Challenge A Anatomy Practice Test

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• Which endocrine gland secretes numerous hormones?
• What divides the right and left chambers of the heart?
• The muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach?
• Which organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull coordinates sensation and intellectual activity?
• Which organ releases digestive enzymes such as amylase and lipase into the small intestine?
• Which structure connects the pharynx to the middle ear to equalize pressure?
• Which window in the middle ear is involved in allowing movement of cochlear fluids?
• Which part is the thinking, feeling part of your brain and the largest?
• The spherical DNA-containing structure of the cell body is the ...
• Which membrane surrounds the lungs?
• A cell in the peripheral nervous system that is wrapped around a myelinated axon, providing one segment of its myelin sheath
• What is the lower opening in the digestive canal?
• Which organ is the primary site for nutrient absorption in the digestive system?
• Which bone is the first auditory ossicle that transmits vibrations from the eardrum to the incus?
• Which is the organ of hearing and balance?
• Which term describes a wall that divides the heart into its left and right sides?
• Which small airways supply air to lung tissue and are tiny branches from the bronchi?
• The small oval-shaped hole between the middle ear and the inner ear connecting the stapes to the cochlea is the?
• Which component of the eye is a stringy membrane holding the lens in place?
• The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords in humans and other mammals; the voice box.
• What structure stores waste material as a solid before elimination?
• Which bone connects the incus to the oval window?
• Which brain structure filters and passes on input from the brainstem?
• The tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine.
• Which body system comprises the organs that enable breathing?
• Tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood.
• Which term refers to the openings that connect the nasal cavity to the outside environment?
• The eight bones in the wrist are called?
• Which canal connects to the eardrum and can be touched with a finger?
• Which skin layer contains blood vessels and lies beneath the epidermis?
• How many vertebrae form the vertebral column?
• The structure that focuses light onto the retina is the
• Which opening is the final exit point of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body?
• Which layer lies beneath the dermis and is primarily composed of fat?
• Which structure is the sac within which each hair grows?
• Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?
• The clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea is the
• What term describes the set of organs that allows a person to breathe?
• The layer of blood vessels located between the sclera and the retina is the
• Which bone forms the socket for the shoulder joint, enabling arm movement?
• What is the clear jelly-like liquid that fills the eyeball behind the lens?
• A pear-shaped organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
• What is the nerve ending that detects touch, pressure, heat, cold, or pain?
• What is the small gap between a presynaptic cell and postsynaptic cell called?
• The nerve that communicates vision to the brain from the retina is the
• The collar bone that articulates with the scapula and sternum is the?
• The portion of the skull that encloses the brain is the?
• The vertebral column is also known as which term?
• Which bone is the longer of the two bones in the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist?
• The rounded areas on the end of the axon terminals are called the
• Which hollow muscular organ breaks down food into a form the body can use?
• Which component of the outer ear plays a role in collecting sound?
• Which part of a neuron is primarily responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?
• What is the long, narrow extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body?
• Controls breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
• Which vessel transports blood from the upper portion of the body to the heart?
• Which valve is also known as the mitral valve?
• Which brain region is responsible for some body movements, reasoning, judgment and emotions?
• Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?
• Which chamber pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
• Which neural structure carries impulses away from the neuron cell body toward other neurons or muscles?
• Which vessel carries oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the right lung?
• Which brain region is primarily involved in autonomic life-sustaining functions?
• Which lobe is primarily associated with hearing and language processing?
• Which brain region interprets sensations such as pain, pressure, touch, hot and cold?
• What is the compact area of a nerve cell that contains the nucleus and surrounding cytoplasm, excluding the axon and dendrites?
• Which brain region coordinates muscle movement and balance?
• Which muscle causes hair to stand upright when you are cold?
• Which valves prevent backflow into the ventricles?
• Which is the lowest layer of the skin?
• The clear tissue that covers the front of the eye is the
• What is the sac within which each hair grows?
• An organ that processes absorbed nutrients and makes bile.
• Which portion forms the axial skeleton and protects the spinal cord?
• Which cellular projections are specialized to receive information from other neurons?
• What is the control center of the Schwann cell?
• Which bone forms the exterior of the head and protects the brain?
• What is the visible part of the hair called?
• Which bone is the jawbone, the moveable bone in the skull?
• Which vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium?
• Which structure is a basin-shaped cavity of the body formed by several bones that forms the lower part of the abdomen?
• Thick band of neural fibers connecting the brain's two hemispheres.
• Which bone forms the exterior of the head, protects the face, and encloses the brain?
• Which brain region is the largest and coordinates higher cognitive functions?
• The part of the eye that connects the iris to the choroid coat is the
• Which bone is the shoulder blade, its socket connects with the ball-shaped end of the humerus to provide arm movement?
• Which organ transports oxygen to body tissues and is part of the circulatory system?
• Which brain structure acts as a relay station for sensory information traveling to the cerebral cortex?
• The opening in the face, surrounded by the lips through which food is taken and from which speech is emitted
• Which tube carries air between the larynx and the bronchial tubes?
• At the end of the large intestine, which structure stores waste material as a solid before elimination?
• Which blood vessel type can widen or narrow to regulate heat loss from the body?
• Which gland is part of the endocrine system and secretes hormones that regulate other glands?
• The outer and lesser bone of the leg, much smaller than the tibia is the?
• Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the left lung?
• Which glands release watery saliva into the mouth during meals?
• Which chamber is the immediate precursor to the right ventricle in the flow of blood from the body?
• Which structure forms the insulating layer around many peripheral axons?
• The three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that send information to the brain in order to maintain balance are the?
• The colored part of the eye is the
• Which part is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that forms visual images?
• Which nerve transmits the cochlea's nerve impulses to the brain?
• Which chamber receives oxygen-rich blood from the left lung?
• Which component of the inner ear is primarily associated with balance rather than hearing?
• Which part fills the space behind the lens with a clear jelly-like substance?
• What is the basic building block of the nervous system?
• The middle of the foot, the bones between the ankle and toes are called the?
• Identify the membrane that encases the lungs.
• Focuses the light that passes through it to create clear images of objects is the
• A dome shaped muscle that inflates the lungs allowing breathing
• Which chamber receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and pumps it into systemic circulation?
• What is the large tube connecting the larynx to the bronchial tubes that moves air to and from the lungs?
• Major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe.
• The thigh bone is the largest bone in the body and connects to the hip joint and knee joint. What is the bone name?
• Which brain region is responsible for producing the sense of vision?
• Which is the thinner, upper layer of the skin?
• Which structure forms the voice box?
• Which bone is the outer leg bone?
• The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain is the
• Which vein carries oxygen-poor blood from the legs and abdomen to the right atrium?
• Which is the white outer layer of the eyeball?
• Which structure functions as the protective outer layer of the eyeball?
• Which comprises the three rows of small bones forming the fingers and toes?
• Which bone is the thick, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg that connects the knee to the ankle?
• The large bone of the leg, connected to the knee joint and ankle joint?
• What is the tympanic membrane commonly called?
• A small elastic opening in the cochlea that allows the cochlear fluids free movement when sound vibrations enter is the?
• Which layer consists of fat cells that help keep you warm?
• Which vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the right atrium?
• An organ that passes oxygen to every blood cell carried through its capillaries
• Which bone forms the front of the chest and connects to the ribs?
• Which term refers to the black hole in the center of the iris that controls the amount of light entering the eye?
• Which bone forms the front of the human chest from the neck to the stomach?
• Which structure connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres?
• Which inner-ear structure changes sound vibrations into nerve impulses?
• Which are the main nerves of the central nervous system extending down from the brain?
• A portion of the digestive canal where waste is passed from the small intestine so that it can exit the body.
• Which large vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?
• Which valve has three flaps and prevents backflow from the right ventricle to the right atrium?
• Which region of the cerebral cortex is associated with hearing and language?
• The jawbone, the only movable bone in the skull is the?
• Which part of the digestive tract is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream and sending waste toward the large intestine?
• Which structure is responsible for converting acoustic energy into mechanical vibrations within the middle ear?
• The point of contact between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle cell is the ...
• Which artery carries oxygenated blood to body tissues?
• External openings of the nose
• Which part is the soft, squishy lower part of the ear where you wear an earring?
• What is the opening through which sweat reaches the surface of the skin?
• Which term describes the outer ear’s soft, lobed area?
• Which term refers to the basic nerve cell, the fundamental unit of the nervous system?
• Which structure is a stringy membrane that holds the lens in place?
• What term refers to the material inside a living cell excluding the nucleus?
• The third stirrup-shaped bone in the ear that transmits vibrations and connects the incus to the oval window is the?
• Which bone lies on the lateral side of the forearm, toward the thumb?
• The club-shaped nerve fiber endings of the axon that secrete chemicals and form synaptic contacts with other nerve cells are called the
• The inner-ear structure that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses is the?
• Which structure provides the link between the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum?
• The visible part of the ear is the?
• Which term describes the visible portion of the hair?
• Which structure lies between the iris and the retina and contains many blood vessels?
• That part of the foot to which the leg is articulated, the front of which is called the instep?
• Which vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the left lung to the left atrium?
• Which lobe is primarily involved in processing tactile information such as touch and temperature?
• Which peripheral nervous system glial cell forms the myelin around axons?
• Which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
• Which group of bones are located in the palm between the wrist and fingers?
• Which cellular component houses DNA and controls cellular activities?
• Extremely small branches of the bronchus
• Which bone is the largest bone in the body?
• A channel for airflow through the nose
• What is also called the spinal column, backbone, or spine, that forms the axial skeleton and runs from skull to pelvis?
• The part of the hand between the wrist and fingers is called the?
• Which bone is the second auditory ossicle that transmits vibrations from the malleus to the stapes?
• Which valve between the left atrium and left ventricle has two flaps?
• Which layer of the skin is the thick, lower layer that contains blood vessels and nerves?
• Which is one of the 24 bones that form the frame of the thorax, connects from the spine to the sternum, and serves to enclose and protect the heart and the lungs?
• Which bone connects the eardrum to the incus?
• A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
• Which neurotransmitter enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction?
• Which chamber collects deoxygenated blood from the body before it flows to the right ventricle?
• Which bone is the exterior bone of the forearm, descending from the elbow to the wrist?
• Which bone forms the shoulder joint and connects to the scapula?
• What term refers to the cavity behind the nose and mouth?
• Which gland secretes sweat and is located in the dermal layer of the skin?
• Which heart chamber pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
• Which term describes the small openings of air through the nose?
• A gap between successive segments of the myelin sheath where the axon membrane is exposed is called the ...
• The bones in the upper arm, its ball-shaped and connects into the socket of the scapula are called the?
• What is the fatty tissue layer that segments axons to speed neural transmission?
• Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine when food arrives there?
• Which structure secretes the aqueous humor?
• The flat, colored, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, the colored part of your eye, is the
• Which term refers to the opening on the skin surface through which sweat exits?
• Brain region controlling the pituitary gland.
• A single muscle cell that increases its tension when activated by a nerve is called a ...