READY-MADE CLASSROOM REVIEW
Anatomy & Physiology Jeopardy
Anatomy & Physiology. Project the board, share one room code, and keep the class on the same review.
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Check the clues and answers for your group. Answers stay hidden during live play until the host reveals them.
Round 1
Skeletal System
$200This hard tissue makes up the bulk of the adult human skeleton.
$400This fibrous tissue connects bone to bone at a joint.
$600The humerus is located in this part of the body.
$800This mineral is essential for maintaining strong skeletal structure.
$1000The skull is composed of these two primary types of cranial and facial groups.
Circulatory System
$200This fluid transports nutrients and oxygen to cells.
$400This component of blood is responsible for clotting.
$600These vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
$800This node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart.
$1000This muscular organ pumps blood throughout the entire body.
Digestive System
$200This organ produces bile to help break down fats.
$400This long muscular tube connects the throat to the stomach.
$600This gland secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar.
$800Most nutrient absorption occurs in this part of the small intestine.
$1000This pouch-like organ stores bile between meals.
Nervous System
$200This main control center is protected by the skull.
$400This region of the brain coordinates balance and motor control.
$600These cells are the fundamental units that transmit electrical signals.
$800This space exists between two communicating nerve cells.
$1000This structure acts as the primary relay between the brain and the body.
Respiratory System
$200These tiny air sacs are where oxygen enters the bloodstream.
$400These primary organs facilitate the exchange of gases.
$600This structure is commonly referred to as the windpipe.
$800This dome-shaped muscle separates the chest cavity from the abdomen.
$1000This flap of tissue prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing.
Muscular System
$200These tissues attach muscle to bone.
$400This type of muscle is found in the walls of the heart.
$600This protein filament works with myosin to cause contraction.
$800This type of muscle movement is controlled consciously by the brain.
$1000This large back muscle is responsible for arm adduction.
Double Jeopardy
Skeletal System
$400The atlas and axis are identified as these specific vertebrae.
$800This process involves the continuous breakdown and formation of bone tissue.
$1200This hormone produced by the parathyroid gland increases blood calcium levels.
$1600This specialized connective tissue cushions joint surfaces.
$2000The inner mesh-like bone tissue is technically referred to by this name.
Circulatory System
$400This is the largest artery in the human body.
$800This term describes the period of heart muscle contraction.
$1200This protein transports oxygen within red blood cells.
$1600This double-layered sac surrounds and protects the heart.
$2000The exchange of gases between blood and tissues is called this.
Digestive System
$400This enzyme in saliva begins the breakdown of starches.
$800The rhythmic wave-like muscle contractions moving food are called this.
$1200These tiny finger-like projections increase surface area for nutrient absorption.
$1600This is the final section of the small intestine before the colon.
$2000This sphincter controls the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.
Nervous System
$400This part of the brain acts as the primary sensory relay station.
$800This insulating material speeds up transmission along axons.
$1200These cells provide physical support and nourishment to neurons.
$1600This chemical messenger carries signals across the synaptic gap.
$2000This system controls involuntary 'fight or flight' responses.
Respiratory System
$400These branches of the trachea lead directly into the lungs.
$800The state where breathing stops temporarily is clinically known as this.
$1200This volume represents the amount of air inhaled during a normal breath.
$1600The pleural membrane serves this protective function for the lungs.
$2000This nerve stimulates the diaphragm to contract during inspiration.
Muscular System
$400These are the basic contractile units of skeletal muscle fibers.
$800This chemical is released at the neuromuscular junction to trigger activity.
$1200The sliding filament theory describes this specific action.
$1600These muscles are responsible for maintaining posture along the spine.
$2000This term refers to the stiffening of muscles after death.
Final Jeopardy · Endocrine System
This gland at the base of the brain is often referred to as the master gland.
