A&P Written Final Flashcards
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the skin? A. Subcutaneous B. Dermis C. Epidermis D. Adipose
C epidermidis
Which cells are pigment cells that are responsible for the color of skin? A. Merkel cells B. Melanocytes C. Langerhans cells D. Keratinocytes
B. melanocytes
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
A. Protection of underlying organs and tissues
B. Maintenance of body temperature
C. Production of red blood cells
D. Excretion of salt water an organic waste
C. Production of red blood cells
Which of the following is not a cardinal signs of inflammation? A. Redness B. Heat C. Swelling D. Bleeding
D. Bleeding
Which effect of massage is caused by changes and function caused by the nervous system? A. Mechanical B. Reflex C. Psycho Nuro immunologic D. Physiologic
B. Reflex
Which glands secrete sebum? A. Ceruminous B Sebaceous C. Eccrine D. Apocrine
B. Sebaceous
The nerves that carry impulses from the receptors to the central nervous system are which of the following A. Efferents B. Afferents C. Synapses D. Ganglia
B. Afferents
The central nervous system consist of which of the following? A. Cranial nerves and peripheral nerves B. Brain and cranial nerves C. Brain and spinal cord D. Spinal cord and peripheral nerves
C. Brain and spinal cord
Which part of the brain is divided into the four lobes temporal occipital parietal and frontal A. Diencephalon B Brainstem C. Cerebrum D. Cerebellum
C . Cerebrum
Which part of the brain houses the thalamus and hypothalamus A. Brainstem B. Cerebellum C. Cerebrum d. Diencephalon
D. Diencephalon
Which part of the brain is divided into the medulla oblongata, the ponds, and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions? a. Cerebellum B. Brainstem C. Cerebrum D. Diencephalon
B. Brainstem
How many pairs of spinal nerve branch off from the spinal cord to the rest of the body? A. 33 B. 31 C. 25 D. 12
B. 31
The endocrine system is regulated in part by which other system? A. Cardiovascular B. Nervous C.  Respiratory D. Reproductive
B Nervous
Which gland controls secretion of the pituitary hormone? A. Thyroid B. Hypothalamus C. Pineal D. Adrenal
B. Hypothalamus
The primary targets of the hormone oxytocin which of the following A. Skin cells B. Blood vessels C. Kidneys D. Uterus and breasts
D. Uterus and breasts
Which gland is located on top of the kidney A. Thyroid B. Hyothalamus C. Pituitary D. Adrenal
D . Adrenal
The first phase of the stress response is known as which of the following A. Trigger face B. Resistance C. Alarm D. Exhaustion
C. Alarm phase
In recent years puberty in girls tend to occur between which ages? A. Nine and 14 B. Seven and nine C. Eight and 13 D. 10 and 15
C .8 and 13
The highly coil structure that temporarily stores sperm is which of the following A. Epididymis B. Vas deferens C. Ejaculatory duct D. Urethra
A. Epididymis
What is the correct order of the three phases of the menstrual cycle?
A. Proliferative, menstrual, secretory
B. Secretory, menstrual, proliferative
C. Menstrual, proliferative, secretory
D. Proliferative, secretary, menstrual
C. Menstrual, proliferative, secretary
The process in which a fertilized massive sells attaches itself to the endometrial wall of the uterus is which of the following? A. Fertilization B. Implantation C. Ovulation D. Menstruation
B. Implantation
White blood cells are known as which of the following A. Ethrocytes B. leukocytes C. Platelets D. Lymphoid stem cells
B. Leukocytes
Red blood cells contain the oxygen carrying pro Tien pigment \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the circulation and give their cells the red color A. Melanin B. Erythropoietin C. Biliverdin D. Hemoglobin
D. Hemoglobin
The major function of platelets is to: a. Carry oxygen B. Destroy foreign substances C. Eliminate waste D. Prevent by blood loss
D. Prevent blood loss
Which of the following correctly traces the path of blood through the heart in the lungs?
A. Left atrium, left ventricle, superior and inferior vena cava, lungs, right atrium, Right ventricle, aorta.
B. Superior in imperial vena cava right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
C. Superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle, left atrium, lungs, aorta
D. Lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, aorta
B. Superior and inferior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
Which structure within the conduction system of the heart is known as the pacemaker, due to its role in establishing the Hearts rhythm? A. AV node B. AV bundle C. Purkinje fiber D. SA node
D. SA node
The tiny vessels that allow exchange of water, electrolytes, nutrients, and gas is across their walls are A. Venules B. Capillaries C. Arterioles D. Veins
B. Capillaries
Which of the following is not used by the lymphatic system to move fluid toward the neck?
A. One way valves within the lymph vessels that help directmb. I lymphatic pump similar to the
C. Passive and active movements of skeletal
D. Changes in posturemuscles
B. I lymphatic pump similar to the heart
The lymphocytes that mature in the thymus are known as which of the followings. A. A lymphocytes B. Y lymphocytes C. Z lymphocytes D. T lymphocytes
D. T lymphocytes
The flat long structure located in front of the mediastinum between the lungs that is the first Oregon to begin the manufacture of lymphocytes as which of the following A. spleen B. Thoracic duct C. Thymus D. Liver
C. Thymus
Which type of immunity is genetically determined? A. Naturally B. Induced active C. Passive immunity D. Innate
D. Innate
The massage technique that involves needing lightly with the fingertips or to soften areas of hardened Adema is which of the following A. Compression B. Scoop strokes C. Circular massage D. Pump technique
A. Compression
Which of the following is considered an auto immune disorder, in which the immune system mistakenly targets normal Body cells and tissues? A. Aids B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Leukemia D. Lymphoma
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
A region that extends between the posterior part of the nasal cavity in the larynx is which of the following A. Trachea B.  esophagus C. Bronchial D. Pharynx
D. Pharynx
The vocal cords are actually which of the following A.  Cartilage B. Ligament C. muscle D. Bone
B. Ligament
Which of the following is also known as the windpipe A. Trachea B. Larynx C. Pharynx D. Nasal cavity
A. Trachea
The major muscle or muscles of inspiration is A. Transverses thoracis B. Diaphragm C. Internal intercostals D. External intercostals
B. Diaphragm
Which of the following processes of respiration involves the absorption of oxygen in the removal of carbon dioxide from the air spaces in the lungs and pulmonary capillaries A. Pulmonary ventilation B. Gas transport C. External respiration D. Internal respiration
C. External respiration
The wave of muscular contraction travels along the length of the digestive tract is known as A. Segmentation B. Mastication C. Deglutition D. Peristalsis
D. Peristalsis
The part of the small intestine that joins to the large intestine is which of the following A. Duodenums B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Pylorus
C. Illeum
The passage from the middle ear to the fair rinks that equalizes the ear pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear is which of the following A. Esophagus B. Fundus C. Cardia D. Eustachian tube
D.
Eustachian tube
The function of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is to store and concentrate by all that is secreted by the liver A.  pancreas B. Gallbladder C. Spleen D. Large intestine
B. Gallbladder
The process of swallowing is known as A. Deglutition B. Mastication C. Segmentation D. Peristalsis
A. Deflutition
The study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the kidney is which of the following A. Urology B. Nephrology C. Endocrinology D. Kinesiology
B. Nephrology
Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system.
A. Conserves nutrients in eliminates waste
B. Regulates blood pressure and blood volume
C. Regulate pH levels in the body
D. Manufactures enzymes that help with the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
D. Manufactures enzymes that help with digestion of proteins fats and carbohydrates
 which part of the urinary system filters waste products, toxins, and excess fluids from the bloodstream A. Bladder B. Ureters C. Kidneys D. Urethra
C. Kidneys
What percentage of urine is waters A. 12% to 15% B. 27% to 30% C. 52% of 56% D. 93% to 97%
D 93% to 97%
True or false urine is a sterile fluid
True
The smooth muscle of the bladder wall is which of the following A. External urethral sphincter B. Internal urethral sphincter C. Detrussor muscle D. Bulbocavernosus muscle
C. Detrussor muscle
With age which organ typically increases in size in men A. Bladder B. Prostrate C. Kidney D. Ureter
Prostrate:
Enlarged prostate is common and can cause obstruction of the uretha this is referred to as hyper trophy