The human body is fascinating, and we get to learn more about how it carries out its functions by studying its anatomy and physiology. Just how attentive have you been in your biology classes? Take up the anatomy and physiology quiz below and see which topics you need to study more before the final exam. Good luck!
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
The aorta
To allow gaseous exchange.
To prevent gaseous exchange.
To allow backflow of blood.
To prevent backflow of blood.
Left ventricle, aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, vena cava, and, right atrium
Right ventricle, pulmonary artery, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, pulmonary veins, left atrium
Right ventricle, aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, vena cava, left atrium
Left ventricle, pulmonary artery, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, pulmonary veins, right atrium
So it can pump blood more forcefully
So it can pump blood less forcefully
To allow gaseous exchange
To prevent gaseous exchange
The aorta
The pulmonary vein
The venae cavae
The pulmonary artery
It is curved to help absorb stress
It provides protection and sites for muscle attachment
It is almost equal in length and width
It has a very complex shape
The diaphragm
The internal intercostals
The external intercostals
The pectoralis major
A
B
C
D
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
The upper arm
The wrist
The upper leg
The foot
It supplies oxygen to working muscles
It makes ATP for energy
It stores ATP for energy
It protects vital organs
Ilium
Ischium
Sacrum
Coccyx
The ulna
The tibia
The ribs
The scapula
Curved to help absorb stress from the body
Thin, give protection to internal organs, provide sites for muscle attachment
Almost equal in width and length, cube shape
Have complex shapes
Long
Flat
Short
Irregular
16
14
18
20
Bone marrow
Ligaments
Cartilage
Synovial fluid
Increased ligament strength
Increased mitochondria density
Increased joint friction
Increased joint volume
The femur and tibia
The pelvis and hip
The radius and ulna
The clavicle and humerus
Diaphysis
Bone marrow
Ligaments
Red blood cells
Pronation
Supination
Adduction
Abduction
Lateral Flexion
Rotation
Flexion
Extension
Biceps
Hamstrings
Trapezius
Soleus
The veins
The arteries
The heart
The lungs
Muscle fibre breakdown
Energy production
Muscle contraction
Regeneration of ATP