A&P Final Questions Flashcards by Mary Best

The study of the shape and structure of the human body is known as:

A-human anatomy
B-human physiology
C-gross anatomy
D-microscopic anatomy

A-human anatomy

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What is the basic living unit of all organisms?

A-tissue
B-organ
C-molecule
D-cell

D-cell

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What is the term 4 a group of cells w/similar structure and function?

A-tissue
B-organ
C-total organism
D-body system

A-tissue

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Which of the following is not an example of a organ?

A-liver
B-heart
C-stomach
D-muscle

D-muscle

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Which of the following allows the knee 2 move freely by providing lubrication and reducing friction?

A-serous fluid
B-synovial membrane
C-synovial fluid
D-mucus

B-synovial membrane

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What type of muscle tissue is found in the stomach and intestines and is under involuntary control?

A-smooth muscle
B-striated muscle
C-skeletal muscle
D-cardiac muscle

A-smooth muscle

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Which of the following is a large phagocytic cell that cleans up cellular debris?

A-macrophage
B-mast cell
C-fibroblast
D-RBC

A-macrophage

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What type of epithelial tissue consists of many layers of cells and forms the outer layer of the skin?

A-stratified squamous
B-simple columnar
C-complex squamous
D-simple squamous

A-stratified squamous

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Which of the following structures increase the surface area available 4 the absorption of nutrients in2 the body?

A-microvilli
B-all of these
C-cilia
D-flagella
E-spindle fibers

A-microvilli

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The microscopic study of tissues is know as?

A-embryology
B-histology
C-cytology
D-scitology

B-histology

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Which of the following determines what can enter or leave a cell?

A-chromosomes
B-nucleolus
C-plasma membrane
D-nuclear membrane

C-plasma membrane

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What is the name of the control center that directs activites of the cell?

A-RNA
B-chromosomes
C-nucleus
D-nucleolus

C-nucleus

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Which of the following structures that converts energy from nutrients in2 ATP that then provides energy 4 use by the body’s cells?

A-mitochondria
B-ribosomes
C-golgi apparatus
D-lysoosomes

A-mitochondria

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Which of the following contains enzymes that function 2 destroy cellular debris and foreign particles?

A-mucus
B-vesicles
C-phagocytes
D-lysomes

C-phagocytes

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Which of the following allows sperm 2 have a swimming motion?

A-cilia
B-mucus
C-all of these
D-cristae
E-flagella

E-flagella

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The movement of substances from a region of high concentration 2 a region of low concentration is known as?

A-active transport
B-negative feedback
C-osmosis
D-diffusion

D-diffusion

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Visceral refers 2 which of the following?

A-glands
B-internal organs
C-nervous tissue
D-the wall of a body cavity

B-internal organs

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Which of the following structures functions in protein synthesis?

A-cristae
B-ribosomes
C-RNA
D-chromosomes

B-ribosomes

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Which of the following is a function of epithelial tissue?

A-absorption
B-protection
C-all of these
D-diffusion
E-secretion

C-all of these

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Which system includes all the glands that secrete chemicals called hormones?

A-endocrine
B-integumentary
C-cardiovascular
D-nervous

A-endocrine

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Which of the following identifies the region of the body that consists of the limbs?

A-axial
B-trunk
C-appendicular
D-lympahtic

C-appendicular

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Which of the following is a cytoplasmic organelle known as a packaging and shipping plant?

A-chromatin
B-golgi apparatus
C-lysosomes
D-endoplasmic reticulum

B-golgi apparatus

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What is a type of protein that regulates chemical reactions?

A-lysosome
B-enzyme
C-osmosis
D-ribosome

B-enzyme

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What type of cell division produces gamete?

A-mitosis
B-meiosis
C-cytokinesis
D-prophase

B-meiosis

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Which type of epithelium lines the intestines and asorbs nutrients? A-simple squamous B-simple columnar C-stratified squamous D-simple cuboidal

B-simple columnar

What type of epithelial is found on the lining of the urinary bladder? A-transitional B-glandular C-stratified squamous D-pseudostratified columnar

A-transitional

What type of cells found in mucus membranes? A-macrophage B-mitochondria C-goblet cell D-fibroblast

C-goblet cell

What type of cells found in connective tissue contain heparin and histamine? A-chrondrocytes B-canaliculi C-mast cell D-erythrocytes

C-mast cell

The most common type of cartilage is A-elastic cartilage B-ligaments C-hyaline cartilage D-fibrocartilage

C-hyaline cartilage

Which of the following body systems produces movement and maintains posture? A-circulatory B-muscular C-nervous D-digestive

B-muscular

Which of the following does NOT make up the integumentary system? A-tongue B-nails C-skin D-hair

A-tongue

What r the 2 layers that make up the skin? A-dermis and subcutaneous layer B-epidermis and dermis C-stratum basale and reticular layer D-epidermis and cuticle

B-epidermis and dermis

Which of the following r specialized epithelial cells that produce a dark pigment? A-mast cells B-fibroblasts C-melanocytes D-phagocytes

C-melanocytes

Which of the following is NOT embedded in the dermis? A-hair B-adipose tissue C-sebaceous glands D-nails

B-adipose tissue

Which of the following allows the body 2 detect changes in the environment? A-sweat receptors B-sweat pores C-sensory receptors D-cilia

C-sensory receptors

The papillae of the dermis r responsible 4: A-waterproofing the skin B-fingerprints and footprints C-freckles D-skin color

B-fingerprints and footprints

Which of the following is NOT a function of the subcutaneous layer? A-cushions underlying organs B-acts as a heart insulator C-lubricates body surfaces D-provides energy

C-lubricates body surfaces

The part of the hair that is visible is known as the: A-cortex B-medulla C-root D-shaft

D-shaft

What happens when the arrector pili muscles contract? A-shivering B-peristalsis C-sneezing D-goose bumps

D-goose bumps

The whitish, crescent-shaped area of the nail is known as the: A-eponychium B-lunula C-nail root D-nail matrix

B-lunula

The duct of a sweat gland opens 2 the surface of the skin through: A-a sweat pore B-a hair follicle C-an arrector pili muscle D-ceruminous gland

A-a sweat pore

What is needed 4 the body 2 absorb calcium in the body? A-vitamin D B-iron C-phosphorus D-vitamin A

A-vitamin D

The skin is also called the: A-subcutaneous tissue B-keratinous tissue C-dermal membrane D-cutaneous membrane

D-cutaneous membrane

What layer loosely anchors skin 2 underlying tissues? A-epidermis layer B-dermis layer C-sebaceous layer D-subcutaneous layer

D-subcutaneous layer

A large number of melanin granules will result in: A-yellow skin B-dark skin C-light skin D-red skin

B-dark skin

The inability 2 produce melanin will result in: A-impetigo B-albinism C-dermatitis D-alopecia

B-albinism

What r the thin plates of dead stratum corneum that contain a very hard type of keratin? A-skin B-nails C-warts D-hair

B-nails

The oily secretions from a sebaceous gland is called: A-melanin B-sebum C-cerumen D-sweat

B-sebum

In older adults reduced sebaceous gland activity causes: A-age spots B-dry, itchy skin C-thin, transparent skin D-sagging and wrinkles

B-dry, itchy skin

What r the modified sweat glands found in the external auditory canal called? A-ceruminous glands B-ceremoneous C-cerimonious glands D-ceremonious glands

A-ceruminous glands

Which of the following is a function of the urinary system? ``` A-maintains normal pH of the blood B-plays a role in the production of RBC's C-rids the body of wastes D-all of these E-helps 2 regulate blood pressure ```

D-all of these

Which of the following is not part of the urinary system? A-kidneys B-ureters C-prostate gland D-urinary bladder

C-prostate gland

What r the 2 main parts of a nephron? A-renal pyramids and renal columns B-glomerulus and Bowman's capsule C-renal cortex and renal medulla D-renal corpusle and renal tubule

D-renal corpusle and renal tubule

What makes up the glomerulus? A-neurons B-loose connective tissue C-hyaline tissue D-cluster of capillaries

D-cluster of capillaries

What is the term 4 the act of expelling urine? A-mensuration B-peristalsis C-micturition D-excretion

C-micturition

Which of the following is an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that helps 2 regulate blood pressure? A-renin B-insulin C-thyroid-stimulating hormone D-epinephrine

A-renin

Which of the following substances is NOT reabsorbed in2 the body in the renal tubule? A-urea B-water C-glucose D-sodium

A-urea

Which of the following is a characteristic of the urethra in a male? A-transports urine and semen B-transports urine only C-consists of fibrous connective tissue D-is short

A-transports urine and semen

What is the function of the ureters? A-transports urine from the urinary bladder 2 the outside B-filters the urine C-assist in expelling urine from the urinary bladder D-transport urine from the renal pelvis 2 the urinary bladder

D-transports urine from the renal pelvis 2 the urinary bladder

Blood enters the glomerulus through the: A-efferent arteriole B-afferent arteriole C-cystic duct D-renal artery

B-afferent arteriole

What is another name 4 the glomerulus capsule? A-renal capsule B-loop of Henle C-Bowman's capsule D-proximal convoluted tubule

C-Bowmen's capsule

What is the functional unit of the kidney? A-medulla B-renal fascia C-nephron D-hilum

C-nephron

The inner reddish brown region of the kidney is the: A-renal pyramids B-renal fascia C-renal cortex D-renal medulla

D-renal medulla

What does the urinary system secrete 2 control RBC production? A-renin B-erythropoietin C-glucose D-angiotensinogen

B-erythropoietin

What statement is NOT true regarding the urinary system? A-the urethra is shorter in the male than the female B-the right kidney is lower than the left kidney because of the liver C-both kidneys r located in the retroperitonium D-"hangovers" r from dehydration E-these r all correct statments

A-the urethra is shorter in the male than the female

The central region of the kidney that is continuous w/ureter and consists of a large cavity that collects urine as it is produced is called the: A-renal helix B-renal tubules C-renal pelvis D-renal ureter

C-renal pelvis

Angiotensinogen is produced mainly by the: A-liver B-pancreas C-prostate D-pituatary gland

A-liver

Aging of the kidneys is general atrophy of the: A-tubules B-glomerulus C-nephrons D-afferent arterioles

C-nephrons

Aging tubules cause thickening of the walls and diminish ability 2 reabsorb? A-urea and sodium B-glucose and sodium C-glucose and water D-urea and glucose

B-glucose and sodium

Aging of the kidneys is general atrophy of the: A-tubules B-glomerulus C-nephrons D-afferent arterioles

C-nephrons

Aging tubules cause thickening of the walls and diminish ability 2 reabsorb? A-urea and sodium B-glucose and sodium C-glucose and water D-urea and glucose

B-glucose and sodium

Excessive urination is known as: A-uromegly B-urolilthasis C-urinalysis D-diuresis

D-diuresis

What protects the heart and lungs? A-vertebral column B-rib cage C-scapula D-sternum

B-rib cage

What mineral is needed 4 vital metabolic processes in the skeletal? A-calcium B-vitamin D C-zinc D-magnesium

A-calcium

Yellow bone marrow contains mostly? A-fat B-hematopoietic materials C-RBC's D-WBC's

A-fat

In an adult, red marrow is found only in bones of the? A-skull B-all of these C-pelvis D-sternum

B-all of these

The microscopic unit of compact bone is an? A-ostocyte B-osteon C-osteoblast D-osteoclast

B-osteon

Which of the following statements r true? A-osteoblasts build bone, osteoclasts break down bone and osteocytes r mature bone cells B-osteocytes build bone, osteoblasts break down bone and osteoclasts r mature bone cells C-none of these statements r correct D-osteoclasts build bone, osteoblasts break down bone and osteocytes r mature bone cells

A-osteoblasts build bone, osteoclasts break down bone and | osteocytes r mature bone cells

There r small canals through the matrix called? A-canaliculi B-lacuna C-trabeculae D-osteon

A-canaliculi

The fibula and the tibia r part of what classification of bone? A-sesamoid bones B-irregular bones C-short bones D-long bones

D-long bones

The bones of the wrist and ankle r part of what classification of bone? A-seasamoid bones B-short bones C-long bones D-flat bones

B-short bones

The shaft of a long bone is called? A-medullary B-diaphysis C-endosteum D-cancellous

B-diaphysis

Thin connective tissue membrane that lines the medullary cavity is the? A-periosteum B-endosteum C-medullary D-diaphysis

B-endosteum

The process of bone formation is called? A-osteogenesis B-haematopoiesis C-hemopoiesis D-thrombosis

A-osteogenesis

The large opening on the lower surface of the occipital bone where the spinal cord passes through is called? A-mandibular B-manubrium C-vertebral foramen D-foramen magnum

D-foramen magnum

Which bone projection helps form the prominence of the check? A-zygomatic process B-xiphoid process C-palatine process D-mastoid process

A-zygomatic process

What is the protuberance behind the ear? A-mastoid process B-palatine process C-sphenoid D-ethmoid

A-mastoid process

What bones form the upper jaw? A-maxilla B-mandible C-zygomatic bone D-parietal

A-maxilla

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the hyoid bone? A-it articulates w/the mandible B-provides attachment 2 the muscles of the floor of the mouth and the tongue C-it is located between the mandible and the larynx D-it is a U-shaped bone in the neck

A-it articulates w/the mandible

What makes up the canal that contains the spinal cord? A-vertebral arch B-vertebral body C-transverse process D-vertebral foramen

D-vertebral foramen

Which of the following is correct? A-there r 7 thoracic vertebrae B-there r 12 thoracic vertebrae C-there r 5 cervical vertebrae D-there r 6 lumbar vertebrae

B-there r 12 thoracic vertebrae

What is the tailbone called? A-ischium B-coccyx C-sacrum D-acetabulum

B-coccyx

What is the name of the inferior notch of the sternum? A-xiphoid process B-acromian C-glenoid fossa D-capitulum

A-xiphoid process

what is the name of the area where the ulna fits w/the humerus 2 form the elbow joint? A-acromion process B-glenoid fossa C-olecranon fossa D-acetabulum

C-olecranon fossa

what is the name of the lower leg bone on the medial side of the leg? A-femur B-tibia C-humerus D-fibula

B-tibia

The kneecap is also called? A-patella B-scapula C-tarsus D-clavicle

A-patella

Slightly movable joints like the symphysis pubis r called? A-synarthroses B-diarthroses C-ball-and-socket D-amphiarthroses

D-amphiarthroses

Which of the following is the functioning unit of the muscle fiber? A-sarcomere B-synapse C-T tubule D-sarcoplasmic reticulum

A-sarcomere

Which of the following is characteristic of skeletal muscle? ``` A-it is under voluntary control B-it can respond 2 a stimulus C-all of these D-it can contract E-it is attached 2 the bones of the skeleton ```

C-all of these

In reference to location, brachii is the? A-arm B-leg C-foot D-wrist

A-arm

A muscle that opposes or reverses a particular movement is known as? A-a prime mover B-a secondary mover C-a synergist D-an antagonist

D-an antagonist

Which of the following muscles is used 2 wink, blink and squint? A-frontalis B-orbicularis oris C-buccinator D-orbicularis oculi

D-orbicularis oculi

What is the name of the dome shaped muscle that forms a partition between the thorax and abdomen? A-diaphragm B-rotator cuff C-errector spinae D-rectus adominis

A-diaphragm

The function of the quadriceps femoris muscle is 2? A-extend the thigh B-adduct the thigh C-flex the thigh D-rotate the leg

A-extend the thigh

What is another name 4 the calcaneal tendon? A-insole B-plantar tendon C-ankle D-Achille's tendon

D-Achille's tendon

The proteins responsible 4 muscle fiber contraction r? A-calmodulin and myosin B-titin C-actin and myocin D-myocin and troponin

C-actin and myocin

What muscle allows an individual 2 stand on his or her toes? A-errector spinae B-soleus C-quadriceps femoris D-gastrocnemius

D-gastrocnemius

What r the 2 main divisions of the nervous system? A-somatic NS and autonomic NS B-central NS and peripheral NS C-brain and spinal cord D-sympathetic NS and parasympathetic NS

B-central NS and peripheral NS

The function of a neuron is 2? A-synthesize myelin B-protect nerves from damage C-regenerate nerve fibers D-transmit nerve impulses

D-transmit nerve impulses

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neuroglia? A-they conduct nerve impulses B-they nourish neurons C-they r capable of mitosis D-they support and protect neurons

A-they conduct nerve impulses

What is the name 4 the region of communication between 2 neurons? A-threshold stimulus B-synapse C-internet D-action potential

B-synapse

What is the name given 2 a chemical that transmits a nerve impulse across a synaptic cleft from 1 neuron 2 another? A-ion B-neurotransmitter C-cholinesterase D-depolarizer

B-neurotransmitter

Which of the following structures of the meninges is filled w/cerebrospinal fluid and contains blood vessels? A-dura matter B-subarachnoid space C-arachnoid D-pia matter

B-subarachnoid space

What is the band of white fibers that connects the cerebral hemispheres? A-arbor vitae B-vermis C-insula D-corpus callosum

D-corpus callosum

Which of the following divides the cerebrum in2 2 hemispheres? A-transverse fissure B-sagittal sulcus C-longitudinal fissure D-central sulcus

C-longitudinal fissure

What is the name of the interconnected fluid filled cavities in the brain? A-central canals B-fossa C-ventricles D-dorsal columns

C-ventricles

The peripheral nervous system is made up of? A-effectors and ganglia B-reflex arcs C-cranial nerves and the brain D-cranial nerves and spinal nerves

D-cranial nerves and spinal nerves

How many pairs of spinal nerves r there in the body? A-131 B-13 C-132 D-31

D-31

The cytoplasm of a muscle fiber (cell) is known as the? A-T tubule B-sarcoplasm C-sarcolemma D-epimysium

B-sarcoplasm

Which of the following stimulates skeletal muscles 2 contract? A-sensory neurons B-dendrites C-motor neurons D-mitochondria

C-motor neurons

The energy source 4 muscle contractions is? A-creatine B-ATP C-calcium D-glycogen

B-ATP

What causes anaerobic respiration 2 occur? A-buildup of creatine phosphate B-lack of oxygen C-lack of carbon dioxide D-contraction of the daiphragm

B-lack of oxygen

Bending the elbow is an example of? A-extension B-flexion C-pronation D-supination

B-flexion

Moving the arm away from the body is an example of? A-abduction B-circumduction C-eversion D-adduction

A-abduction