15 Questions
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
To control and coordinate the body's functions
What type of cells contain fibrous extensions to aid in carrying impulses?
Nerve cells
What type of muscle tissue provides movement, maintains posture, and provides heat?
Skeletal muscle
What is the function of connective tissue?
To connect, support, insulate, and stabilize organs
What type of cells contain large spaces for fat storage?
Fat cells
Which of the following organs is responsible for preventing food from entering the trachea?
Epiglottis
What is the term for the space within the body that contains the lungs?
Thoracic cavity
Which of the following vertebrae is located in the neck area?
Cervical
What is the term for the exchange of air between the lungs and the external environment?
Respiration
Which of the following diseases is characterized by the buildup of fibrous tissue in the lungs due to inhaling asbestos?
Asbestosis
What is the term for the branch of the trachea that is a passageway into the lungs?
Bronchus
Which of the following organs is responsible for producing bile?
Liver
What is the term for the inflammation of the bronchi?
Bronchitis
Which of the following regions of the spine is located in the loin/waist area?
Lumbar
What is the term for the chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by airway obstruction?
Asthma
Test your knowledge of the structural components of the human body, from cells and tissues to organs and systems. Learn about the different types of cells, including nerve cells, fat cells, and muscle cells, and how they function together to form systems like the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.
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