Milady's Review - Anatomy And Physiology

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1. The study of the structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye is called:

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a) anatomy

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2. Living plant and animal cells are enclosed by the:

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d) cell membrane

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3. The substance of which all living cells are composed is called:

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a) protoplasm

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4. Food materials for cellular growth and self-repair are found in the:

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c) cytoplasm

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5. The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is called:

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a) anabolism

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6. A tissue is a group of __ that perform a specific function.

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b) cells

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7. The brain and spinal cord are examples of:

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a) nerve tissue

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8. The tissue that serves as a protective covering on body surfaces is called:

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b) epithelial tissue

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9. The heart, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and intestines are body:

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a) organs

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10. The circulatory system includes these organs:

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d) heart and blood vessels

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11. The body system that serves as the physical foundation of the body is the:

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a) skeletal system

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12. The scientific study of the anatomy, structure, and functions of bones is called:

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c) osteology

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13. The portion of the skull that protects the brain is the:

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a) cranium

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14. An important function of bones is:

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a) producing red and white blood cells

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15. The two bones that form the sides and crown (top) f the cranium are the:

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d) parietal bones

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16. The U-shaped bone that is commonly called the "Adam's apple" is the:

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d) hyoid

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17. The bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other organs is the:

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c) thorax

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18. the cheekbones are also called the:

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b) zygomatic bones

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19. The largest and strongest bone of the face is the:

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d) mandible

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20. The place where two or more bones connect is called a/an:

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c) joint

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21. The temporal bones form the:

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b) side of the head

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22. the bones of the forearm are the:

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b) ulna and radius

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23. The 14 bones in the fingers of each hand are the:

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a) phalanges

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24. The bridge of the nose is formed by the:

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c) nasal bones

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25. The place of attachment of a muscle to an immovable section of the skeleton is called the:

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b) origin

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26. The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscles is called:

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d) myology

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27. The muscles that are attached to the bones and are controlled by the will are the:

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c) striated muscles

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28. The muscles that covers the top of the skull is the:

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c) epicranius

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29. The muscle that rings the eye socket is the:

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a) orbicularis oculi

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30. The muscles of chewing or mastication are the:

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d) masseter and temporalis muscles

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31. One of the muscles that control the swinging movements of the arm is the:

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b) trapezius

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32. the muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head is the:

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b) sternocleidomatoideus

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33. the muscle that draw the fingers together are the:

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c) adductors

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34. The brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves make up the:

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c) central nervous system

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35. The largest and most complex nerve tissue in the body is the:

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d) brain

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36. The sensations of touch, cold, heat, sight, and hearing are carried to the brain by:

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c) sensory nerves

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37. The part of the nerve cell, or neuron, that sends impulses away from the cell body to other neurons, glands, or muscles is the:

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b) axon

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38. a branch of the fifth cranial nerve affecting the external ear and skin above the temple is the:

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a) auriculotemporal nerve

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39. the point and lower side of the nose are affected by the:

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a) nasal nerve

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40. The largest cranial nerve is the:

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d) fifth cranial nerve

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41. The skin of the forehead and eyebrows is affected by the:

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b) supraorbital nerve

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42. the chief motor nerve of the face is the:

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a) seventh cranial nerve

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43. The nerve that affects the muscles of the upper part of the cheek is the:

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d) zygomatic nerve

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44. The muscles of the mouth are affected by the:

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b) buccal nerve

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45. The nerves that originate at the spinal cord are the:

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d) cervical nerves

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46. The cervical nerve that affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breastbone is the:

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d) cervical cutaneous nerve

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47. The sensory motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand is the:

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a) radial nerve

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48. One of four principal nerves of the arm and hand that supplies the fingers is the:

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a) digital nerve

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49. The steady circulation of blood through the body is controlled by the:

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a) circulatory system

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50. The blood-vascular system comprises the heart, arteries, veins, and:

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b) capillaries

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51. The upper heart chambers are called the:

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c) atria

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52. The interior of the heart contains the atria and the:

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b) ventricles

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53. Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:

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b) arteries

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54. Vessels that carry blood to the heart are called:

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d) veins

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55. The clear yellowish fluid that circulates in the lymphatics of the body is the:

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d) lymph

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56. The membrane that encloses the heart is the:

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b) pericardium

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57. Blood is composed of red and white corpuscles, platelets, plasma and:

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c) hemoglobin

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58. The human body has eight to ten pints of the nutritive fluid called:

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b) blood

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59. The fluid part of blood in which platelets and blood cells flow is:

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b) plasma

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60. Cells that contribute to the blood-clotting process are:

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b) platelets

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61. Hemoglobin, which gives blood its bright red colour, is found in the:

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b) red blood cells

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62. One of the critical functions blood performs is:

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c) carrying nutritive substances to all body cells

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63. Lymph is circulated through the lymphatic vessels and filtered by the:

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c) lymph nodes

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64. The brain, eyes, eyelids and nose are supplied blood by the:

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b) internal carotid artery

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65. The artery that supplies blood to the upper lip and nose region is the:

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b) superior labial artery

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66. The external maxillary artery is also known as the:

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b) facial artery

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67. The artery that supplies blood to the temples is the:

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c) middle temporal artery

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68. Two branches of the internal carotid artery that are important to know are the:

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b) supraorbital and infraorbital

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69. The two arteries that are the main supply of blood to the arms and hands are called the:

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d) ulnar and radial

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70. The group of specialized glands affecting development and sexual activities is the:

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b) endocrine system

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71. The sweat and oil glands of the skin are:

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a) duct glands

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72. Insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen are all examples of:

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a) hormones

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73. The digestive system is also called the:

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c) gastrointestinal system

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74. The body system that enables breathing is the:

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d) respiratory system

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75. The skin plays an important role in the excretory system because it eliminates:

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c) perspiration