Anatomy and Physiology
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Question 1 of 21
What is the study of organs and systems of the body called?
anatomy
cosmetology
physiology
osteology
Question 2 of 21
What is physiology?
the study of the functions of organs and systems of the body
the study of organs and systems of the body
the study of the structures that can be seen with the naked eye
the study of structures too small to be seen
Question 3 of 21
cells are composed of a gel-like substance called :
an atom
a molecule
protoplasm
cytoplasm
Question 4 of 21
What is the role of epithelial tissue?
covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs
supports , protects and holds the body together
contracts to produce motion
carries messages to and from the brain
Question 5 of 21
Osteology is the study of:
muscles
cell
organ
Bones
Question 6 of 21
What is maxillae?
two bones of the upper jaw
bones that form the eye socket
bones of the lower jaw
small bones in the ear responsible for detecting sound
Question 7 of 21
Muscle makes up approximately what percentage of the body's weight?
10
20
40
70
Question 8 of 21
Myology is the study of the :
cells
organs
skeleton
Question 9 of 21
The midsection of a muscle is called it :
belly
contraction point
origin
insertion
Question 10 of 21
Which mucsle circles the mouth and is responsible for puckering and wrinkling the lips?
risorius
quadtratus labii superioris
oris obicularis
triangularis
Question 11 of 21
Laughter draws the mouth up and back by using what muscle?
caninus
zygotmaticus
buccinator
Question 12 of 21
Thick- walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called :
arteries
veins
lymph vessels
capillaries
Question 13 of 21
The fluid part of the body is called :
hemoglobin
red blood cells
white blood cells
plasma
Question 14 of 21
Which of the following correctly describes veins?
thick walled vessels
carries blood from capillaries to the cell
positioned deeper in the body than arteries
carries blood from capillaries to the heart
Question 15 of 21
What is the part of the brain responsible for mental activity and is located in the upper front portion of the cranium?
cerebrum
cerebellum
pons
medulla oblongata
Question 16 of 21
The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain is the :
trifacial
facial
radial
ulnar
Question 17 of 21
The largest of the cranial nerves is the :
opthalmic
nasal
maxillary
Question 18 of 21
The posterior auricular, temporal and zygomatic are all branches of which nerve?
buccal
cervical
mandibular
Question 19 of 21
The system responsible for taking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide is the :
circulatory system
excretory system
endocrine system
respiratory system
Question 20 of 21
The excretory system is responsible for :
eliminating waste products from the body
producing hormones required by the body
carrying lymph to parts of the body not reached by the circulatory system
building larger molecules from smaller ones
Question 21 of 21
The largest organ of the body is the :
skin
liver
brain
stomach