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 structure of Yellow Elastic Cartilage?
A. Only elastic fibers
B. Only collagen fibers
C. Both elastic and collagen fibers
D. Only chondrocytes
What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in the lungs?
A. Regulate heart rate
B. Cause bronchoconstriction
C. Control digestion
D. Stimulate bronchodilation
Where does the pulmonary vein drain oxygenated blood from in the lungs?
A. Pulmonary capillaries
B. Bronchi
C. Bronchioles
D. Alveoli
Which artery carries deoxygenated, arterial blood to the alveoli in the lungs?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Coronary artery
C. Carotid artery
D. Femoral artery
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 the structure that contains the nucleus and is the metabolic center of the neuron?
A. Synapses
B. Cell body
C. Axons
D. Dendrites
What are body organs made of?
A. Nervous tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Muscular tissue
Which part of the human skeleton protects the brain and supports facial structure?
A. Skull
B. Pectoral girdle
C. Vertebral column
D. Pelvic girdle
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
Which system controls bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation in the lungs?
A. Circulatory system
B. Nervous system
C. Endocrine system
D. Immune system
What is the function of cartilage in the body?
A. Generate energy
B. Form the skeletal framework
C. Transport oxygen
D. Produce hormones
What is the function of Nodes of Ranvier in myelinated nerve fibers?
A. Provide saltatory conduction of nerve impulse
B. Conduct impulses toward the cell body
C. Produce myelin sheath
D. Transmit information away from the synapse
Where are the nuclei located in skeletal muscle fibers?
A. Randomly
B. Peripherally
C. At the end
D. In the center
What is a synapse?
A. A fatty layer of insulation on nerve fibers
B. A network of nerves branching out throughout the body
C. A specialized region of contact between neurons
D. A bundle of nerve fibers
Where is White Fibro Cartilage found in the body?
A. Mandibular joint
B. Epiphyseal plate of long bone
C. Articular surface of joints
D. Costal cartilage
What is the main component of Hyaline Cartilage?
A. Chondrogenic cells
B. Acid Mucopolysaccharides
C. Collagen type II
D. Elastic
Which type of muscle is striated and voluntary?
A. Skeletal muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
C. Involuntary muscle
D. Smooth muscle
What is the function of the pectoral girdle in the appendicular skeleton?
A. Support the shoulders
B. Produce red blood cells
C. Protect the brain and spinal cord
D. Support the arms and legs
Which type of bone is found in the wrists and ankles?
A. Irregular bones
B. Flat bones
C. Short bones
D. Long bones
Which part of the human skeleton surrounds and protects the spinal cord?
A. Skull
B. Thoracic (ribcage)
C. Vertebral column (spine)
D. Pectoral girdle (shoulders)
Which type of bone tissue contains red bone marrow that produces blood cells?
A. Spongy bone
B. Cartilage
C. Compact bone
D. Muscular tissue
Which type of cartilage is yellow in fresh state?
A. Hyaline cartilage
B. Fibrocartilage
C. Elastic cartilage
D. White fibro cartilage
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
A. Produce myelin sheath
B. Conduct impulses away from the cell body
C. Conduct impulses toward the cell body
D. Transmit information away from the synapse
What is the function of White Fibro Cartilage?
A. Support soft tissues
B. Keep airway patent
C. Attach bone to bone
D. Provide flexibility
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