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Building Blocks of the Human Body/ Skeletal System
Building Blocks of the Human Body/ Skeletal System
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The 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand are the:
carpals
metacarpals
maxillae
phalanges
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Long bones are found in the:
legs
back
skull
chest
3
Forms the area from throat to shoulder; collarbone
sternum
clavicle
femur
hyoid
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Which of the following descriptions is NOT an example of metabolism?
controlling the basic functions and activities of the cell
breaking down of larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
releasing energy to perform specific body functions
building up of larger molecules from smaller ones
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Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
tissues
organs
lungs
systems
6
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
skin
kidneys
liver
brain
7
The study of organs and systems of the body:
Dermatology
Osteology
Microbiology
Anatomy
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Found in the skull, scapula and sternum:
irregular bones
round bones
flat bones
long bones
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The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as:
physiology
metabolism
anabolism
catabolism
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Which system has the function of surrounding & protecting internal organs?
respiratory system
circulatory system
endocrine system
skeletal system
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The function of the lungs is to:
supply the blood with oxygen
eliminate waste products
control all body functions
circulate blood
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The organ responsible for removing toxic byproducts of digestion is the:
stomach
liver
intestines
lungs
13
The bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area:
occipital
temporal
parietal
frontal
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The study of the bone:
Osteology
Microbiology
Histology
Dermatology
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The point at which 2 or more bones are joined together:
joint
vein
ligament
tendon
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The bone that makes up the lower jaw and is the largest bone of the facial skeleton is the:
maxillae
temporal
mandible
nasal
17
The control center of cell activities is called the:
protoplasm
nucleus
cytoplasm
body system
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The primary function of the excretory system is to:
eliminate waste from the body
circulate blood throughout the body
regulate and control the growth and reproduction of the body
intake oxygen to be absorbed into the blood
19
A separate body structure composed of two or more different tissues is a(n):
muscle
system
tissue
organ
20
The U-shaped bone that supports the muscles of the tongue
Zygomatic
Hyoid
Lacrimal
Mandible
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The outer and narrower of the 2 lower leg bones, extending from the knee to the ankle, is known as:
metatarsals
patella
fibula
femur
22
What is another name for histology?
gross anatomy
osteology
microscopic anatomy
physiology
23
What three basic parts are found in most human cells?
muscle, cytoplasm, cell membrane
nucleus, ctyoplasm, connective tissue
nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
muscle, protoplasm, cell membrane
24
All of the following are bones of the cranium, EXCEPT:
metacarpal
occipital
temporal
frontal
25
The number of bones found in an adult body are:
206
200
226
106
26
The parietal bones form the:
cheek
bridge of the nose
crown and upper sides of the head
upper jaw
27
How many bones make up the facial skeleton?
10
14
9
206
28
The system that controls our breathing:
skeletal
respiratory
endocrine
circulatory
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Organs that eliminate water and waste products are the:
liver
kidneys
lungs
stomach
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The 8 carpals held together with ligaments make up the:
knee
elbow
wrist
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