Anatomy Final

Match the following terms with their definitions

• Further from the trunk of the body

• Lateral

• Closer to the trunk of the body

• Distal

• Above

• Inferior

• Below

• Superior

• Away from the midline of the body

• Proximal

The term "posterior" has the same meaning (in humans) as what other term?

• frontal

• dorsal

• ventral

• sagittal

What is the primary function of lipids in the human body?

• energy storage

• breaking down food

• oxygen transport

• cell structure

What is the main function of enzymes in our digestive process?

• protein breakdown

• fat digestion

• starch synthesis

• genetic code

Label the types of epithelial tissues by dragging them to their correct locations.

b

c

d

e

f

a

Simple cuboidal

Pseudostratified

Simple columnar

Stratified squamous

Simple squamous

Stratified columnar

What is the function of leukocytes in the human body?

• Transport oxygen

• Fight infection

• Carry nutrients

• Facilitate blood clotting

The picture shown is what type of muscle cell?

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

• Smooth

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines internal organs?

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Muscle

• Nervous

What characteristic do cancer cells have that normal cells do not have?

• Controlled cell division

• Apoptosis (cell death) resistance

• Efficient DNA repair mechanisms

• Stable genetic material

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Production of hormones
• Production of red blood cells
• Protection of internal organs
• Supporting the body