Human Body Structural Organisation Quiz

What is the function of connective tissue in the human body?

Connect, support, insulate, and stabilize organs (correct)
Carry impulses
Generate movement
Control and coordinate body functions

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for maintaining posture in humans?

Cardiac muscles
Smooth muscles
Skeletal muscles (correct)
Nervous tissue

What is the main function of nervous tissue in the human body?

Control and coordinate body functions (correct)
Generate heat
Insulate and stabilize organs
Provide movement

Which cells contain fibrous extensions to aid in carrying impulses?

Nerve cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of epithelial tissue in the human body?

Line internal and external surfaces for protection (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells contain half the number of chromosomes of a normal body cell?

Reproductive cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an obstructive lung disease?

Pneumonia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of asthma?

Airway obstruction (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of bronchitis?

Inflammation of the bronchi (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the incomplete expansion of alveoli?

Atelectasis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a bacterial infection involving the pharynx, larynx, and trachea?

Pertussis (whooping cough) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the accumulation of coal dust in the lungs?

Anthracosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the organs of the digestive system responsible for digestion?

Small intestine, large intestine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which body cavity is located in the front of the body?

Ventral cavity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

Prevents food from entering the trachea (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the spinal column is located in the neck area?

Cervical region (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the abdominopelvic quadrants used for anatomical reference?

RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

Responsible for gas exchange (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition characterized by Progressive thickening of subcutaneous tissue of the palm, causing the fourth and fifth finger to bend towards the palm and inability to straighten them?

Dupuytren's contracture (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint is a suture, found in the skull, that is classified as immoveable?

Fibrous joint (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the disorder characterized by the displacement of a bone from its joint?

Dislocation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition in the hand and wrist is caused by compression of the median nerve and runs through the carpal (wrist) ligament, bones, and tendons?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synovial fluid in the body's joints?

Reduces friction between bones (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which joint type allows for some restricted movement and has cartilage between them with thick membranous collagen holding them together?

Ball and socket joint (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common treatment for polymyositis, a connective tissue disease that triggers inflammation and muscular weakness?

Pharmacological treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the medical eponym 'Alzheimer's disease'?

A degenerative disease characterized by the person's inability to acquire new facts, described by Dr. Alzheimer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using medical eponyms according to the text?

To honor the person who discovered or described the condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of the symptoms of polymyositis, a connective tissue disease that triggers inflammation and muscular weakness?

An unknown autoimmune disorder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the medical term 'arthrocentesis'?

Puncture to remove fluid from a joint space (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue mentioned in the text?

Visceral (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

Regulating blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a short bone?

Carpal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the fluid-filled sac that cushions joints and reduces friction between bones and tendons?

Bursa (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cranial bone?

Mandible (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces?

Comminuted (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for little or no movement?

Fibrous (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Tendon (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?

Regulating body temperature (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the curved fibrous cartilage found in joints like the knee?

Meniscus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is located at the base of the spine?

Coccyx (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term refers to the study of the skin?

Dermatology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a specialist who studies the heart?

Cardiologist (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term refers to the study of blood vessels?

Angiology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a doctor who specializes in the treatment of muscles?

Myologist (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term is used to describe a physician specializing in nervous system disorders?

Neurologist (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following body parts with their corresponding medical terms:

Eardrum = Tympan Nose = Rhino Kidney = Neph Blood vessels = Angi(o) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organs with their primary functions:

Liver = Hepato Heart = Cardio Lung = Pneumo or pleuro Small intestine = Ileo Signup and view all the answers

Match the following body regions with their specific medical terms:

Chest = Thorac(o) Skull = Crani Large intestine = Colo Eye = Ophthalm or oculo Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tissues with their corresponding functions:

Muscle = Myo or sarco Nerves = Neuro Skin = Derm Blood clot = Thromb(o) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following joint types with their characteristics:

Veins = Ven(o) or phleb(o) Bones = Oste(o) Breast = Mamm(o) Blood clot = Thromb(o) Signup and view all the answers

Which directional term refers to a position closer to the center or midline of the body?

Medial (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions?

Transverse plane (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements describes increasing the angle between two bones?

Extension (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the standard anatomical position, what is the position of the palms and feet?

Facing forwards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the position of lying on one's back?

Supine (B) Signup and view all the answers