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What is the function of connective tissue in the human body?
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for maintaining posture in humans?
What is the main function of nervous tissue in the human body?
Which cells contain fibrous extensions to aid in carrying impulses?
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What is the role of epithelial tissue in the human body?
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Which cells contain half the number of chromosomes of a normal body cell?
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Which of the following is NOT an obstructive lung disease?
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What is the main characteristic of asthma?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of bronchitis?
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What is the term used to describe the incomplete expansion of alveoli?
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Which of the following is a bacterial infection involving the pharynx, larynx, and trachea?
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What is the term used to describe the accumulation of coal dust in the lungs?
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What are the organs of the digestive system responsible for digestion?
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Which body cavity is located in the front of the body?
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What is the function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?
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Which region of the spinal column is located in the neck area?
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What are the abdominopelvic quadrants used for anatomical reference?
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What is the main function of the lungs in the respiratory system?
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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?
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Which type of joint is a suture, found in the skull, that is classified as immoveable?
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What is the disorder characterized by the displacement of a bone from its joint?
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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?
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What is the function of synovial fluid in the body's joints?
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Which joint type allows for some restricted movement and has cartilage between them with thick membranous collagen holding them together?
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What is the most common treatment for polymyositis, a connective tissue disease that triggers inflammation and muscular weakness?
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What is the meaning of the medical eponym 'Alzheimer's disease'?
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What is the main purpose of using medical eponyms according to the text?
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What is the most common cause of the symptoms of polymyositis, a connective tissue disease that triggers inflammation and muscular weakness?
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What is the meaning of the medical term 'arthrocentesis'?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?
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Which of the following is an example of a short bone?
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What is the term used to describe the fluid-filled sac that cushions joints and reduces friction between bones and tendons?
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Which of the following is NOT a cranial bone?
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What is the term used to describe a fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces?
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Which type of joint allows for little or no movement?
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What is the term used to describe the band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?
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What is the term used to describe the curved fibrous cartilage found in joints like the knee?
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Which bone is located at the base of the spine?
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Which medical term refers to the study of the skin?
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What is the medical term for a specialist who studies the heart?
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Which medical term refers to the study of blood vessels?
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What is the medical term for a doctor who specializes in the treatment of muscles?
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Which medical term is used to describe a physician specializing in nervous system disorders?
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Match the following body parts with their corresponding medical terms:
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Match the following organs with their primary functions:
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Match the following body regions with their specific medical terms:
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Match the following tissues with their corresponding functions:
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Match the following joint types with their characteristics:
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Which directional term refers to a position closer to the center or midline of the body?
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What is the anatomical plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions?
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Which of the following movements describes increasing the angle between two bones?
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In the standard anatomical position, what is the position of the palms and feet?
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What is the term used to describe the position of lying on one's back?
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