#1
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Ventral
ExplanationRefers to the belly or abdominal region.
#2
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Kidney
ExplanationFilters waste from blood, producing urine as a byproduct.
#3
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
Digestion
ExplanationSkin primarily functions in protection, sensation, and temperature regulation.
#4
What is the purpose of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen to body tissues
ExplanationTransports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and organs.
#5
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
ExplanationPart of the respiratory system, involved in vocalization and protecting the airway.
#6
What is the purpose of the circulatory system?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
ExplanationDistributes oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and removes waste products.
#7
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
Femur
ExplanationLongest and strongest bone in the human body.
#8
What is the function of the respiratory system?
To transport oxygen to cells
ExplanationFacilitates oxygen transport to body cells.
#9
Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Clavicle
ExplanationConnects the arm to the body and aids in shoulder movement.
#10
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationCondition characterized by elevated blood pressure.
#11
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
ExplanationCoordinates muscle movement and maintains balance.
#12
Which of the following is a function of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients
ExplanationProcesses food to extract nutrients and energy.
#13
Which of the following is not a component of the lymphatic system?
Pituitary gland
ExplanationThe pituitary gland belongs to the endocrine system, not the lymphatic system.
#14
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
O
ExplanationCompatible with all other blood types for transfusions.
#15
What is the role of the endocrine system?
To regulate metabolism and hormone production
ExplanationMaintains bodily functions through hormone regulation.