30 Questions
What type of muscle is found in the stomach, intestines, uterus, and bladder?
Smooth muscle
What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
To hold bones together in proper articulation at the joints
What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?
To support the weight of the body
What is the function of tendons?
To attach muscles to bones
Which type of bone is the humerus an example of?
Long bone
What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?
To support the appendages
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for preventing the passage of food to the respiratory tract?
Epiglottis
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
The formation of feces or fecal bolus and absorption of water
What is the primary function of the esophagus?
To pass the food bolus from the pharynx to the stomach through peristalsis
What is the primary function of the olfactory bulb?
To process information to detect odors
What is the longest portion of the digestive tract?
Small intestine
Where are the vocal cords located?
In the larynx
Which of the following glands produces bile that aids digestion?
Liver
Which part of the oral cavity is composed of the tongue and teeth?
Mouth
What is the upper respiratory system composed of?
Nose, pharynx, and larynx
What are the three main parts of the small intestine?
Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum
What is the function of the epiglottis?
To separate the trachea from the esophagus
What is the transition point between the upper and lower airways?
Larynx
What are the three parts of the pharynx?
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx
What is the major muscle of respiration?
Diaphragm
What is the process of entering air into the body?
Inspiration or inhalation
What is the term for the inflammation of the larynx?
Laryngitis
What is the disease characterized by longing and difficult breathing, coughing, a choking sensation, and wheezing noises in the chest?
Asthma
What is the term for the destruction of the alveoli or their walls in the lungs?
Pulmonary emphysema
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
Protect the body from harmful bacteria or other threats
Where do neurotransmitters get released?
At the synapse via exocytosis
What is the primary function of the central nervous system?
Consist of the brain and spinal cord
What is the role of the endocrine gland in the body?
Secrete hormones
What is the mechanism by which hormones travel through the body?
Via the bloodstream
What is the process by which the body stops producing a hormone once homeostasis is achieved?
Negative feedback
Test your knowledge of the human skeletal system, including types of bones, bone marrow, and skeletal divisions. Learn about the functions and structures of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
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