Anatomy and Histology Quiz
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What happens if the articular cartilage erodes?
A. Increased joint movement
B. Decreased joint movement
C. No effect on joint movement
D. Pain in the joints
What is the main function of neurons?
A. Conduct impulses toward the cell body
B. Conduct impulses away from the cell body
C. Support, nourish, and protect neurons
D. Transmit sensory stimuli and process information
Which bone cells are derived from monocytes and serve to break down bone tissue?
A. Osteoblasts
B. Osteocytes
C. Haversian canals
D. Osteoclasts
Which type of neurons have many extensions from the cell body?
A. Bipolar neurons
B. Multipolar neurons
C. Unipolar neurons
D. Myelinated neurons
What is stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
A. Lipids
B. Carbohydrates
C. Calcium
D. Proteins
Which part of the human skeleton protects the brain and supports facial structure?
A. Skull
B. Pectoral girdle
C. Vertebral column
D. Pelvic girdle
Which type of bone tissue looks solid but is very precisely structured?
A. Spongy bone
B. Compact bone
C. Cartilage
D. Muscular tissue
What is the structural classification of neurons based on the number of processes?
A. Unipolar neurons, Bipolar neurons, Multipolar neurons
B. Excitatory synapse, Inhibitory synapse
C. Axodendritic synapse, Axosomatic synapse, Axoaxonic synapse
D. Unmyelinated nerve fiber, Myelinated nerve fiber
What is the function of the periosteum?
A. Allow for mobility
B. Cover bone with fat
C. Produce blood cells
D. Cover bone with connective tissue
What is the function of Neuron processes?
A. Conduct impulses toward the cell body
B. Produce myelin sheath
C. Conduct impulses away from the cell body
D. Transmit information away from the synapse
Which type of bone is found in the wrists and ankles?
A. Irregular bones
B. Flat bones
C. Short bones
D. Long bones
What is the main component of Hyaline Cartilage?
A. Chondrogenic cells
B. Acid Mucopolysaccharides
C. Collagen type II
D. Elastic
What is the function of a nerve bundle?
A. Conduct impulses to the muscles, organs, and glands
B. Produce myelin sheath
C. Transmit sensory stimuli
D. Conduct impulses to the central nervous system
What is the shape of skeletal muscle fibers?
A. Cuboidal
B. Irregular
C. Cylindrical
D. Spherical
What is the purpose of the sarcolemma in muscle cells?
A. Cell division
B. Structural support
C. Energy production
D. Cell communication
