Anatomical Relationships Quiz

The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

The femur is a long bone, the thigh bone, found in the human body.

Ball-and-socket joints allow for the greatest range of motion in various directions.

The clavicle is the medical term for the collarbone.

The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, surrounded by the ribcage.

The elbow joint connects the forearm bones (radius and ulna) to the wrist, allowing for movement.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, serving as a protective barrier.

Nutrient absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine of the digestive system.

The Eustachian tube equalizes air pressure in the middle ear with the external environment.

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

The cerebellum controls voluntary movements and helps maintain balance.

The olfactory nerve (CN I) is responsible for the sense of smell in humans.

The thymus gland plays a role in the maturation of T lymphocytes in the immune system.

The spleen's primary function is to filter blood and remove old or damaged blood cells.