Anatomy & Physiology Final Exam

What are the five main senses?

The most complex sensory organ in the body has been called the _____________.

Static Equilibrium holds the position of the head in place while the body rotates.

The malleus, the incus, and the stapes are also known as…

Receptor cells that determine head movements which is information used to establish equilibrium is located in ______________.

Air will enter the body through the ____________.

________________is the system of blood vessels and associated tissues that supplies oxygen via the blood to all parts of the body, and brings CO2 back to the heart for oxygenation.

Which is a part of the anatomy of the eye?

The pinna, or outer ear, is shaped like a cup so that…

When smelling a flower, chemoreceptors in the nose are stimulated by vapor molecules that transmit the sensations to the brain via the olfactory nerve.

_______________ stimulates the stomach to produce pepsin, an enzyme that digests protein and stimulates the liver to produce bile.

When an infection occurs the bone marrow will respond by producing more:

Which of the following is a condition needed for sensation:

_________ receptor cells respond to four taste sensations: sweet, bitter, sour and salty.

The nasal passages contain mucus membranes that warm and humidify the breathed in air in order to prevent the trachea from becoming dry.

White blood cells last for about 120 days and red blood cells last for about 10 days.

Normal blood cells last for a limited time and must be replaced constantly.

Each skeletal muscle is enveloped by a protective tissue sheath called…

Muscles found in the walls of the heart are called:

Arteries carry oxygenated blood to the heart while veins carry CO2 laden blood away from the heart.

What is the purpose of osteoblasts?

White blood cells (WBCs) protect the body from foreign microbes and toxins, and are also know as:

The system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood is known as the:

Which of the following is not a feature of the thorax?

There are only three classes of skeletal muscles: flexors, extensors, and adductors.

The gastrointestinal tract is also known as the alimentary canal.

The heart is a muscular organ about the size of your fist, and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day.

Which statement is true?

The Digestive System…

The ___________ not only plays a role in the respiratory system but also the digestive system as it receives air from the nasal cavity as well as air, food and water from the oral cavity.

The skin consists of two layers, what are they called?

The function of the sensory system is to_________________.

The four most important parts of the blood are the _____________.

Which of the following are the accessory organs in the Integumentary System?

This muscle blinks and closes eyes.

The largest and most visible part of the brain is called the ________ .

The fluid between the cells that is removed by lymphatic capillaries when it accumulates is called…

Dense irregular connective tissue, which includes skin, has bundles of relatively randomly ordered collagen fibers.

Which of the following is a function of the muscular system?

The chemicals used in the Endocrine System are known as:

The peripheral nervous system is further divided into two major parts: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic system controls all the voluntary systems within the body.

The human skeleton is divided into these two distinct parts.

What organ is involved in the Nervous System?

What is a bone made up of?

A group of similar cells performing a similar function is called:

The two largest veins in your body are:

Food is pushed into this muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach. This tube is called the…

The ________ and the ________ provide fluids that lubricate the duct system and nourish the sperm.

Which of these statements is TRUE about the nervous system:

The Skeletal System is the name of a collection of bones that interconnects, frames, and holds our body up.

The Keratinocytes produce…

The pancreas and kidneys play a role in the endocrine system although they are not considered glands.

Cells that release coagulating chemicals which cause clots to form in the blood and can plug up narrowed blood vessels are known as:

Arteries, veins, and capillaries are three types of blood vessels–hollow tubes that provide a path to circulate blood throughout the body.

What is the function of the Skeletal System?

Small amounts of urine are emptied into the bladder from the ureters about every 10 to 15 seconds.

Receptor cells that determine head movements which is information used to establish equilibrium is located in ______________.

The _____________ produces hormones that control many of the functions of the other endocrine glands and is divided into 2 parts: the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe.

Inspiration is the process where oxygen exits the respiratory system through the mouth and the nose.

Histology is the study of how the nervous system functions.

The nervous system is divided into two parts. Which part consists of the brain and the spinal cord?

This tissue provides for all body movement through contraction.

Muscles also play an essential role in maintaining the involuntary bodily functions like digestion, blood circulation, respiration, and other functions such as speaking and seeing.

__________ produces a hormone, thymosin, which stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes in other lymphatic organs.

All living and non-living things are made up of molecules composed of chemical elements.

The brain signals the sphincter muscles to relax. As these muscles relax, urine exits the bladder through the urethra.

Which of these statements is true about the Urinary System?

Veins carry the oxygen-poor blood back to your heart.

There are 800 different types of cells in the human body.

The _____________ controls hormone production by the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes.

The reproductive system consists of…

Cytology is the study of cells.

The limbic system is also referred to as the…

What is the function and purpose of the alveoli?

If the urinary system is healthy, the bladder can hold up to 16 ounces (2 cups) of urine comfortably for ____________.

The ____________ is/are where fertilization of the egg and sperm take place.

The left lung is divided into 3 lobes, whereas the right lung is divided into 2 lobes.

When interstitial fluid enters the lymph capillaries it becomes:

Tissue that covers the whole surface of the body is called:

Another name for the windpipe is the:

The anatomical position refers to the body as standing erect, facing forward, arms out to the side, with palms turned backward.

The arm is made up of three bones: the humerus, which is in the upper arm, and the _______________, which are below the elbow.

______________ secretes hormones that stimulate the testicles to produce testosterone.

Muscles are connected to bones by tendons and bones are connected to each other by…

For movement, muscles push but do not pull.

Which statement is true about the ovary?

The mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine are all part of the digestive system called the ______________.

It is the storage site for most body fat, serves to fasten the skin to the underlying surface, provides thermal insulation, and absorbs shocks and impacts to the skin.

What are the four types of tissues?

Two or more organs that work together to perform a specific task are called…

When smelling a flower, chemoreceptors in the nose are stimulated by vapor molecules that transmit the sensations to the brain via the olfactory nerve.

The skin is the largest organ of the body.

Which of the following is not a bone classification?

A characteristic of all living systems is homeostasis.

There are four categories of tactile sensation: cold, heat, pressure, and pain.

What is the purpose of osteoclasts?

Cardiac muscle is an example of voluntary muscles.

The respiratory system is made up of the nostrils, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, bronchioles, and alveoli.

The _________ is the largest of the heart blood vessels and is the main artery that carries nutrient rich blood away from the heart.

The outer body is divided into what two regions?

Digestion is this process and has two main functions:

The _____________ produces hormones called corticosteroids (which regulate the body’s metabolism, the balance of salt and water in the body, the immune system, and sexual function).

An adult has 206 bones.

The ____________ secretes a hormone called somatostatin (which causes the pituitary gland to stop the release of growth hormone).

The _____________ is located in the middle of the brain and secretes the hormone Melatonin (which is thought to help regulate the wake-sleep cycle).