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Anatomical Terminology and Tissue Composition Quiz

#1

Which term describes the front side of the body?

Anterior
Explanation

Front side of the body

#2

Which term refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Study of tissues

#3

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

Sagittal plane
Explanation

Equal left and right halves

#4

Which term describes the bending of a joint, decreasing its angle?

Flexion
Explanation

Bending and decreasing joint angle

#5

What is the main function of hyaline cartilage in the human body?

Support and protection
Explanation

Support and protection

#6

What is the basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system?

Neuron
Explanation

Basic unit of the nervous system

#7

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the stomach and intestines, providing absorption and secretion?

Simple Columnar Epithelium
Explanation

Absorption and secretion in stomach and intestines

#8

What type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

Ball and socket joint
Explanation

Widest range of motion joint

#9

Which connective tissue is characterized by a rigid matrix of collagen fibers and minerals?

Bone tissue
Explanation

Rigid matrix of collagen fibers and minerals

#10

Which muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle
Explanation

Striated and voluntary control

#11

What is the primary function of smooth muscle tissue?

Involuntary movement
Explanation

Involuntary movement

#12

In anatomical terms, what does the prefix 'peri-' indicate?

Around
Explanation

Around

#13

What is the primary function of transitional epithelium?

Stretching and distension
Explanation

Stretching and distension

#14

In anatomical terms, what does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Inflammation
Explanation

Inflammation

#15

Which type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces, lines body cavities, and forms glands?

Epithelial tissue
Explanation

Covers, protects, lines, forms glands

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