Anatomy Quiz 5

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1. What is the name of the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity?

A. Diaphragm

B. Intercostal

C. Pectoralis

D. Rectus abdominis

2. Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?

A. Liver

B. Kidney

C. Spleen

D. Pancreas

3. What is the term for the white blood cells that engulf and digest pathogens?

A. Lymphocytes

B. Monocytes

C. Neutrophils

D. Eosinophils

4. What is the name of the valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

A. Tricuspid valve

B. Pulmonary valve

C. Aortic valve

D. Mitral valve

5. Which organ produces bile?

A. Stomach

B. Liver

C. Pancreas

D. Gallbladder

6. What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead?

A. Temporal bone

B. Parietal bone

C. Frontal bone

D. Occipital bone

7. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness?

A. Thalamus

B. Hypothalamus

C. Medulla

D. Pons

8. What is the main function of the small intestine?

A. Absorb water

B. Absorb nutrients

C. Produce digestive enzymes

D. Store waste

9. What is the term for the bones of the fingers and toes?

A. Carpals

B. Metacarpals

C. Phalanges

D. Tarsals

10. Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary muscle movements?

A. Autonomic nervous system

B. Somatic nervous system

C. Sympathetic nervous system

D. Parasympathetic nervous system

11. What is the name of the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord?

A. Synovial fluid

B. Cerebrospinal fluid

C. Lymphatic fluid

D. Plasma

12. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood calcium levels?

A. Insulin

B. Glucagon

C. Parathyroid hormone

D. Thyroxine

13. What is the term for the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye?

A. Retina

B. Cornea

C. Iris

D. Lens

14. What is the name of the structure that connects the muscles to bones?

A. Ligament

B. Tendon

C. Cartilage

D. Fascia

15. What is the primary function of the spleen?

A. Produce bile

B. Filter blood

C. Absorb nutrients

D. Store calcium

16. Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

A. Frontal lobe

B. Parietal lobe

C. Occipital lobe

D. Temporal lobe

17. What is the name of the large muscle group located at the front of the thigh?

A. Hamstrings

B. Quadriceps

C. Gluteus

D. Gastrocnemius

18. Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart?

A. Pulmonary artery

B. Pulmonary vein

C. Aorta

D. Vena cava

19. What is the term for the double-layered membrane that surrounds the heart?

A. Myocardium

B. Endocardium

C. Epicardium

D. Pericardium

20. What is the term for the microscopic blood vessels where gas exchange occurs?

A. Arteries

B. Veins

C. Capillaries

D. Venules

21. Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

A. Skeletal muscle

B. Cardiac muscle

C. Smooth muscle

D. Involuntary muscle

22. What is the name of the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach?

A. Trachea

B. Esophagus

C. Larynx

D. Pharynx

23. What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

A. Protein synthesis

B. Energy production

C. Lipid synthesis

D. Waste removal

24. Which organ system is responsible for protecting the body against infection?

A. Nervous system

B. Respiratory system

C. Endocrine system

D. Immune system

25. What is the name of the pigment that gives skin its color?

A. Hemoglobin

B. Melanin

C. Carotene

D. Keratin

26. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

A. Cerebrum

B. Medulla

C. Cerebellum

D. Hypothalamus

27. What is the term for the process of bone formation?

A. Ossification

B. Calcification

C. Osteoporosis

D. Bone resorption

28. Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

A. Right atrium

B. Right ventricle

C. Left atrium

D. Left ventricle

29. What is the name of the flap that prevents food from entering the trachea?

A. Uvula

B. Epiglottis

C. Pharynx

D. Larynx

30. What is the primary function of the red bone marrow?

A. Produce red blood cells

B. Store calcium

C. Produce hormones

D. Store fat

31. Which gland produces adrenaline?

A. Thyroid

B. Adrenal

C. Pituitary

D. Pineal

32. Which part of the cell is responsible for producing ATP?

A. Nucleus

B. Mitochondria

C. Ribosome

D. Golgi apparatus

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