A&P Final Questions Flashcards
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
What is the basic living unit of all organisms?
A-tissue
B-organ
C-molecule
D-cell
D-cell
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
Which of the following is not an example of a organ?
A-liver
B-heart
C-stomach
D-muscle
D-muscle
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
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
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
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
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
The microscopic study of tissues is know as?
A-embryology
B-histology
C-cytology
D-scitology
B-histology
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
What is the name of the control center that directs activites of the cell?
A-RNA
B-chromosomes
C-nucleus
D-nucleolus
C-nucleus
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
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
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
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
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
Which of the following structures functions in protein synthesis?
A-cristae
B-ribosomes
C-RNA
D-chromosomes
B-ribosomes
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
Which system includes all the glands that secrete chemicals called hormones?
A-endocrine
B-integumentary
C-cardiovascular
D-nervous
A-endocrine
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
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
What is a type of protein that regulates chemical reactions?
A-lysosome
B-enzyme
C-osmosis
D-ribosome
B-enzyme
What type of cell division produces gamete?
A-mitosis
B-meiosis
C-cytokinesis
D-prophase
B-meiosis
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