions as smooth muscles contract. What is the term for this motion?&#10;A) Digestion&#10;B) Excretion&#10;C) Peristalsis&#10;D) Respiration

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Deck 6: Human Anatomy and Physiology