Basic Theory: 102 Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test

Question 1

The ____ arteries supply blood to the face, head, and neck.

Accepted Answer

carotid

Question 2

Blood is the sticky salty fluid that circulates through the body to bring nourishment and ___ to all body parts.

Accepted Answer

oxygen

Question 3

The ___ is responsible for removing toxic byproducts of digestion.

Accepted Answer

liver

Question 4

The ___ nerve extends down the little-finger side of the arm into the palm of the hand.

Accepted Answer

ulnar

Question 5

The nucleus, cytoplasm, and membrane are the 3 basic parts of most ____.

Accepted Answer

cells

Question 6

The ___, or malar, are the two bones that form the upper cheek and bottom of the eye socket.

Accepted Answer

zygomatic

Question 7

Blood platelets are responsible for the clotting of blood. They are also called _____.

Accepted Answer

thrombocytes

Question 8

The ___ nerve extends to the lower eyelid, side of the nose, upper lip, and mouth.

Accepted Answer

infraorbital

Question 9

The ___ muscle is located above the corners of the mouth and raises the angle of the mouth, as in snarling.

Accepted Answer

caninus

Question 10

___ is the gel-like substance containing water, salt, and nutrients that cells are composed of.

Accepted Answer

protoplasm

Question 11

The ___ artery supplies blood to the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf.

Accepted Answer

popliteal

Question 12

Lymph nodes filter foreign particles from the ____.

Accepted Answer

lymph vessels

Question 13

The bone located behind the eyes and nose that connects all the bones of the cranium is known as the ___ bone.

Accepted Answer

sphenoid

Question 14

The interior of the heart contains four chambers. The lower chambers consist of the right and left ___.

Accepted Answer

ventricles

Question 15

____ describes building up and breaking down energy molecules to perform specific body functions.

Accepted Answer

metabolism

Question 16

The stomach and ___ are responsible for digesting food.

Accepted Answer

intestines

Question 17

___ muscles respond to commands regulated by will.

Accepted Answer

striated

Question 18

The major and minor ___ muscles assist in swinging the arms and extend across the front of the chest.

Accepted Answer

pectoralis

Question 19

The muscles located in the palms that cause the thumb to move toward the fingers (grasping or making a fist) are called:

Accepted Answer

opponens

Question 20

Another name for the nerve cell is a ____.

Accepted Answer

neuron

Question 21

The average resting heart rate is ___ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

60-100

Question 22

The ___ breaks food down to be easily absorbed by cells or to become waste products.

Accepted Answer

digestive system

Question 23

The muscle of the heart itself and the only muscle of its type in the human body is the ____ muscle.

Accepted Answer

cardiac

Question 24

The 2 ___ bones join to form the bridge of the nose.

Accepted Answer

nasal

Question 25

Small blood vessels that take nutrients and oxygen from arteries to cells, and waste products from cells to veins are:

Accepted Answer

capillaries

Question 26

Blood carries toxins and waste products to the liver and kidneys to be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

The ___ nervous system has sensory and motor nerves that extend from the spinal cord & brain to other body parts.

Accepted Answer

peripheral

Question 28

The ___ artery supplies blood to the back of the head.

Accepted Answer

occipital

Question 29

The 14 bones that form the digits or fingers of the hands are called the ____.

Accepted Answer

phalanges

Question 30

The ___ artery supplies the sides of the nose with blood.

Accepted Answer

angular

Question 31

The ___, composed of long nerve fibers, originates at the base of the brain and extends to the base of the spine.

Accepted Answer

spinal cord

Question 32

The ___ are the 2 bones of the upper jaw.

Accepted Answer

maxillae

Question 33

The outer and narrower of the 2 lower leg bones, extending from the knee to the ankle is the ___.

Accepted Answer

fibula

Question 34

___ bones are found in the legs.

Accepted Answer

long

Question 35

Which arteries supply blood to the lower portion of the face, including the mouth and nose?

Accepted Answer

external maxillary

Question 36

One function of the ____ system includes supporting the skeletal system.

Accepted Answer

muscular

Question 37

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called ____.

Accepted Answer

gross anatomy

Question 38

The muscle that aids in drawing the head back and elevating the shoulder blades is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

trapezius

Question 39

The body system responsible for blood circulation (incl. heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries) is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

cardiovascular system

Question 40

The ___ is a division of the ophthalmic branch extending to the skin of the upper eyelid, eyebrow, forehead, and scalp.

Accepted Answer

supraorbital

Question 41

The salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and intestines are all part of the ____, (a.k.a. digestive system).

Accepted Answer

gastrointestinal system

Question 42

____ tissue carries food, waste products, and hormones.

Accepted Answer

liquid

Question 43

The purpose of the ___ is to supply the blood with oxygen.

Accepted Answer

lungs

Question 44

The skeletal system has the functions of protecting organs, attaching to ___ to aid in movement, and framing the body.

Accepted Answer

muscles

Question 45

The cranial nerve responsible for transmitting facial sensations to the brain is the ___ nerve.

Accepted Answer

trifacial

Question 46

A thick, tubular, elastic, branching blood vessel that carries pure blood from the heart through the body is a ____.

Accepted Answer

artery

Question 47

The belly, origin, and ____ are all parts of the muscle.

Accepted Answer

insertion

Question 48

The heart muscle is encased in a membrane called the ____. It contracts and relaxes to force blood to circulate the body

Accepted Answer

pericardium

Question 49

Plasma is about 50% water.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 50

The body system responsible for the circulation of lymph is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

lymph-vascular system

Question 51

On average, an adult has ___ pints of blood circulating the body to regulate body temperature, ph, and blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

8-10

Question 52

The 2 bones located on the sides of the head, directly above the ears and below the parietal are the ___ bones.

Accepted Answer

temporal

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Basic Theory: 102 Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test

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