Human body quiz

for my human anatomy final tmr

Arteries

Which type of blood vessel is responsible for carrying blood away from the heart?

Sutures

What is the name of the immovable joints that connect the bones of the skull?

Pulmonary arteries

Which blood vessel transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

5 liters

Approximately how many liters of blood are found in the average adult human body?

Calcium

Which primary mineral is essential for the healthy growth and strength of bones?

Armpit

Where on the body is an axillary temperature measurement taken?

Bradycardia

What is the medical term for a heart rate that is slower than normal?

Hamstrings

Which muscle group allows the knee to bend by contracting?

Pleura

What is the name of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs?

Keratin

Hair is composed of about 95% of which structural protein?

Carotid arteries

which major arteries are responsible for delivering blood to the brain?

Tonsils

What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found at the back of the throat that helps fight infection?

Tendon

What is the name of the strong connective tissue that links muscle to bone?

Hypertension

What is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure?

Melanin

Which pigment is responsible for giving skin its color?

Aorta

What is the name of the body’s largest artery, which carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

About 60%

What percentage of the human body is made up of water on average?

Equalize pressure

What is the main function of the Eustachian tube in the ear?

Umbilicus

What is the medical term used to refer to the belly button?

Cerebellum

Which part of the brain plays the main role in controlling movement, balance, and posture?

Phalanges

What is the name of the small bones found in the fingers and toes?

Sesamoids

The small, round bones that develop within tendons are called what?

Bone marrow

Which part of the body is responsible for producing red blood cells?

Bladder

What organ does the ureter carry urine to from the kidneys?

Clavicle

Which bone in the human body is commonly known as the collarbone?

Bilirubin

Jaundice occurs when an excess of which substance builds up in the blood?

Humerus

Which bone in the arm is commonly referred to as the funny bone?

Patella

Runner’s knee typically affects which bone in the body?

Pericardium

What is the name of the protective sac that surrounds the heart?

206

The adult human skeletal system is made up of how many bones?

Transmit information

What is the primary function of neurons in the nervous system?

Sclerosis

Which medical term refers to the hardening of body tissues?

Epidermis

Which layer of the skin is responsible for generating new skin cells?

Vestibular system

Which part of the inner ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

Pituitary gland

Which gland in the body is responsible for producing human growth hormone?

Upper left abdomen

Where in the body is the spleen located?

Vertebral column

Which bone structure protects the spinal cord from injury?

Thyroid gland

Which gland in the body is responsible for regulating metabolism?

2,000

About how many gallons of blood does the average adult heart pump each day?

Hydrochloric acid

What is the name of the acid found in the stomach that aids in digestion?