57 Questions
Which part of the human body connects the head to the trunk?
Neck
What organ is located inside the cranial cavity of the skull?
Brain
Where are the teeth, gums, and tongue located in the human body?
In the oral cavity
Which part of the head is formed by the maxilla and is immobile?
Forehead
What part of the head is covered with hair and is also known as the top of the head?
Vertex
Which part of the head extends from the forehead to the chin?
Face
Where are symmetrical nasolabial folds found on the head?
Between nostrils and mouth
What primarily covers and protects the eyes?
Eyelids
What connects the face and skull in a human head?
Philtrum
Which part of the body contains the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis?
Trunk
What is located on the superior surface of the chest?
Breasts
Which cavity is located immediately under the diaphragm?
Abdominal cavity
What divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Diaphragm
Which segment is part of the lower extremities?
Thigh
What is a distinct structural unit made up of different types of tissue?
Organ
Where are the shoulder blades located?
Back
Which organs are placed in the middle part of the thoracic cavity?
Heart and blood vessels
What are the two main structures that most organs are composed of?
Parenchyma and stroma
Which type of tissue is closely packed with little ground-substance?
Epithelial tissues
Which type of tissue has ground substance that is more important than the cells which produce it?
Mechanical tissues
Which type of tissue forms the whole nervous system?
Nervous tissue
What are the three types of highly specialized cells that make up muscular tissues?
Smooth-muscle cells, cross-striated muscle cells, and heart-muscle cells
What does the text state about the ground-substance in mechanical tissues?
The ground-substance is more important than the cells which produce it
Which type of tissue includes the outer layer of the skin, or epidermis, and the lining membranes of hollow organs?
Epithelial tissues
What does the text say about the behavior of nervous tissue compared to other tissues?
Nervous tissue behaves differently from other tissues
Which type of tissue arises in the embryo from the same layer of tissue as the outer skin?
Nervous tissue
What is the function of the stroma in an organ?
The less evolved supporting tissue holding the parenchyma together
What is the main function of the eyelids?
For protection of the eyes
Which part of the head is the mandible?
The lower jaw
Where are the nasolabial folds located on the face?
Between the nostrils and the corners of the mouth
What is the function of the philtrum?
To divide the upper lip
Which part of the skull contains the brain?
The cranial cavity
How many cervical vertebrae are in the neck?
7
Which part of the trunk contains the abdomen?
The thorax
What is the function of the oral cavity?
To contain the teeth, gums, and tongue
Where are the ears located on the head?
On the sides of the head
What is the function of the vertex and occiput of the skull?
To provide protection for the brain
What separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
The diaphragm
Which of the following organs is located in the upper part of the peritoneal cavity?
Stomach
Which of these is a joint that connects the segments of the lower extremities?
Knee
What is located on the superior surface of the chest?
Breasts
Where are the shoulder blades located?
On the upper back
What is the lower extension of the abdominal cavity?
Pelvic cavity
Which of the following is a segment of the upper extremities?
Arm
What is the function of the tissue fluid in the body?
It allows for diffusion of nutrients and waste
What are the three primitive cell types that all tissues of the body are derived from?
Endoderm, ectoderm, mesoderm
What is the function of the walls of cells and capillaries in the body?
To act as filters and allow diffusion
What is the specialized working tissue of an organ called?
Parenchyma
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of tissue that organs are built up of?
Blood tissue
What is the ground substance referring to?
The supporting matrix in which cells are embedded
In which type of tissue is the ground substance more important than the cells?
Mechanical tissue
Which of these is NOT a type of muscular tissue?
Skeletal muscle cells
From which embryonic layer does nervous tissue arise?
The same layer as the outer skin
What does the stroma do in an organ?
Provides support and holds the parenchyma together
Which type of tissue forms a lining or covering?
Epithelial tissue
Which tissue is closely packed with little ground substance?
Epithelial tissue
What forms the whole nervous system?
Nerve tissue
Learn about the composition and structure of the human body including the head, neck, trunk, and extremities. Explore details about facial features like eyes, nose, mouth, and the structure of the skull.
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