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Which Organ Pumps Blood Throughout The Human Body?
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What Is The Largest Bone In The Human Body?
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Where Does Gas Exchange Occur In The Lungs?
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Which Blood Cells Carry Oxygen Using Hemoglobin?
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What Is The Main Function Of The Small Intestine?
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Which Joint Type Allows The Shoulder’s Wide Range Of Motion?
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Which Part Of A Neuron Receives Incoming Signals?
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Which Organ Filters Blood And Produces Urine?
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Which Muscle Type Is Involuntary And Found In Organs Like The Stomach?
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Which Structure Controls Breathing Rate In The Brainstem?
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What Is The Primary Function Of White Blood Cells?
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Which Vitamin Is Essential For Calcium Absorption And Bone Health?
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Which Valve Prevents Backflow From The Aorta Into The Left Ventricle?
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Which Organ Produces Insulin To Regulate Blood Glucose?
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Which Tissue Connects Muscle To Bone?
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What Is The Basic Functional Unit Of The Kidney?
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Which Chamber Of The Heart Receives Oxygenated Blood From The Lungs?
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Which Bone Protects The Brain?
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Which Organ Stores And Concentrates Bile?
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Which Part Of The Eye Focuses Light Onto The Retina?
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Which Element Is Central To Hemoglobin’s Oxygen Binding?
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Which Organ Is Primarily Responsible For Detoxifying Chemicals And Metabolizing Drugs?
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Which Bones Form The Forearm?
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What Structural Feature Gives Skin Its Strength And Elasticity?
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Which Organ Produces Digestive Enzymes That Enter The Small Intestine?
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Which Brain Region Coordinates Balance And Fine Motor Control?
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Which Structure Controls The Amount Of Light Entering The Eye?
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Which Organ Produces Most Of The Body’s ATP Energy?
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Which Type Of Joint Is Found In The Knee?
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Which Component Of Blood Helps With Clotting?
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Which Organ Is Part Of Both The Digestive And Endocrine Systems?
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Which Anatomical Plane Divides The Body Into Left And Right Sections?
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Which Ion Is Crucial For Muscle Contraction By Exposing Binding Sites On Actin?
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Which Structure Prevents Food From Entering The Trachea During Swallowing?
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Which Organ Produces Bile?
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Which Bones Protect The Heart And Lungs?
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Which Gland Regulates Metabolism Through Thyroxine Production?
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Which Part Of The Digestive Tract Primarily Absorbs Water And Forms Feces?
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Which Structure Electrically Insulates Axons To Speed Nerve Impulses?
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Which Joint Connects The Lower Jaw To The Skull?
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Which Organ Is Primarily Responsible For Immune Cell Maturation In Early Life?
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Which Structure Stores Genetic Information In Eukaryotic Cells?
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Which Bone Is Known As The Collarbone?
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Which Organ Produces Hydrochloric Acid For Digestion?
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Which Type Of Muscle Makes Up The Heart?
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What Is The Functional Unit Of Skeletal Muscle Contraction?
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Which Artery Supplies Oxygenated Blood To The Heart Muscle Itself?
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Which Part Of The Brain Is Associated With Memory Formation?
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Which Organ Removes Old Red Blood Cells And Helps Fight Infection?
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Which Structure Anchors The Tooth Within The Jawbone?
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Which Part Of The Ear Converts Vibrations Into Neural Signals?
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Which Hormone Raises Blood Sugar By Stimulating Glycogen Breakdown?
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Which Bone Protects The Heart Anteriorly In The Chest?
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Which Organ Produces Melatonin To Regulate Sleep-Wake Cycles?
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Which Structure Is The Site Of Fertilization In Humans?
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Which Anatomical Term Means “Toward The Midline”?
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Which Cells Are Responsible For Bone Formation?
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Which Organ Primarily Regulates Body Temperature?
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Which Structure Produces Cerebrospinal Fluid?
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Which Part Of The Respiratory System Is Commonly Called The Voice Box?
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Which Protein Allows Red Blood Cells To Carry Oxygen?
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Which Organ Is Primarily Responsible For Storing Glycogen?
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Which Structure Separates The Thoracic And Abdominal Cavities And Aids Breathing?
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Which Part Of The Eye Detects Color?
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Which Mineral Is Essential For Strong Teeth And Bones?
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Which Structure Connects The Kidneys To The Urinary Bladder?
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Which Brain Lobe Processes Visual Information?
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Which Organ Produces Digestive Bile Pigments From Hemoglobin Breakdown?
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Which Vitamin Is Essential For Normal Blood Clotting?
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Which Bone Is The Kneecap?
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Which Hormone Helps Lower Blood Calcium Levels?
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Which Part Of The Neuron Sends Signals Away From The Cell Body?
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Which Structure In The Skin Produces Sweat For Cooling?
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Which Organ Primarily Absorbs Vitamin B12 With Intrinsic Factor?
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Which Type Of Blood Vessel Carries Blood Away From The Heart?
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Which Structure Equalizes Air Pressure Between The Middle Ear And Throat?
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Which Organ Is The Primary Site Of Chemical Digestion Of Proteins?
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Which Cells Destroy Bone To Release Calcium?
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Which Structure Carries Oxygenated Blood From The Lungs To The Heart?
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Which Part Of The Nervous System Controls Voluntary Skeletal Muscle Movement?
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Which Organ Produces The Enzyme Amylase In Saliva?
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Which Anatomical Term Means “Toward The Head” In Humans?
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Which Structure Protects The Lungs And Lines The Chest Cavity?
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Which Cells Produce Antibodies In The Immune System?
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Which Organ Stores Red Blood Cells And Platelets As A Reserve?
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Which Structure Prevents Acid From Refluxing Into The Esophagus?
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Which Brain Lobe Handles Hearing And Language Comprehension?
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Which Organ Produces The Hormone Adrenaline (Epinephrine)?
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Which Structure Is The Primary Pacemaker Of The Heart?
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Which Component Of The Blood Is Mostly Water And Carries Nutrients, Hormones, And Waste?
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Liver
2
Lungs
3
Heart
4
Kidneys
The heart is a muscular pump that circulates oxygenated and deoxygenated blood through systemic and pulmonary circuits continuously.
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Tibia
2
Humerus
3
Pelvis
4
Femur
The femur, or thigh bone, is the body's longest and strongest bone, supporting weight and movement efficiently.
1
Alveoli
2
Trachea
3
Pleura
4
Bronchi
Tiny alveoli provide a massive surface area where oxygen enters blood and carbon dioxide exits via diffusion.
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White Blood Cells
2
Platelets
3
Red Blood Cells
4
Plasma Cells
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues.
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Nutrient Absorption
2
Blood Filtration
3
Bile Production
4
Water Storage
The small intestine’s villi and microvilli dramatically increase surface area to absorb digested nutrients into circulation efficiently.
1
Hinge Joint
2
Pivot Joint
3
Saddle Joint
4
Ball-And-Socket Joint
The shoulder’s ball-and-socket structure permits movement in multiple planes, enabling rotation, abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension.
1
Synaptic Vesicle
2
Dendrites
3
Axon
4
Myelin Sheath
Dendrites are branching extensions that receive neurotransmitter signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.
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Spleen
2
Gallbladder
3
Kidneys
4
Pancreas
The kidneys filter waste, balance electrolytes, regulate water, and form urine through nephron processes like filtration and reabsorption.
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Cardiac Muscle
2
Tendon
3
Skeletal Muscle
4
Smooth Muscle
Smooth muscle lines hollow organs and blood vessels, contracting involuntarily to move substances without conscious control.
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Hypothalamus
2
Medulla Oblongata
3
Cerebellum
4
Hippocampus
The medulla oblongata houses respiratory centers that monitor carbon dioxide levels and adjust breathing rate automatically.
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Fight Infection
2
Carry Oxygen
3
Store Fat
4
Clot Blood
White blood cells identify and destroy pathogens, coordinate immune responses, and provide memory against future infections.
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Vitamin D
2
Vitamin K
3
Vitamin B12
4
Vitamin C
Vitamin D enhances intestinal calcium absorption, supporting bone mineralization and preventing rickets and osteomalacia.
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Tricuspid Valve
2
Mitral Valve
3
Pulmonary Valve
4
Aortic Semilunar Valve
The aortic semilunar valve closes during ventricular relaxation, preventing oxygenated blood from returning to the left ventricle.
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Liver
2
Pancreas
3
Thyroid
4
Adrenal Gland
Pancreatic beta cells secrete insulin, enabling glucose uptake by cells and lowering blood sugar after meals.
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Cartilage
2
Ligament
3
Fascia
4
Tendon
Tendons are tough connective tissues transmitting muscle force to bones, enabling joint movement and stability.
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Sarcomere
2
Nephron
3
Alveolus
4
Neuron
Each nephron filters blood, reabsorbs needed substances, and excretes wastes, collectively forming urine for elimination.
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Right Atrium
2
Left Ventricle
3
Left Atrium
4
Right Ventricle
Pulmonary veins deliver oxygen-rich blood to the left atrium before it passes to the left ventricle for systemic circulation.
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Cranium
2
Fibula
3
Sternum
4
Scapula
The cranium consists of fused skull bones forming a protective case around the brain and associated structures.
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Thymus
2
Appendix
3
Spleen
4
Gallbladder
The gallbladder concentrates bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to emulsify fats.
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Iris
2
Lens
3
Sclera
4
Optic Nerve
The lens changes shape to focus light precisely on the retina, enabling clear vision at various distances.
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Calcium
2
Sodium
3
Iron
4
Potassium
Each hemoglobin heme group contains iron, whose reversible binding to oxygen allows efficient oxygen transport and release.
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Kidney
2
Lung
3
Liver
4
Skin
The liver’s enzymes process toxins and medications, modifying them for excretion and maintaining metabolic homeostasis.
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Humerus And Scapula
2
Tibia And Fibula
3
Metatarsals And Tarsals
4
Radius And Ulna
The radius and ulna run parallel between elbow and wrist, enabling pronation, supination, and forearm stability.
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Melanin Pigment
2
Collagen And Elastin
3
Keratin In Hair
4
Sebum Oil
Collagen provides tensile strength, while elastin allows recoil, together supporting resilient, durable dermal connective tissue.
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Pancreas
2
Stomach
3
Spleen
4
Thyroid
The pancreas releases amylases, proteases, and lipases into the duodenum to digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats effectively.
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Cerebellum
2
Frontal Lobe
3
Thalamus
4
Amygdala
The cerebellum integrates sensory input with motor commands to fine-tune movement, balance, and coordination.
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Vitreous Body
2
Retina
3
Cornea
4
Iris
The iris adjusts pupil size, regulating light entry to protect the retina and optimize vision in varying brightness.
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Lysosomes
2
Mitochondria
3
Golgi Apparatus
4
Nucleus
Mitochondria perform cellular respiration, converting glucose and oxygen into ATP, the cell’s primary usable energy currency.
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Hinge Joint
2
Ball-And-Socket Joint
3
Gliding Joint
4
Condyloid Joint
The knee functions primarily as a hinge, permitting flexion and extension with slight rotation for stability.
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Lymphocytes
2
Plasma
3
Erythrocytes
4
Platelets
Platelets aggregate at injury sites and activate clotting cascades, forming fibrin meshes to stop bleeding.
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Appendix
2
Esophagus
3
Pancreas
4
Gallbladder
The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and bile-neutralizing bicarbonate while endocrine islets release hormones like insulin and glucagon.
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Transverse Plane
2
Frontal Plane
3
Oblique Plane
4
Sagittal Plane
A sagittal plane slices the body into right and left portions, with the midsagittal plane splitting it equally.
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Chloride
2
Magnesium
3
Sodium
4
Calcium
Calcium binds troponin, shifting tropomyosin to reveal actin’s binding sites, enabling myosin cross-bridge formation and contraction.
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Epiglottis
2
Vocal Cords
3
Uvula
4
Soft Palate
The epiglottis folds over the laryngeal opening as you swallow, directing food into the esophagus safely.
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Pancreas
2
Liver
3
Stomach
4
Large Intestine
Hepatocytes in the liver synthesize bile acids that help emulsify dietary fats for digestion and absorption.
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Ribs
2
Phalanges
3
Carpals
4
Patellae
The ribcage forms a protective thoracic cage around vital organs like the heart and lungs, cushioning impacts.
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Pituitary
2
Thyroid
3
Pineal
4
Parathyroid
The thyroid gland produces T3 and T4, hormones that increase metabolic rate and influence growth and development.
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Esophagus
2
Large Intestine
3
Stomach
4
Gallbladder
The large intestine reabsorbs water and electrolytes from chyme, consolidating waste into feces for elimination.
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Dendritic Spines
2
Nissl Bodies
3
Myelin Sheath
4
Nodes Of Ranvier
Myelin, produced by glial cells, increases conduction velocity via saltatory conduction between nodes of Ranvier.
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Atlantoaxial Joint
2
Temporomandibular Joint
3
Sacroiliac Joint
4
Pubic Symphysis
The temporomandibular joint allows jaw opening, closing, and lateral movements for chewing and speaking.
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Thymus
2
Pancreas
3
Appendix
4
Spleen
The thymus supports T-cell maturation and selection, establishing adaptive immunity particularly during childhood and adolescence.
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Nucleus
2
Endoplasmic Reticulum
3
Centrioles
4
Golgi Apparatus
The nucleus houses DNA organized into chromosomes, controlling cellular activities through gene expression and replication.
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Clavicle
2
Sternum
3
Ulna
4
Scapula
The clavicle spans between sternum and scapula, stabilizing the shoulder girdle and transmitting forces to the axial skeleton.
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Stomach
2
Duodenum
3
Pancreas
4
Liver
Gastric parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid, activating pepsinogen to pepsin and denaturing proteins for digestion.
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Hybrid Muscle
2
Cardiac Muscle
3
Skeletal Muscle
4
Smooth Muscle
Cardiac muscle cells are striated, branched, and connected by intercalated discs, enabling synchronized, rhythmic contractions.
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Fascicle
2
Motor Unit
3
Sarcomere
4
Myofibril
The sarcomere, defined between Z-lines, shortens when actin and myosin filaments slide past each other during contraction.
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Femoral Artery
2
Pulmonary Artery
3
Coronary Arteries
4
Carotid Arteries
Coronary arteries branch from the aorta, delivering oxygen and nutrients directly to cardiac muscle tissue.
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Medulla
2
Pons
3
Occipital Lobe
4
Hippocampus
The hippocampus consolidates short-term experiences into long-term memories and supports spatial navigation.
1
Kidney
2
Gallbladder
3
Spleen
4
Thyroid
The spleen filters blood, recycles iron from old red cells, and houses immune cells that combat pathogens.
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Periodontal Ligament
2
Dentin
3
Pulp
4
Enamel
The periodontal ligament’s collagen fibers connect cementum to alveolar bone, cushioning bite forces and stabilizing teeth.
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Eustachian Tube
2
Auricle
3
Malleus
4
Cochlea
The cochlea’s hair cells transduce mechanical vibrations into electrical signals sent along the auditory nerve.
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Aldosterone
2
Calcitonin
3
Insulin
4
Glucagon
Glucagon from pancreatic alpha cells triggers glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis to increase blood glucose during fasting.
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Sacrum
2
Mandible
3
Sternum
4
Ilium
The sternum forms the anterior midline of the thorax, providing protection and rib attachment points.
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Pineal Gland
2
Adrenal Cortex
3
Pituitary Gland
4
Parathyroid Glands
The pineal gland secretes melatonin in darkness, helping synchronize circadian rhythms and promote sleepiness.
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Uterus
2
Ovary
3
Cervix
4
Fallopian Tube
Sperm typically meet and fertilize the egg within the fallopian tube’s ampulla before implantation in the uterus.
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Superior
2
Lateral
3
Medial
4
Distal
Medial indicates a position closer to the body’s midline, while lateral means farther from the midline.
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Fibroblasts
2
Chondrocytes
3
Osteoclasts
4
Osteoblasts
Osteoblasts secrete bone matrix and promote mineralization, building new bone tissue during growth and repair.
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Amygdala
2
Cerebellum
3
Cerebrum
4
Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus monitors core temperature and triggers sweating, shivering, and blood flow changes to maintain homeostasis.
1
Pituitary Gland
2
Choroid Plexus
3
Arachnoid Villi
4
Pia Mater
The choroid plexus in brain ventricles secretes cerebrospinal fluid that cushions, nourishes, and protects the central nervous system.
1
Bronchi
2
Larynx
3
Pharynx
4
Diaphragm
The larynx contains vocal cords that vibrate as air passes, producing sound for speech and singing.
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Keratin
2
Hemoglobin
3
Myosin
4
Actin
Hemoglobin’s heme groups bind oxygen reversibly, enabling efficient transport from lungs to tissues and carbon dioxide carriage back.
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Liver
2
Pancreas
3
Spleen
4
Kidneys
The liver stores glycogen as a glucose reserve, releasing it to stabilize blood sugar between meals.
1
Pleura
2
Intercostal Muscles
3
Diaphragm
4
Pericardium
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that contracts downward during inhalation, increasing thoracic volume and drawing air in.
1
Choroid
2
Cones
3
Rods
4
Cornea
Cone photoreceptors in the retina detect color and fine detail, functioning best under well-lit conditions.
1
Selenium
2
Zinc
3
Iodine
4
Calcium
Calcium is the principal mineral of hydroxyapatite in bone and teeth, crucial for hardness and structural strength.
1
Urethra
2
Ureters
3
Loop Of Henle
4
Collecting Ducts
Ureters are muscular tubes that propel urine from each kidney’s pelvis to the urinary bladder by peristalsis.
1
Frontal Lobe
2
Temporal Lobe
3
Occipital Lobe
4
Parietal Lobe
The occipital lobe contains the primary visual cortex, interpreting signals from the eyes into images.
1
Pancreas
2
Kidney
3
Stomach
4
Liver
The liver converts heme into bilirubin, a bile pigment excreted into bile and eventually eliminated through feces.
1
Vitamin B1
2
Vitamin D
3
Vitamin E
4
Vitamin K
Vitamin K enables activation of clotting factors in the liver, allowing normal coagulation and prevention of excessive bleeding.
1
Talus
2
Calcaneus
3
Patella
4
Navicular
The patella is a sesamoid bone embedded in the quadriceps tendon, improving leverage during knee extension.
1
Adrenaline
2
Cortisol
3
Parathyroid Hormone
4
Calcitonin
Calcitonin from the thyroid reduces blood calcium by inhibiting osteoclast activity and promoting calcium deposition in bone.
1
Dendrite
2
Axon
3
Axon Terminal Buttons
4
Soma
The axon conducts action potentials from the cell body to synapses, where neurotransmitters signal target cells.
1
Hair Follicles
2
Sudoriferous Glands
3
Meissner’s Corpuscles
4
Sebaceous Glands
Sudoriferous glands secrete watery fluid that evaporates from skin, dissipating heat and aiding thermoregulation.
1
Jejunum
2
Stomach
3
Ileum
4
Duodenum
Vitamin B12 absorption occurs in the ileum, requiring intrinsic factor produced by gastric parietal cells for uptake.
1
Capillaries
2
Veins
3
Venules
4
Arteries
Arteries have thick elastic walls to withstand high pressure as they transport blood away from the heart.
1
Semicircular Canals
2
Cochlear Duct
3
External Auditory Canal
4
Eustachian Tube
The Eustachian tube opens to balance middle ear pressure with atmospheric pressure, protecting the eardrum.
1
Mouth
2
Large Intestine
3
Stomach
4
Esophagus
Gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach begin protein digestion by denaturing proteins and cleaving peptide bonds.
1
Osteoclasts
2
Osteocytes
3
Chondroblasts
4
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts resorb bone by secreting acids and enzymes, releasing calcium and remodeling skeletal tissue.
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Pulmonary Veins
2
Superior Vena Cava
3
Aorta
4
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary veins uniquely carry oxygenated blood, delivering it from the lungs to the left atrium.
1
Enteric Nervous System
2
Autonomic Sympathetic
3
Somatic Nervous System
4
Autonomic Parasympathetic
The somatic nervous system transmits motor commands from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles for voluntary actions.
1
Pancreas
2
Liver
3
Salivary Glands
4
Gallbladder
Salivary glands secrete amylase that begins carbohydrate digestion by breaking starch into smaller sugars in the mouth.
1
Anterior
2
Inferior
3
Superior
4
Posterior
Superior indicates a position closer to the head, while inferior means toward the feet in human anatomy.
1
Meninges
2
Pleura
3
Peritoneum
4
Pericardium
The pleura is a double-layered membrane surrounding lungs, reducing friction during breathing with lubricating fluid.
1
Neutrophils
2
Plasma Cells
3
Basophils
4
Monocytes
Plasma cells are differentiated B lymphocytes that secrete specific antibodies to neutralize pathogens and toxins.
1
Pancreas
2
Spleen
3
Thyroid
4
Kidney
The spleen acts as a reservoir for blood components, releasing them during hemorrhage or stress conditions.
1
Pyloric Sphincter
2
Upper Esophageal Sphincter
3
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
4
Ileocecal Valve
The lower esophageal sphincter closes after swallowing, preventing stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
1
Parietal Lobe
2
Occipital Lobe
3
Temporal Lobe
4
Frontal Lobe
The temporal lobe processes auditory information and includes regions important for understanding spoken language.
1
Adrenal Cortex
2
Pituitary Anterior
3
Adrenal Medulla
4
Thyroid Follicles
The adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline during stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability.
1
Purkinje Fibers
2
Atrioventricular (AV) Node
3
Bundle Of His
4
Sinoatrial (SA) Node
The SA node spontaneously generates electrical impulses, setting the heart’s rhythm and initiating each heartbeat.
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Red Cells
2
Plasma
3
Platelets
4
White Cells
Plasma is the liquid portion of blood, primarily water, dissolving and transporting nutrients, hormones, and metabolic wastes.
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