Anatomy & Physiology Review

Which system is responsible for detecting and responding to stimuli from the environment?

• Circulatory system

• Integumentary system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

What is the primary function of blood within the circulatory system?

• Transporting oxygen and essential nutrients

• Generating antibodies

• Regulating body temperature

• Absorbing nutrients

Among the layers of the skin, which one contains blood vessels and nerves crucial for sensation and nourishment?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

Which specific part of a neuron is responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body?

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Synapse

• Nucleus

The heart propels oxygen-rich blood to the body through which vital blood vessel?

• Vein

• Artery

• Capillary

• Aorta

The heart is a muscular organ located in the ________ cavity.

• Cranial

• Thoracic

• Abdominal

• Pelvic

Blood is pumped away from the heart by which of the following vessels?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Lymphatic vessels

Oxygenated blood is carried from the lungs to the heart by the ________.

• Superior vena cava

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Aorta

Which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system?

• Transporting nutrients

• Removing waste products

• Producing hormones

• Maintaining body temperature

Which of the following is not a component of the nervous system?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Muscles

• Nerves