Building blocks of human body
Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
Select one:
a. lungs
b. tissues
c. organs
d. systems
Tissues
Which of the following is the thigh bone or the longest bone in the body?
Select one:
a. tibia
b. femur
c. fibula
d. patella
Femur
What is the muscular organ that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen when breathing?
Select one:
a. lungs
b. pharynx
c. esophagus
d. diaphragm
The diaphragm
The colorless liquid produced as a byproduct when plasma passes nourishment to capillaries and cells is known as:
Select one:
a. blood
b. lymph
c. blood platelets
d. protein particles
Lymph
Which nerve extends to the lower eyelid, side of the nose, upper lip and mouth?
Select one:
a. mental
b. zygomatic
c. infraorbital
d. supraorbital
infraorbital
The function of the lungs is to:
Select one:
a. circulate blood
b. eliminate waste products
c. control all body functions
d. supply the blood with oxygen
Supply the blood with oxygen
The bone that makes up the lower jaw and is the largest bone of the facial skeleton is the:
Select one:
a. nasal
b. lacrimal
c. maxillae
d. mandible
Mandible
Muscle makes up approximately what percentage of the body's weight?
Select one:
a. 10% to 20%
b. 20% to 30%
c. 40% to 50%
d. 60% to 70%
40% to 50%
Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the little finger side of the forearm?
Select one:
a. ulnar
b. radial
c. popliteal
d. anterior tibial
Ulnar
The digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems are controlled by the:
Select one:
a. skeletal system
b. ophthalmic branch
c. voluntary nervous system
d. autonomic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Most of the activities of the cell take place in the:
Select one:
a. nucleus
p. 50 Most of the activities of the cell take place in the cytoplasm.
b. stomach
c. cytoplasm
d. cell membrane
Cytoplasm
The fourteen bones that form the digits or fingers of the hands are called the:
Select one:
a. ulnas
b. carpals
c. phalanges
d. metacarpals
Phalanges
What is the role of epithelial tissue?
Select one:
a. coordinate body functions
b. contract to produce motion
c. support, protect and hold the body together
d. cover and protect body surfaces and internal organs
Covers and protect body surfaces and internal organs
What is another name for red blood cells?
Select one:
a. plasma
b. leucocytes
c. hemoglobin
d. erythrocytes
Erthrocytes
The primary motor nerve of the face is the:
Select one:
a. facial nerve
b. trifacial nerve
c. maxillary nerve
d. mandibular nerve
Facial nerve
What are the basic units of living matter?
Select one:
a. cells
b. bones
c. tissues
d. kidneys
Cells
The bone that forms the area from the throat to the shoulder is known as the:
Select one:
a. radius
b. clavicle
c. humerus
d. sternum
Clavicle
The lower chambers of the heart include the:
Select one:
a. left atrium
b. right atrium
c. pericardium
d. left and right ventricle
Left and right ventricle
What converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system to urea?
Select one:
a. skin
b. liver
c. heart
d. lungs
Liver
Which one of the following components is responsible for the clotting of blood?
Select one:
a. plasma
b. leukocytes
c. hemoglobin
d. thrombocytes
thrombocytes
The process of building up larger molecules from small ones is:
Select one:
a. anabolism
b. catabolism
c. physiology
d. cell division
Anabolism
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Select one:
a. allowing body movement
b. sending and receiving body messages
c. surrounding and protecting internal organs
d. providing a frame to which muscles can attach
Sending and receiving body messages
What is the artery called that supplies blood to the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf?
Select one:
a. popliteal
b. anterior tibial
c. dorsalis pedis
d. posterior tibial
Popliteal
The stomach and which other organ are responsible for digesting food?
Select one:
a. brain
b. liver
c. kidneys
d. intestines
Intestines
What branch of the facial nerve extends to the muscles of the temple, the side of the forehead, eyebrow, eyelid and upper cheek?
Select one:
a. buccal
b. temporal
c. zygomatic
d. posterior auricular
Temporal