Unit 2 Quiz Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a function of the spleen?
Produce T cells
Remove worn-out blood cells
Produce immunoglobulins
Regulate the immune system
Produces macrophages

Answer 1

Remove worn-out blood cells

Question 2

Which of the following is a function of the thymus?

Answer 2

Site for maturation of T lymphocytes

Question 3

Active immunity can be produced by?

Answer 3

Receiving a vaccine and having a disease

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the lymph system?
Fluid balance
Absorption and transportation
Hematopoiesis
Immune function

Answer 4

All at functions/correct

Question 5

Removal or microorganisms, debris and abnormal cells
Filter food and air entering the throat
Sit of T-cell maturation
Removes old RBCs

Answer 5

Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Thymus
Spleen

Question 6

What is the ability of the digestive system to break down macromolecules into smaller subunits

Answer 6

Hydrolysis

Question 7

Chemical and mechanical digestion begins in the

Answer 7

Mouth

Question 8

The accessory gland provides water, mucus, and enzymes to the mouth

Answer 8

Salivary glands

Question 9

This structure blocks the opening to the respiratory system during swallowing

Answer 9

Epiglottis

Question 10

Starch/carbohydrates =
Protein =
Fats and lipids -=

Answer 10

Amylase
Protease
Lipase

Question 11

Which nutrient is loaded into chylomicrons and transported by the lymphatic system following digestion

Answer 11

Lipids

Question 12

What best describes bile

Answer 12

Bile emulsifies lipids

Question 13

What is NOT a function of the live in adults

Answer 13

Makes RBCs

Question 14

The large intestine

Answer 14

Absorbs water

Question 15

This organ may be part of the immune system and helps prevent in the large intestine

Answer 15

Appendix

Question 16

The present of what may be an indication of cancer

Answer 16

Polyps in the large intestine

Question 17

The glycemic index is associated with which of the following classes of nutrients?

Answer 17

Carbohydrates

Question 18

A single source of protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids is known as a

Answer 18

Complete protein

Question 19

When consuming a diet for health, fitness and/or weight managements, it is best to consume wide variety of Whole Foods rather than relying on supplements.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Match the appropriate kcals with each nutrient
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Alcohol
Water
Vitamins/minerals

Answer 20

Carbohydrates - 4 kcals/gram
Proteins - 4 kcals/gram
Lipids - 9 kcals/gram
Alcohol - 7 kcals/gram
Water - 0 kcals/gram
Vitamins/minerals - 0 kcals/gram

Question 21

What is found in the renal medulla

Answer 21

• loop of nephron
• collecting ducts
• peritubular capillaries

Question 22

The majority of the nephron including the glomerulus, is located in what region of the kidney

Answer 22

Renal cortex

Question 23

Which or the following materials would not normally be filtered from the blood at the glomerulus

Answer 23

Protein

Question 24

The presence of ADH causes an individual to excrete

Answer 24

Less water

Question 25

The function of erythropoietin is

Answer 25

Stimulation of RBC production

Question 26

The movement of molecules out of the peritubular blood into the tubule for excretion is?

Answer 26

Secretion

Question 27

The movement of water and solutes from the plasma in the glomerulus, across the glomerular capsular membrane, and into the capsular space of the Bowman’s capsule is termed:

Answer 27

Filtration

Question 28

Which of the following is not one of the processes of urine formation? Filtration Diffusion Reabsorption Secretion

Answer 28

Diffusion

Question 29

True or false: glomerular filtration separates only harmful substances from the blood

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Spongy bone contains

Answer 30

Contains red bone marrow, where blood cells are formed

Question 31

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system? Production of blood cells Movement Storage of minerals and fats Production of body heat

Answer 31

Production of body heat

Question 32

These cells are responsible for the formation of cartilage?

Answer 32

Chondrocytes

Question 33

This bone is the only moveable bone of the skull

Answer 33

Mandible

Question 34

This area of the vertebral column is the column in the location where the ribs attach

Answer 34

Thoracic region

Question 35

Which of the following is not a bone of the appendicular skeleton ? The ribs The scapula The metatarsals The patella The humerus

Answer 35

The ribs

Question 36

This term is used to identify a joint in the body that is freely movable

Answer 36

Synovial

Question 37

In which of the following does bone form cartilage? endochondral ossification Synovial ossification Intramembrous ossification Bone remodeling None of these

Answer 37

Endochondral ossification

Question 38

Low blood calcium evokes a response from?

Answer 38

The parathyroid hormone

Question 39

True or false: calcitonin functions to stimulate osteoblasts an inhibit osteoclasts?

Answer 39

True