Medical Terminology for Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Facilitates the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

The outermost layer of the skin that provides protection.

The clavicle is the bone that connects the shoulder to the sternum.

Histology is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, and other autonomic functions.

Produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance.

Regulates metabolism and energy production.

Controls essential functions like breathing and heartbeat.

Maintains balance and spatial orientation of the body.

The liver detoxifies and processes substances in the bloodstream.

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

Filters blood, removes waste, and produces urine in the kidney.

Blood type O is considered the universal donor as it lacks A and B antigens.

Facilitates the maturation of T cells and contributes to immune system development.

The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption in digestion.

The trachea is the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs.