Human Anatomy and Tissues Quiz

Nervous tissue transmits electrical impulses for communication within the body.

The endocrine system regulates blood glucose levels through hormone secretion.

Adipose tissue stores energy in the form of fat for future use.

Adipose tissue is not a type of muscle tissue; it is a connective tissue that stores fat.

Simple columnar epithelium lines the stomach, providing a protective barrier and aiding in absorption.

The femur is part of the appendicular skeleton, not the axial skeleton.

The integumentary system is not responsible for hormone production; its functions include protection, temperature regulation, and sensation.

The lymphatic system plays a key role in fighting against infection and disease.

Ball-and-socket joints permit a wide range of motion in multiple directions.

The sarcomere is the basic unit of muscle contraction, containing actin and myosin filaments.

Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood by influencing bone resorption and kidney function.

The cerebellum coordinates and regulates voluntary muscle movements and balance.