Anatomy and Physiology Terminology Quiz

Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues.

Osseous tissue refers to bone tissue, which is not one of the four primary tissue types; the four primary types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes, such as sperm and egg cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

The primary function of the respiratory system is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment, facilitating gas exchange for cellular respiration.

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, primarily consisting of epithelial tissue.

Cytology is the branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and life history of cells.

The skeletal system provides structural support, protects internal organs, produces blood cells, and stores minerals; it does not directly transmit nerve impulses.

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord; peripheral nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.

Flexion is the anatomical term for the bending of a joint that decreases the angle between two bones or body parts.

The endocrine system regulates various physiological functions by producing and secreting hormones that act as chemical messengers to control and coordinate activities throughout the body.

Atrophy refers to the wasting away or decrease in size of cells, tissues, organs, or the entire body due to various factors such as disuse, injury, or disease.

The integumentary system functions include protection, sensation, temperature regulation, vitamin D production, and excretion; it does not produce hormones.

Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body, such as lifting the arm or leg sideways.

Supination is the rotational movement of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole upward, facing anteriorly or superiorly.

Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the midline of the body, such as bringing the arms or legs closer to the torso.