lab quiz Flashcards by Meenakshi Kumaran

which of the following is NOT e.g. of CT

tendon
fascia
blood
fat
stomach lining

stomach lining

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Which of the following statements using anatomical terminology is NOT true?
Select one:
a. The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into right and left halves.
b. The proximal end of the humerus contributes to the shoulder joint.
c. The distal end of the femur is located posterior to the patella (kneecap).
d. The tibia is located medial to the fibula.
e. The ribs are superficial to the lungs

frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into right and left

halves

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The following bones in the skull are all paired EXCEPT the 
Select one:
a. Sphenoid
b. Temporal
c. Maxilla
d. Parietal
e. Nasal

sphenoid

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Phalanges, metacarpals and metatarsals are examples of what type of bone?
Select one:
a. sesamoid
b. short
c. flat
d. long
e. irregular

long

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Select one:

a. tibia
b. radius
c. sacrum
d. femur
e. clavicle

sacrum

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Which type of tissue lines the lumen of the trachea?
Select one:
a. simple squamous epithelium
b. stratified squamous epithelium
c. simple columnar epithelium
d. pseudostratified epithelium
e. transitional epithelium

pseudostratified epithelium

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What part of the humerus articulates with the ulna?
Select one:
a. trochlea
b. lateral epicondyle
c. lesser tubercle
d. medial epicondyle
e. capitulum

trochlea

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Which of the following is NOT a type of synovial joint?
Select one:
a. gomphosis
b. hinge joint
c. saddle joint
d. ball and socket joint
e. plane joint

gomphosis

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Which ONE of the following statements regarding bone is MOST CORRECT?
Select one:
a. bones continue to grow in diameter and length throughout life
b. many bones of the skull form through intramembranous ossification
c. periosteum is found on articular surfaces
d. spongy bone consists of osteons
e. compact bone consists of trabeculae

many bones of the skull form through intramembranous

ossification

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Which of the following muscle-action pairs is correct?
Select one:
a. anterior forearm muscles - extension at the wrist joint
b. Anterior leg muscles – plantarflexion at the ankle joint
c. Brachialis - flexion at the shoulder joint
d. Quadriceps femoris – extension at the knee joint
e. Soleus – flexion at the knee joint

quadriceps femoris – extension at the knee joint

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Which of the following statements regarding muscle structure is MOST CORRECT:
Select one:
a. Bundles of muscle fibres are bound together by endomysium
b. Muscle cells are called fascicles
c. Skeletal muscle is able to undergo both shortening and lengthening
d. Perimysium wraps around whole muscles
e. Ligaments connect muscle to bone

skeletal muscle is able to undergo both shortening and

lengthening

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Which ONE of the following statements about the histology of muscle is MOST
CORRECT?
Select one:
a. cardiac muscle cells are striated
b. smooth muscle tissue has intercalated discs
c. smooth muscle cells have multiple nuclei
d. smooth muscle cells have striations
e. skeletal muscle fibres each have one nucleus

cardiac muscle cells are striated

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Which ONE of the following statements about the histology of muscle is MOST
CORRECT?
Select one:
a. smooth muscle cells have multiple nuclei
b. cardiac muscle cells are striated
c. skeletal muscle fibres each have one nucleus
d. smooth muscle tissue has intercalated discs
e. smooth muscle cells have striations

cardiac muscle cells are striated

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Which of the following muscle-action pairs is correct?
Select one:
a. Quadriceps femoris – extension at the knee joint
b. Anterior leg muscles – plantarflexion at the ankle joint
c. Brachialis - flexion at the shoulder joint
d. anterior forearm muscles - extension at the wrist joint
e. Soleus – flexion at the knee joint

quadriceps femoris – extension at the knee joint

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Which of the following statements regarding muscle structure is MOST CORRECT:
Select one:
a. Muscle cells are called fascicles
b. Skeletal muscle is able to undergo both shortening and lengthening
c. Ligaments connect muscle to bone
d. Bundles of muscle fibres are bound together by endomysium
e. Perimysium wraps around whole muscles

skeletal muscle is able to undergo both shortening and

lengthening

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The following are all features of the brainstem EXCEPT the:
Select one:
a. medulla oblongata
b. centers that regulate breathing and heart function
c. midbrain
d. pons
e. corpus callosum

corpus callosum

Which of the following parts of the brain is located in the posterior cranial fossa?
Select one:
a. occipital lobe
b. diencephalon
c. cerebellum
d. temporal lobe
e. midbrain

cerebellum

The thalamus:
Select one:
a. is a component of the brainstem
b. is connected to the cerebellum via the corpus callosum
c. is involved in sensory and motor signal relay
d. includes the midbrain
e. contains motor speech area

is involved in sensory and motor signal relay

The third ventricle:
Select one:
a. is lined by the pia mater
b. is located within the diencephalon
c. is a feature of the midbrain
d. contains blood
e. extends into the cerebral hemispheres

is located within the diencephalon

In the patellar reflex:
Select one:
a. sensory receptors are located in the spinal cord
b. the end result is the flexion of the knee joint
c. activated motor neurons are located in the brain
d. afferent information is transmitted via the anterior roots
e. the femoral nerve reaches the effector

the femoral nerve reaches the effector

Choose the correct muscle-nerve pair:
Select one:
a. muscles of the anterior leg compartment - tibial nerve
b. quadriceps femoris – common fibular nerve
c. biceps brachii – median nerve
d. triceps brachii – radial nerve
e. biceps femoris – femoral nerve

triceps brachii – radial nerve

Which ONE of the following statements regarding the histology of nervous tissue is MOST
CORRECT?
Select one:
a. Schwann cells myelinate axons in the CNS.
b. Perineurium is a connective sheath surrounding each nerve fiber.
c. Oligodendrocytes are involved in maintaining the blood-brain barrier.
d. Motor neurons reside in the ventral horns of the spinal cord.
e. The dura mater is the layer closest to the spinal cord

motor neurons reside in the ventral horns of the spinal cord

Which ONE of the following statements regarding the histology of the nervous tissue is
MOST CORRECT?
Select one:
a. Schwann cells myelinate axons in the CNS.
b. Perineurium is a connective sheath surrounding each nerve fiber.
c. The dura mater is the layer closest to the spinal cord.
d. Motor neurons reside in the dorsal horns of the spinal cord.
e. Astrocytes are involved in maintaining the blood-brain barrier.

astrocytes are involved in maintaining the blood-brain barrier

Which of the following statements about photoreceptors is MOST CORRECT:
Select one:
a. there is a high concentration of rods in the fovea
b. they are found in the choroid
c. rods help us see colour
d. the greatest concentration of cones is in the fovea
e. the optic disc provides visual acuity

the greatest concentration of cones is in the fovea

The organ of corti: Select one: a. lies on the tectorial membrane b. is found in the vestibule of the bony labyrinth c. lies on the basilar membrane d. is responsible for equilibrium e. sends signals to the brain via the vestibular nerve

lies on the basilar membrane

``` Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the skin: Select one: a. Stratum corneum b. Tunica externa c. Stratum granulosum d. Stratum lucidum e. Lamina propria ```

stratum corneum

``` What structure contributes to the MAJORITY of the fibrous layer of the eye? Select one: a. pupil b. conjunctiva c. cornea d. sclera e. choroid ```

sclera

``` Which ONE of the following structures is NOT found in the inner ear: Select one: a. hair cells b. vestibular membrane c. cochlea d. organ of corti e. tensor tympani ```

tensor tymphani

``` Deoxygenated blood is found in all of the following structures, EXCEPT the: Select one: a. right half of the heart b. inferior vena cava c. veins of upper and lower limbs d. pulmonary veins e. right ventricle ```

pulmonary veins

In the larynx: Select one: a. the rima glottidis is found between the two vocal folds b. the vocal folds are found above the vestibular folds c. the inlet opens into the oral cavity d. the epiglottis attaches to the cricoid cartilage e. the only circular cartilage is the thyroid

rima glottidis is found between the two vocal folds

Which ONE of the following statements about the lung is MOST CORRECT? Select one: a. the walls of alveoli contain pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue b. the walls of alveoli contain hyaline cartilage c. intrapulmonary bronchi branch directly into alveolar ducts d. the walls of alveoli contain simple squamous epithelial tissue e. gas exchange occurs in the intrapulmonary bronchi

walls of alveoli contain simple squamous epithelial tissue

The right heart chambers contain deoxygenated blood, while the left – oxygenated. Select one: True False

true

The diaphragm: Select one: a. contains openings for the aorta, the oesophagus, and the hepatic veins b. relaxes during the inspiration phase of breathing c. attaches to the true ribs only d. is composed exclusively of connective tissue e. is innervated by the phrenic nerve

is innervated by the phrenic nerve

Choose an INCORRECT statement regarding veins: Select one: a. Muscle tone is important for return of venous blood to the heart. b. Peripheral veins contain valves. c. Veins are low pressure vessels. d. The superior vena cava collects blood from the entire body. e. The walls of veins are generally thinner than arterial walls.

The superior vena cava collects blood from the entire body

Regarding the peritoneum: Select one: a. The mesentery attaches to the stomach. b. The stomach is covered by the visceral peritoneum both anteriorly and posteriorly. c. The greater omentum suspends the small intestine. d. The visceral peritoneum covers the walls of the abdominal cavity. e. The pancreas is an intraperitoneal organ

stomach is covered by the visceral peritoneum both anteriorly and posteriorly

In the stomach: Select one: a. the greater omentum is attached at its greater curvature b. there are rugae that act as a sphincter c. the cardia is the part connecting directly with the pylorus d. the lesser curvature is on its lateral side e. the fundus is area immediately connected to the oesophagus

greater omentum is attached at its greater curvature

Choose the INCORRECT statement regarding the digestive system: Select one: a. The porta hepatis is the site where vessels and hepatic duct enter and leave the liver. b. The splenic flexure of the colon is located on the left side of the abdominal cavity. c. The rectum is found in the pelvis. d. The anus has two sphincters, one voluntary and one involuntary. e. The haustra are features of the small intestine.

haustra are features of the small intestine

Regarding the structure of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) wall: Select one: a. The lumen surrounds the GIT on the outside and is also known as the visceral peritoneum. b. The submucosa is the outermost layer. c. The muscularis externa only contains smooth muscle throughout the entire length of the GIT. d. The innermost layer is called the serosa. e. Blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics are found within the submucosa

blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics are found within the | submucosa