Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Which cavities are included in the ventral cavities?

• Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic

• Cranial, Spinal, Pelvic

• Thoracic, Cranial, Spinal

• Abdominal, Cranial, Spinal

What does the term "proximal" mean?

• Closer to the trunk

• Further from the trunk

• Above

• Below

What does the term "distal" mean?

• Further from the trunk

• Closer to the trunk

• Above

• Below

What does the term "superior" mean?

• Above

• Below

• Closer to the trunk

• Further from the trunk

Which of the following is the correct order of blood vessels in the body?

• Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins

• Veins, Venules, Capillaries, Arterioles, Arteries

• Capillaries, Arterioles, Arteries, Veins, Venules

• Arterioles, Arteries, Capillaries, Veins, Venules

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

• Carry blood from all different parts of the body and return it to the heart

• Carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body

• Separate the chambers in the heart from the vessels

• Pump blood through the heart

What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

• Carry blood from the lower chambers of the heart to all parts of the body

• Carry blood from all different parts of the body and return it to the heart

• Separate the chambers in the heart from the vessels

• Pump blood through the heart

What is the role of heart valves?

• Separate the chambers in the heart from the vessels

• Pump blood through the heart

• Carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body

• Return blood to the heart

What is myocardial infarction?

• Occurs when the coronary arteries are blocked

• Inflammation of the inside lining of the heart

• Inflammation of the outer lining of the heart

• Heart muscle

What is endocardium?

• Inflammation of the inside lining of the heart

• Inflammation of the outer lining of the heart

• Heart muscle

• Occurs when the coronary arteries are blocked