Final Exam Review
2012
Which of the following is correct of
the female pelvis when comparing
it with the male pelvis?
a. The female iliac bone are less flared
b. The angle of the female pubic arch is
smaller
c. The distance between the female ischial
tuberosites is less
d. The female pelvis as a whole is deeper,
and the bones are heavier and thicker
e. The distance between the female ischial
spines is greater
Which of the following is correct of
the female pelvis when comparing
it with the male pelvis?
a. The female iliac bone are less flared
b. The angle of the female pubic arch is
smaller
c. The distance between the female ischial
tuberosites is less
d. The female pelvis as a whole is deeper,
and the bones are heavier and thicker
e. The distance between the female ischial
spines is greater
Fertilization usually occurs in the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Uterus
Follicles
Vagina
Uterine tubes
Ovary
Fertilization usually occurs in the:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Uterus
Follicles
Vagina
Uterine tubes
Ovary
The five regions of the vertebral
column, from superior to inferior, are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cervical, thoracic, sacral, lumbar, coccyx
Cervical, sacral, thoracic, coccyx, lumbar
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx
Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, coccyx
Cervical, lumbar, sacral, thoracic, coccyx
The five regions of the vertebral
column, from superior to inferior, are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cervical, thoracic, sacral, lumbar, coccyx
Cervical, sacral, thoracic, coccyx, lumbar
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx
Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, coccyx
Cervical, lumbar, sacral, thoracic, coccyx
Each kidney contains about
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
100,000 nephrons
500,000 nephrons
1 million nephrons
2 million nephrons
3 million nephrons
Each kidney contains about
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
100,000 nephrons
500,000 nephrons
1 million nephrons
2 million nephrons
3 million nephrons
The tissue that is found lining the
body organs, covering the body
surface, and in glandular tissue:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Brain Tissue
Connective Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Epithelial tissue
Muscle Tissue
The tissue that is found lining the
body organs, covering the body
surface, and in glandular tissue:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Brain Tissue
Connective Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Epithelial tissue
Muscle Tissue
Red marrow functions to ______;
whereas, yellow bone marrow
functions to ______.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Provide osteocytes; produce osteoblasts
Produce adipose tissue; produce cells
Produce blood cells; store fat tissue
Provide osteoclasts; produce osteocytes
Provide osteocytes; produce blood cells
Red marrow functions to ______;
whereas, yellow bone marrow
functions to ______.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Provide osteocytes; produce osteoblasts
Produce adipose tissue; produce cells
Produce blood cells; store fat tissue
Provide osteoclasts; produce osteocytes
Provide osteocytes; produce blood cells
Intercalated disks are found in:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Both skeletal and smooth muscle tissue
Both cardiac and smooth muscle tissue
Cardiac muscle tissue
Skeletal muscle tissue
Smooth muscle tissue
Intercalated disks are found in:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Both skeletal and smooth muscle tissue
Both cardiac and smooth muscle tissue
Cardiac muscle tissue
Skeletal muscle tissue
Smooth muscle tissue
A fracture that is common in
children, whose bones have
relatively more collagen in their
matrix and are more flexible than
those of adults, is a(n)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Open fracture
Greenstick fracture
Depressed fracture
Spiral fracture
Impacted fracture
A fracture that is common in
children, whose bones have
relatively more collagen in their
matrix and are more flexible than
those of adults, is a(n)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Open fracture
Greenstick fracture
Depressed fracture
Spiral fracture
Impacted fracture
Sperm gain their ability to swim
while in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Ejaculatory duct
Seminiferous tubules
Ductus deferens
Epididymis
Urethra
Sperm gain their ability to swim
while in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Ejaculatory duct
Seminiferous tubules
Ductus deferens
Epididymis
Urethra
Which of the following is NOT one
of the functions of the kidney
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Manufacture urine
Regulate blood volume
Dispose of wastes
Produce hormones that aid in digestion
Covert Vitamin D to its active form
Which of the following is NOT one
of the functions of the kidney
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Manufacture urine
Regulate blood volume
Dispose of wastes
Produce hormones that aid in digestion
Covert Vitamin D to its active form
The presence of the epiphyseal
plate indicates that:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Bone is dead
Bone length is increasing
Bone diameter is increasing
Bone diameter is decreasing
Bone length is no longer increasing
The presence of the epiphyseal
plate indicates that:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Bone is dead
Bone length is increasing
Bone diameter is increasing
Bone diameter is decreasing
Bone length is no longer increasing
In anatomical position,
a. The body is laying face up with the feet
parallel and the arms at the sides with the
palms facing forward.
b. The body is erect with the feet parallel and
the arms hanging at sides with the palms
facing forward.
c. The body is erect with the feet parallel and
the arms hanging at sides with the palms
facing backward.
d. The body is lying face down with the feet
parallel and the arms at the sides with the
palms facing backward.
In anatomical position,
a. The body is laying face up with the feet
parallel and the arms at the sides with the
palms facing forward.
b. The body is erect with the feet parallel and
the arms hanging at sides with the palms
facing forward.
c. The body is erect with the feet parallel and
the arms hanging at sides with the palms
facing backward.
d. The body is lying face down with the feet
parallel and the arms at the sides with the
palms facing backward.
Which of the following is NOT a
function of the muscular system?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Maintaining posture
Generating heat
Stabilizing joints
Hematopoiesis
Producing movement
Which of the following is NOT a
function of the muscular system?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Maintaining posture
Generating heat
Stabilizing joints
Hematopoiesis
Producing movement
The type of muscle that is found in the
walls of blood vessels is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac and Skeletal muscle
Smooth and Skeletal muscle
The type of muscle that is found in the
walls of blood vessels is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac and Skeletal muscle
Smooth and Skeletal muscle
Which of the following is NOT one of
the major roles of the kidneys
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Ensuring proper blood pH
Conversion of ammonia to bicarbonate ion
Maintenance of water balance
Excretion of nitrogen-containing wastes
Maintenance of electrolyte balance
Which of the following is NOT one of
the major roles of the kidneys
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Ensuring proper blood pH
Conversion of ammonia to bicarbonate ion
Maintenance of water balance
Excretion of nitrogen-containing wastes
Maintenance of electrolyte balance
The most abundant element in the
human body is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Carbon
Calcium
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
The most abundant element in the
human body is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Carbon
Calcium
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
The triangular regions of the kidneys that
are separated by the renal columns are the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Medullary pyramids
Renal cortex
Calyces
Renal medulla
Renal pelvis
The triangular regions of the kidneys that
are separated by the renal columns are the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Medullary pyramids
Renal cortex
Calyces
Renal medulla
Renal pelvis
The layer of the uterus that sloughs off
on a monthly basis is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Epimetrium
Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
Hypometrium
The layer of the uterus that sloughs off
on a monthly basis is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Epimetrium
Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
Hypometrium
The term central nervous system refers
to the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Autonomic and peripheral nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Brain and cranial nerves
Spinal and spinal nerves
Brain and spinal cord
The term central nervous system refers
to the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Autonomic and peripheral nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Brain and cranial nerves
Spinal and spinal nerves
Brain and spinal cord
A compound fracture can be described
when
a. The bone is crushed
b. Adjacent bones fracture simultaneously
c. The broken bone ends are forced into each
other
d. The bone is broken into many fragments
e. The broken bone is exposed to the outside
A compound fracture can be described
when
a. The bone is crushed
b. Adjacent bones fracture simultaneously
c. The broken bone ends are forced into each
other
d. The bone is broken into many fragments
e. The broken bone is exposed to the outside
Spermatogenesis begins
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Prior to birth
At birth
During puberty
During adulthood
During old age
Spermatogenesis begins
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Prior to birth
At birth
During puberty
During adulthood
During old age
As a tissue, blood is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Adipose
Connective
Epithelial
Nonliving
Musculoskeletal
As a tissue, blood is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Adipose
Connective
Epithelial
Nonliving
Musculoskeletal
Which of the following is NOT a
subdivision of the large intestine:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cecum
Appendix
Colon
Duodenum
Rectum
Which of the following is NOT a
subdivision of the large intestine:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cecum
Appendix
Colon
Duodenum
Rectum
The enlarged, closed end of the renal
tubule is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The glomerulus
The proximal convoluted tubule
The loop of Henle
The distal convoluted tubule
The Bowman’s capsule
The enlarged, closed end of the renal
tubule is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The glomerulus
The proximal convoluted tubule
The loop of Henle
The distal convoluted tubule
The Bowman’s capsule
The canal that runs through the core
of each osteon contains
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cartilage and ligaments
Blood vessels and nerve fibers
Osteoclasts and osteoblasts
Yellow marrow and Sharpey’s fibers
Red marrow
The canal that runs through the core
of each osteon contains
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cartilage and ligaments
Blood vessels and nerve fibers
Osteoclasts and osteoblasts
Yellow marrow and Sharpey’s fibers
Red marrow
The are ____ pair of true ribs, whereas
there are ____ pair of floating ribs
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
5; 7
5; 2
7; 5
7; 2
2; 5
The are ____ pair of true ribs, whereas
there are ____ pair of floating ribs
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
5; 7
5; 2
7; 5
7; 2
2; 5
The study of the structure and shape
of the body and body parts is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Anatomy
Physiology
Homeostasis
Negative feedback
Irritability
The study of the structure and shape
of the body and body parts is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Anatomy
Physiology
Homeostasis
Negative feedback
Irritability
Which of the following is the middle
section of the small intestine?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Duodenum
lleum
Jejunum
Ascending colon
Descending colon
Which of the following is the middle
section of the small intestine?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Duodenum
lleum
Jejunum
Ascending colon
Descending colon
The part of the neuron that normally
receives stimuli is called a(n):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Axon
Dendrite
Neurolemma
Schwann cell
Satellite cell
The part of the neuron that normally
receives stimuli is called a(n):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Axon
Dendrite
Neurolemma
Schwann cell
Satellite cell
A substance that the body recognizes
as foreign:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fibrinogen
Antigen
Plasma
Antibody
Interleukin
A substance that the body recognizes
as foreign:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fibrinogen
Antigen
Plasma
Antibody
Interleukin
The point at which an impulse from one nerve
cell is communicated to another nerve cell is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cell body
Collateral branch
Effector
Receptor
Synapse
The point at which an impulse from one nerve
cell is communicated to another nerve cell is the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cell body
Collateral branch
Effector
Receptor
Synapse
The pancreas is part of which of the
following systems:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Digestive and endocrine system
Digestive and respiratory system
Reproductive and endocrine systems
Reproductive and respiratory system
Endocrine and respiratory system
The pancreas is part of which of the
following systems:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Digestive and endocrine system
Digestive and respiratory system
Reproductive and endocrine systems
Reproductive and respiratory system
Endocrine and respiratory system
The superior vena cava empties
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Oxygenated blood into the left atrium
Oxygenated blood into the left ventricle
Deoxygenated blood into the right atrium
Deoxygenated blood into the right ventricle
Deoxygenated blood into the left atrium
The superior vena cava empties
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Oxygenated blood into the left atrium
Oxygenated blood into the left ventricle
Deoxygenated blood into the right atrium
Deoxygenated blood into the right ventricle
Deoxygenated blood into the left atrium
If a person has serve burns, the two
most life threatening concerns are
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Pain and loss of intact skin
Loss of mobility and sensation
Redness and swelling
Dehydration and infection
Reduction in blood supply to the affected
areas
If a person has serve burns, the two
most life threatening concerns are
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Pain and loss of intact skin
Loss of mobility and sensation
Redness and swelling
Dehydration and infection
Reduction in blood supply to the affected
areas
In which of the following blood vessels
is he blood pressure the highest
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Capillaries
Veins
Vena cava
Arteries
Arterioles
In which of the following blood vessels
is he blood pressure the highest
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Capillaries
Veins
Vena cava
Arteries
Arterioles
Muscle tissue that is involuntary
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle and smooth muscle
Cardiac and skeletal muscle
Muscle tissue that is involuntary
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle and smooth muscle
Cardiac and skeletal muscle
The fluid that is pushed out of the capillary beds
and into the tissue spaces is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Arterial blood
Venous blood
Interstitial fluid
Plasma
Lymph
The fluid that is pushed out of the capillary beds
and into the tissue spaces is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Arterial blood
Venous blood
Interstitial fluid
Plasma
Lymph
Although you get wet while swimming, a tough
protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up
moisture like a sponge. This substance is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Serous fluid
Melanin
Mucus
Carotene
Keratin
Although you get wet while swimming, a tough
protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up
moisture like a sponge. This substance is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Serous fluid
Melanin
Mucus
Carotene
Keratin
The atria of the heart
a. Are located superiorly and are the receiving
chambers of the heart
b. Are located inferiorly and are the receiving
chambers of the heart
c. Are located superiorly and are the discharging
chambers of the heart
d. Are located inferiorly and are the discharging
chambers of the heart
e. Are located posteriorly and are the discharging
chambers of the heart
The atria of the heart
a. Are located superiorly and are the receiving
chambers of the heart
b. Are located inferiorly and are the receiving
chambers of the heart
c. Are located superiorly and are the discharging
chambers of the heart
d. Are located inferiorly and are the discharging
chambers of the heart
e. Are located posteriorly and are the discharging
chambers of the heart
The lymphatic system
a. Responds to internal and external changes by
activating appropriate muscles and glands
b. Secretes hormones that regulate processes
such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient
use (metabolism) by body cells
c. Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and
returns it to the blood
d. Synthesizes vitamin D
e. Produces heat
The lymphatic system
a. Responds to internal and external changes by
activating appropriate muscles and glands
b. Secretes hormones that regulate processes
such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient
use (metabolism) by body cells
c. Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and
returns it to the blood
d. Synthesizes vitamin D
e. Produces heat
Which of the following areas receives blood
directly from the four pulmonary veins?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Lungs
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Which of the following areas receives blood
directly from the four pulmonary veins?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Lungs
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Amylase is an enzyme that digests
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fat
Minerals
Protein
Starch
Vitamins
Amylase is an enzyme that digests
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Fat
Minerals
Protein
Starch
Vitamins
The universal blood recipient has
blood type
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
O
A
B
AB
ABO
The universal blood recipient has
blood type
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
O
A
B
AB
ABO
Parkinson’s disease results from a
disorder in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Parkinson’s disease results from a
disorder in the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
The trouble maker antibodies involved
in allergies include
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
IgA
IgB
IgE
IgH
IgR
The trouble maker antibodies involved
in allergies include
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
IgA
IgB
IgE
IgH
IgR
Preparing for flight or fight response is
the role of the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Optics
Parasympathetic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Spinal cord
Preparing for flight or fight response is
the role of the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Optics
Parasympathetic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Spinal cord
Control of temperature, endocrine activity,
and thirst are functions associated with the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
Spinal cord
Control of temperature, endocrine activity,
and thirst are functions associated with the
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
Spinal cord
The primary function of the small
intestine is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Mechanical digestion
Bile storage
Chemical production
Nutrient absorption
Water absorption
The primary function of the small
intestine is
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Mechanical digestion
Bile storage
Chemical production
Nutrient absorption
Water absorption
An early fertilized egg developing in
the uterus is called a
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Zygote
Uterus
Embryo
Fetus
Osteoblast
An early fertilized egg developing in
the uterus is called a
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Zygote
Uterus
Embryo
Fetus
Osteoblast
Hormone regulations are USUALLY
regulated by
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Negative feedback mechanism
Positive feedback mechanism
SIDs
Neutral feedback mechanism
Swelling
Hormone regulations are USUALLY
regulated by
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Negative feedback mechanism
Positive feedback mechanism
SIDs
Neutral feedback mechanism
Swelling