Anatomy Honors Quiz
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What does the coronal plane divide the body into?

  • Superior and inferior parts
  • Anterior and posterior parts (correct)
  • Right and left halves
  • Dorsal and ventral sides

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower parts?

  • Frontal plane
  • Sagittal plane
  • Transverse plane (correct)
  • Coronal plane

How does the sagittal plane divide the body?

  • Upper and lower
  • Front and back
  • Medial and lateral sections
  • Right and left halves (correct)

Which body region corresponds to the head area?

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What is NOT a function of the anatomical planes?

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What term describes a position that is away from the body's midline?

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Which part of the cell is responsible for regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell?

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What does the term 'distal' refer to in anatomical terminology?

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Which cell structure contains all of a cell's genetic information?

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In anatomical terms, what position describes lying face down?

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What is the primary function of bones related to the body's structure?

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Which type of skin cancer is considered the most dangerous due to its ability to metastasize quickly?

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What is NOT a function of bones in the human body?

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What is the main risk factor associated with basal cell carcinoma?

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Which function of bone is critical for maintaining a stable internal pH?

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What skin layer is primarily responsible for containing blood vessels, sweat glands, and nerve endings?

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Which type of injection utilizes a 45-degree angle for administration?

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What is the characteristic color change associated with a lack of oxygen in the blood?

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Which type of burn involves the epidermis and part of the dermis, categorizing it as a partial-thickness burn?

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What skin change is associated with extreme paleness due to a lack of melanin?

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Which type of connective tissue is responsible for connecting muscles to bones?

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What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

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Which connective tissue type has a rubbery, flexible matrix and contains no blood vessels?

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What is the primary characteristic of fibrocartilage?

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What are centrioles primarily involved in?

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Which of the following statements about connective tissue is incorrect?

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Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements such as walking and talking?

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What distinguishes regeneration from fibrosis in tissue repair?

<p>Regeneration restores normal function, while fibrosis does not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is elastic cartilage primarily found in the body?

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Which layer of skin depends on diffusion for obtaining oxygen and nutrients?

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Flashcards

What is the Coronal plane?

Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

What is the Transverse plane?

Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

What is the Sagittal plane?

Divides the body into right and left halves.

What is the Cephalic region?

Refers to the head.

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What is the Cervical region?

Refers to the neck.

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Medial

Points towards the middle of the body. Think of the midline as a line running down your nose.

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Lateral

Points away from the middle of the body.

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Distal

The part of the body that is furthest from the point of origin.

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Proximal

The part of the body that is closest to the point of origin.

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Nucleus

The central and most important part of the cell. It contains all of a cell's DNA.

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Tendons

Connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.

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Ligaments

Connective tissue that connects bones to bones.

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Cartilage

A type of connective tissue that is rubbery and flexible, commonly found in joints and ears.

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Lysosomes

Small organelles in the cell that are responsible for breaking down waste products and cellular debris.

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Cytoskeleton

A network of protein fibers that provides structural support and helps with cell movement.

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What is the dermis?

The deeper layer of skin containing blood vessels, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and nerve endings.

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What is cyanosis?

A blue tint to the skin caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood.

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What is a first-degree burn?

A partial-thickness burn involving only the epidermis. It's superficial and characterized by redness, pain, and swelling.

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What is a third-degree burn?

A full-thickness burn extending through the epidermis and dermis. Damage to nerve endings may reduce initial pain.

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What is a bruise?

A bluish, black, or yellow mark on the skin caused by clotted blood under the skin.

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Hyaline Cartilage

The most common type of cartilage found throughout the body, particularly in the fetal skeleton.

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Cardiac Muscle

Found in the heart and responsible for involuntary contractions, pumping blood throughout the body.

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Regeneration

A process of tissue repair in which damaged cells are replaced with the same type of cells, restoring normal function.

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Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, containing no blood vessels and receiving nutrients from the layer beneath.

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Fibrosis

A type of tissue repair where damaged cells are replaced with scar tissue (mainly collagen), which doesn't always restore function.

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Basal cell carcinoma

Most common type of skin cancer, rarely spreads to other parts of the body, and is usually linked to excessive UV exposure.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

A type of skin cancer that develops in the outer layer of skin and grows slowly, often found on sun-exposed areas, and is also linked to UV exposure.

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Malignant melanoma

The most aggressive form of skin cancer, quickly spreads to other parts of the body, and has a higher risk in individuals with severe sunburns as children.

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Support function of bones

Bones provide a framework for the body, supporting and holding it upright.

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Protection function of bones

Bones help protect delicate internal organs.

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