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Grade 12 Circulatory and Immune Systems
The upper chambers of the heart are the atria, whereas the lower chambers are called the
  1. adenoids.
  2. phalanges.
  3. aorta.
  4. ventricles.
Grade 12 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
In reference to the nervous system, what is conductivity?
  1. ability to react to various stimuli
  2. ability to adapt to changes in environment
  3. ability to transmit impulses
  4. none of the above
Grade 12 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
The pituitary gland, pineal gland, and thyroid gland are part of which system?
  1. nervous
  2. endocrine
  3. urinary
  4. lymphatic
Grade 12 Anatomical Organization
The                 plane divides the body into right and left.
  1. sagittal
  2. coronal
  3. transverse
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
What is the connective tissue that covers the ends of the bones?
  1. articular cartilage
  2. joint cavity
  3. synovial membrane
  4. ligaments
Grade 12 Circulatory and Immune Systems
What is the largest artery in the body?
  1. pulmonary artery
  2. carotid artery
  3. aorta
  4. coronary artery
Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology
How does anatomy and physiology relate to each other?
  1. The function determines the function and structure.
  2. The structure determines the structure.
  3. The function determines the structure.
  4. The structure determines the function.
Grade 12 Anatomical Organization
A group of tissues that work together to perform a particular task is a(n)
  1. system.
  2. organelle.
  3. compound.
  4. organ.
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
Single layered epithelial tissue is called
  1. stratified.
  2. ciliated.
  3. simple.
  4. superficial.
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
The adult human skeleton contains                 bones.
  1. 266
  2. 216
  3. 206
  4. 306
Grade 12 Circulatory and Immune Systems
Blood and lymph are examples of
  1. dense connective tissue.
  2. fluid connective tissue.
  3. simple squamous epithelia.
  4. neuralgia.
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
What is the movable end of a muscle?
  1. insertion
  2. origin
  3. anchor
  4. tendon
Grade 12 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
In the peripheral nervous system, the myelin sheath is made up of
  1. neurons.
  2. Schwann cells.
  3. oligodendrocytes.
  4. nephrons.
  5. sodium ions.
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
A cut that only goes through a layer of skin is                .
  1. lateral
  2. superficial
  3. superior
  4. deep
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
Which is not a function of the skeletal system?
  1. support and protection
  2. assist in movement
  3. storage of inorganic material
  4. correct hormone imbalance
Grade 12 Circulatory and Immune Systems
What is the lub-dub sound characteristic of the heart?
  1. relaxation of the heart muscle
  2. opening and closing of the heart valves
  3. shaking of the heart
  4. constriction of the aorta
Grade 12 Circulatory and Immune Systems
The lymphatic system
  1. responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands.
  2. picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood.
  3. secretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrients use.
  4. produces heat.
Grade 12 Skin, Skeleton, and Muscles
What is an example of connective tissue?
  1. bone
  2. blood
  3. ligament
  4. all of the above
Grade 12 Anatomical Organization
The anatomical position is characterized by these features except                         .
  1. body erect
  2. arms at sides
  3. palms turned posteriorly
  4. thumbs pointed laterally
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