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**Anatomy Practice Quiz**
**1. Multiple Choice:**
*The human heart is divided into how many chambers?*
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
**2. True/False:**
*The ulna is the bone located on the inner side of the forearm.*
a) True
b) False
**3. Fill in the Blank:**
*The smallest unit of a muscle that can contract is called a ____________.*
**4. Matching:**
Match the following organs with their respective body systems.
- A. Liver
- B. Lungs
- C. Kidneys
- D. Stomach
1. Digestive System
2. Respiratory System
3. Circulatory System
4. Excretory System
**5. Short Answer:**
*Describe the difference between a tendon and a ligament, including their functions.*
**6. Multiple Choice:**
*Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary muscle movements and
maintaining balance?*
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Thalamus
**7. True/False:**
*The femur is the longest bone in the human body.*
a) True
b) False
**8. Fill in the Blank:**
*The outermost layer of the skin is called the ____________.*
**9. Matching:**
Match the following terms related to the skeletal system with their definitions.
- A. Osteoporosis
- B. Humerus
- C. Synovial Joint
- D. Axial Skeleton
1. Bone-thinning disease leading to increased fracture risk.
2. Long bone of the upper arm.
3. Joint with a fluid-filled cavity between articulating bones.
4. Central supporting framework of the body.
**10. Short Answer:**
*Explain the role of the lymphatic system in maintaining fluid balance in the human body.*
**Answers:**
1. c) Four
2. a) True
3. Sarcomere
4. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
5. Tendons connect muscles to bones and transmit the force of muscle contractions, allowing
movement. Ligaments connect bones to each other at joints, providing stability and preventing
excessive movement.
6. b) Cerebellum
7. a) True
8. Epidermis
9. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
10. The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance by collecting excess tissue fluid (lymph),
filtering it through lymph nodes, and returning it to the bloodstream.
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