Anatomy and Tissue Quiz
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

  • Transverse plane
  • Longitudinal plane
  • Sagittal plane
  • Coronal plane (correct)
  • In anatomical terms, which of the following describes the back of the body?

  • Dorsal (correct)
  • Medial
  • Lateral
  • Ventral
  • What is the term for the plane that separates the body into upper and lower parts?

  • Sagittal plane
  • Coronal plane
  • Transverse plane (correct)
  • Oblique plane
  • Which of the following body regions is located in the front of the body?

    <p>Thorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue primarily connects and supports organs in the body?

    <p>Connective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue acts as a storage depot for excess food and helps insulate the body?

    <p>Adipose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sagittal plane divides the body into which two portions?

    <p>Right and left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of centrioles in a cell?

    <p>Role in cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cytoskeleton primarily do in a cell?

    <p>Determines shape and provides strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue forms the framework of the spleen?

    <p>Reticular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle tissue is solely responsible for involuntary control in the heart?

    <p>Cardiac Muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue type is characterized by the presence of osteocytes?

    <p>Bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process replaces damaged tissue with scar tissue that does not restore full function?

    <p>Fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of skin does not contain blood vessels and relies on diffusion for nutrients?

    <p>Epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle tissue is responsible for controlling blood vessel diameter?

    <p>Smooth Muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hypodermis?

    <p>Absorbs medications effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is characterized by a blue tint to the skin?

    <p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of burn extends through both the epidermis and dermis and may not be painful initially?

    <p>Third-degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of erythema?

    <p>Abnormal redness due to increased blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

    <p>Electrical conductivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a position that is toward the body's midline?

    <p>Medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Golgi apparatus primarily do?

    <p>Prepare and package proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical term refers to a position that is lying face down?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for structures that are away from the body's surface?

    <p>Deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about a cell's nucleus is true?

    <p>It contains genetic information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pairs of ribs are present in the human body?

    <p>12 pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is located on the same side as the thumb?

    <p>Radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is commonly known as the kneecap?

    <p>Patella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ribs do not attach directly to the sternum?

    <p>False ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many carpal bones are there in the wrist?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the spine is NOT part of the vertebral column?

    <p>Xiphoid process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of curvature is characterized by an excessive inward curve of the spine?

    <p>Lordosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ribs are classified as true ribs?

    <p>Ribs 1-7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about floating ribs is correct?

    <p>They do not attach to the thoracic cage at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the xiphoid process in a medical context?

    <p>Landmark for CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is considered the only movable facial bone?

    <p>Mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the zygomatic bones?

    <p>They shape the cheeks and form the outer edge of the orbit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones contribute to the formation of the nasal septum?

    <p>Vomer and nasal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pairs of maxillae are present in the human skull?

    <p>1 pair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the palatine bones serve in the facial structure?

    <p>They form the posterior portion of the hard palate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for basal cell carcinoma?

    <p>UV light exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone function is primarily related to the protection of internal organs?

    <p>Protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of skin cancer is the most deadly and known for quick metastasis?

    <p>Malignant melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body part accounts for 18% of total body surface area in the Rule of Nines?

    <p>Entire Trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do bones play in maintaining acid-base balance in the body?

    <p>Absorbing and releasing alkaline salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bone is characterized by being longer than they are wide?

    <p>Long bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for forming new bone tissue?

    <p>Osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the epiphyseal plate when growth stops?

    <p>It turns into spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture involves the bone piercing the skin?

    <p>Compound fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of bone allows it to resist stretching forces?

    <p>Collagen fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture is incomplete and most commonly occurs in young children?

    <p>Greenstick fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of osteocytes?

    <p>They deposit bone and may dissolve it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of bone strength is primarily associated with resisting compressive forces?

    <p>Calcium salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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