E3 Questions

Question 1

Which of these is a major muscle of expiration?
A. Diaphragm
B. Non; expiration typically occurs passively
C. Scalenes
D. External intercostals

Answer 1

B. None; expiration typically occurs passively

Question 2

What is a typical sign of aging and the pulmonary system?
A. Decreased chest wall compliance and elastic recoil of the lungs.
B. Increased ventilatory reserve
C. Increased surface area for gas exchange
D. Increased exercise capacity

Answer 2

A. Decreased chest wall compliance and elastic recoil of the lungs.

Question 3

Which structure is typically responsible for the concentration of urine?
A. Proximal tubule
B. Loop of Henle
C. Glomerulus
D. Bowman Space

Answer 3

B. Loop of Henle

Question 4

How does the ureter draw fluid from to kidney to the bladder?
A. Free flow
B. Diffusion
C. Peristaltic activity
D. Osmosis

Answer 4

C. Peristaltic activity

Question 5

When is the endometrium the thickest?
A. Ovulation
B. Luteal phase
C. Ischemic phase
D. Menstruation

Answer 5

A. Ovulation

Question 6

Where does sperm develop?
A. Primordial oocyte
B. Interstitial cells
C. Sertoli cells
D. Semineferous tubules

Answer 6

D. Semineferous tubules

Question 7

Peristalsis is ___
A. Coordinated sequential contraction and relaxation
B. Keeps air from entering the esophagus
C. Immune activity in the gastrointestinal tract
D. Present only in the large intestine

Answer 7

A. Coordinated sequential contraction adn relaxation

Question 8

What stimualtes gastric secretion (select all that apply)
A. Acetylcohline
B. Eating
C. Chemicals (Ethanol, coffee, protein)
D. Gastrin

Answer 8

All

Question 9

Where does fat typically get emulsified?
A. Sigmoid colon
B. Stomach
C. Mouth
D. Proximal small intestine

Answer 9

D. Proximal small intestine

Question 10

Match the number of branches to the proper structure.
A. Trachea
B. Segmental Bronchi
C. Sugsegmental Bronchi (Broncioles)
D. Alveolar Ducts

8
16
24
26

Answer 10

A. 8
B. 16
C. 24
D. 26