Anatomy And Nutrition

Question 1

The complex chemical process whereby the body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed to carry on their many activities is known as:

Answer 1

metabolism

Question 2

The tough elastic substance similar to bone that cushions bones at the joints

Answer 2

cartilage

Question 3

Which one of the following bones forms the top of the spinal column located in the region of the neck

Answer 3

vertebrae

Question 4

Which one of the following is the name of the two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium?

Answer 4

parietal

Question 5

. The forearm muscles that bend the wrist, draw the hand upward, and close the finger toward the forearm are the:

Answer 5

Flexors

Question 6

The muscles that cover the back of the neck and the upper and middle regions of the back that rotate the shoulder blades and control swinging movements of the arm are the trapezius and the

Answer 6

latissimus dorsi

Question 7

The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth is often referred to as the chewing muscles are the temporalis and

Answer 7

masseter

Question 8

The muscle that extends along the side of the chin and draws the corner of the mouth down is:

Answer 8

triangularis

Question 9

Olfactory, optic and auditory are the following samples of which type of cranial nerves?

Answer 9

Sensory

Question 10

Which one of the following is another name for the facial artery?

Answer 10

external maxillary

Question 11

An example of lymphoid tissue is the:

Answer 11

Tonsils

Question 12

The skin layer responsible for the growth of the epidermis is the stratum

Answer 12

germinativum

Question 13

Which layer of the dermis lies directly under the epidermis?

Answer 13

Papillary

Question 14

Glands of the skin responsible for the regulation of body temperature are the:

Answer 14

sudoriferous glands

Question 15

The process which the cell absorbs food and store water for food and repair is called

Answer 15

anabolism

Question 16

Which type of tissue is used to support, protect, and build the body

Answer 16

Connective

Question 17

Bands or sheets of fibrous tissue that supports the bones at the joints are known as

Answer 17

cartilage

Question 18

The thick-walled muscular blood vessels that carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the other parts of the body are called?

Answer 18

arteries

Question 19

The bones of the chest including the breast bone, spine, ribs, and connective cartilage are also known as the:

Answer 19

Thorax

Question 20

Which of the following bones connects all the bones of the cranium together?

Answer 20

sphenoid

Question 21

The broad muscle that forms from the chest, to the side of the chin, to the lower jaw and expresses sadness is the

Answer 21

platysma

Question 22

The muscle that completely surrounds the eye socket and closes the eyelid is the

Answer 22

orbicularis oculi

Question 23

The muscle between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels the air between the lips is called the:

Answer 23

buccinator

Question 24

The trochlear, abducens and accessory are examples of which type of cranial nerve

Answer 24

Motor

Question 25

Lymphatic capillaries are also known as:

Answer 25

lacteals

Question 26

The protein substance that forms a network of microscopic fibers that gives the skin structural support for cells and blood vessels is known as:

Answer 26

Collagen

Question 27

The layer of the epidermis that contains cells that form keratin is called the

Answer 27

stratum granulosum

Question 28

Glucose is stored in what part of the body?

Answer 28

Muscles

Question 29

The colorless jelly like substance that makes up all living cells is

Answer 29

Protoplasm

Question 30

Which type of body tissue coordinates all body functions?

Answer 30

Nerve

Question 31

The system of the human body that is made up of ductless glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream is the

Answer 31

endocrine system

Question 32

. The muscles of the face, arms and legs are examples of which type of muscle?

Answer 32

striated

Question 33

The knee is an example of which type of joint:

Answer 33

Hinge

Question 34

Which of the following is the name of the two bones that join to form the upper jaw?

Answer 34

maxillae

Question 35

The large triangular muscle that covers the shoulders and lifts and turn the arms are known as the:

Answer 35

Deltoids

Question 36

One of the muscles that cover the front of the chest and assist in swinging movement of the arm is the:

Answer 36

pectoralis minor

Question 37

The muscles that cover the top of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose is the:

Answer 37

procerus

Question 38

The chief motor nerve that affects the muscles of the neck and back is the

Answer 38

accessory

Question 39

Which one the following sets are the main sources of the blood supply to the head, face, and neck:

Answer 39

common carotids

Question 40

Approximately what percent of the dermis is made up of collage?

Answer 40

70

Question 41

The malpighian layer is another name for which layer of the epidermis?

Answer 41

germinativum

Question 42

The layer of the epidermis consisting of clear cells through which light can pass is called the stratum:

Answer 42

lucidum

Question 43

Which layer of the dermis contains small cone shaped projections of elastic tissue that points upward into the epidermis?

Answer 43

papillary

Question 44

The sweat glands are also known as:

Answer 44

sudoriferous glands

Question 45

Muscles are joined together by:

Answer 45

Tendons

Question 46

The parts of the nerve cells that receive messages from other cells are called:

Answer 46

dendrites

Question 47

The forearm muscle that turns the hand inward and makes the palms face downward is the:

Answer 47

pronator

Question 48

The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth often referred to as a chewing muscle are the masseter and the:

Answer 48

temporalis

Question 49

The muscle that surrounds the upper part of the lip, raises and draws back the upper lip, and elevates the nostrils as in expressing distaste is the:

Answer 49

quadratus labii superioris

Question 50

The space between the collagen fibers and skin contain a protein called:

Answer 50

Elastin

Question 51

Which one of the following substances makes up about 70% of the dermis?

Answer 51

Collagen

Question 52

The pigment cells that are scattered throughout the basal layer of the epidermis are known as

Answer 52

Melanosomes

Question 53

The nerves of the skin that move the blood vessels and arrector pilli muscles are the:

Answer 53

Motor nerves

Question 54

The functions of the 5 senses are controlled by which division of the nervous system:

Answer 54

Central nervous system

Question 55

Another name for the kneecap is the:

Answer 55

Patella

Question 56

. The muscle that covers the entire back of the upper forearms and extends the forearms are known as the:

Answer 56

Triceps

Question 57

One of the muscles that cover the chest and allows for the arms to swing are the:

Answer 57

pectoralis major

Question 58

Two parts of epicranius are the frontalis and the:

Answer 58

occipitalis

Question 59

Which of the following arteries supplies the lower region of the face and nose?

Answer 59

external maxillary ​

Question 60

Another name for the dermis is:

Answer 60

Cutis

Question 61

The muscles that cover the top of the nose, depresses the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose is the:

Answer 61

procerus

Question 62

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the:

Answer 62

humerus

Question 63

The process in which the cells consume what they have absorbed and stored in order to do specialized functions such as muscular effort is called:

Answer 63

catabolism