Human Anatomy practice questions

Question 1

1. A group of cells join to form an organ
   True or False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

2. Anaphase is the second stage of mitosis
   True or False

Answer 2

False 4th phase of mitosis
Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telephase

Question 3

3. Mitochondria supply the cell with its energy
   True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

4. Support and secretion are important functions of a cell
   True or False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

5. Lymphoid tissue is a type of connective tissue
   True or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

6. Osmosis describes the movement of water through the cell membrane from an area of high concentration until the concentration is equal on both sides
   True or False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

7. Cell multiplication is known as mitosis
   True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

8. Columnar epithelium are cells which line the respiratory system
   True or False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

9. Ribosomes produce proteins to use within the cell
   True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

10. After fertilisation the sperm and the egg fuse together to form an embryo
    True or False

Answer 10

False form a zygote

Question 11

11. The cell divides into 2 cells in the metaphase of mitosis
    True or False

Answer 11

False

Question 12

12. Ribosomes destroy harmful bacteria and worn out parts of the cell
    True or False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

13. The nucleus is known as the control centre of the cell
    True or False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

14. Adipose and areolar tissue are types of connective tissue
    True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

15. ATP is formed within the mitochondria and is responsible for the production of protein
    True or False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

16. Simple epithelium consists of a single layer of thin, flattened cells attached to a basement membrane
    True or False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

17. Chromosomes are formed during the anaphase
    True or False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

18. A group of tissues join to form a system
    True or False

Answer 18

False form a organ

Question 19

19. A zygote has 23 chromosomes
    True or False

Answer 19

False

46 chromosomes

Question 20

20. Fibrous tissue is found in the lining of the heart
    True or False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

21. Yellow elastic cartilage is found in areas where flexibility is needed
    True or False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

22. Sex cell division is known as meiosis
    True or False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

23. Non keratinised stratified epithelium is found on dry surfaces, e.g. nails
    True or False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

24. Diffusion occurs when small molecules pass through tiny pores in the cell membrane.
    True or false

Answer 24

True

Question 25

25. The cytoplasm controls what substances are passed out of the cell such as carbon
    True or False

Answer 25

False

Question 26

26. Ciliated epithelium have fine, hair like projections called cilia attached to its surface
    True or False

Answer 26

True

Question 27

27. Smooth ER and rough ER are types of endoplasmic reticulum
    True or False

Answer 27

True

Question 28

28. The cell is the basic unit of life
    True or False

Answer 28

True

Question 29

29. Ribosomes are empty spaces within the cytoplasm
    True or false

Answer 29

False

Question 30

30. Squamous epithelium lines the alveoli of the lungs
    True or False

Answer 30

True

Question 31

31. The cytoplasm surrounds the cell membrane supplying it with nutrients for growth and repair
    True or False

Answer 31

False

Question 32

32. Simple and compound are 2 types of epithelial tissue
    True or False

Answer 32

True

Question 33

33. Yellow elastic cartilage forms the intervertebral discs of the spine
    True or False

Answer 33

False

Question 34

34. Centrioles play an important part in cell division and are contained within the golgi apparatus
    True or false

Answer 34

False

Question 35

35. Adipose tissue helps to form tendons which attach muscle to bone
    True or False

Answer 35

False

Question 36

36. Filtration occurs when there is a difference in pressure on each side of the membrane, causing the movement of water and dissolved substances across the membrane
    True or False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

37. Telophase is the third phase of mitosis
    True or False

Answer 37

False its the final or 5th phase

Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telephase

Question 38

38. Columnar epithelium is found in the kidney tubules, ovaries, thyroid gland and salivary glands
    True or false

Answer 38

False

Question 39

39. Histology describes the study of cells and tissues
    True or False

Answer 39

True

Question 40

40. The term catabolism refers to the chemical breakdown of large, complex substances into smaller, simpler ones
    True or False

Answer 40

True

Question 41

1. Cells which help to move unwanted particles away from the lungs, keeping passageways clear=?

Answer 41

Ciliated

Question 42

2. Tissue which is protective, provides insulation and is an energy reserve=?

Answer 42

Adipose tissue

Question 43

3. A type of cartilage that contains chondrocytes and is found on the surfaces of the end of bones that form joints=?

Answer 43

hyaline cartilage

Question 44

4. The most solid of all connective tissue, it supports and protects the body=?

Answer 44

Bone

Question 45

5. Epithelium which provides lubrication=?

Answer 45

non keratinised

Question 46

6. Tissue which helps to protect the body from infection=?

Answer 46

lymphoid

Question 47

7. Cells involved in the secretion and absorption of mucus=?

Answer 47

columnar

Question 48

8. A type of epithelium whose cells can change shape when they are stretched =?

Answer 48

transitional

Question 49

9. A strong tissue made up of collagen fibres that forms tendons and ligaments and provides a protective outer covering for organs=?

Answer 49

white fibrous

Question 50

10. A flexible cartilage, which maintains its shape=?

Answer 50

yellow elastic

Question 51

11. A type of epithelial with flattened cells that line the alveoli of the lungs=?

Answer 51

Squamous

Question 52

12. A type of connective tissue that is found in most parts of the body=?

Answer 52

areolar

Question 53

13. A type of tissue that contains neurones and is responsible for coordinating and controlling the body’s activities=?

Answer 53

nervous

Question 54

14. Stratified epithelium that protects the underlying tissues and prevents them from drying out =?

Answer 54

keratinized

Question 55

15. Tissue where elasticity is required to enable the stretching of various organs=?

Answer 55

yellow elastic

Question 56

16. A liquid connective tissue that transports nutrients throughout the body, fights infection and forms clots=?

Answer 56

blood

Question 57

17. a type of simple epithelium that is responsible for the absorption and secretion of substances=?

Answer 57

cuboidal

Question 58

18. Tissue which maintains posture and moves the body=?

Answer 58

muscle

Question 59

19. Cartilage that forms the intervertebral disc=?

Answer 59

White fibrous

Question 60

1. under the skin and in the alimentary canal=?

Answer 60

Areolar

Question 61

2. Intervertebral discs=?

Answer 61

White Fibrocartilage

Question 62

3. Lymph nodes, spleen and tonsils=?

Answer 62

Lymphoid

Question 63

4. At the ends of long bones that form joints=?

Answer 63

Hyaline cartilage

Question 64

5. Inside the mouth and conjunctiva of the eyes=?

Answer 64

non keratinized

Question 65

6. Linning of the heart and blood vessels=?

Answer 65

squamous

Question 66

7. Bladder and uterus =?

Answer 66

transitional

Question 67

8. The respiratory system=?

Answer 67

ciliated

Question 68

9. Ligaments=?

Answer 68

white fibrous

Question 69

10. Stomach and small intestine=?

Answer 69

columnar

Question 70

11. Hair, nails and skin=?

Answer 70

keratinized

Question 71

12. Pinna and epiglottis=?

Answer 71

yellow elastic

Question 72

13. Kidney tubules and ovaries =?

Answer 72

cuboidal

Question 73

1. During the metaphase of mitosis, the ___ ____ disappears completely

Answer 73

Nuclear membrane

Question 74

2. The stomach and intestines are lined with ___ epithelium

Answer 74

Columnar

Question 75

3. ATP is the main provider of ___ within the cell

Answer 75

Energy

Question 76

4. The ___ ___ stores the protein received from the endoplasmic reticulum and later transports it out of the cell

Answer 76

Golgi Apparatus

Question 77

5. The telophase is the ___ of mitosis

Answer 77

4th

Question 78

6. During the ___ of mitosis the chromatids are stretched further apart, moving to each end of the cell

Answer 78

Anaphase

Question 79

7. ___ ___ tissue enables organs to be stretched and returned to their original shape

Answer 79

Yellow Elastic

Question 80

8. A group of cells join together to form ____

Answer 80

tissue

Question 81

9. Human cells contain ____ chromosomes

Answer 81

46

Question 82

10. During the prophase of mitosis, pairs of ___ become visible

Answer 82

Chromosomes

Question 83

11. Fatty tissue is aka ___ tissue

Answer 83

adipose tissue

Question 84

12. Ciliated epithelium lines the ___ system

Answer 84

Respiratory

Question 85

13. Vacoules contain ___ spaces within the cytoplasm

Answer 85

Empty

Question 86

14. The ____ is known as the brain of the cell, controlling the cell’s activities

Answer 86

Nucleus

Question 87

15. the ___ is the first phase of mitosis

Answer 87

Prophase

Question 88

1. During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes align themselves in the middle of the cell, each attached to the spindle fibre by its centromere?

Answer 88

metaphase

Question 89

2. What type of epithelium has one layer of cells connected to a basement membrane?

Answer 89

simple

Question 90

3. What type of tissue forms tendons and ligaments?

Answer 90

White fibrous

Question 91

4. What part of the cell digests all parts of the cell that are old and worn out?

Answer 91

lysosomes

Question 92

5. What does a group of organs join to form?

Answer 92

system

Question 93

6. What is the 2nd phase of mitosis?

Answer 93

metaphase

Question 94

7. What type of connective tissue provides heat protection and acts as energy reservoir?

Answer 94

adipose tissue

Question 95

8. what type of stratified epithelial provides lubrication?

Answer 95

non keratinized

Question 96

9. What part of the cell is used for storage?

Answer 96

vacoules

Question 97

10. What do a group of systems join together to form ?

Answer 97

organism

Question 98

11. During what stage of mitosis does a new nuclear envelope form around each set of chromosomes ?

Answer 98

telophase

Question 99

12. What type of simple epithelial lines the heart?

Answer 99

squamous

Question 100

13. What tissue of the body provides support and protection?

Answer 100

connective tissue

Question 101

14. Pairs of microtubules that sit at right angles next to each other, moving towards the opposite ends?

Answer 101

centrioles

Question 102

15. What type of stratified epithelial prevents underlying layers of cells from drying out before they reach the surface of the skin?

Answer 102

keratinized

Question 103

1. What type of endoplasmic reticulum manufactures steroids and lipids?
   A. smooth
   b. columnar
   c. Ciliated
   D. Rough

Answer 103

a

Question 104

2. What part of the cell contains enzymes which destroy bacteria and wastes?
   a. chromatin
   B. mitochondria
   c. lysosomes
   d. vacuoles

Answer 104

c

Question 105

3. Which of the following is a function of a cell?
   a. growth
   b. maintain posture
   c. secretion
   d. absorption

Answer 105

a

Question 106

4. A group of tissues that join to form
   a. cell
   b. organ
   c. system
   d. nucleus

Answer 106

b organ

Question 107

5. Squamous epithelium
   a. are cube shaped cells
   b. are tall, cylindrical shaped cells
   c. are flat, thin cells
   d. are columnar shaped cells

Answer 107

c

Question 108

6. How is glucose transferred through the cell membrane?
   a. osmosis
   b. filtration
   c. dissolution
   d. active transport

Answer 108

d

Question 109

7. Which of the following is a type of connective tissue ?
   A. Nervous
   b. muscular
   c. chromosomes
   d. lymphoid

Answer 109

d

Question 110

8. What is the final stage of mitosis?
   a. telophase
   b. anaphase
   c. prophase
   d. metaphase

Answer 110

a

Question 111

9. define anabolism
   a. the process of which complex substances are broken down into simpler substances
   b. the process of larger substances which cannot pass through the cell membrane are dissolved
   c. the process of which simpler molecules are built up into complex molecules
   d. the process by which water moves through the cell membrane from an area of high to low concentration is equal on both sides

Answer 111

c

Question 112

10. What supplies the cell with energy?
    a vacuoles
    b. endoplasmic reticulum
    c. mitochondria
    d. golgi apparatus

Answer 112

c

Question 113

11. what is the control center of the cell?
    a. cytoplasm
    b. nucleus
    c. mitochondria
    d. ribosomes

Answer 113

b nucleus

Question 114

12. Which type of compound epithelium is found lining the alveoli of the lungs?
    a. columnar
    b. cuboidal
    c. ciliated
    d. squamous

Answer 114

d

Question 115

13. During which phase of mitosis are chromosomes formed?
    a. metaphase
    b. anaphase
    c. prophase
    d. telophase

Answer 115

c

Question 116

14. What is responsible for the formation of ribosomes?
    a. nucleolus
    b. lysosomes
    c. nucleus
    d. chromatin

Answer 116

a

Question 117

15. Where is all genetic information stored?
    a. ATP
    b. DNA
    C. RNA
    D. EAC

Answer 117

b

Question 118

16. What is the correct order of mitosis?
    A. metaphase, anaphase, telophase, prophase
    B. prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase,
    c. anaphase, prophase, metaphase, telophase,
    d. prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase

Answer 118

b

Question 119

17. a protein found in the skin, hair, nails
    a yellow elastic
    b. hyaline
    c. squamous
    d. keratin

Answer 119

d keratin

Question 120

18. where can yellow elastic cartilage be found in the body?
    a. hip and shoulder sockets
    b. nose and trachea
    c pinna and epiglottis
    d heart and kidney tubules

Answer 120

c

Question 121

19. What is the most general type of connective tissue found in the body?
    a. Areolar
    b. lymphoid
    c. adipose
    d. yellow elastic

Answer 121

a

Question 122

20. Simple epithelial consists of
    a. A single layer of cells
    b. several layers of cells
    c. 2 layers of flattened cells
    c. 2 layers of cuboidal cells

Answer 122

a

Question 123

21. which one of the following is not a way in which substances can pass in and out of cells?
    a. osmosis
    b. dissolution
    c. filtration
    d. mitosis

Answer 123

d

Question 124

22. where would you find centrioles?
    a. within centrosomes
    b. within smooth ER
    c within mitochondria
    d. within chromosomes

Answer 124

a

Question 125

23. A jelly like substance composed mainly of water;
    a) Cell membrane
    b) Cytoplasm
    c) Mitochondria
    d) Epithelium

Answer 125

B

Question 126

24. What is the most common type of cartilage?
    a) Yellow elastic
    b) White
    c) Hyaline
    d) Fibrocartilage

Answer 126

C

Question 127

25. What does the golgi apparatus store?
    a) Cytoplasm
    b) Tissue
    c) Protein
    d) DNA

Answer 127

C

Question 128

26. What is the function of ribosomes?
    a) To control the growth of the cell
    b) To manufacture protein
    c) To destroy bacteria
    d) To supply the cell with energy

Answer 128

B

Question 129

27. What part of the cell produces energy?
    a) Lysosomes
    b) Mitochondria
    c) Endoplasmic reticulum
    d) Nucleus

Answer 129

B

Question 130

28. Centrioles separate and move toward the end of the cell during what stage of mitosis?
    a) Prophase
    b) Telophase
    c) Anaphase
    d) Metaphase

Answer 130

A

Question 131

29. Which connective tissue connects skin to underlying skin and muscles?
    a) Lymphoid
    b) Bone
    c) White fibrous
    d) Areolar

Answer 131

D

Question 132

30. What are the empty spaces within the cytoplasm called?
    a) Lysosomes
    b) Centrioles
    c) Vacuoles
    d) Nucleolus

Answer 132

C

Question 133

31. What is the largest organelle in a cell?
    a) Cytoplasm
    b) Nucleolus
    c) Mitochondria
    d) Nucleus

Answer 133

D

Question 134

32. What types of cells are found in lymphoid tissue?
    a) Lymphocytes
    b) Fibrocytes
    c) Mast cells
    d) Red blood cells

Answer 134

A

Question 135

33. What type of cartilage is flexible?
    a) Yellow elastic
    b) Hyaline
    c) Fibrocartilage
    d) Synovial

Answer 135

A

Question 136

34. What protects the cell’s contents?
    a) Nucleus
    b) Cell membrane
    c) Chromatin
    d) Cytoplasm

Answer 136

B

Question 137

35. A fluid connective tissue;
    a) Areolar
    b) Adipose
    c) Bone
    d) Blood

Answer 137

D

Question 138

36. The process by which small molecules pass through the cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is known as;
    a) Active transport
    b) Filtration
    c) Diffusion
    d) Osmosis

Answer 138

C

Question 139

37. Where can non keratinised stratified epithelium be found?
    a) Hair
    b) Bladder
    c) Lining of the mouth
    d) Nails

Answer 139

C

Question 140

38. How many chromosomes are in a cell before fertilisation?
    a) 23
    b) 46
    c) 18
    d) 22

Answer 140

A

Question 141

39. Where can transitional epithelium be found?
    a) Heart
    b) Bladder
    c) Pharynx
    d) Thyroid gland

Answer 141

B

Question 142

40. Which one of the following is a function of connective tissue?
    a) Movement
    b) Secretion
    c) Lubrication
    d) Protection

Answer 142

D

Question 143

2.1.1 The basal cell layer is known as the stratum germinativum T/F

Answer 143

True

Question 144

2.1.2 Milia are commonly found on oily, greasy skin T/F

Answer 144

False

Question 145

2.1.3 Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection T/F

Answer 145

True

Question 146

2.1.4 Protection is a function of the skin T/F

Answer 146

True

Question 147

2.1.5 Desquamation occurs in the stratum lucidum T/F

Answer 147

False

Question 148

2.1.6 Apocrine glands are located on the palms of the hands T/F

Answer 148

False

Question 149

2.1.7 the skin is the largest organ in the body T/F

Answer 149

True

Question 150

2.1.8 Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in which the skin and hair cannot produce melanin T/F

Answer 150

False

Question 151

2.1.9 Melanin is produced by melanocytes in the stratum germinativum T/F

Answer 151

True

Question 152

2.1.10 The temp of the body should be constantly maintained at 36.8 degrees C T/f

Answer 152

True

Question 153

2.1.11 The reticular layer of the dermis contains collagen and elastin fibers T/F

Answer 153

True

Question 154

2.1.12 Ephelides are also called blackheads T/F

Answer 154

False

Question 155

2.1.13 Acne vulgaris is a viral infection T/F

Answer 155

False

Question 156

2.1.14 The epidermis is the layer of the skin that we can see and touch T/F

Answer 156

True

Question 157

2.1.15 It takes approximately 2 wks for the cell to travel from the stratum germinativum to the stratum corneum T/F

Answer 157

False

Question 158

2.1.16 Psoriasis is an inflammation of the skin with itchy, flaky skin with red patches which may blister and bleed T/F

Answer 158

False

Question 159

2.1.17 Lentigo is also known as butterfly mask T/F

Answer 159

False

Question 160

2.1.18 A boil is bacterial infection T/F

Answer 160

True

Question 161

2.1.19 Fibroblasts and mast cells are found in the dermis T/F

Answer 161

True

Question 162

2.1.20 The dermis is made up of adipose tissue T/F

Answer 162

False

Question 163

2.1.21 Sweat and sebum mix together to form a film on the surface of the skin call the acid mantle T/F

Answer 163

True

Question 164

2.1.22 The UV rays in sunlight penetrate the layers of skin, converting chemical ergosterol into Vitamin D T/F

Answer 164

True

Question 165

2.1.23 Herpes zoster us a viral infection describing cold sores T/F

Answer 165

False Herpes simplex

Question 166

2.1.24 Collagen keeps the skin supple and elastic T/F

Answer 166

False

Question 167

2.1.25 The stratum lucidum is known as the granular layer of the epidermis T/F

Answer 167

False

Question 168

2.1.26 Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle and sebaceous glands T/F

Answer 168

True

Question 169

2.1.27 Vasodilation occurs when the body becomes cold T/F

Answer 169

False

Question 170

2.1.28 Sebum is a fatty substance produced by the sebaceous glands T/F

Answer 170

True

Question 171

2.1.29 The papillary layer of the dermis contains nerve endings, blood vessels and lymphatic capillaries. T/F

Answer 171

True

Question 172

2.1.30 The subcutaneous layer of the skin is situated below the epidermis T/F

Answer 172

False

Question 173

2.1.31 People with dry skin would suffer with couperose skin T/F

Answer 173

False

Question 174

2.1.32 Body odor is produced when the sweat from eccrine glands is down by bacteria T/F

Answer 174

False

Question 175

2.1.33 Milia are produced when the sebum becomes trapped in the hair follicle with no surface opening T/F

Answer 175

True

Question 176

2.1.34 Certain medications and essential oils can penetrate the layers of the skin T/F

Answer 176

True

Question 177

2.1.35 Keratinization occurs when the cells are living with a nucleus T/F

Answer 177

False

Question 178

2.1.36 Mast cells secrete histamine T/F

Answer 178

True

Question 179

2.1.37 Tinea corporis is another term for ringworm T/f

Answer 179

True

Question 180

2.1.38 A papule is a small elevation on the skin containing pus T/F

Answer 180

False

Question 181

2.1.39 A dry skin lacks oil and a dehydrated skin lacks moisture T/F

Answer 181

True

Question 182

2.1.40 Sensation is a function of skin T/F

Answer 182

True

Question 183

2.1.41 Mitotic activity occurs in the matrix of the hair T/F

Answer 183

True

Question 184

2.1.42 Paronychia described the forward growth of the cuticle T/F

Answer 184

False

Question 185

2.1.43 Onychorrhexis is the term given to ingrown toe nails T/F

Answer 185

False the name is onychocryotisis or unguis incarnates.

Question 186

2.1.44 Anagen is the growing stage of the hair T/F

Answer 186

True

Question 187

2.1.45 The cortex is the outer layer of the hair T/F

Answer 187

False the cuticle is the outer most layer of hair.

Question 188

2.1.46 Vellus hair is found all over the face and body T/F

Answer 188

True

Question 189

2.1.47 The connective tissue sheath supplies the hair and follicle with blood and nerves T/F

Answer 189

True

Question 190

2.1.48 The eponychium is the cuticle found under the free edge T/F

Answer 190

False the eponychium is the thickened layer of skin at the base of the nail that protects the area between the nail and epidermis from bacteria.

Question 191

2.1.49 Koilonychia is the term used to describe spoon shaped nails T/F

Answer 191

True

Question 192

2.1.50 The subcutaneous layer is located above the dermis

Answer 192

False the subcutaneous layer is the deepest layer of the skin.
The epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis/ subcutaneous

Question 193

2.8.1 Which of the following provides a source of nourishment for the hair?
A) Inner root sheath
B) Connective tissue sheath
C) Outer root sheath
D) Erector pili muscle

Answer 193

B Connective tissue sheath

Question 194

2.8.2 What part of the hair is responsible for making the hair stand upright when we are cold?
A) Erector pili muscle
B) Dermal papilla
C) Apocrine gland
D) Inner root sheath

Answer 194

A Erector pili muscle

Question 195

2.8.3 What layer of the epidermis contains dead, flat, keratinized cells?
A) Prickle cell layer
B) Stratum germinativum
C) Stratum corneum
D) Stratum spinosum

Answer 195

C Stratum corneum

Question 196

2.8.4 What layer of the dermis contains collagen fibers?
A) Corneum
B) Granular
C) Papillary
D) Reticular

Answer 196

D reticular

Question 197

2.8.5 What cells found within the dermis destroy harmful wastes and bacteria?
A) Mast cells
B) Phagocytes
C) Fibroblasts
D) Histiocytes

Answer 197

B Phagocytes part of the immune system

Question 198

2.8.6 Which of the following disorders of the skin would be aggravated by spicy food?
A) Acne rosacea
B) Acne vulgaris
C) Folliculitis
D) Herpes simplex

Answer 198

A rosacea

Question 199

2.8.7 What is the term used to describe when living cells change to dead cells?
A) Ossification
B) Cell regeneration
C) Keratinization
D) Mitosis

Answer 199

C Keratinization is a process of cyto differentiation which the keratinocytes undergo when proceeding from their post germinative state to hardened cell

Question 200

2.8.8 which of the following is a function of keratin ?
A) to provide nourishment
B) to provide blood supply
C) to eliminate waste
D) to provide protection

Answer 200

D

Question 201

2.1.9 What happens to the blood capillaries when the body is cold?
A) They contract
B) they dilate
C) they become wider
D) they stretch

Answer 201

A

Question 202

2.8.10 During vasodilation, what helps cool the body?
A) the body hair stands on end
B) sweat evaporates on the skins surface
C) shivering
D) blood capillaries contract

Answer 202

B evaporation helps cool the body the rest of the answer are for when the body is cold

Question 203

2.8.11 What helps to protect the deeper layers of the skin from UV damage?
A) keratin
B) melanin
C) sebum
D) latic acid

Answer 203

B

Question 204

2.8.12 what layer of the epidermis has fully keratinized cells?
A) stratum germinativum
B) stratum granulosum
C) stratum corneum
D) stratum spinosum

Answer 204

C stratum corneum

Question 205

2.8.13 What type of skin disorder does dermatosis papulosa nigra fall under?
A) pigmentation
B) bacterial
C) viral
D) fungal

Answer 205

A pigmentation

Question 206

2.8.14 Define keloid scars;
A) an overgrowth of tissue on an existing scar
B) a mark remaining on the skin after injury
C) a growth on the skin which is pigmented
D) a round smooth lump of tissue on the skin

Answer 206

A an overgrowth of tissue on an existing scar

Question 207

2.8.15 Stretch marks are known as ;
A) Cellulitis
B) striae
C) macules
D) fissue

Answer 207

B striae

Question 208

2.8.16 An abnormal sac, found on the skin, that may contain fluid or a semi solid material ;
A) papule
B) macule
C) fissue
D) cyst

Answer 208

D cyst

Question 209

2.8.17 which one of the following is a bacterial infection ?
A) carbuncle
B) herpes simplex
C) pediculosis
D) ringworm

Answer 209

A carbuncle- a cluster of boils that form a connected area caused by bacteria
Herpes is a virus
Ringworm is a fungal
Pediculosis is lice

Question 210

2.8.18 which one of the following is an infestation disorder of the skin?
A) ringworm
B) Pediculosis
C) athletes foot
D) acne rosacea

Answer 210

B pediculosis is infestation of lice
Ringworm and atheletes foot is fungal
Rosacea is genetic

Question 211

2.8.19 What is the condition called when the nail is dry, lacks moisture and splits?
A) onychogryphosis
B) onychomycosis
C) onycholysis
D) onychorrhexis

Answer 211

D onychorrhexis is brittle nails
Onychogryphosis is rams horn nails, yellow thick
Onychomycosis is nail fungus
Onycholysis is like broken nail or uplifted nail

Question 212

2.8.20 which of the following is an appendage of the skin?
A) dermis
B) medulla
C) hair
D) epidermis

Answer 212

C hair

Question 213

2.8.21what layer of the hair determines the color and sheen of the hair ?
A) medulla
B) anagen
C) hair shaft
D) hair bulb

Answer 213

A medulla is the inner most layer of the hair
Anagen- the active phase of hair growth preceeds catagen and telogen

Question 214

2.8.22. Which one of the following is not a layer of the skin?
a) Dermis
b) Catagen
c) Epidermis
d) Subcutaneous

Answer 214

B catagen is a transitional step in the hair growth process

Question 215

2.8.23. The prickle cell layer is also known as;
a) Stratum corneum
b) Stratum lucidum
c) Stratum spinosum
d) Stratum germinativum

Answer 215

C stratum spinosum

Question 216

2.8.24. Which one of the following helps to warm the body when it is cold?
a) Vasodilation
b) Dilation of blood capillaries
c) Sweating
d) Shivering

Answer 216

D shivering
Vasodilation is dilation of blood caps and sweating happens with body is hot.

Question 217

2.8.25. What substance acts as the skin’s natural moisturiser?
a) Sebum
b) Collagen
c) Elastin
d) Sweat

Answer 217

A sebum

Question 218

2.8.26. Which one of the following is not a bacterial skin infection?
a) Carbuncle
b) Folliculitis
c) Verruca
d) Impetigo

Answer 218

C verruca- is a wart caused by HPV
Carbuncle is cluster of boils caused by bacterial
Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles like after shaving
Impetigo is a highly contagious inf causes red sores on the face

Question 219

2.8.27. Which one of the following nail disorders is highly contagious?
a) Onychomycosis
b) Onychophagy
c) Paronychia
d) Onychogryphosis

Answer 219

Onychogryphosis is rams horn nails, yellow thick
A Onychomycosis is nail fungus
Paronychia- infection of the tissue folds of the nail
Onychophagy-nail biting

Question 220

2.8.28. Which of the following is a function of the skin?
a) Heat production
b) Movement
c) Excretion
d) Storage

Answer 220

C excretion

Question 221

2.8.29. What type of tissue is the subcutaneous layer made up of?
a) Adipose and yellow elastic
b) Areolar and adipose
c) Areolar and lymphoid
d) Adipose and fibrous

Answer 221

B areolar and adipose
Adipose is fat
Areolar connective tissue

Question 222

2.8.30. What part of the nail prevents bacteria from entering the matrix?
a) Nail walls
b) Nail grooves
c) Lunula
d) Cuticle

Answer 222

D cuticle

Question 223

2.8.31. What layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes?
a) Clear layer
b) Prickle cell layer
c) Granular layer
d) Basal layer

Answer 223

D basal layer

Question 224

2.8. 32. What skin disorder is caused by skin cells that reproduce very quickly?
a) Eczema
b) Acne vulgaris
c) Psoriasis
d) Skin tags

Answer 224

C psoriasis

Question 225

2.8.33. Taking the contraceptive pill may cause what skin condition?
a) Chloasma
b) Vitiligo
c) Lentigo
d) Ephelides

Answer 225

A chloasma-a condition in which brown patches appear on the face
Vitiligo-a disease that causes loss of skin color
Lentigo- a flat pigmented spot aka liver spots
Ephelides- freckles

Question 226

2.8. 34. What type of hair is found under the arms?
a) Lanugo
b) Vellus
c) Cortex
d) Terminal

Answer 226

D terminal

Question 227

2.8. 35. Tinea corporis is also known as;
a) Scabies
b) Ringworm
c) Athlete’s foot
d) Shingles

Answer 227

B ringworm

Question 228

2.8. 36. Where on the body is the skin at its thinnest?
a) Eyelids
b) Nose
c) Upper lip
d) Soles of the feet

Answer 228

A eyelids

Question 229

37. What provides nutrients to the hair?
    a) Dermal papilla
    b) Erector pili muscle
    c) Medulla
    d) Hair bulb

Answer 229

A dermal papilla- root

Question 230

2.8.38. What pigmentation disorder causes the irises of the eyes to be pink in colour?
a) Chloasma
b) Vitiligo
c) Albinism
d) Papilloma

Answer 230

C albinism

Question 231

2.8.39. What is the resting stage of hair growth?
a) Pathogen
b) Telogen
c) Catagen
d) Anagen

Answer 231

B telogen

Question 232

2.8.40. What maintains the PH level of the skin?
a) Erector pili muscle
b) Eccrine glands
c) Sebaceous glands
d) Acid mantle

Answer 232

D acid mantle

Question 233

3.1.1. There are 206 bones in the adult body
True or False

Answer 233

True

Question 234

3.1.2. The scapula is an irregular bone
True or False

Answer 234

False scapula is a flat bone

Question 235

3.1. 3. Tendons attach bone to bone
True or False

Answer 235

False ligaments attach bone to bone tendons connect muscles to bone

Question 236

3.1.4. The navicular bone is a carpal
True or False

Answer 236

False its a tarsal

Question 237

3.1. 5. Supination refers to turning the palm of the hand to face upwards
True or False

Answer 237

True

Question 238

3.1.6. Cartilaginous joints are freely moveable joints
True or False

Answer 238

False moveable but not freely

Question 239

3.1. 7. The mandible forms the lower jaw
True or False

Answer 239

True

Question 240

3.1. 8. Haversian canals are found in compact bone
True or False

Answer 240

True haversian canals are minute tubes form a network in bone and contain blood vessels

Question 241

3.1. 9. The sternum is a type of sesamoid bone
True or False

Answer 241

False the sternum is a flat bone

Question 242

3.1. 10. The vertebral column consists of 31 bones
True or False

Answer 242

False there are 33 vertebrae

Question 243

3.1. 11. The radius is found in the upper arm
True or False

Answer 243

False lower arm consist of radius and ulna

Question 244

3.1. 12. Inversion refers to the soles of the feet facing outwards
True or False

Answer 244

False inversion of foot soles face inwards

Question 245

3.1. 13. The ball & socket is a type of synovial joint
True or False

Answer 245

True

Question 246

3.1. 14. Gout is a joint disorder that occurs when there is a build up of uric acid crystals around the joints
True or False

Answer 246

True

Question 247

3.1. 15. Kyphosis is an increased inward curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
True or False

Answer 247

False kyphosis is inward curvature of the thoracic spine

Question 248

3.1. 16. Protection is a function of the skeleton T/F

Answer 248

True

Question 249

3.1. 17. The femur is known as the thigh bone
True or False

Answer 249

True

Question 250

3.1. 18. The occipital bone forms the sides of the skull
True or False

Answer 250

False top of the skull

Question 251

3.1.19 The patella is aka kneecap T/F

Answer 251

True

Question 252

3.1.20 the triquetral is a tarsal T/F

Answer 252

false

Question 253

3.1.21 The shoulder is a type of hinge joint T/F

Answer 253

false

Question 254

3.1.22 Adduction described moving a limb towards the midline of the body T/F

Answer 254

True

Question 255

3.1.23 The cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae of the neck T/F

Answer 255

True

Question 256

3.1.24 Carpals fall into the category of short bones T/F

Answer 256

true

Question 257

3.1.25 The vomer forms part of the orbital cavity T/F

Answer 257

Fals nasal cavity

Question 258

3.1.26 the clavicle is aka the breast bone T/F

Answer 258

False

Question 259

3.1.27 The ulna is found in the arm T/F

Answer 259

True

Question 260

3.1.28 The ribs are a type of irregular bone T/F

Answer 260

False Flat bone

Question 261

3.1.29 The axial skeleton consists of the vertebral column T/F

Answer 261

true

Question 262

3.1.30 The ilium, ischium, and pubis form the pelvic girdle T/F

Answer 262

True

Question 263

3.1.31 the carpals are ankle bones T/F

Answer 263

false carpals belong to the hands tarsals to feet

Question 264

3.1.32 Cancellous bone is found in the end of long bones T/F

Answer 264

true

Question 265

3.1.33 The humerus is a type of flat bone T/F

Answer 265

False long bone

Question 266

3.1.34 the tibia is a type of long bone T/F

Answer 266

True

Question 267

3.1.35 The maxilla holds the upper teeth T/F

Answer 267

True

Question 268

3.1.36 Arthritis causes brittle bone disease T/F

Answer 268

False

Question 269

3.1.37 A pivot joint allow rotation T/F

Answer 269

True

Question 270

3.1.38 Extension describes straightening a body part so that the angle between the bones increases T/F

Answer 270

True

Question 271

3.1.39 The calcaneus is the heel bone T/F

Answer 271

True

Question 272

3.1.40 The fibula is known as the shin bone T/F

Answer 272

false tibia not fibula

Question 273

3.1.41 Osteocytes are mature bone cells T/F

Answer 273

True

Question 274

3.1.42 Bone making cells aka osteoclasts T/F

Answer 274

False osteoblasts are remember blasts build clasts catastrophe

Question 275

3.1.44 The anatomical term distal refers to being furthest away from the midline T/F

Answer 275

True

Question 276

3.1.45 A condyloid joint allows movement in all directions T/F

Answer 276

False

Question 276

3.9.2 Ligaments attach;
a) bone to bone
b) muscle to bone
c)tendons to bone
d) fascia to muscle

Answer 276

A Ligaments attach bone to bone

Question 276

3.9.1 Which of the following is not a synovial joint?
a) hinge
b) pivot
c) fibrous
d) gliding

Answer 276

C fibrous

Question 277

3.9.3 Compact bone is;
a) hard
b) soft
c) spongy
d) tissue

Answer 277

A hard

Question 278

3.9.4 Which of the following is a function of the skeleton?
a) removes carbon dioxide from the blood
b) heat production
c) helps fight infections
d) attachment for muscles

Answer 278

D attachment for muscles

Question 279

3.9.5 Which bone is found in the lower leg?
a) ulna
b) femur
c) tibia
d) ilium

Answer 279

C tibia

Question 280

3.9.6 The zygomatic bone is found?
a) on the forehead
b) on the cheek
c) lower jaw
d) behind the ear

Answer 280

B cheek bone

Question 281

3.9.7 Which of the following is a tarsal?
a) Turbinate
b) Hamate
c) Capitate
d) Cuboid

Answer 281

D cuboid

Question 282

3.9. 8. What bone is positioned in the centre of the chest?
a) Sternum
b) Scapula
c) Clavicle
d) Radius

Answer 282

A sternum

Question 283

3.9. 9. An increased inward curvature of the lumbar spine;
a) Scoliosis
b) Lordosis
c) Kyphosis
d) Arthritis

Answer 283

B Lordosis

Question 284

3.9. 10. Which one of the following is not a type of bone?
a) Irregular
b) Flat
c) Cartilaginous
d) Long

Answer 284

C cartilaginous

Question 285

3.9. 11. How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
a) 5
b) 12
c) 10
d) 14

Answer 285

B 12

Question 286

3.9.12. Which of the following is the shinbone?
a) Fibula
b) Femur
c) Patella
d) Tibia

Answer 286

D tibia

Question 287

3.9.13. What is found in cancellous bone?
a) Red bone marrow
b) Haversian canals
c) Lymphatic vessels
d) Phagocytes

Answer 287

A red bone marrow

Question 288

3.9.14. Which one of the following is not a long bone?
a) Metacarpals
b) Carpals
c) Ulna
d) Femur

Answer 288

B carpals

Question 289

3.9.15. Which bone forms the forehead?
a) Temporal
b) Parietal
c) Frontal
d) Occipital

Answer 289

D occipital

Question 290

3.9.16. The appendicular skeleton supports;
a) Skull
b) Ribs
c) Upper limbs
d) Sternum

Answer 290

C upper limbs , the other answers are all part of the axial skeleton

Question 291

3.9.17. Phalanges are;
a) Ribs
b) Ankle bones
c) Wrist bones
d) Finger bones

Answer 291

D fingers

Question 292

3.9.18. Fibrous joints are;
a) Immoveable
b) Slightly moveable
c) Freely moveable
d) Gliding

Answer 292

A immovable

Question 293

3.9.19. The vertebrae of the lower back are called;
a) Coccygeal
b) Cervical
c) Sacral
d) Lumbar

Answer 293

D lumbar

Question 294

3.9.20. What is the function of intervertebral discs?
a) To provide nutrients
b) To absorb shock
c) To produce heat
d) To provide leverage when walking

Answer 294

B to absorb shock

Question 295

3.9.21. The ribs are classified as;
a) Flat bones
b) Long bones
c) Sesamoid bones
d) Irregular bones

Answer 295

A flat bones

Question 296

3.9.22. The pubic bones form the;
a) Ischium
b) Innominate bones
c) Ilium
d) Pubis

Answer 296

D pubis

Question 297

3.9.23. What joint allows movement in one direction?
a) Gliding
b) Hinge
c) Pivot
d) Saddle

Answer 297

B hinge

Question 298

3.9.24. What are the foot bones?
a) Metatarsals
b) Carpals
c) Tarsals
d) Metacarpals

Answer 298

A metatarsals

Question 299

3.9.25. Which of the following parts of the body are not part of the axial skeleton?
a) Vertebral column
b) Ribs
c) Shoulder girdle
d) Sternum

Answer 299

C shoulder girdle

Question 300

3.9.26. Which bone forms part of the nasal cavities?
a) Lacrimal
b) Ethmoid
c) Occipital
d) Sphenoid

Answer 300

B ethmoid

Question 301

3.9.27. What category of bones are developed within tendons?
a) Flat
b) Short
c) Long
d) Sesamoid

Answer 301

D sesamoid

Question 302

3.9.28. What is the largest bone in the foot?
a) Cuboid
b) Talus
c) Calcaneus
d) Cuneiform

Answer 302

C calcaneus

Question 303

3.9.29. How many cervical vertebrae are there?
a) 5
b) 12
c) 7
d) 4

Answer 303

C 7

Question 304

3.9.30. What do the last 4 vertebrae form?
a) Sacrum
b) Coccyx
c) Pubis
d) Pelvic girdle

Answer 304

B coccyx

Question 305

3.9.31. The collar bone is called the;
a) Clavicle
b) Manubrium
c) Sternum
d) Scapula

Answer 305

A clavicle

Question 306

3.9.32. Which of the following is an irregular bone?
a) Occipital
b) Humerus
c) Patella
d) Maxilla

Answer 306

D maxilla

Question 307

3.9.33. Which one of the following is not a carpal?
a) Lunate
b) Scaphoid
c) Capitate
d) Navicular

Answer 307

D navicular

Question 308

3.9.34. What type of joint is the shoulder?
a) Cartilaginous
b) Ball and Socket
c) Hinge
d) Saddle

Answer 308

B Ball and socket

Question 309

3.9.35. What bone is positioned on the lateral lower leg?
a) Fibula
b) Tibia
c) Femur
d) Patella

Answer 309

A fibula

Question 310

3.9.36. How many vertebrae are there?
a) 33
b) 31
c) 17
d) 32

Answer 310

A 33

Question 311

3.9.37. What bone is situated on the little finger side of the forearm?
a) Radius
b) Ulna
c) Phalanges
d) Humerus

Answer 311

B ulna

Question 312

3.9.38. Freely moveable joints are known as;
a) Fibrous
b) Synovial
c) Fixed
d) Cartilaginous

Answer 312

B synovial

Question 313

3.9.39. What is caused when a ligament is overstretched?
a) Cramp
b) Strain
c) Gout
d) Sprain

Answer 313

D sprain

Question 314

3.9.40. What is the membrane called that covers bone?
a) Osteoblasts
b) Bone marrow
c) Periosteum
d) Haversian canals

Answer 314

C periosteum

Question 315

10.1.1. The lungs are the main muscles of respiration
True or False

Answer 315

False the diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration

Question 316

10.1.2. During exhalation the diaphragm contracts and flattens out
True or False

Answer 316

False it relaxes and curves up

Question 317

10.1.3. Air travels from the larynx to the trachea
True or False

Answer 317

True

Question 318

10.1.4. The pharynx is a large tube made of adipose tissue
True or False

Answer 318

False the pharynx is made of muscle and cartilage

Question 319

10.1.5. The larynx is also known as the voice box
True or False

Answer 319

True

Question 320

10.1.6. The lungs are positioned in the thoracic cavity
True or False

Answer 320

True

Question 321

10.1.7. Pleurisy describes inflammation of the lungs
True or False

Answer 321

False pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura causing membranes to rub and gate against each other.
Inflammation of the lungs is called pneumonitis.

Question 322

10.1.8. External respiration is an involuntary movement controlled by the hypothalamus
True or False

Answer 322

False respiration is controlled by the medulla oblongata.

Question 323

10.1.9. The bronchi connect the trachea to the lungs T/F

Answer 323

True

Question 324

10.1.10. Dermal papillae are tiny hairs found in the nose which help to move the mucus into the throat
True or False

Answer 324

False dermal papillae are found at the bottom of hair follicles. Cilia is what helps move mucus.

Question 325

10.1.11. Alveoli are made of squamous epithelial cells
True or False

Answer 325

True

Question 326

10.1.12. Inspiration occurs when we breathe in air
True or False

Answer 326

True

Question 327

10.1.13. During inhalation the external intercostals muscles help to lift the rib cage down and inwards
True or False

Answer 327

False the intercostal muscles contract, pulling ribcage upwards n outwards.

Question 328

10.1.14. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes is known as bronchitis T/F

Answer 328

True

Question 329

10.1.15. The respiratory centre is controlled by the medulla oblongata
True or False

Answer 329

True

Question 330

10.1.16. The larynx connects the trachea to the bronchi
True or False

Answer 330

False the carina connects the trachea to the bronchi

Question 331

10.1.17. The pleura is a membrane surrounding the lungs
True or False

Answer 331

True

Question 332

10.1.18. Air in the nose is moistened by mucus
True or False

Answer 332

True

Question 333

10.1.19. Carbon dioxide is released into the air that is breathed out of the alveoli
True or False

Answer 333

True

Question 334

10.1.20. The alveoli are the final passageways of air to the lungs
True or False

Answer 334

False bronchioles are the final passages that connect to alveoli.

Question 335

10.1.21. The inner layer of the pleura is known as the parietal layer
True or False

Answer 335

False visceral layer is on the lungs the parietal layer is on the ribcage and space between is the pleura.

Question 336

10.1.22. The trachea is made up of yellow elastic cartilage
True or False

Answer 336

False The trachea is made up of hyaline cartilage

Question 337

10.1.23. Air travels from the bronchioles to the alveoli of the lungs
True or False

Answer 337

True

Question 338

10.1.24. Emphysema occurs when the alveoli become stretched and damaged
True or False

Answer 338

True

Question 339

10.1.25. When the diaphragm relaxes it flattens out
True or False

Answer 339

False it curves

Question 340

10.1.26. The intercostal muscles are positioned between the ribs
True or False

Answer 340

True

Question 341

10.1.27. The tonsils are found at the back of the larynx
True or False

Answer 341

False The tonsils are found at the back of the pharynx between the 2 palatine arches

Question 342

10.1.28. The trachea is made up of smooth muscle
True or False

Answer 342

True

Question 343

10.1.29. Internal respiration is when the oxygen diffuses from the blood into the body’s cells
True or False

Answer 343

True

Question 344

10.1.30. The bronchi are made up of voluntary muscle
True or False

Answer 344

False 30. The bronchi are made up of smooth muscle and cartilage

Question 345

10.1.31. The exchange of gases takes place in the alveoli of the lungs
True or False

Answer 345

True

Question 346

10.1.32. The visceral layer is attached to the surface of the lungs
True or False

Answer 346

True

Question 347

10.1.33. Systemic circulation involves the transport of blood from the heart to the lungs
True or False

Answer 347

False carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Question 348

10.1.34. Inflammation of the pharynx is known as pharyngitis
True or False

Answer 348

True

Question 349

10.1.35. The pharynx divides into the anterior and posterior lobes
True or False

Answer 349

False superior (nasopharynx) and inferior (oropharynx)

Question 350

10.1.36. Elastic tissue can be found in bronchioles
True or False

Answer 350

True

Question 351

10.1.37. The pleural cavity separates the visceral and parietal layers
True or False

Answer 351

True

Question 352

10.1.38. The blood collects the oxygen in the cells and brings it to the lungs where it is exchanged for carbon dioxide
True or False

Answer 352

False blood gives off carbon dioxide through capillaries into the alveoli exchanges for oxygen

Question 353

10.1.39. The trachea is lined with ciliated epithelium
True or False

Answer 353

True

Question 354

10.1.40. Nerve cells called neurotransmitters send impulses to the medulla oblongata with messages about oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood
True or False

Answer 354

False neurons not neurotransmitters

Question 355

1. Nose = Stage 1
2. Larynx = Stage
3. Bronchi = Stage
4. Nasopharynx = Stage
5. Lungs = Stage
6. Trachea = Stage
7. Pharynx = Stage
8. Alveoli = Stage
9. Bronchioles = Stage

Answer 355

1. Nose = Stage 1
2. Larynx = Stage 4
3. Bronchi = Stage 6
4. Nasopharynx = Stage 2
5. Lungs = Stage 9
6. Trachea = Stage 5
7. Pharynx = Stage 3
8. Alveoli = Stage 8
9. Bronchioles = Stage 7

Question 356

10.6.1. The diaphragm relaxes = ?
2. Thoracic cavity pushes up = ?
3. Pressure inside the chest is lowered = ?
4. Diaphragm is a dome shaped = ?
5. The thoracic cavity increases in size = ?
6. The diaphragm contracts = ?
7. The chest cavity decreases in size = ?
8. Pressure inside the chest is increased = ?
9. The diaphragm flattens out = ?
10. The ribs are pulled upwards and outwards = ?

Answer 356

1. Exhalation
2. Exhalation
3. Inhalation
4. Exhalation
5. Inhalation
6. Inhalation
7. Exhalation
8. Exhalation
9. Inhalation
10. Inhalation

Question 357

10.7.1. What prevents choking?
a) Adrenoids
b) Epiglottis
c) Cilia
d) Tonsils

Answer 357

B Epiglottis

Question 358

10.7.2 What layer of the pleura is attached to the surface of the lungs?
a) parietal
b) pleural cavity
c) ciliated cells
d) visceral

Answer 358

D visceral touches lungs
parietal touches ribs
pleural cavity is the empty space

Question 359

10.7.3 what part of the brain is responsible for controlling most of the respiratory system’s functions?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Midbrain
c) Cerebrum
d) Medulla oblongata

Answer 359

D Medulla oblongata

Question 360

10.7.4. What connects the larynx to the bronchi?
a) Pharynx
b) Bronchioles
c) Trachea
d) Nose

Answer 360

C Trachea

Question 361

10.7.5. What disorder of the respiratory system occurs when the alveoli of the lungs become damaged?
a) Emphysema
b) Pneumonia
c) Tuberculosis
d) Pleurisy

Answer 361

A emphysema
Pneumonia is fluid in lungs
Tb is bacteria infection causes coughing up blood
Pleurisy is the membranes rubbing against each other

Question 362

10.7.6. What type of connective tissue are the adenoids composed of?
a) Lymphoid
b) Areolar
c) Yellow elastic
d) Adipose

Answer 362

A lymphoid

Question 363

10.7.7. What is the main muscle of respiration?
a) External intercostals
b) Rectus abdominis
c) Diaphragm
d) Pectoralis major

Answer 363

C diaphragm

Question 364

10.7. 8. Which one of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?
a) Enables smell
b) Produces enzymes
c) Produces speech
d) Exchanges gases in and out of the lungs

Answer 364

B produces enymes

Question 365

10.7.9 which one of the following does not contain cartilage?
a) bronchioles
B) trachea
C) larynx
d) bronchi

Answer 365

a bronchioles

Question 366

10.7.10 what type of membrane is the nose lined with?
a) fibrous
b) serous
c) mucous
d) fluid

Answer 366

c) mucous

Question 367

10.7.11 the windpipe is a common name for the;
a) bronchi
b) pharynx
c) larynx
d) trachea

Answer 367

d) trachea

Question 368

10.7.12 what passes over the vocal cords enabling sound?
a) gas
b) hydrogen
c) carbon dioxide
d) air

Answer 368

d) air

Question 369

10.7.13 inspiration occurs;
a) when the diaphragm contracts
b) when the chest cavity decreases
c) when the chest cavity is pushed up
d) when the diaphragm relaxes

Answer 369

a) when the diaphragm contracts

Question 370

10.7.14 where is the Adam’s Apple formed?
a) pharynx
b) larynx
c) trachea
d) bronchi

Answer 370

b) larynx

Question 371

10.7.15 what is the nasal septum made of?
a) ciliated epithelial
b) membrane
c) fibrous tissue
d) cartilage

Answer 371

d) cartilage

Question 372

10.7.16 what prevents dirt from entering the lungs?
a) cilia
b) tissue
c) trachea
d) nose

Answer 372

a) cilia

Question 373

10.7.17 what is another term for voice box?
a) trachea
b) windpipe
c) larynx
d) pharynx

Answer 373

c) larynx

Question 374

10.7.18 during external respiration carbon dioxide that is transported from the body’s cells is dropped into the;
a) bloodstream
b) capillaries
c) bronchial tubes
d) lungs

Answer 374

b) capillaries

Question 375

10.7.19 where in the lungs does exchange of gases occur?
a) alveoli
b) bronchioles
c) pleura
d) bronchi

Answer 375

a) alveoli

Question 376

10.7.20 what causes the exchange of gas to take place?
a) filtration
b) active transport
c) osmosis
d) diffusion

Answer 376

d) diffusion

Question 377

10.7.21 what is another term for the throat?
a) pharynx
b) trachea
c) larynx
d) bronchi

Answer 377

a) pharynx

Question 378

10.7.22 what is the function of the pleural cavity?
a) to enable a more efficient exchange of gases to take place in the lungs
b) to protect the thoracic cavity which holds the lungs
c) to prevent friction between the visceral and parietal layers
d) to transport air from the trachea into the bronchioles

Answer 378

c) to prevent friction between the visceral and parietal layers

Question 379

10.7.23 what enables the sense of smell?
a) retraction
b) olfaction
c) diffusion
d) inspiration

Answer 379

b) olfaction

Question 380

10.7.24 what is the diffusion of oxygen from the blood to the cells?
a) pulmonary respiration
b) internal respiration
c) external respiration
d) systemic respiration

Answer 380

b) internal respiration

Question 381

10.7.25 what is taken from the air that is breathed into the lungs?
a) carbon dioxide
b) wastes
c) bacteria
d) oxygen

Answer 381

d) oxygen

Question 382

10.7.26 during what type of respiration does the blood lose oxygen and gain carbon dioxide?
a) pulmonary respiration
b) external respiration
c) diffusion
d) internal respiration

Answer 382

d) internal respiration

Question 383

10.7.27 what type of diffusion is responsible for the exchange of gases?
a) simple diffusion
b) filtered
c) active
d) facilitated

Answer 383

a) simple diffusion

Question 384

10.7.28 what is the function of the trachea?
a) to take air from the larynx to the pharynx
b) to take air from the pharynx to bronchi
c) to take air from the larynx to the bronchi
d) to take air from the pharynx to the larynx

Answer 384

c) to take air from the larynx to the bronchi

Question 385

10.7.29 which of the following statements is correct?
a) during exhalation the diaphragm flattens out
b) during inhalation the volume of chest cavity decreases
c) during exhalation the ribs are pushed up
d) during inhalation the pressure inside the chest cavity is lowered

Answer 385

d) during inhalation the pressure inside the chest cavity is lowered

Question 386

10.7.30 another term used to describe breathing;
a) inhalation
b) internal respiration
c) external respiration
d) exhalation

Answer 386

c) external respiration

Question 387

10.7.31 what is the opening of larynx called?
a) hilum
b) glottis
c) adenoid
d) Adam’s apple

Answer 387

b) glottis

Question 388

10.7.32 what type of epithelial cells are found in the alveoli?
a) squamous
b) compound
c) cuboidal
d) columnar

Answer 388

a) squamous

Question 389

10.7.33 what is used to prevent tuberculosis TB?
a) hep b shot
b) antibiotics
c) chemo
d) BCG vaccine

Answer 389

d) BCG vaccine- Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis. It is named after its inventors Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin. In countries where tuberculosis or leprosy is common, one dose is recommended in healthy babies as soon after birth as possible.

Question 390

10.7.34 where are the intercostal muscles positioned?
a) in the abdominal cavity
b) below the diaphragm
c) between the ribs
d) between the lungs

Answer 390

c) between the ribs

Question 391

10.7.35 what is the outer layer of the pleura called?
a) pleural cavity
b) parietal
c) visceral
d) epiglottis

Answer 391

b) parietal

Question 392

10.7.36 what substance in the nose collects all the dust and stops it from traveling to the lungs?
a) mucous
b) air
c) dermal papillae
d) sinuses

Answer 392

a) mucous

Question 393

10.7.37 what is the gaseous exchange?
a) the movement of carbon dioxide into the blood and movement of oxygen out of the blood
b) the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of the cells
c) the movement of air into and out of the cells and tissues
d) the movement of oxygen out of alveoli walls

Answer 393

b) the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of the cells

Question 394

10.7.38 what are hollow air pockets found within the bones surrounding the nose?
a) epiglottis
b) tonsils
c) vacuoles
d) sinuses

Answer 394

sinuses

Question 395

10.7.39 during expiration;
a) the ribs are pushed down
b) the diaphragm contracts
c) the size of the chest cavity increases
d) air is breathed in

Answer 395

a) the ribs are pushed down

Question 397

7.1. 1. The pituitary gland is known as the master gland of the endocrine system
True or False

Answer 397

True

Question 398

7.1. 2. Human growth hormone is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
True or False

Answer 398

False anterior lobe

Question 399

7.1.3. ACTH controls the growth of the adrenal medulla T/F

Answer 399

False adrenal cortex

Question 400

7.1. 4. MSH produces melanin in the surface layer of the skin
True or False

Answer 400

False melanocytes

Question 401

7.1. 5. Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone causes diabetes insipidus
True or False

Answer 401

True

Question 402

7.1. 6. The adrenal glands are located underneath each kidney
True or False

Answer 402

False above each kidney

Question 403

7.1 7. The thyroid gland is controlled by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
True or False

Answer 403

True

Question 404

7.1. 8. Oestrogen stimulates the muscles of the uterus during childbirth
True or False

Answer 404

False oxytocin

Question 405

7.1. 9. FSH, ACTH & TSH are hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
True or False

Answer 405

True

Question 406

7.1. 10. Hypersecretion of growth hormone leads to dwarfism
True or False

Answer 406

False gigantism

Question 407

7.1. 11. The pineal gland is situated at the base of the brain
True or False

Answer 407

False mid brain

Question 408

7.1. 12. The hormone melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland
True or False

Answer 408

True

Question 409

7.1. 13. Hyposecretion of insulin causes hypoglycaemia
True or False

Answer 409

False hyperglycemia

Question 410

7.1. 14. Glucocorticoids is secreted by the adrenal cortex
True or False

Answer 410

True

Question 411

7.1. 15. Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids causes cushing’s syndrome

Answer 411

True

Question 412

7.1. 16. Adrenaline and noradrenaline are secreted by the adrenal cortex
True or False

Answer 412

False the adrenal medulla

Question 413

7.1.17. The adrenal medulla supports the sympathetic nervous system
True or False

Answer 413

True

Question 414

7.1.18. Adrenaline increases the heart rate
True or False

Answer 414

True

Question 415

7.1. 19. Progesterone is produced by the testes
True or False

Answer 415

False ovaries

Question 416

7.1. 20. Hypersecretion of parathormone can lead to tetany
True or False

Answer 416

False hyposecretion

Question 417

7.1. 21. Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid glands
True or False

Answer 417

True

Question 418

7.1. 22. Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone can lead to diabetes insipidus
True or False

Answer 418

True

Question 419

7.1. 23. Hyposecretion of thyroid hormones leads to grave’s disease
True or False

Answer 419

False hyper-secretion

Question 420

7.1. 24. Thymic factor is secreted by the thyroid glands
True or False

Answer 420

False by the thymus

Question 421

7.1. 25. The adrenal cortex secretes mineralocorticoids
True or False

Answer 421

True

Question 422

7.1. 26. Hypersecretion of oestrogen in men causes breast growth
True or False

Answer 422

True

Question 423

7.1. 27. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused when the pancreas cannot produce insulin
True or False

Answer 423

True

Question 424

7.1. 28. Dysmenorrhoea describes the absence of menstruation
True or False

Answer 424

False dysmenorrhea is menstral cramps

Question 425

7.1. 29. The menstrual phase describes the beginning of menstruation
True or False

Answer 425

False first time of menstruation

Question 426

7.1. 30. Hyposecretion of oestrogen in females can lead to polycystic ovarian syndrome
True or False

Answer 426

True

Question 427

7.1. 31. Menarche is a term used to describe the start of menstruation
True or False

Answer 427

True

Question 428

7.1. 32. The pancreas is located below the stomach
True or False

Answer 428

True

Question 429

7.1. 33. Hypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone leads to diabetes insipidus
True or False

Answer 429

False elephantitus or edima

Question 430

7.1. 34. Hypersecretion of melatonin can lead to seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
True or False

Answer 430

True

Question 431

7.1. 35. Hypersecretion of testosterone in women can lead to virilism
True or False

Answer 431

True

Question 432

7.1. 36. The pituitary gland is controlled by the hypothalamus
True or False

Answer 432

True

Question 433

7.1. 37. ICSH, FSH & LH are sex organ hormones
True or False

Answer 433

False reproductive hormones

Question 434

7.1. 38. Cells called the islets of langerhans are found in the adrenal cortex
True or False

Answer 434

False pancreas

Question 435

7.1. 39. The ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone
True or False

Answer 435

True

Question 436

7.1. 40. When the body is at rest it produces the hormone noradrenaline

Answer 436

False it produces it in response to stress

Question 437

7.8. 1. The effect of adrenaline on the body is;
a) Decreases blood pressure
b) Speeds up digestion
c) Increase metabolic rate
d) Dilates blood vessels

Answer 437

C

Question 438

7.8. 2. Where is the thymus located?
a) Thyroid glands
b) Ovaries
c) Thymus
d) Top of kidneys

Answer 438

C

Question 439

7.8. 3. The anterior and posterior lobes are part of which gland?
a) Pituitary
b) Thalamus
c) Pancreas
d) Adrenals

Answer 439

A

Question 440

7.8. 4. The adrenal medulla is regulated by the;
a) Sympathetic nervous system
b) Central nervous system
c) Somatic nervous system
d) Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 440

A

Question 441

7.8. 5. Islets of Langerhans are found in;
a) The liver
b) The pancreas
c) The adrenal glands
d) The testes

Answer 441

B

Question 442

7.8. 6. Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland hormones can lead to what disorder in an adult?
a) Virilism
b) Cretinism
c) Addison’s Disease
d) Myxoedema

Answer 442

D
addison disease-hypo-secretion of glucocorticoids
Virilism- hypersecretion of androgens
Cretinism- a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (congenital hypothyroidism)
Myxoedema- a severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling and thickening of your skin

Question 443

7.8. 7. What hormone increases the heart and breathing rates during times of stress?
a) Insulin
b) Adrenaline
c) Glucocorticoids
d) Oxytocin

Answer 443

B

Question 444

7.8. 8. What is the function of the endocrine system?
a) To produce hormones maintaining the body’s functions
b) To control changes to the body during pregnancy
c) To control the body during stressful times
d) All of the above

Answer 444

All the above

Question 445

7.8. 9. What hormone is responsible for maintaining calcium levels in the body?
a) Thyroxin
b) Calcitonin
c) Adrenaline
d) Mineralocorticoids

Answer 445

B

Question 446

7.8. 10. Which one of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
a) Adrenocorticotrophin
b) Thyrotrophin
c) Antidiuretic hormone
d) Melanocyte stimulating hormone

Answer 446

C anti diuretic hormone

Question 447

7.8.11. Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids causes;
a) Addison’s Disease
b) Diabetes insipidus
c) Kidney failure
d) Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 447

C

Question 448

7.8. 12. What is a hormone?
a) A ductless gland
b) A blood vessel
c) A chemical messenger
d) A chemical catalyst

Answer 448

C

Question 449

7.8. 13. What hormone controls the thyroid gland?
a) Thyrotrophin
b) Parathormone
c) Thymic factor
d) Glucocorticoids

Answer 449

A

Question 450

7.8. 14. What hormone is responsible for the growth of the female sexual characteristics?
a) Oestrogen
b) Testosterone
c) Insulin
d) Luteinising hormone

Answer 450

A

Question 451

7.8. 15. What hormone metabolises carbohydrates, proteins and fats?
a) Mineralocorticoids
b) Thyrotrophin
c) Adrenaline
d) Glucocorticoids

Answer 451

D

Question 452

7.8. 16. Hyposecretion of insulin causes;
a) Diabetes mellitus
b) Hypoglycaemia
c) Diabetes insipidus
d) Grave’s disease

Answer 452

A

Question 453

7.8. 17. What hormone is secreted by the pineal body?
a) Oxytocin
b) Melatonin
c) Insulin
d) Gonadotrophins

Answer 453

B

Question 454

7.8. 18. During what phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
a) Menarche
b) Menstrual
c) Proliferative
d) Secretory

Answer 454

C

Question 455

7.8. 19. A condition called tetany occurs when there is;
a) A deficiency of blood sugar in the blood
b) A deficiency of calcium in the blood
c) A deficiency of vitamin A in the blood
d) A deficiency of salts in the blood

Answer 455

B

Question 456

7.8. 20. Which one of the following is not a function of the thyroid gland?
a) Regulates basic metabolic rate
b) Maintains healthy skin and hair
c) Increases water reabsorption in the kidneys
d) Controls the rate at which the body’s cells work

Answer 456

C

Question 457

7.8. 21. Hypersecretion of testosterone in females can lead to;
a) SAD
b) Hirsutism
c) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
d) Gynaecomastia

Answer 457

B hirsutism-excess hair most often noticeable around the mouth and chin

Question 458

7.8. 22. What is the definition of amenorrhoea?
a) Painful menstruation
b) The start of the menstrual cycle
c) The onset of menopause
d) The absence of menstruation

Answer 458

D

Question 459

7.8. 23. What hormone is secreted when the body finds itself in an emergency situation?
a) Adrenaline
b) Insulin
c) Glycogen
d) Glucocorticoids

Answer 459

A

Question 460

7.8. 24. Which one of the following is not a phase of the menstrual cycle?
a) Menarche
b) Secretory
c) Menstrual
d) Proliferative

Answer 460

A

Question 461

7.8. 25. What are the effects of grave’s disease?
a) Decreased heart and breathing rates
b) Increase heart rate and disturbed sleeping patterns
c) Low blood pressure and oedema
d) Depression and weight gain

Answer 461

B

Question 462

7.8. 26. What endocrine gland is located below the stomach?
a) Ovaries
b) Pineal body
c) Adrenal medulla
d) Pancreas

Answer 462

D

Question 463

7.8. 27. What is the function of HGH?
a) To control the thyroid gland
b) To control salt levels in the blood
c) To regulate height and growth
d) To regulate water reabsorption

Answer 463

C

Question 464

7.8. 28. What hormone is secreted by the pancreas?
a) Melatonin
b) Adrenaline
c) Parathormone
d) Insulin

Answer 464

D

Question 465

7.8. 29. What hormone stimulates the production of sperm in men?
a) Follicle stimulating hormone
b) Luteinising hormone
c) Prolactin
d) Oxytocin

Answer 465

A

Question 466

7.8. 30. What is the function of melanocyte stimulating hormone?
a) To stimulate the basal layer of the skin to produce melanin
b) To stimulate the clear layer of skin to produce melanin
c) To stimulate the surface layer of the skin to produce melanin
d) To stimulate the dermis to produce melanin

Answer 466

A

Question 467

7.8. 31. Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by the;
a) Pancreas
b) Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
c) Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
d) Adrenal cortex

Answer 467

C

Question 468

7.8. 32. Hypoglycaemia is a term used to describe;
a) High blood pressure
b) Low blood pressure
c) High blood sugar
d) Low blood sugar

Answer 468

D

Question 469

7.8. 33. Which one of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
a) TF
b) ADH
c) Vasopressin
d) HGH

Answer 469

D

Question 470

7.8. 34. What endocrine gland is located in the centre of the brain?
a) Parathyroid gland
b) Pineal body
c) Adrenal cortex
d) Pituitary gland

Answer 470

B

Question 471

7.8. 35. What is the function of parathyroid glands?
a) To regulate salt levels in the body
b) To regulate calcium levels in the blood
c) To metabolise carbohydrates and proteins
d) To regulate blood sugar levels

Answer 471

B

Question 472

7.8. 36. Muscular weakness and changes in skin pigmentation are effects of what endocrine disorder?
a) Myxoedema
b) Addison’s syndrome
c) Gigantism
d) Amenorrhoea

Answer 472

B

Question 473

7.8. 37. What type of diabetes occurs as a result of the pancreas being unable to produce insulin?
a) Cushings
b) Insipidus
c) Mellitus
d) Acromegaly

Answer 473

C

Question 474

7.8. 38. What is the function of oxytocin?
a) To stimulate the contraction of the uterus during labour
b) To prepare the corpus luteum for pregnancy
c) To stimulate the ovaries to produce oestrogen
d) To control sexual development in females

Answer 474

A

Question 475

7.8. 39. Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids causes;
a) Diabetes mellitus
b) Cushing’s syndrome
c) Addison’s disease
d) Amenorrhoea

Answer 475

B

Question 476

7.8. 40. Where is the pituitary gland located?
a) Below the stomach
b) Front of the neck
c) Base of the brain
d) Centre of the brain

Answer 476

C

Question 477

5.1. 1. Granulocytes and thrombocytes make up leucocytes
True or False

Answer 477

False

Question 478

5.1. 2. The endocardium is the inner wall of the heart
True or False

Answer 478

True

Question 479

5.1. 3. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
True or False

Answer 479

True

Question 480

5.1. 4. The carotid veins are the main veins of the head and neck
True or False

Answer 480

False jugular veins

Question 481

5.1. 5. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart is contracting
True or False

Answer 481

True

Question 482

5.1. 6. Bradycardia occurs when the pulse rate beats over 100 times per minute
True or False

Answer 482

False tachycardia- over 100 bpm bradycardia is under 60 bpm

Question 483

5.1. 7. The pulmonary vein returns blood from the lungs to the right atrium
True or False

Answer 483

False not right atrium but left atrium. The inferior and superior vena cave bring blood to the right atrium

Question 484

5.1. 8. Plasma proteins include globulin, fibrinogen and haemoglobin
True or False

Answer 484

False albumins not hemoglobin

Question 485

5.1. 9. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels T/F

Answer 485

True

Question 486

5.1. 10. The bicuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle

Answer 486

False left a and left v “try before you buy”

Question 487

5.1.11. Plasma makes up 55% of the blood’s composition
True or False

Answer 487

True

Question 488

5.1. 12. The right and left sides of the heart are divided by a muscular wall called the septum
True or False

Answer 488

True

Question 489

5.1. 13. Deoxygenated blood enters the left atrium of the heart by the pulmonary veins
True or False

Answer 489

False oxygenated blood the left atrium of the heart by the pulmonary veins

Question 490

5.1. 14. Red blood cells are known as erythrocytes T/F

Answer 490

True

Question 491

5.1. 15. The pericardium is the middle layer of the heart wall
True or False

Answer 491

False outer layer

Question 492

5.1. 16. Hypertension is another name for low blood pressure
True or False

Answer 492

False hypotension is low bp hypertension is high bp

Question 493

5.1.17. Type O blood is the universal donor
True or False

Answer 493

True

Question 494

5.1. 18. The cephalic vein can be found in the arm
True or False

Answer 494

True

Question 495

5.1. 19. Deoxygenated blood passes through the bicuspid valve into the right ventricle
True or False

Answer 495

False oxygenated

Question 496

5.1. 20. Arteries carry oxygenated blood to the lungs with the exception of the pulmonary artery
True or False

Answer 496

True arteries carry blood away from heart

Question 497

5.1. 21. Thrombocytes are known as platelets
True or False

Answer 497

True

Question 498

5.1. 22. The average pulse rate of an adult is between 70 and 90 beats per minute
True or False

Answer 498

False the range is 60-100 bpm

Question 499

5.1. 23. The pulmonary vein branches into the right and left pulmonary veins and takes deoxygenated blood to both lungs
True or False

Answer 499

False takes oxygenated blood to the heart but there are l&r pulmonary veins

Question 500

5.1. 24. Hepatitis affects the pancreas
True or False

Answer 500

False liver

Question 501

5.1. 25. The aorta is the largest artery of the heart
True or False

Answer 501

True

Question 502

5.1. 26. Monocytes produce antibodies
True or False

Answer 502

False becomes a macrophage does not produce antibodies

Question 503

5.1. 27. Thrombin converts fibrinogen into fibrin
True or False

Answer 503

True

Question 504

5.1. 28. Oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium of the heart via the pulmonary veins
True or False

Answer 504

True

Question 505

5.1. 30. Blood pressure is recorded by a sphygmomanometer
True or False

Answer 505

True

Question 506

5.1. 31. Vitamin B12 is required for a blood clot to form
True or False

Answer 506

False platelets are required for a blood clot to form

Question 507

5.1. 32. Leucocytes transport oxygen to the body’s cells
True or False

Answer 507

False erythrocytes

Question 508

5.1. 33. The upper chambers of the heart are called atria
True or False

Answer 508

True

Question 509

5.1. 34. Arteries eventually join up to form small veins called venules
True or False

Answer 509

False arteries->arterioles->capillaries->venules->veins

Question 510

5.1. 35. The aorta leaves the left ventricle
True or False

Answer 510

True

Question 511

5.1. 36. In the lungs, carbon dioxide is removed and replaced with oxygen

Answer 511

True

Question 512

5.1. 37. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the development of erythrocytes in red bone marrow
True or False

Answer 512

False vitamin b 6 - important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy.
Vitamin b 12 is necessary for the development of erythrocytes in red bone marrow

Question 513

5.1. 38. Lack of iron in the blood causes anaemia
True or False

Answer 513

True

Question 514

5.1. 39. Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium via the inferior and superior vena cava
True or False

Answer 514

True

Question 515

5.1. 40. Anyone with type B blood can receive blood from all blood groups
True or False

Answer 515

False AB + is universal receiver

Question 516

Exercise 5.2
Please state whether the characteristics/definitions below fall under the category of Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, Venules or Arterioles. All answers are at the end of the chapter.
1. Small lumen = ?
2. Smallest blood vessels = ?
3. Unites capillaries and veins = ?
4. Carry blood towards the heart = ?
5. Small veins = ?
6. Receive blood from arterioles = ?
7. Carry blood under high pressure = ?
8. Smaller arteries = ?
9. Thick elastic, muscular walls = ?
10. Carry blood under low pressure = ?
11. Valves are present to prevent backflow of blood = ?
12. Large lumen = ?
13. Carry blood away from heart = ?
14. Nutrients and gas pass through = ?

Answer 516

1. Arteries
2. Capillaries
3. Venules
4. Veins
5. Venules
6. Capillaries
7. Arteries
8. Arterioles
9. Arteries
10. Veins
11. Veins
12. Veins
13. Arteries
14. Capillaries

Question 517

5.4 Blood circ stages 1-9

1. Deoxygenated blood from the body flows through the superior and inferior vena cava, emptying into the right atrium = Stage 1
2. In the lungs, carbon dioxide is removed from the lungs and replaced with oxygen = Stage
3. Blood is then passed through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary artery = Stage
4. Oxygenated blood leaves the left ventricle and passes into the aorta through the aortic valve = Stage
5. Deoxygenated blood leaves the right atrium through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle = Stage
6. Oxygenated blood is returned from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart via the pulmonary veins = Stage
7. The aorta transports oxygenated blood around the body supplying oxygen and nutrients to the cells = Stage
8. The pulmonary artery divides into the left and right branches and carries the blood into both sides of the lungs = Stage
9. Oxygenated blood leaves the left atrium and passes into the left ventricle via the bicuspid = Stage

Answer 517

1. Stage 1
2. Stage 5
3. Stage 3
4. Stage 8
5. Stage 2
6. Stage 6
7. Stage 9
8. Stage 4
9. Stage 7

Question 518

5.7 1. Where is the protein, haemoglobin found?
a) Erythrocytes
b) Thrombocytes
c) Monocytes
d) Leucocytes

Answer 518

A

Question 519

5.7. 2. What valve is found between the right atrium and the right ventricle?
a) Mitral
b) Pulmonary
c) Bicuspid
d) Tricuspid

Answer 519

D

Question 520

5.7. 3. What percentage of plasma is found in the blood?
a) 40%
b) 92%
c) 55%
d) 5%

Answer 520

C

Question 521

5.7. 4. The heart rate of an average healthy person should be;
a) 75 - 85 beats per minute
b) 60 - 70 beats per minute
c) 80 - 90 beats per minute
d) 55 - 60 beats per minute

Answer 521

B

Question 522

5.7. 5. Which one of the following is not a vein of the body?
a) Jugular
b) Saphenous
c) Renal
d) Basilic

Answer 522

C

Question 523

5.7. 6. Phlebitis describes;
a) Inflammation of the heart muscle
b) Inflammation of the wall of the artery
c) Inflammation of the wall of the vein
d) Blood clot in the heart

Answer 523

C

Question 524

5.7. 7. Which one of the following is needed for the formation of a blood clot?
a) Resin
b) Elastin
c) Fibrin
d) Vitamin A

Answer 524

C

Question 525

5.7. 8. What substance is removed from the blood when it reaches the lungs?
a) Haemoglobin
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Oxygen
d) Carbon monoxide

Answer 525

B

Question 526

5.7. 9. What category of tissue does blood fall under?
a) Connective
b) Cardiac
c) Muscular
d) Nervous

Answer 526

A

Question 527

5.7. 10. Ventricles are;
a) The lower chambers of the heart
b) The layers of the heart’s wall
c) The valves preventing the backflow of blood
d) The upper chambers of the heart

Answer 527

A

Question 528

5.7. 11. What is the thickest layer of the heart?
a) Pericardium
b) Septum
c) Myocardium
d) Endocardium

Answer 528

C

Question 529

5.7. 12. Inflammation of the liver is known as;
a) Phlebitis
b) Hepatitis
c) Septicaemia
d) Haemophilia

Answer 529

B

Question 530

5.7. 13. The subclavian artery supplies what part of the body?
a) Neck
b) Thoracic wall
c) Right leg
d) Abdominal wall

Answer 530

B

Question 531

5.7. 14. What blood vessel leaves the heart carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Inferior vena cava
d) Aorta

Answer 531

A

Question 532

5.7. 15. Systemic circulation describes;
a) Circulation of deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
b) Circulation of deoxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the lungs via the pulmonary artery
c) Circulation of oxygenated blood from the heart to the body
d) Circulation of oxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart through the aorta

Answer 532

C

Question 533

5.7. 16. What vein drains blood from the upper body?
a) Temporal vein
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Superior vena cava

Answer 533

D

Question 534

5.7. 17. What regulates the flow of blood throughout the heart?
a) Valves
b) Ventricles
c) Veins
d) Arteries

Answer 534

A

Question 535

5.7. 18. What group of cells are not found in the blood?
a) Thrombocytes
b) Granulocytes
c) Osteoblasts
d) Erythrocytes

Answer 535

C

Question 536

5.7. 19. What is the function of capillaries?
a) To deliver blood to the arteries
b) To supply tissues and cells with nutrients
c) To transport blood from the heart
d) To carry deoxygenated blood from the veins

Answer 536

B

Question 537

5.7. 20. Deoxygenated blood from the body enters the;
a) Pulmonary vein
b) Superior and inferior vena cava
c) Aorta
d) Pulmonary artery

Answer 537

B

Question 538

5.7. 21. Which one of the following arteries supplies the arm?
a) Axillary
b) Femoral
c) Tibial
d) Innominate

Answer 538

A

Question 539

5.7. 22. What is the function of the aorta?
a) Carry oxygenated blood around the body
b) Carry oxygenated blood to the heart
c) Carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs
d) Carry deoxygenated blood

Answer 539

A

Question 540

5.7. 23. Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart?
a) Pericardium
b) Bicuspid
c) Myocardium
d) Endocardium

Answer 540

B

Question 541

5.7. 24. What group of blood cells protect the body against infection?
a) Fibroblasts
b) Thrombocytes
c) Erythrocytes
d) Leucocytes

Answer 541

D

Question 542

5.7. 25. Hypotension describes;
a) High blood pressure
b) Systolic blood pressure
c) Low blood pressure
d) Cardiac output

Answer 542

C

Question 543

5.7. 26. What blood type can be given to any blood group?
a) AB
b) O
c) B
d) A

Answer 543

B

Question 544

5.7. 27. What is another term used to describe the heartbeat?
a) Pulse
b) Blood pressure
c) Pulmonary circulation
d) Cardiac cycle

Answer 544

A

Question 545

5.7. 28. What substance gives blood its red colour?
a) Mitochondria
b) Fibrin
c) Fibrinogen
d) Oxyhaemoglobin

Answer 545

D

Question 546

5.7. 29. What blood vessels unite arterioles and venules?
a) Capillaries
b) Veins
c) Arteries
d) Pulmonary veins

Answer 546

A

Question 547

5.7. 30. Myocardial infarction is more commonly known as;
a) Angina
b) Heart attack
c) High blood pressure
d) Phlebitis

Answer 547

B

Question 548

5.7. 31. The right ventricle pushes blood into the;
a) Bicuspid valve
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Pulmonary artery
d) Aorta

Answer 548

C

Question 549

5.7. 32. Which one of the following is not an artery of the body?
a) Carotid
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Iliac
d) Hepatic

Answer 549

B its a vein

Question 550

5.7. 33. What valve is found between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
a) Bicuspid
b) Circulatory
c) Pulmonary
d) Semi lunar

Answer 550

A

Question 551

5.7. 34. Deoxygenated blood fills the;
a) Aortic valve
b) Left atrium
c) Septum
d) Right atrium

Answer 551

D

Question 552

5.7. 35. Diastolic refers to;
a) When the heart muscle relaxes
b) When the heart muscle contracts
c) When the heart muscle fills up with blood
d) When the heart muscle transports blood to the lungs

Answer 552

A

Question 553

5.7. 36. Thrombocytes are also known as;
a) White blood cells
b) Blood corpuscles
c) Platelets
d) Red blood cells

Answer 553

C

Question 554

5.7. 37. What condition describes the loss of elasticity from the walls of the arteries?
a) Haemophilia
b) Thrombus
c) Atherosclerosis
d) Arteriosclerosis

Answer 554

D

Question 555

5.7. 38. Oxygenated blood leaves the left ventricle through;
a) Aorta
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Pulmonary artery
d) Superior vena cava

Answer 555

A

Question 556

5.7. 39. Myocardium describes;
a) The wall dividing the left and right sides of the heart
b) The inner layer of the heart
c) The process of muscular contraction
d) The middle layer of the heart

Answer 556

D

Question 557

5.7. 40. What are the heart’s lower chambers called?
a) Aorta
b) Ventricles
c) Atrium
d) Vena cava

Answer 557

B

Question 558

6.1. 1. The lymphatic vessels have an outer layer of muscular tissue
True or False

Answer 558

False

Question 559

6.1. 2. Lymphatic capillaries contain leucocytes and lymphocytes
True or False

Answer 559

False

Question 560

6.1. 3. The axillary nodes are located in the underarm area

Answer 560

True

Question 561

6.1.4. Oedema is due to the abnormal swelling of body tissues due to the build up of excess fluid
True or False

Answer 561

True

Question 562

6.1. 5. Lymph nodes filter the lymph
True or False

Answer 562

True

Question 563

6.1. 7. Macrophages produce new antibodies to help fight infection
True or False

Answer 563

False

Question 564

6.1. 8. Filtered lymph leaves the node by afferent vessels
True or False

Answer 564

False

Question 565

6.1. 9. The occipital nodes are located at the base of the skull
True or False

Answer 565

True

Question 566

6.1. 10. Lymphatic capillaries drain excess fluid towards the tissues of the body
True or False

Answer 566

False

Question 567

6.1. 11. The spleen destroys lymphocytes
True or False

Answer 567

False

Question 568

6.1. 12. Filtered lymph is passed into lymphatic ducts
True or False

Answer 568

True

Question 569

6.1. 13. The popliteal nodes are located in the groin area
True or False

Answer 569

False

Question 570

6.1. 14. Lymphatic capillaries are composed of a layer of endothelial cells T/F

Answer 570

True

Question 571

6.1. 15. Lymphatic vessels collect lymph from the lymphatic capillaries
True or False

Answer 571

True

Question 572

6.1. 16. The right lymphatic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel
True or False

Answer 572

False

Question 573

6.1. 17. Lymphatic vessels contain valves which keep the blood flowing in the right direction, preventing backflow
True or False

Answer 573

True

Question 574

6.1. 18. Lymphatic vessels are made up of a layer of hyaline cartilage
True or False

Answer 574

False

Question 575

6.1. 19. The thoracic duct drains lymph from the left side of the head T/F

Answer 575

True

Question 576

6.1. 20. The spleen is located on the right side of the abdominal cavity
True or False

Answer 576

False

Question 577

6.1. 21. The lymph node is covered by a wall of connective tissue
True or False

Answer 577

True

Question 578

6.1. 22. Lymphatic vessels have thin collapsible walls
True or False

Answer 578

True

Question 579

6.1. 23. Lymphocytes produce antibodies to help fight infection
True or False

Answer 579

True

Question 580

6.1. 24. Lymph enters the lymph nodes from the lymphatic ducts
True or False

Answer 580

False

Question 581

6.1. 25. Cancer of the lymphatic tissue is known as Hodgkin’s Disease
True or False

Answer 581

True

Question 582

6.1. 26. The inguinal nodes are located in the elbow region
True or False

Answer 582

False

Question 583

6.1. 27. An efferent vessel transports lymph to the lymph node
True or False

Answer 583

False afferent

Question 584

6.1. 28. The spleen stores blood
True or False

Answer 584

True

Question 585

6.1. 29. Lymphatic vessels around the palm of the hand are called the plantar plexus
True or False

Answer 585

False

Question 586

6.1. 30. The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from both lower limbs T/F

Answer 586

False

Question 587

6.7. 1. Which one of the following is not a lymphatic organ?
a) Tonsils
b) Spleen
c) Pancreas
d) Thymus gland

Answer 587

C

Question 588

6.7. 2. What lymphatic duct is positioned in the root of the neck?
a) Right lymphatic duct
b) Subclavian duct
c) Submandibular duct
d) Thoracic duct

Answer 588

A

Question 589

6.7. 3. What nodes are located in the neck?
a) Cervical
b) Occipital
c) Submandibular
d) Axillary

Answer 589

A

Question 590

6.7. 4. Lymphatic vessels have;
a) Thick muscular tubes
b) Thin muscular tubes
c) Thick collapsible walls
d) Thin collapsible walls

Answer 590

D

Question 591

6.7. 5. Which one of the following is not a function of lymph nodes?
a) To filter lymph
b) To destroy harmful cells
c) To produce antibodies
d) To produce erythrocytes

Answer 591

D

Question 592

6.7. 6. Which of the following drains lymph from the nose and ears?
a) Occipital
b) Parotid
c) Inguinal
d) Popliteal

Answer 592

B

Question 593

6.7. 7. What duct collects the most lymph?
a) Subclavian duct
b) Right lymphatic duct
c) Right subclavian duct
d) Thoracic duct

Answer 593

D

Question 594

6.7. 8. Which one of the following systems has a close relationship with the lymphatic system?
a) Respiratory
b) Circulatory
c) Nervous
d) Reproductive

Answer 594

B

Question 595

6.7. 9. What is the function of lymphatic vessels?
a) To carry lymph towards the heart
b) To carry lymph away from the heart
c) To empty lymph into the lymphatic capillaries
d) To destroy harmful waste and bacteria

Answer 595

A

Question 596

6.7. 10. What type of cells are produced by the spleen?
a) Thrombocytes
b) Osteocytes
c) Lymphocytes
d) Erythrocytes

Answer 596

C

Question 597

6.7. 11. Any obstruction in the flow of lymph is known as;
a) Diabetes insipidus
b) Hodgkin’s disease
c) Oedema
d) Lymphoma

Answer 597

C

Question 598

6.7. 12. What vessels bring lymph to be filtered?
a) Plasma
b) Efferent
c) Blood
d) Afferent

Answer 598

D

Question 599

6.7. 13. What are lymph nodes made of?
a) Adipose tissue
b) Lymphatic tissue
c) Yellow elastic cartilage
d) Endothelial cells

Answer 599

B

Question 600

6.7. 14. What is the position of the spleen?
a) On the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity
b) On the left of the abdominal cavity
c) On the right of the abdominal cavity
d) On the anterior wall of the abdominal cavity

Answer 600

B

Question 601

6.7. 15. What cells produce antibodies?
a) Phagocytes
b) Macrophages
c) Erythrocytes
d) Lymphocytes

Answer 601

D

Question 602

6.7. 16. What lymphatic organ stores blood?
a) Thymus gland
b) Spleen
c) Tonsils
d) Bladder

Answer 602

B

Question 603

6.7. 17. What is the function of lymphatic capillaries?
a) To convey lymph back to the bloodstream
b) To convey excess fluid towards the tissues of the body
c) To convey excess fluid away from tissue space
d) To convey lymph towards the heart

Answer 603

C

Question 604

6.7. 18. What group of cells are not found in the blood?
a) Thrombocytes
b) Granulocytes
c) Osteoblasts
d) Erythrocytes

Answer 604

C

Question 605

6.7. 19. What nodes are located in the elbow region?
a) Inguinal
b) Auricular
c) Submandibular
d) Supratrochlear

Answer 605

D

Question 606

6.7. 20. What valves prevent the backflow of lymph through lymphatic vessels?
a) Bicuspid
b) Semi lunar
c) Tricuspid
d) Mitral

Answer 606

B

Question 607

11.1. 1. The duodenum is part of the large intestine
True or False

Answer 607

False beginning part of the small intestine

Question 608

11.1. 2. The stomach is unable to absorb alcohol
True or False

Answer 608

False The stomach is unable to absorb fats and carbs

Question 609

11.1. 3. Rennin curdles milk protein
True or False

Answer 609

True

Question 610

11.1. 4. Bile is produced in the gall bladder and stored in the liver T/F

Answer 610

False bile is produced by liver and stored in gallbladder

Question 611

11.1. 5. The pancreas, liver and gall bladder are accessory organs to digestion
True or False

Answer 611

True

Question 612

11.1. 6. Food enters the stomach from the oesophagus via the pyloric sphincter
True or False

Answer 612

False esophageal sphincter

Question 613

11.1. 7. Hydrochloric acid neutralises bacteria present in food
True or False

Answer 613

True

Question 614

11.1. 8. Pepsin is an enzyme found in pancreatic juice
True or False

Answer 614

False found in the stomach juices

Question 615

11.1. 9. Vitamins A & D are stored in the liver
True or False

Answer 615

True

Question 616

11.1. 10. The liver produces heat T/F

Answer 616

True

Question 617

11.1. 11. Amylase is involved in fat digestion
True or False

Answer 617

False carb digestion

Question 618

11.1. 12. The colon is part of the small intestine
True or False

Answer 618

False large intestine

Question 619

11.1. 13. The oesophagus is the first main organ of digestion
True or False

Answer 619

True but don’t forget the mouth and salivary glands

Question 620

11.1. 14. The oesophagus links the pharynx to the pancreas
True or False

Answer 620

False to the stomach

Question 621

11.1. 15. Fat and carbohydrate digestion takes place in the small intestine
True or False

Answer 621

True

Question 622

11.1. 16. The submandibular gland secretes saliva

Answer 622

True

Question 623

11.1. 17. An enzyme is a chemical catalyst which activates chemical changes in itself
True or False

Answer 623

False enzyme-a catalyst that regulates the rate at which chemical reactions proceed in living organisms without itself being altered in the process.

Question 624

11.1. 18. The ball of food at the back of the mouth is known as the bolus
True or False

Answer 624

True

Question 625

11.1. 19. The peritoneum is a layer of the stomach
True or False

Answer 625

True

Question 626

11.1. 20. The pancreatic juice, trypsin, breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
True or False

Answer 626

False lipase

Question 627

11.1. 21. The chemical digestion of food is completed in the small intestine
True or False

Answer 627

True

Question 628

11.1. 22. Coeliac’s disease is caused by an intolerance to a protein called gluten
True or False

Answer 628

True

Question 629

11.1. 23. Crohn’s disease is a disease of the stomach
True or False

Answer 629

False Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the GI tract, which extends from your stomach all the way large intestines

Question 630

11.1. 24. The jejunum and ileum are part of the large intestine
True or False

Answer 630

False sm intestines

Question 631

11.1. 25. Glucose is an end product of carbohydrate digestion
True or False

Answer 631

True

Question 632

11.1. 26. The small intestine is 7cm long
True or False

Answer 632

False 7 meters

Question 633

11.1. 27. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine T/F

Answer 633

True

Question 634

11.1. 28. Disaccharides and monosaccharides are classified as carbohydrates
True or False

Answer 634

True

Question 635

11.1. 29. The function of bile is to emulsify proteins
True or False

Answer 635

False fats not protein

Question 636

11.1. 30. The liver is the largest gland in the body
True or False

Answer 636

True

Question 637

11.1. 31. Endocrine and exocrine are functions of the pancreas
True or False

Answer 637

True

Question 638

11.1. 32. The liver converts stored glycogen to glucose when energy is needed
True or False

Answer 638

True

Question 639

11.1. 33. Saliva commences the digestion of fats in the mouth
True or False

Answer 639

False carbs not fats

Question 640

11.1. 34. The pyloric sphincter is located at the entrance to the stomach and prevents the backflow of food from the stomach
True or False

Answer 640

False esophageal sphincter

Question 641

11.1. 35. One of the functions of the large intestine is to remove waste
True or False

Answer 641

True

Question 642

11.1. 36. Iron and potassium are stored by the liver
True or False

Answer 642

True

Question 643

11.1. 37. Chyme is food broken down into liquid form
True or False

Answer 643

True

Question 644

11.1. 38. Inflammation of the lining of the stomach is known as enteritis
True or False

Answer 644

False gastritis

Question 645

11.1. 39. Inflammation of the small intestine is known as colitis
True or False

Answer 645

False enteritis

Question 646

11.1. 40. Food remains in the stomach for 2 hours before it becomes chime
True or False

Answer 646

False 40 min to 3 hrs

Question 647

Exercise 11.2
Please match the digestive organs with the enzymes/fluids they secrete.
Choose from the following: 1. Mouth 2. Stomach 3. Duodenum 4. Small Intestine. Some organs may be repeated.
1. Hydrochloric Acid = ?
2. Salivary Amylase = ?
3. Lipase = ?
4. Rennin = ?
5. Maltase = ?
6. Trypsin = ?
7. Sucrase = ?
8. Pepsin = ?
10. Lactase = ?
9. Amylase = ?

Answer 647

1. Stomach
2. Mouth
3. Duodenum
4. Stomach
5. Small Intestine
6. Duodenum
7. Small Intestine
8. Stomach
9. Duodenum
10. Small Intestine

Question 648

11.7. 1. What enzyme starts the digestion of proteins in the stomach?
a) Pepsin
b) Trypsin
c) Maltase
d) Hydrochloric acid

Answer 648

A pepsin- a stomach enzyme that serves to digest proteins
Trypsin-enzyme found in sm intes to aid digestion
Maltaze- salivary enzyme

Question 649

11.7. 2. What is the function of the oesophagus?
a) To carry food from the small intestine to the large intestine
b) To carry food from the stomach to the small intestine
c) To carry food from the pharynx to the stomach
d) To carry food from the mouth to the pharynx

Answer 649

C

Question 650

11.7. 3. What controls the entry of food into the stomach?
a) Internal sphincter
b) Pyloric sphincter
c) External sphincter
d) Cardiac sphincter

Answer 650

D aka esophageal sphincter

Question 651

11.7. 4. What is the first organ of digestion?
a) Liver
b) Gall bladder
c) Oesophagus
d) Stomach

Answer 651

C

Question 652

11.7. 5. What is the length of the large intestine?
a) 1.5 m
b) 7 m
c) 8 m
d) 2 m

Answer 652

A

Question 653

11.7. 6. What is the function of lipase?
a) To commence the digestion of protein
b) To emulsify fats
c) To convert lipids into glycerol and fatty acids
d) To convert monosaccharides into disaccharides

Answer 653

C

Question 654

11.7. 7. Where is the pancreas located?
a) Above the stomach
b) Behind the stomach
c) Below the stomach
d) In front of the stomach

Answer 654

B

Question 655

11.7. 8. Which one of the following substances is stored in the liver?
a) Glucose
b) Uric acid
c) Amino acids
d) Iron

Answer 655

D

Question 656

9. Which one of the following is not part of the large intestine?
   a) Caecum
   b) Ileum
   c) Appendix
   d) Colon

Answer 656

B
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum is the name and order of sm intes

Question 657

11.7.10. What is the function of the gall bladder?
a) To store bile
b) To produce heat
c) To produce enzymes for digestion
d) To metabolise protein

Answer 657

A

Question 658

11.7. 11. What is the main cause of ulcers?
a) Excess acid
b) Excess bile
c) Excess gas
d) Excess protein

Answer 658

A

Question 659

11.7. 12. Crohn’s disease occurs in the;
a) Oesophagus
b) Duodenum
c) Stomach
d) Small intestine

Answer 659

D

Question 660

11.7. 13. What enzyme is involved with protein digestion?
a) Lipase
b) Trypsin
c) Amylase
d) Bile

Answer 660

B trypsin- protien breakdown
Lipase- breaks down fats
Amylase- breaks down carbs
Bile- breaks down fats

Question 661

11.7. 14. What is the function of bile?
a) To convert glycogen into glucose
b) To remove toxins from harmful waste
c) To convert polypeptides into pepsin
d) To emulsify fats

Answer 661

D

Question 662

11.7. 15. Which one of the following vitamins is not stored in the liver?
a) Vitamin D
b) Vitamin K
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin C

Answer 662

D vitamin c cannot be stored in the body

Question 663

11.7. 16. What is enteritis?
a) Inflammation of the pancreas
b) Inflammation of the intestine
c) Inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract
d) Inflammation of the lining of the colon

Answer 663

B
A is pancreatitis
C is gastritis
D colitis

Question 664

11.7. 17. Fats and glycerol pass into;
a) Duodenum
b) Lacteals
c) Blood vessels
d) Intestines

Answer 664

B lacteals- lymphatic vessels of the sm intes which absorb digested fats

Question 665

11.7. 18. What is the order of the sections of the small intestine?
a) Jejunum, ileum, duodenum
b) Ileum, duodenum, jejunum
c) Duodenum, ileum, jejunum
d) Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Answer 665

D

Question 666

11.7. 19. Amino acids are;
a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins
d) Fats

Answer 666

A

Question 667

11.7. 20. Which one of the following is a type of digestion?
a) Assimilation
b) Solid
c) Chemical
d) Enzyme

Answer 667

C

Question 668

11.7. 21. Where can villi be found?
a) Small intestine
b) Stomach
c) Duodenum
d) Pancreas

Answer 668

A

Question 669

11.7. 22. Where does peristalsis occur?
a) In the larynx
b) In the alimentary tract
c) In the lungs
d) In the gall bladder

Answer 669

B alimentary tract- digestive tract
Peristalsis- involuntary contractions and relaxation of the muscles in intestines

Question 670

11.7. 23. Which one of the following is not a salivary gland?
a) Subtrochlear
b) Sublingual
c) Parotid
d) Submandibular

Answer 670

A

Question 671

11.7. 24. What is the function of hydrochloric acid?
a) Commences the breakdown of proteins
b) Neutralises germs in food
c) Curdles milk protein
d) Break up large particles of carbohydrates

Answer 671

B

Question 672

11.7. 25. A chemical catalyst;
a) A hormone
b) An enzyme
c) An emulsifier
d) A cell

Answer 672

B

Question 673

11.7. 26. What is the bolus?
a) The enzyme found in the mouth which begins the digestion of carbohydrates
b) A chemical catalyst that causes chemical changes in substances
c) Where the main absorption of food takes place
d) The ball of food that leaves the mouth

Answer 673

D

Question 674

11.7. 27. The chemical digestion of food finishes in the;
a) Large intestine
b) Stomach
c) Small intestine
d) Duodenum

Answer 674

C

Question 675

11.7. 28. What is the length of the small intestine?
a) 3 m
b) 1.5 m
c) 6 m
d) 7 m

Answer 675

D

Question 676

11.7. 29. What is the thick alkaline fluid produced in the liver?
a) Glucose
b) Amylase
c) Bile
d) Plasma

Answer 676

C

Question 677

11.7. 30. What is the largest gland in the body?
a) Liver
b) Gall bladder
c) Submandibular
d) Pancreas

Answer 677

A

Question 678

11.7. 31. What is the term used to describe inflammation of the gums?
a) Gall stones
b) Appendicitis
c) Gingivitis
d) Colitis

Answer 678

C

Question 679

11.7. 32. What part of the alimentary tract is mainly involved with the elimination of waste products?
a) Oesophagus
b) Gall bladder
c) Pancreas
d) Large intestine

Answer 679

D

Question 680

11.7. 33. What type of cells are found in the liver?
a) Hepatocytes
b) Osteoblasts
c) Fibroblasts
d) Histioblasts

Answer 680

A

Question 681

11.7. 34. Which one of the following is not an accessory organ of the digestive system?
a) Liver
b) Duodenum
c) Gall bladder
d) Pancreas

Answer 681

B

Question 682

11.7. 35. What are the end products of protein digestion?
a) Glucose
b) Fatty acids
c) Amino acids
d) Glycerol

Answer 682

C

Question 683

11.7. 36. Cirrhosis most commonly affects what organ?
a) Liver
b) Stomach
c) Large intestine
d) Pancreas

Answer 683

A

Question 684

11.7. 37. What is the first part of the small intestine?
a) Duodenum
b) Ileum
c) Pancreatic duct
d) Jejunum

Answer 684

A

Question 685

11.7. 38. What substance is not found in gastric juice?
a) Rennin
b) Pepsin
c) Trypsin
d) Hydrochloric acid

Answer 685

A renin is found in the kidneys

Question 686

11.7. 39. Which one of the following enzymes is not involved in the digestion of carbohydrates?
a) Maltase
b) Lipase
c) Lactase
d) Sucrase

Answer 686

B

Question 687

11.7. 40. What enzyme begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?
a) Lactase
b) Amylase
c) Maltase
d) Disaccharides

Answer 687

B

Question 688

8.1. 1. The peripheral nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord
True or False

Answer 688

False the cns consists of the brain and spinal cord peripheral is the nerves of the body.

Question 689

8.1. 2. Neurones conduct nerve impulses
True or False

Answer 689

True

Question 690

8.1. 3. The myelin sheath is a fatty substance surrounding the synapse
True or False

Answer 690

False surround the axon

Question 691

8.1. 4. The dura mater is the outer protective layer of the meninges
True or False

Answer 691

True

Question 692

8.1. 5. Motor nerves are also known as efferent nerves
True or False

Answer 692

True

Question 693

8.1. 6. The cardiac centre is found in the medulla oblongata
True or False

Answer 693

True

Question 694

8.1. 7. There are 12 pairs of cervical nerves
True or False

Answer 694

False cranial nerves

Question 695

8.1. 8. Neurons produce acetylcholine
True or False

Answer 695

True

Question 696

8.1. 9. The sympathetic nervous system slows down the heart rate
True or False

Answer 696

False increases hr.

Question 697

8.1. 10. The sacral plexus supply the muscles and skin of the shoulder and upper chest
True or False

Answer 697

False

Question 698

8.1. 11. The hypothalamus regulates hunger and thirst
True or False

Answer 698

True

Question 699

8.1. 12. The midbrain is part of the brain stem
True or False

Answer 699

True

Question 700

8.1.13. The cerebellum is responsible for controlling decision making
True or False

Answer 700

False the cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Question 701

8.1. 14. Nodes of ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath along the length of the axon
True or False

Answer 701

True

Question 702

8.1. 15. The axon is responsible for supporting and protecting the neurons T/F

Answer 702

False axon is the tail of the neuron

Question 703

8.1. 16. Cerebrospinal fluid forms a cushion between the spinal and cranial nerves
True or False

Answer 703

False between spinal cord and vertebrae

Question 704

8.1. 17. A reflex action requires only an afferent neurone for a movement to take place
True or False

Answer 704

False needs both afferent and efferent

Question 705

8.1. 18. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain
True or False

Answer 705

True

Question 706

8.1. 19. The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex
True or False

Answer 706

True

Question 707

8.1. 20. There are 12 pairs of spinal nerves
True or False

Answer 707

False cranial nerves

Question 708

8.1. 21. The parasympathetic nervous system prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations
True or False

Answer 708

False sympathetic

Question 709

8.1.22. The cervical plexus supplies the muscles of the head and neck
True or False

Answer 709

True

Question 710

8.1. 23. The cerebrum regulates memory
True or False

Answer 710

True

Question 711

8.1. 24. The 4 lobes of the cerebellum include frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital
True or False

Answer 711

False cerebrum include frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital
Cerebellum the anterior lobe, the posterior lobe and the flocculonodular lobe

Question 712

8.1. 25. The medulla oblongata is known as the vital centre of the brain
True or False

Answer 712

True

Question 713

8.1. 26. The spinal cord transmits messages to and from the brain
True or False

Answer 713

True

Question 714

8.1. 27. Grey matter is found on the outside of the spinal cord and inside the brain
True or False

Answer 714

False outside brain inside spinal cord

Question 715

8.1. 28. The cell body is found in the centre of the neuroglia
True or False

Answer 715

False the soma

Question 716

8.1. 29. Neuroglia help to provide support and protection for the neurones
True or False

Answer 716

True

Question 717

8.1. 30. Mixed neurones contain sensory and motor nerves
True or False

Answer 717

True

Question 718

8.1. 31. Dendrites transmit nerve impulses towards the cell body
True or False

Answer 718

True

Question 719

8.1. 32. The somatic nervous system is controlled by the hypothalamus
True or False

Answer 719

false autonomic nervous system

Question 720

8.1. 33. The peripheral nervous system is divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
True or False

Answer 720

True

Question 721

8.1. 34. The brain stem consists of the pons varolii, midbrain and the medulla oblongata
True or False

Answer 721

True

Question 722

8.1. 35. The pons varolii maintains the balance and equilibrium of the body
True or False

Answer 722

False

Question 723

8.1. 36. Neurilemma is a membrane which surrounds the axon and is found in the brain and spinal cord
True or False

Answer 723

False myelin

Question 724

8.1. 37. Multiple sclerosis occurs when the protective myelin sheath is destroyed
True or False

Answer 724

True

Question 725

8.1. 38. Facial paralysis is the result of bell’s palsy
True or False

Answer 725

True

Question 726

8.1. 39. The hypothalamus controls the actions of the heart and lungs
True or False

Answer 726

False medulla oblongata

Question 727

8.1. 40. The olfactory nerve is a sensory nerve of smell
True or False

Answer 727

True

Question 728

8.7. 1. Which one of the following is not a type of neurone?
a) Afferent
b) Motor
c) Mixed
d) Axon

Answer 728

D

Question 729

8.7. 2. How many pairs of cranial nerves does the somatic nervous system contain?
a) 12
b) 17
c) 31
d) 28

Answer 729

A

Question 730

8.7. 3. Which one of the following is not a lobe of the cerebrum?
a) Temporal
b) Parietal
c) Occipital
d) Lacrimal

Answer 730

D

Question 731

8.7. 4. Which one of the following is not a function of the sympathetic nervous system?
a) Increases heart rate
b) Decreases breathing rate
c) Increases the volume of circulating blood
d) Vasodilation of skeletal blood vessels

Answer 731

B

Question 732

8.7. 5. Where is the mitochondria found in a nerve cell?
a) Cell body
b) Axon
c) Nucleus
d) Nodes of ranvier

Answer 732

A

Question 733

8.7. 6. What part of the brain regulates the pituitary gland?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Pons varolii
c) Cerebellum
d) Midbrain

Answer 733

A

Question 734

8.7. 7. What plexus supplies the pelvic area?
a) Lumbar
b) Brachial
c) Sacral
d) Thoracic

Answer 734

C

Question 735

8.7. 8. What part of the brain is found at the back of the cranium?
a) Cerebellum
b) Cerebrum
c) Hypothalamus
d) Pons varolii

Answer 735

A

Question 736

8.7. 9. Which one of the following is the inner layer of the meninges?
a) Dura
b) Pia
c) Associated
d) Arachnoid

Answer 736

B

Question 737

8.7. 10. What is the function of the spinal cord?
a) It transmits impulses to and from the brain
b) It transmits impulses away from the brain
c) It transmits impulses to all parts of the body
d) It transmits impulses to the nerves of the body

Answer 737

A

Question 738

8.7. 11. What disease of the nervous system affects motor system control?
a) Cerebral palsy
b) Sciatica
c) Bell’s palsy
d) Meningitis

Answer 738

A

Question 739

8.7. 12. What part of the nerve fibre contains important organelles?
a) Neurilemma
b) Cell body
c) Nodes of ranvier
d) Axon

Answer 739

B

Question 740

8.7. 13. What substance is found on the inside of the brain?
a) White matter
b) Unmyelinated sheath
c) Endothelial cells
d) Grey matter

Answer 740

A

Question 741

8.7. 14. Efferent nerves are another term for;
a) Sensory
b) Afferent
c) Motor
d) Mixed

Answer 741

C

Question 742

8.7. 15. What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid?
a) To transmit messages to the spinal cord
b) To supply the brain with oxygen
c) To supply nerve impulses to the diaphragm instructing it to contract
d) It carries waste substances away from the nerve tissue

Answer 742

D

Question 743

8.7. 16. What part of the neurone transmits impulses away from the cell body?
a) Myelin sheath
b) Axon
c) Dendrites
d) Synapse

Answer 743

B

Question 744

8.7. 17. What is the outer layer of the cerebrum called?
a) Dura mater
b) Corpus callosum
c) Cerebral cortex
d) Midbrain

Answer 744

C

Question 745

8.7. 18. What part of the brain regulates the autonomic nervous system?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Midbrain
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Cerebellum

Answer 745

A

Question 746

8.7. 19. What part of the brain controls mental activity?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Cerebellum
d) Cerebrum

Answer 746

D

Question 747

8.7. 20. The point at which nerve impulses pass from one neurone to the next;
a) Dendrites
b) Nodes of ranvier
c) Axon
d) Synapse

Answer 747

D

Question 748

8.7. 21. Which one of the following is not part of the brain stem?
a) Midbrain
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Hypothalamus
d) Pons varolii

Answer 748

C

Question 749

8.7. 22. What part of the brain controls vomiting and coughing?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Cerebellum
d) Cerebrum

Answer 749

B

Question 750

8.7. 23. What part of the nervous system do the meninges not protect?
a) Sympathetic
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Pons varolii
d) Cerebellum

Answer 750

A

Question 751

8.7. 24. Which one of the following is not a cranial nerve of the eye?
a) Oculomotor
b) Trochlear
c) Optic
d) Olfactory

Answer 751

D

Question 752

8.7. 25. Which one of the following is a continuation of the spinal cord?
a) Midbrain
b) Pons varolii
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Hypothalamus

Answer 752

C

Question 753

8.7. 26. What is the function of the midbrain?
a) It controls the action of the heart
b) It controls voluntary movements
c) It controls the muscle tone of the body
d) It controls visual and auditory systems

Answer 753

D

Question 754

8.7. 27. What type of neurones stimulates muscles to produce movement?
a) Sensory
b) Axon
c) Afferent
d) Motor

Answer 754

D

Question 755

8.7. 28. How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
a) 12
b) 7
c) 5
d) 8

Answer 755

C

Question 756

8.7. 29. What is the function of dendrites?
a) To protect the axon
b) Transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body
c) Transmit impulses from the spinal cord to the brain
d) Transmit nerve impulses towards the cell body

Answer 756

D

Question 757

8.7. 30. Glial cells are another term for;
a) Nodes of ranvier
b) Neurones
c) Neuroglia
d) Neurilemma

Answer 757

C

Question 758

8.7. 31. What is the corpus callosum?
a) Nerve fibres bridging the hemispheres of the cerebellum
b) Nerve fibres bridging the hemispheres of the cerebrum
c) Nerve fibres bridging the hemispheres of the medulla oblongata
d) Nerve fibres bridging the hemispheres of the hypothalamus

Answer 758

B

Question 759

8.7. 32. Which one of the following is not controlled by the hypothalamus?
a) Appetite
b) Regulation of body temperature
c) Voluntary movements
d) Sleep patterns

Answer 759

C

Question 760

8.7. 33. Which one of the following is part of the brain stem?
a) Pons varolii
b) Hypothalamus
c) Cerebral cortex
d) Cerebellum

Answer 760

A

Question 761

8.7. 34. What part of the nerve cell accelerates the rate at which messages are transmitted?
a) Dendrites
b) Axon
c) Myelin sheath
d) Synapse

Answer 761

C

Question 762

8.7. 35. What is the function of the medulla oblongata?
a) To control swallowing
b) To control memory
c) To control voluntary movement
d) To control appetite

Answer 762

A

Question 763

8.7. 36. What is the function of neurones?
a) To conduct electrical and chemical impulses throughout the nervous system
b) To conduct sensory stimuli across the axon terminal
c) To transmit impulses to and from the peripheral nervous system
d) To carry messages across the corpus callosum

Answer 763

A

Question 764

8.7. 37. What nervous system supplies impulses to smooth muscle?
a) Somatic
b) Autonomic
c) Central
d) Nervous

Answer 764

B

Question 765

8.7. 38. Which one of the following is not controlled by the cerebellum?
a) Balance
b) Muscle tone
c) Co-ordination of skeletal muscles
d) Dilation of blood vessels

Answer 765

D

Question 766

8.7. 39. What layer of the meninges is filled with cerebrospinal fluid?

a) Pia
b) Arachnoid
c) Dura
d) Fibrous

Answer 766

B

Question 767

8.7. 40. The point at which impulses pass from one neurone to the next;
a) Axon terminals
b) Synapse
c) Neurilemma
d) Dendrites

Answer 767

B