Anatomy and Histology Quiz: Cardiovascular System

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What is the primary function of the superior vena cava?

  • To filter waste from the blood
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To pump oxygenated blood to the body
  • To transport deoxygenated blood to the heart (correct)

Which of the following joints permits flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, medial and lateral rotation, and circumduction?

  • Metacarpophalangeal joints
  • Elbow joint
  • Wrist joint
  • Shoulder joint (correct)

What is the function of the left atrium?

  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To pump oxygenated blood to the body
  • To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs (correct)
  • To transport deoxygenated blood to the lungs

What type of movement is allowed by the symphysis pubis?

<p>A little degree of movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is part of the pelvic girdle?

<p>Ilium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary trunk?

<p>To transport deoxygenated blood to the lungs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Neutrophil Polymorphonuclear Leucocytes?

<p>Phagocytosis and destruction of microorganisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Eosinophil Leucocytes?

<p>Attracted to the site of allergic reactions and parasitic infestation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?

<p>Transfer of gases between alveolar air and tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do osteocytes get nutrients from in spongy bone?

<p>Directly from circulating blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of compact bone?

<p>Concentric lamella with radiating canaliculi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of spongy bone?

<p>Filled with red and yellow bone marrow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria in cellular activities?

<p>Produce ATP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for intracellular digestion?

<p>Lysosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus in protein synthesis?

<p>Concentration and packaging of proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?

<p>Synthesis of proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

<p>Synthesis of steroids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lysosomes in postmortem changes?

<p>Autolysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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