Cardiovascular
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What is the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues for any reason properly called?
Edema
Bile is secreted by the liver and stored in the:
Gallbladder
The outermost layer of skin is called the:
Epidermis
Name the longest bone of the body:
Femur
The return of deoxygenated blood from the tissues is through the:
Veins
Inguinal lymph nodes are located in the:
Groin or Pelvic Region
The majority of the breakdown of proteins occurs in the:
Stomach
The deep, dense connective tissue layer of skin is the:
Dermis
What structure connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
The smallest of the arteries are the
Arterioles
The accumulation of excess tissue fluid due to damage or absence of lymph vessels or nodes is:
Lymphedema
The folds of the stomach lining (gastric mucosa) are called:
Rugae
The primary or biggest organ of the integumentary system is the:
Skin
Which term best describes the curved ridge at the top of the pelvic bone?
Iliac Crest
What are the vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Pulmonary Veins
Masses of lymphatic tissue that are located in a ring at the back of the mouth and throat that protest against bacterial invasion are the:
Tonsils
The space between the oral and nasal cavities and the larynx is the:
Pharynx
Nerve endings sensitive to touch, pain, and pressure are:
Sensory Receptors
Name the weight-supporting bone of the leg articulating with the femur at the knee and the talus at the ankle:
Tibia
The blood from the heart is pumped into the aorta by the:
Left Ventricle
Lymphoid tissue located in the submucosa of the intestines are known as:
Peyer's Patches
The peritoneum is a smooth membrane that lines the:
Abdomen
What is the primary skin component that determines skin color?
Melanin
Which term refers to a narrow, rough surface on the middle third of the posterior femur?
Linea Aspera