Chapter 14 Human Anatomy Test

Which division of the nervous system includes the nerves that extend from the brain, the spinal cord, and sensory receptors?

• parasympathetic nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• somatic nervous system

Which of the following is an example of a degenerative disease of the nervous system?

• epilepsy

• paralysis

• Parkinson's disease

Which is a fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone?

• cartilage

• marrow

• tendon

Which condition causes a progressive loss of bone tissue?

• scoliosis

• dislocation

• osteoporosis

Which type of muscle can be found in the digestive tract?

• smooth muscle

• skeletal muscle

• striated muscle

Which part of the brain connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain?

• the frontal lobe

• the brain stem

• the meninges

Which section of the cerebrum is involved with the sensory information?

• temporal lobe

• parietal lobe

• occipital lobe

Which in NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• protects internal tissues and organs

• produces new red and white blood cells

• prevents movement of limbs and digits

Which type of joint is a knee?

• a ball-and-socket joint

• a hinge joint

• an ellipsoidal joint

In a compound fracture,

• the broken end of the bone cuts through the skin

• the fracture is partially across the bone

• the two parts of the bone do not seperate