Fall Semester Exam Review
Anatomy and Physiology
Mr. Skinner
Multiple Choice
Chapter 1
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following organs would be found in your thoracic cavity?
Stomach
Heart
Urinary bladder
Brain
None of the above
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
When we refer to the ventral surface of the human body, we are talking about the
____________ surface?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
None of the above
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following organs is found in the abdominal cavity?
stomach
heart
urinary bladder
brain
none of the above
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
From largest to smallest, the levels of organization of the body are:
organism, system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, molecule
molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
organism, system, organ, cell, tissue, molecule, organelle
chemical, system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, molecule
none of the above
5.
a.
Physiology:
is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization such
as cell and systems
is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts
recognizes the unchanging nature of things
investigates the body’s structure
none of the above
b.
c.
d.
e.
6.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following describes anatomy?
studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
examining the physiology of life
using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
none of the above
7.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following describes anatomy?
studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
examining the physiology of life
using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
none of the above
8.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
organelles
atoms
molecules
cells
none of the above
9.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
What is the study of life?
Anatomy
Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
None of the above
10.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Homeostasis can best be described as:
adaptation to external environment
changes in body temperature
a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms
a state of relative constancy
sum total of the chemical processes occurring in the body
Chapter 2-3
1.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
DNA is a major constituent of which cell organelle?
lysosome
ribosome
chromosome
nucleus
none of the above
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which tissue lines body cavities and protects body surfaces?
muscle
connective
epithelial
nervous
A and B
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
What makes up the matrix of blood?
membrane
plasma
platelets
red blood cells
C and D
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
In the skin, the dermis:
and epidermis are both connective tissue
is connective tissue and the epidermis is epithelial tissue
and epidermis are both epithelial tissue
is epithelial tissue and the epidermis is connective tissue
A and C
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The layer beneath the dermis is called the:
reticular layer
hypodermis
subcutaneous layer
A and B
B and C
6.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following is true of stratified, cuboidal epithelium?
it is one layer thick
it is multiple layers thick
it has squamous cells on its superficial surface
none are true
A and C
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Cartilage is a form of:
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
osseous tissue
nervous tissue
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Blood is a member of which basic tissue type?
epithelial
connective
muscle
nervous
none of the above
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following would be found in the epidermis?
stratified columnar epithelium
stratified cuboidal epithelium
stratified squamous epithelium
simple squamous epithelium
none of the above
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The type of tissue that contains cells called neurons is:
muscle
epithelial
connective
nervous
none of the above
11.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Connective tissue membranes differ from cutaneous and serous membranes in that
they:
are not thin sheets of tissue
do not contain epithelial components
do not secrete fluids
all of the above
none of the above
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following is not true of simple squamous epithelium?
it is one layer thick
it prevents the diffusion of material from one part of the body to another
it is composed of flat, scale-like cells
all are true
none are true
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity would be called the:
visceral pleura
visceral peritoneum
parietal pleura
parietal peritoneum
none of the above
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The skin is made up of which two layers:
epidermis and hypodermis
dermis and epidermis
hypodermis and dermis
dermis and subcutaneous fascia
both C and D
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A tough protein that adds structural strength to hair, skin, and nails is:
melanin
collagen
keratin
elastin
none of the above
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
What is the main form of sugar that circulates in the blood?
sucrose
fructose
glycogen
starch
none of the above
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Organic compounds contain both __________ and _____________.
hydrogen and oxygen
oxygen and carbon
nitrogen and carbon
nitrogen and oxygen
hydrogen and carbon
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Human somatic cells contain ______ chromosomes.
8
23
46
92
none of the above
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Peptide bonds join together molecules of:
glycerol
glucose
amino acids
water
monosaccharides
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
All of the following substances are organic except:
lipids
water
carbohydrates
proteins
none are organic
21.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Mucous membranes line which of the following hollow organ tracts?
digestive tract
urinary tract
respiratory tract
all of the above
none of the above
22.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Amino acids are the monomers for:
carbohydrates
proteins
nucleic Acids
lipids
none of the above
23.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
An exocrine gland:
secretes its product into the interstitial space
lines body cavities
secretes its product to the outside world
covers body surfaces
none of the above
24.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The basic unit of structure and function in the human body is a(n):
atom
cell
gene
DNA molecule
none of the above
25.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The major energy production site of the cell is the:
Golgi apparatus
mitochondrion
endoplasmic reticulum
ribosome
none of the above
Chapter 4
1.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton?
navicular
trapezoid
ethmoid
tibia
calcaneus
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The appendicular skeleton consists of:
102 bones
118 bones
124 bones
137 bones
none of the above
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which bone is a part of the appendicular skeleton?
sternum
vertebra
parietal
mandible
none of the above
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The layman’s name for the tibia is the:
collar bone
kneecap
shinbone
elbow
breast bone
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The ulna articulates proximally with the:
carpal bones
humerus
scapula
clavicle
none of the above
6.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Metatarsal bones form the framework of the:
wrist
hand
ankle
foot
none of the above
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The pisiform bone can be found in the:
wrist
ankle
neck
skull
foot
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The anterior of the pelvic girdle is formed by the:
sacrum
ilium
ischium
pubis
coccyx
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the:
tibia
fibula
coxal
femur
humerus
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A person with a fractured olecranon process would expect discomfort in the:
elbow
knee
head
ankle
shoulder
11.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?
cuneiform
navicular
scaphoid
talus
calcaneus
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Going from distal to proximal, the bones of the upper extremity would be:
metacarpals, carpals, ulna, and humerus
carpals, metacarpals, ulna, and humerus
humerus, radius, metacarpals, and carpals
humerus, radius, carpals, and metacarpals
radius, ulna, humerus, metacarpals
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Going from proximal to distal, the bones of the lower extremity would be:
femur, tibia, carpals, and metacarpals
metatarsals, tarsals, tibia, and femur
femur, tibia, tarsals, and metatarsals
metacarpals, carpals, tibia, and femur
none are correct
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which is not a part of the axial skeleton?
talus
clavicle
scapula
cuboid
none are part of the axial skeleton
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The axial skeleton consists of:
46 bones
64 bones
80 bones
88 bones
92 bones
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which bone is a part of the axial skeleton?
xiphoid process
clavicle
radius
coxal bones
scapula
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The thoracic cage includes all of the following bones except:
the scapula
12 pairs of ribs
the vertebral column
the sternum
all are part of the thoracic cage
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The trochlea and capitulum can be described as:
markings on the scapula
parts of the proximal end of the ulna
distal portions of the humerus
metacarpal bones
parts of the distal portion of the femur
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Going from superior to inferior, the sequence of the vertebral column is:
sacral, coccyx, thoracic, lumbar, and cervical
coccyx, sacral, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical
cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
both B and D
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which suture is between the occipital and parietal bones?
squamous
lambdoidal
sagittal
coronal
parietal
21.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The upper part of the sternum is called the:
costal cartilage
xiphoid process
body
manubrium
acromioclavicular joint
22.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The skeletal framework of the neck consists of:
lumbar vertebrae
thoracic vertebrae
sacral vertebrae
cervical vertebrae
none of the above
23.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The number of thoracic vertebrae is:
5
7
8
10
12
24.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following bones is not a part of the face?
trapezium
zygomatic
lacrimal
maxilla
both A and C
25.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The occipital bone forms which number of joints with other bones?
1
2
3
4
none are correct
Chapter 5
1.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Muscles may be named according to:
function
direction of fibers
location
all of the above
none of the above
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A muscle that assists with mastication is the:
orbicularis oris
nasalis
platysma
masseter
none of the above
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following muscles does not move the upper arm?
pectoralis major
latissimus dorsi
deltoid
biceps brachii
none of the above
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The muscle that adducts and flexes the upper arm is the:
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
trapezius
pectoralis major
none of the above
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The muscle that flexes the head is the:
biceps brachii
latissimus dorsi
trapezius
sternocleidomastoid
none of the above
6.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The posterior arm muscle that extends the forearm is the:
biceps brachii
triceps brachii
deltoid
brachialis
none of the above
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following is not a muscle of the quadriceps?
rectus femoris
biceps femoris
vastus medialis
vastus intermedius
none of the above
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
When an athlete injures a muscle of the hamstring group, the injury is on the:
upper arm
posterior lower leg
posterior thigh
anterior thigh
none of the above
9.
A muscle is attached to the femur and the tibia. When the muscle contracts, the knee
bends. That would mean that the:
tibia attachment is the origin
femur attachment is the insertion
tibia attachment is the insertion
A and B
none are correct
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A long straplike muscle that crosses the anterior thigh diagonally and assists with flexion,
abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh is the:
rectus femoris
vastus lateralis
vastus intermedius
vastus medialis
none of the above
11.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The connective tissue sheath that envelops a fascicle is the:
epimysium
endomysium
periosteum
perimysium
none of the above
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The covering of individual muscle fibers is the:
epimysium
endomysium
periosteum
perimysium
none of the above
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A muscle of the posterior lower limb whose function is flexion of the lower leg is the:
biceps femoris
rectus femoris
gastrocnemius
tibialis anterior
none of the above
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The plasma membrane of a muscle fiber is called the:
sarcomere
sarcoplasm
sarcolemma
endomysium
none of the above
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following is also known as striated muscle?
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
involuntary muscle
visceral muscle
none of the above
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The ability of muscle cells to respond to nerve stimulus is called:
irritability
contractility
extensibility
elasticity
none of the above
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A motor unit is most correctly described as a:
sarcomere(s) and a motor neuron
myofibril(s) and a motor neuron
muscle fiber(s) and a motor neuron
filaments(s) and a motor neuron
none of the above
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A contraction in which the tension within the muscle remains the same but the muscle
shortens is called a(n):
eccentric contraction
concentric contraction
isometric contraction
both B and C
none of the above
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A muscle of the lower limb whose function is to extend the femur is the:
rectus femoris
gastrocnemius
gluteus maximus
biceps femoris
none of the above
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which type of skeletal muscle fibers have the fastest rate of contraction?
Type Ia
Type Ib
Type IIa
Type IIb
Type III
21.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following types of muscle tissue contains cells that have a multiple nuclei?
cardiac
smooth
skeletal
A and B
none of the above
22.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of smooth muscle:
they are voluntarily controlled
they are not controlled voluntarily
they have cells with only one nucleus
they are not striated
all are true of smooth muscle
23.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Cardiac muscle is muscle tissue that is located:
in the stomach
in the lungs
in the intestines
in the heart
none of the above
24.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
An muscle of the posterior upper arm whose function is to extend the forearm is the:
biceps brachii
brachialis
brachioradialis
triceps brachii
none of the above
25.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Visceral muscle is another name for:
skeletal muscle
smooth muscle
cardiac muscle
both B and C
none of the above
26.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A muscle whose function is raising the eyebrows is the:
orbicularis oris
orbicularis oculi
frontalis
masseter
none of the above
27.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
What is the connective tissue that wraps the entire muscle:
endomysium
perimysium
epimysium
periosteum
none of the above
28.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following list of muscles make up the quadriceps muscle group?
rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, sartorius
rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, biceps femoris
biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
biceps femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, sartorius
none are correct
29.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The triceps brachii acts as the __________ during flexion of the forearm.
agonist
antagonist
insertion
both of the above
none of the above
30.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A hamstring injury might affect which of the following muscles:
rectus femoris
sartorius
vastus medialis
gastrocnemius
none of the above
32.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Which of the following muscles make up the hamstring muscle group?
semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris
vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
biceps femoris, rectus femoris, semitendinosus
semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius
none of the above
33.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The muscle that causes plantar flexion of the foot is the:
hamstrings
quadriceps
gastrocnemius
tibialis anterior
none of the above
Matching
Chapter 1
Directional Terms
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Superior
Anterior
Medial
Proximal
Superficial
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Distal
Lateral
Posterior
Inferior
Deep
1.
The ankle is _____ to the knee.
2.
The ear is on the _____ aspect of the head.
3.
The vertebrae are located on the _____ aspect of the body.
4.
The wrist is _____ to the elbow (further from attachment point).
5.
The knee is _____ compared to the ankle.
Body Systems
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
a.
muscular
reproductive
skeletal
endocrine
nervous
respiratory
cardiovascular
digestive
integumentary
urinary
immune
6.
Stomach
7.
Spinal cord
8.
Lungs
9.
Heart
10.
Bones
Body Planes
a.
b.
c.
Sagittal
Frontal
Transverse
11.
If you were to cut a human skull in half leaving a right side and a left side of equal size,
on what plane was the section made?
12.
If you were to saw a human skull into anterior and posterior portions, what type of
section was made?
13.
What type of section would cut the human skull into superior and inferior sections?
14.
If I cut myself in half at the waist, on what plane would the cut be made?
Chapter 4
Matching
Match the bone markings with the bones on which they can be found.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
femur
fibula
humerus
coxal
radius
ribs
scapula
sternum
tibia
ulna
1.
_____ olecranon process
2.
_____ lateral malleolus
3.
_____ medial malleolus
4.
_____ obturator foramen
5.
_____ acromion process
Chapter 5
Match the following muscles with their location.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
neck
back
chest
abdominal wall
shoulder
upper arm
forearm
buttocks
thigh
lower leg
1. _____ gluteus maximus
2. _____ biceps brachii
3. _____ trapezius
4. _____ pectoralis major
5. _____ semitendinosus
6. _____ external oblique
7. _____ deltoid
The following features are used in the naming of muscles. Match the feature with the muscles
or terms listed.
A.
B.
C.
D.
location
function
direction of fibers
number of heads or divisions
8. _____ triceps
9. _____ adductors
10. _____ brachialis
11. _____ quadriceps
12. _____ gluteus
Match the following muscles with their action.
A.
B.
C.
D.
abduction
adduction
flexion
extension
13.
_____ biceps brachii
14.
_____ gluteus maximus
15.
_____ sternocleidomastoids
16.
_____ triceps brachii
17.
_____ rectus femoris