AP Practice final Flashcards
Which layer of the epidermidis is single celled, consist of cuboidal or Columnar Epithelium, and is attached to the basement membrane? A. Stratum corneum b. Stratum spinosum c. Stratum granulosum D. Stratum germinativum
D. Stratum germinativum
Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands. a. Stratum corneum B. Subcutaneous C. Stratum germinativum D. Dermis
D. Dermis
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, and organic waste.
C. Production of red blood cells
Which techniques alternatively deform and release tissue at varian rhythms and pressure? A. Connective tissue techniques B. Passive movement techniques C. Percussive techniques d. Neuromuscular techniques
C. Percussive techniques
The most superficial layer of the epidermis the ____________mostly consists of dead cells in keratin.
Stratum corneum
The application of water for therapeutic purposes is termed _________________.

Hydrotherapy
True or false? Profuse sweating, washing, and bathing can significantly alter the normal resident micro organisms or flora found on the skin.
B. False
True or false? Glandular secretions increase with age.
False
True or false? Massage has the ability to mechanically change the texture and consistency of the skin.
TRUE
True or false? Massage can increase local blood and lymph flow.
True
True or false psychoneuroimmunelogic effects are those caused by physically moving the tissues.
B. false
How many pairs of spinal nerves branch off from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. A. 33 B. 31 C. 25 D. 12
B. 31
Which part of the brain houses the thalamus and hypothalamus? A. Brainstorm B. Cerebellum C. Cerebrum D. Diencephalon
D. Diencephalon
The peripheral nervous system is divided into the __________, the ________, and the ______nervous system‘s.
Sensory, somatic, autonomic
The autonomic nervous system has two divisions the ________ and the __________. 
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
____________ are the functional unit of the nervous system.
Neurons
True or false? The trigeminal nerve carries sensations of touch and pressure
True
True or false the median nerve innervates the thumb and the first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger?
True
True or false? With age comes a steady loss of neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
True
____________ Are chemical messengers released by one tissue into the blood stream to have an affect on another tissue in the body.
Hormones
____________ Glands secrete into ducts connected to the body cavities, Organ lumens, or outside of the body
Exocrine
The primary stimulus for insulin secretion is an increase in blood _________ levels
Glucose
The _____________gland is located posterior to the sternum and it’s important for immunity, containing lymphocytes in various stages of development.
Thymus
The hormone __________is secreted by the stomach with when peptides in amino acids are present in the partially digested food
Gastrin
True or false endocrine glands secrete chemicals into the interstitial fluid around them.
A. True
True or false? Each cell has receptors on the cell membrane. Cytoplasm, or nucleus that recognizes and respond exclusively to specific hormones.
A. True
True or false? The fight or flight response occurs during the resistance phase of the stress response.
False (it occurs during the alarm phase)
True or false? Hormones that enter the circulatory system and have effects on cells far away are known as local hormones.
False
True or false? Usually each cell has as many as 2000 to 10,000 receptors for a specific hormone
True
True or false? Water soluble hormones easily pass through the cell membrane to enter cells
False
True or false? Most endocrine gland secretions are controlled by a negative feedback mechanism.
True
Which of the following correctly traces the path sperm travels from the testes to the outside of the body.
A. Epididymis, vas deference, ejaculatory duct, urethra
B. Ejaculatory duct, vas deferens, epididymis, urethra
C. Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, epididymis, urethra
D. Urethra, ejaculatory duct, vas deferens, epididymis
A. Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Which gland contributes approximately 60% of the seminal fluid. A. Prostrate B. Bulbourethral C  Seminal vesicle D. Testis
C. Seminal vesicle
Which part of the penis is removed in circumcision? A. Glans B. Neck C. Root D. Prepuce
D. Prepuce
Reproductive function begins with the onset of __________which is the final maturation of the reproductive system.
Puberty
In both sexes, the _____________ remain dormant until they are activated by secretions from the pituitary during this period.
Gonads
The glandula portion of the breast is known as the ___________
Mammary glands
The reflex by which milk is secreted when an infant suckles the nipple is known as the _______________. 
Milk letdown reflex
True or false? The fetal period is the time between the start of the third week to the end of the eighth week of pregnancy
False
True or false? Milk is secreted by glands known as alveoli
True
True or false? The temperature of the testes within the scrotum is maintain slightly above that of the body
False
True or false? And benign prostatic hyperplasia, the prostate shrinks to half its original size
False
Which type of White blood cell stains pink with acid dies and is highly toxic for parasites. A. Eosinophil b basophil C. Neutrophil D. Agranulocyte
A. Eosinophil
The process by which a white blood cell engulfs a foreign agent into its cytoplasm and destroys it is known as ____________.

Phagocytosis
The fallen blood pressure and dizziness caused by suddenly standing up is known as Orthostatic or postural _______________
Hypotension
True or false? Normal diastolic pressure is about 120 MM HG
False (normal is 80)