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Quiz about Anatomy Terms Beginning with A

Anatomy Terms Beginning with "A" Quiz

All the human anatomy related terms in this quiz begin with the letter A.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,360

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
15593

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (8/15), Guest 175 (7/15), Guest 172 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. The part of the body between the diaphragm and the pelvis. Hint

Adductor magnus

Adipose tissue

Acetabulum

Abdomen

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Question 2 of 15

2. These are cranial nerves that control movement of an eye muscle. Hint

Abducens nerves

Acoustic nerves

Accessory nerves

Active nerves

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Question 3 of 15

3. The organs that contribute to digestion, although digestion does not actually take place within them. Hint

Appendix organs

Accessory organs

ABO organs

Adaptation organs

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Question 4 of 15

4. A cell that stores fat is called an adipocyte.

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. The air sacs of the lungs where gas exchange takes place. Hint

Areola

Axis

Arteriole

Alveoli

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Question 6 of 15

6. A digestive enzyme that breaks down starch to maltose. Hint

Amino acid

Acetylcholine

ATP

Amylase

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Question 7 of 15

7. The valve located at the junction of the left ventricle and the aorta. Hint

Aortic sinus

Aortic aneurysm

Aortic body

Aortic semilunar valve

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Question 8 of 15

8. The part of the skeleton consisting of the shoulder and pelvic girdles and the bones of the arms and legs. Hint

Apneustic skeleton

Appendicular skeleton

Arachnoid skeleton

Axial skeleton

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Question 9 of 15

9. The first cervical vertebra which supports the skull. Hint

Auricle

Axon

Autoclave

Atlas

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Question 10 of 15

10. The part of the outer ear outside of the skull. Hint

Anode

Auditory bone

Auricle

Ampulla

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Question 11 of 15

11. Muscles that have opposing or opposite functions. Hint

Anterior muscles

Adductor muscles

Antagonistic muscles

Abductor muscles

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Question 12 of 15

12. The autonomic nervous system is actually a part of the central nervous system.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. The tissue fluid of the eyeball. Hint

Aqueous humor

Amniotic fluid

Allantoic fluid

Anterior humor

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Question 14 of 15

14. The cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that secrete glucagon. Hint

Alpha cells

Acinar cells

Accessory cells

Ameloblast cells

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Question 15 of 15

15. The upper chambers of the heart. Hint

Aorta

Atria

Atrioventricular valves

Apex

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The part of the body between the diaphragm and the pelvis.

Answer: Abdomen

The areas of the abdomen are divided into four different quadrants and nine regions. The quadrants are the right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower quadrants. The regions are the right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypchondriac, right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar, right iliac, hypogastric, and left iliac regions.

2. These are cranial nerves that control movement of an eye muscle.

Answer: Abducens nerves

The abducens nerves are cranial nerve pair VI. The accessory nerves supply movement to the larynx and shoulder muscles. The acoustic nerves are sensory and aid hearing and equilibrium. I "invented" active nerves.

3. The organs that contribute to digestion, although digestion does not actually take place within them.

Answer: Accessory organs

The accessory organs consist of the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

4. A cell that stores fat is called an adipocyte.

Answer: True

Adipocytes are found in adipose tissue and are used to store fat in the subcutaneous layer under the skin. Adipose tissue stores excess nutrients as a potential energy source, cushions bones, and provides insulation from the cold.

5. The air sacs of the lungs where gas exchange takes place.

Answer: Alveoli

The singular form of alveoli is alveolus. There are millions of alveoli in each lung.

6. A digestive enzyme that breaks down starch to maltose.

Answer: Amylase

Amylase is secreted by the salivary glands and the pancreas.

7. The valve located at the junction of the left ventricle and the aorta.

Answer: Aortic semilunar valve

This valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta to the ventricle when the ventricle relaxes.

8. The part of the skeleton consisting of the shoulder and pelvic girdles and the bones of the arms and legs.

Answer: Appendicular skeleton

The appendicular skeleton supports the appendages or limbs. The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. The others were made up by me.

9. The first cervical vertebra which supports the skull.

Answer: Atlas

The atlas is an irregular bone, which also forms a pivot joint with the axis, the second cervical vertebra.

10. The part of the outer ear outside of the skull.

Answer: Auricle

The auricle is made of cartilage covered with skin. The auditory bones are the malleus, incus, and stapes in the middle ear. An ampulla is a saclike dilatation of a canal or duct. An anode is the positive pole of an electrical source.

11. Muscles that have opposing or opposite functions.

Answer: Antagonistic muscles

The opposite of antagonistic muscles are the synergistic muscles, or those with the same function.

12. The autonomic nervous system is actually a part of the central nervous system.

Answer: False

It is actually a part of the peripheral nervous system because it consists of motor portions of some cranial and spinal nerves, but because its function is so specialized, it is often considered a separate entity.

13. The tissue fluid of the eyeball.

Answer: Aqueous humor

The aqueous humor nourishes the lens and the cornea, which have no capillaries.

14. The cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that secrete glucagon.

Answer: Alpha cells

An accessory cell is a monocyte or macrophage (immune response cells); acinar cells are present in an acinus gland; and an ameloblast cell produces the enamel rods of a tooth crown.

15. The upper chambers of the heart.

Answer: Atria

The atria (singular form is atrium) have relatively thin walls and are separated by the interatrial septum.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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