Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Which part of the brain controls balance, coordination, and fine motor movements?
Answer: Cerebellum
The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance and posture.
The femur articulates proximally with which bone to form the hip joint?
Answer: Acetabulum of the pelvis
The head of the femur fits into the acetabulum, the cup-shaped socket on the lateral pelvis, forming the hip joint.
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
Answer: Pulmonary artery
The pulmonary artery is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood, transporting it from the right ventricle to the lungs.
What is the term for the tissue that lines the inner surface of blood vessels?
Answer: Endothelium
Endothelium is the specialized simple squamous epithelium that lines the interior of blood and lymphatic vessels.
In which organ does the majority of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occur?
Answer: Small intestine
The small intestine is the primary site of both chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Answer: Cranial nerve I (Olfactory)
The olfactory nerve (CN I) transmits smell signals from the nasal epithelium to the olfactory bulb in the brain.
The axial skeleton includes which of the following structures?
Answer: Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body and includes the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs.