Anatomy and physiology

Question 1

Which tissue is located in the brain and the spinal cord?

Answer 1

Cardiac
Connective
NERVOUS
Muscle
Epithelial

Question 2

Which of the following enzymes, which breaks down carbohydrates, is contained in saliva?

Answer 2

Trypsin
Pepsin
AMYLASE
Chyme
Lactase

Question 3

Which of the following produces body movement?

Answer 3

Smooth and skeletal muscle
Multi-unit smooth muscle
SKELETAL MUSCLE
Visceral smooth muscle
skeletal and cardiac muscle

Question 4

Molecules are composed of …

Answer 4

At least two cells bonded together
Two or more compounds
At least two organelles
AT LEAST TWO ATOMS BONDED TOGETHER
Water and one other atom

Question 5

The proliferation phase of healing is characterized by …

Answer 5

A release of white blood cells
THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TISSUE
A construction of blood vessels
The formation of scar tissue
The clotting of blood

Question 6

Most of the organs of digestion are found in the … cavity

Answer 6

Thoracic
ABDOMINAL
Dorsal
Spinal
Pelvic

Question 7

Which component of a neuron contains organelles and produces the protein and energy needed to carry out its function?

Answer 7

Schwann Cells
Nerve fibers
CELL BODY
Axon
Dendrites

Question 8

Which components of a neuron are usually short and branch profusely near a cell body?

Answer 8

Neuroglia cells
Cell bodies
Schwann cells
DENDRITES
Axons

Question 9

Which of the following is the term for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets ?

Answer 9

Hemoglobin
Monocyte
FORMED ELEMENTS
Whole blood
Serum

Question 10

Which of the following can normally cause an increased respiratory rate?

Answer 10

Increased oxygen level in the blood
Increased pH in the blood
INCREASED CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELS IN THE BLOOD
Decreased pH in the blood
Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood

Question 11

What is the main function of the epiglottis?

Answer 11

It separates that nasal and oral cavities
It secretes digestive enzymes
It helps propel food to the esophagus
It contains vocal cords
IT COVERS THE OPENING OF THE LARYNX

Question 12

Which of these covers the epiphyses of long bones?

Answer 12

Endosteum
Medullary cavity
ARTICULAR CARTILAGE
Diaphysis
Periosteum

Question 13

Which organ of the digestive system begins the chemical breakdown of foods?

Answer 13

Gallbladder
Stomach
Pharynx
Esophagus
MOUTH

Question 14

Which if the following lines the nasal cavity and helps remove pathogens?

Answer 14

Paranasal sinuses
CILIA
Pharynx
Nasal septum
Nasal conchae

Question 15

Which of the following causes dysrhythmia when elevated?

Answer 15

Exercise
Phosphate lons
Body temperature
Calcium IONS
Potassium ion

Question 16

The production of RBS’s in the blood is controlled by which hormone?

Answer 16

Oxytocin
ERTHROPOIETIN
Oxyhemoglobin
Cortisol
Thyroxin

Question 17

The function of … is to send information or nerve impulses away from the cell body?

Answer 17

Cells
Schwann Cells
Dendrites
AXONS
Neurogial cells

Question 18

When spicy foods are eaten, which receptors on the tongue are activated?

Answer 18

Umami
Hot
Bitter
PAIN
Sour

Question 19

Water is forced through capillary walls by …

Answer 19

Different concentrations of substances
FILTRATION
Osmosis
Low pressure of the blood
Diffusion

Question 20

The … divides muscles into sections called fascicles

Answer 20

Tendon
PERIMYSIUM
Aponeurosis
Endomysium
Fascia

Question 21

Inflammation of the liver is ….

Answer 21

Diverticulitis
HEPATITIS
Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Diverticulosis

Question 22

Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells?

Answer 22

venipuncture
coagulation
capillary puncture
phlebotomy
HEMOLYSIS