Intro To Physiology

Question 1

The viscous component of connective tissue matrix is called?

Answer 1

Ground substance

Question 2

In Areolar connective,__________ cells release histamine to stimulate inflammation

Answer 2

Mast

Question 3

_______ prevents damaging bone to bone contact within movable joints

Answer 3

Fibrocartilage pads

Question 4

The organic component of the matrix in developing or repairing bone is called?

Answer 4

Osteoid

Question 5

Intracellular fluid (ICF) is found only within…

Answer 5

Found in the cells (cytoplasm,nucleoplasm)

Question 6

Homeostatic mechanisms that monitor and adjust the composition of body fluids respond to changes in the ______ fluid

Answer 6

Extracellular fluid (ECF)

Question 7

Exchange between the 2 main subdivisions of ECF occurs primarily at the…

Answer 7

The capillaries

Question 8

Water molecules move across cells by…

Answer 8

Osmosis

Question 9

The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the….

Answer 9

Hypothalamus

Question 10

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilise internal conditions is called

Answer 10

Homeostasis

Question 11

The central principle of physiology is…

Answer 11

Homeostasis

Question 12

Which paired bones form the lateral,posterior portions of the cranium?

Answer 12

Occipital bone
Sphenoid bone
Temporal bone

Question 13

The ridge of the bone that separates the medial and later condyles of the tibia is called the…

Answer 13

Intercondylar fossa

Question 14

A male has a _______ pelvic outlet when compared to the womans pelvic outlet

Answer 14

Smaller

Question 15

Premature closure of the sagittal suture would result in

Answer 15

Craniosynotosis

Question 16

A ______ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position

Answer 16

Dislocation

Question 17

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the lateral border of the tibia by the….

Answer 17

Interosseous membrane

Question 18

The smooth articular surface of the acetabulum is called the ….

Answer 18

Articular surface

Question 19

Compared to the foot the hand the foot:
a. Has more phalanges
B.Has fewer metatarsals than the hand has metacarpals
C.has more tarsal bones than the hand has carpal bones
D.contains arches that help distribute body weight
E.has the same number of tarsal bones at the end of the carpal bones

Answer 19

D. Contains arches that help distribute body weight

Question 20

The trochlea is located on the…

Answer 20

Humerus

Question 21

Contraction of the muscle that is attached to the radical tuberosity results in

Answer 21

Flexion on the forearm

Question 22

The opening surrounded by the pelvic brim is called the

Answer 22

Pelvic inlet

Question 23

The scapula is roughly triangular in shape. Which of the following are correct terms for the borders?
A.superior , medial and lateral borders
B. Dorsal and costal borders
C. Anterior, posterior and superior borders
D.scapular, sternal and clavicular borders
E. Pectoral borders

Answer 23

A. Superior medial and lateral borders

Question 24

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

A.opening the mouth
B. Turning the hand palm upwards
C.extreme bending of the head backwards 
D.bending the elbow
E. Spreading the fingers

Answer 24

D

Question 25

Which bones include a manibrium?

Answer 25

Sternum

Question 26

``` The 4 spinal curves include all but ome of the following identify the exception A.thoracic B.cervical C.Lumbar D.Axial E.sacral ```

Answer 26

Axial

Question 27

The principal cation in the intracellular fluid is

Answer 27

Potassium

Question 28

When water is lost, but electrolytes are retained, A. The osmolarity of the ECF Falls B.osmosis moves water from the ICF to the ECF C.both the ECF and the ICF become more dilute D.there is an increase in the volume of the ICF E.aldosterone secreted

Answer 28

B. Osmosis moves water from the icf to the ecf

Question 29

What are the 3 ways lamallae are organised in compact bone?

Answer 29

Idk

Question 30

The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of what type of cartilage?

Answer 30

Hyaline cartilage

Question 31

If a response increases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a ________ feedback system

Answer 31

Positive

Question 32

If a response decreases a disturbance, the control system is classified as a _________ feedback system

Answer 32

Negative

Question 33

____________ results from the activities of the nervous or endocrine system

Answer 33

Extrinsic regulation

Question 34

What is the correct term for the opening formed by the pubis and the ischium

Answer 34

Obturator foramen

Question 35

Bursae are found in all areas except

Answer 35

Blood vessels

Question 36

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of

Answer 36

Pivot

Question 37

``` Which of the following is not an upper limb bone? A.ulna B.Radius C.humerus D. Metatarsals E.carpals ```

Answer 37

D.metatarsals

Question 38

What structures comprise the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 38

Pectoral girdles,upper limbs,pelvic girdles and lower limbs

Question 39

The central canal of an osteon contains

Answer 39

Blood vessels

Question 40

Antionogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ______ that blocks the growth of blood vessels

Answer 40

Chondrocytes