30 Questions
What is the outermost layer that covers the entire skeletal muscle?
Epimysium
What type of muscle has a single nucleus and is involuntary?
Smooth muscle
What is the contractile unit of muscle?
Sacromere
What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?
Relay impulse
What is the lowest part of the brain stem that controls heart rate, swallowing, vomiting, and breathing?
Medulla oblongata
What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?
Coordinate balance and equilibrium
Which type of papillae has taste buds?
Circumvallate papillae
What is the primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone?
Regulating endocrine activity of the adrenal cortex
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
Regulating growth and metabolism
What is the function of neutrophils?
Acting as phagocytes at the active site of infection
What is the primary function of platelets?
Participating in the clotting process
What is the primary function of estrogen?
Developing secondary female characteristics
What is the main function of the bones in the skeletal system?
To store calcium and phosphorus, and to facilitate hematopoiesis
What is the composition of the diaphysis?
Compact bone
What is the function of the articular cartilage?
To decrease friction between bones
What type of joint is freely movable?
Synovial joint
What is the term for a break in the bone that is incomplete?
Greenstick fracture
What is the term for a degenerative disease of the joint that is caused by wear and tear?
Osteoarthritis
What is the function of erythroprotein in the body?
To control the rate of erythrocyte production
Which layer of the heart is the innermost layer?
Endocardium
What is the function of the chordae tendineae in the heart?
To prevent the backflow of blood into the atria
What is the name of the valve that separates the ventricles and arteries?
Semilunar valve
Which of the following bones surrounds the nasal cavity?
All of the above
What is the term for the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the bloodstream?
External respiration
What is the function of the epididymis?
To store and mature sperm
What is the location of the prostate gland in relation to the bladder?
At the base of the bladder
What is the function of the areola?
To surround the nipple
What is the primary function of the scrotum?
To regulate testicular temperature
What is the function of the lactiferous ducts?
To transport milk from the alveolar glands
What is the viability of an oocyte after ovulation?
12-24 hours
This quiz covers the parts of the skeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage. It also explores the functions of bones, bone tissue, and classification of bones.
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