Human Anatomy and Clinical Skills Quiz

Kidneys filter blood, removing waste and excess fluid to produce urine.

Skin is the body's largest organ, serving as a protective barrier and regulating temperature.

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate the exchange of gases, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.

Adipose tissue is not a type of muscle tissue but rather a connective tissue that stores fat.

Neurons are not a component of blood; they are nerve cells found in the nervous system.

The ulna bone in the arm is often referred to as the 'funny bone.'

The collarbone is scientifically known as the clavicle.

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients and absorbs them for energy and bodily functions.

Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

The lens of the eye refracts light to focus it onto the retina, enabling vision.

The medulla oblongata regulates essential functions like breathing and heart rate.

The lymphatic system helps fight infections by producing and transporting white blood cells and draining excess fluids from tissues.

Melatonin regulates the sleep-wake cycle, helping to synchronize the body's internal clock with day and night.

The Eustachian tube equalizes air pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere, helping to protect the eardrum and maintain balance.

The small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream for distribution to the body's cells.