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Millicent Ejiogu
Anatomy Weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body? | The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle. |
| What are the major bones that make up the shoulder girdle? | The major bones of the shoulder girdle are the clavicle and scapula. |
| Name the major muscle responsible for flexing the elbow. | The biceps brachii is the major muscle responsible for flexing the elbow. |
| What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system? | The diaphragm's primary function is to contract and relax to facilitate breathing by changing the volume of the thoracic cavity. |
| Identify the four chambers of the heart. | The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle. |
| What is the role of the brachial plexus? | The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that supplies motor and sensory functions to the upper limb. |
| Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying blood to the lower limb? | The femoral artery is primarily responsible for supplying blood to the lower limb. |
| What are the main organs involved in the digestive process? | The main organs involved in the digestive process are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. |
| What is the function of the liver in the digestive system? | The liver produces bile, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats, and it also processes nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract. |
| What are cranial nerves, and how many pairs are there? | Cranial nerves are nerves that emerge directly from the brain and primarily serve the head and neck. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. |