Lecture 1,2,3 Multiple Choice

Choose the answer that places the following key steps of skeletal muscle contraction into their appropriate order: 1) Acetylcholine binds receptor 2) Acetylcholine is released from neuron 3) Calcium ions released by sarcoplasmic reticulum 4) Sarcolemma action potential is recognized 5) Sodium enters the muscle cell A) 2; 1; 4; 5; 3 B) 1; 2; 5; 4; 3 C) 2; 1; 5; 4; 3 D) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 E) 2; 1; 3; 4; 5

A) 2; 1; 4; 5; 3

The mature lymphocytes that are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity are A) B cells B) basophils C) eosinophils D) T cells E) macrophages

A) B cells

Thick filaments are held together at their central portion by the A) M line B) H band C) I band D) Z line E) A band

A) M line

The nonspecific defense in the digestive, reproductive, urinary, and respiratory tracts is A) MALT B) acid C) hair D) antibodies E) cilia

A) MALT

The function of parathyroid cells is to monitor calcium blood levels and secrete A) PTH when calcium is too low B) calcitonin when calcium is too low C) PTH when calcium is too high D) calcitonin when calcium is too high

A) PTH when calcium is too low

Steroids all share A) a distinctive four-carbon ring framework B) fatty acid derivatives C) the same attached functional groups D) hydrophilicity E) the function as a biological sex hormone

A) a distinctive four-carbon ring framework

The distinction between a lymphoid nodule and a lymphoid organ is the presence of A) a fibrous capsule in the organ B) lymphoid tissue in the organ C) lymphoid tissue in the nodule D) a fibrous capsule in the nodule

A) a fibrous capsule in the organ

The nonspecific defense that denies access to pathogens is A) a physical barrier B) an interferon C) inflammation D) NK cells E) a complement system

A) a physical barrier

Breathing through the nose rather than breathing through the mouth is advantageous because A) air is warmed on inhalation B) air is warmed on exhalation C) water loss is increased on exhalation D) air is cooled on inhalation E) heat loss is increased on exhalation

A) air is warmed on inhalation

Phagocytes can move from blood to the interstitial fluid A) at capillaries by diapedesis B) at capillaries by chemotaxis C) in the kidneys by filtration D) only at the lungs E) only in the liver or spleen

A) at capillaries by diapedesis

The smallest stable units of matter are called A) atoms B) molecules C) organs D) tissues E) cells

A) atoms

Contraction of the upper chambers of the heart is called A) atrial systole B) ventricular diastole C) atrial diastole D) ventricular systole

A) atrial systole

Skeletal muscles that are not regularly stimulated by motor neurons undergo a process called A) atrophy B) myotrophy C) rigor mortis D) hypertrophy E) stability

A) atrophy

Sympathetic innervation travels to the heart via the A) cardiac nerve B) phrenic nerve C) medulla oblongata D) vagus nerve E) cervical ganglion

A) cardiac nerve

The brain region that coordinated motor communication is called the A) cerebrum B) midbrain C) thalamus D) medulla oblongata E) hypothalamus

A) cerebrum

Which choice correctly represents multiple levels of organization from least to most complex? A) chemical; cell; tissue; organ system; organism B) tissue; chemical; organ system; organism; organ C) cell; tissue; chemical; organ; organ system D) chemical; tissue; cell; organ system; organism E) cell; tissue; chemical; organism; organ system

A) chemical; cell; tissue; organ system; organism

A chemical entity that contains at least two different elements bounded together is a(n) A) compound B) molecule C) ion D) atom E) element

A) compound

The period of a twitch that involves cross bridges forming is called A) contraction phase B) twitch C) completion D) latent phase E) complete tetanus

A) contraction phase

Most information received by neurons enters at A) dendrites B) axons C) the cell body D) collaterals E) hillocks

A) dendrites

The right atrium receives A) deoxygenated blood from the vena cava B) oxygenated blood from the pulmonary artery C) oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein D) deoxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein E) oxygenated blood from the vena cava

A) deoxygenated blood from the vena cava

Damage to spinal nerves can be detected as characteristic loss of sensation in skin patches called A) dermatomes B) dorsal root of spinal nerves C) cranial nerves D) fascicles E) ganglia

A) dermatomes

The cellular attachments that allow chemical communication to coordinate activities of adjacent cells are called A) desmosomes B) tight junctions C) basement membranes D) gap junctions E) hemidesmosomes

A) desmosomes

What is the delicate connective tissue surrounding each muscle fiber called? A) endomysium B) epimysium C) fascia D) perimysium E) fascicle

A) endomysium

Gross anatomy refers to A) features clearly visible with the unaided eye B) cutting open to visualize structures C) features seen under a light microscope D) features seen its an electron microscope E) features seen clearly with a dissecting microscope

A) features clearly visible with the unaided eye

The brain region that acts as a center for hormonal production is called the A) hypothalamus B) thalamus C) cerebellum D) midbrain E) medulla oblongata

A) hypothalamus

Why do anatomists prefer locating organs within abdominopelvic regions rather than quadrants? A) it is more precise B) it is less confusing C) it provides more insight into physiology D) it is simple yet useful

A) it is more precise

The phagocytes particularly abundant at injury or infection sites are A) neutrophils B) fixed macrophages C) basophils D) eosinophils E) monocytes

A) neutrophils

Which of the following would NOT be considered hydrophilic? A) non-polar molecules B) polar covalent molecules C) water D) ionic molecules E) electrolytes

A) non-polar molecules

Cells that myelinated neurons are names _____ in the CNS and _____ in the PNS. A) oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells B) oligodendrocytes; microglia C) satellite cells; Schwann cells D) Schwann cells; oligodendrocytes E) oligodendrocytes; satellite cells

A) oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells

When the ventricles contract, the semilunar valves are ________ and the atrioventricular valves are ________. A) open; closed B) closed; closed C) closed; open D) open; open

A) open; closed

The visceral sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons typically intermingle into a complex pattern called A) plexus B) ganglion C) tract D) reflex E) column

A) plexus

The release of chyme into the duodenum is regulated by the A) pyloric sphincter B) cardiac sphincter C) antrum D) esophageal sphincter E) oblique muscle

A) pyloric sphincter

Surfactant acts functionally to A) reduce surface tension in alveoli B) increase moisture in alveoli C) connect adjacent alveoli D) increase surface tension in alveoli E) deter moisture in alveoli

A) reduce surface tension in alveoli

Neuroglia that surround neural bodies in the peripheral nervous system are called A) satellite cells B) astrocytes C) oligodendrocytes D) Schwann cells E) ependymal cells

A) satellite cells

An accelerated heart rate above 100 beats per minute is called A) tachycardia B) brachycardia C) QRS complex D) resting heart rate E) parasympathetic

A) tachycardia

The role of calcium ions in muscle contractions is to bind A) troponin B) actin C) tropomyosin D) ATP E) myosin

A) troponin

The serous membrane covering the heart is the A) visceral pericardium B) parietal pericardium C) endocardium D) endothelium E) myocardium

A) visceral pericardium

Compression of a bolus of food against the hard palate triggers the ________ phase of swallowing. A) voluntary, buccal B) voluntary, pharyngeal C) involuntary, buccal D) involuntary, esophageal E) involuntary, pharyngeal

A) voluntary, buccal

The most common energy donor(s) in enzymatic reactions is/are A) glucose B) ATP C) vitamins D) catalysts E) sucrose

B) ATP

Specific immunity against antigens and pathogens in body fluids is provided by A) macrophages B) B cells C) monocytes D) T cells E) NK cells

B) B cells

The lymphocytes most likely to attack cancerous cells are A) suppressor T cells B) NK cells C) cytotoxic T cells D) B cells E) helper T cells

B) NK cells

Cardiac muscle differs from skeletal muscle in that cardiac cells A) are linear B) are chemically and functionally connected into a single functional unit C) contain more mitochondria than skeletal muscle cells D) are larger than skeletal muscle cells E) are all self-excitatory

B) are chemically and functionally connected into a single functional unit

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebrum A) conscious thought B) autonomic control C) regulation of skeletal muscles D) memory storage E) sensory processing

B) autonomic control

The movement of chloride ions into the RBCs in exchange for bicarbonate ions is known as A) bicarbonate exchange B) chloride shift C) hypocapnia D) hypercapnia E) bicarbonate shift

B) chloride shift

Tendons and ligaments are composed of A) adipose tissue B) dense regular connective tissue C) cartilage D) dense irregular connective tissue E) areolar connective tissue

B) dense regular connective tissue

The origin of the axon from the nerve cell body is a(n) A) collateral B) hillock C) dendrite D) axon E) synapse

B) hillock

Hyperventilation will result in A) passive exhalation B) hypocapnia C) atelectasis D) hypercapnia E) apoxia

B) hypocapnia

Ridges and fold within the GI tract function to A) prevent rupture B) increase surface area C) facilitate movement D) aid peristalsis E) retain fluids

B) increase surface area

Most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occurs in the A) stomach B) jejunum C) duodenum D) ileum E) pylorus

B) jejunum

Enzymes are substances that can promote chemical reactions because they can A) destabilize reactants B) lower activation energy C) break chemical bonds D) increase activation energy E) promote new chemical bond formation

B) lower activation energy

Strength of contractions depends on how A) much ATP is available B) many fibers contract C) muscle glucose is available D) forcefully the fibers contract

B) many fibers contract

Intracellular structures that carry specific functions for the cell are called A) cells B) organelles C) tissues D) molecules E) organisms

B) organelles

Pulmonary veins carry A) deoxygenated blood to the heart B) oxygenated blood to the heart C) oxygenated blood to the lungs D) deoxygenated blood to the lungs

B) oxygenated blood to the heart

The common pathway shared by the respiratory and digestive systems is the A) vestibule B) pharynx C) larynx D) glottis E) trachea

B) pharynx

Myofibrils are surrounded by modified endoplasmic reticulum called A) cytoplasm B) sarcoplasmic reticulum C) myofibrils D) sarcolemma E) sarcoplasm

B) sarcoplasmic reticulum

The skeletal muscles are innervated by the _____ nervous system. A) central B) somatic C) sympathetic D) autonomic E) parasympathetic

B) somatic

Bipolar neurons are commonly found in A) neuromuscular junctions B) special senses C) the cerebrum D) the spinal cord E) the midbrain

B) special senses

Gastric juice production can happen before food enters the stomach because A) swallowing triggers skeletal muscles to stomach B) special senses like sight and smell trigger parasympathetic innervation of gastric pits C) physical distention of mouth and pharynx trigger hormone release D) gastric secretions are continual

B) special senses like sight and smell trigger parasympathetic innervation of gastric pits

An intercalated disc is a A) calcium repository B) specialized cardiac muscle intercellular connection C) site for mitochondrial interactions D) site for atrial ventricular communication E) site for oxygen diffusion between cells

B) specialized cardiac muscle intercellular connection

Abnormally high blood volume is recognized by A) cranial pressure receptors B) stretch receptors in the heart wall C) liver sinusoids D) kidneys E) aortic elastic tissue

B) stretch receptors in the heart wall

The adrenal medulla is stimulated by A) parasympathetic preganglionic fibers B) sympathetic preganglionic fibers C) androgens D) ACTH E) GH

B) sympathetic preganglionic fibers

The brain region that relays and processes sensory information is called the A) cerebellum B) thalamus C) hypothalamus D) midbrain E) medulla oblongata

B) thalamus

The atomic number of an element describes the A) number or atoms needed to create a 1 gram quantity B) the number of protons in the nucleus C) number of neutrons in the nucleus D) number of electrons needed to fill the shells E) weight of a single atom in amu

B) the number of protons in the nucleus

Large lymphoid nodules in the walls of the pharynx are called A) afferent lymphatics B) tonsils C) efferent lymphatics D) lymph nodes E) MALT

B) tonsils

The lipid typically used for energy storage is a A) steroid B) triglyceride C) fatty acid D) phospholipid E) cholesterol

B) triglyceride

The language or information of DNA is stored A) within the sequence of amino acids B) within the sequence of nucleotides C) as a three-dimensional helix D) in the pattern of hydrogen bonding E) by the peptide bonds

B) within the sequence of nucleotides

A normal healthy adult has a tidal volume of approximately A) 5 mL B) 100 mL C) 500 mL D) 1000 mL E) 5000 mL

C) 500 mL

Efferent fibers carry information from _____ to _____. A) CNS; PNS B) sensory; CNS C) CNS; tissue D) sensory; PNS E) PNS; CNS

C) CNS; tissue

Assume that K+, H+, Na+, Br-, and Cl- are all available for bonding. Which combination is not a possible ionic interaction? A) KCl B) NaCl C) KNa D) KBr E) Hal

C) KNA

Cross bridges form between A) actin and tropomyosin B) actin and troponin C) actin and myosin D) troponin and tropomyosin E) myosin and troponin

C) actin and myosin

The location of substrate binding in an enzyme is called the A) reactant B) inhibitor C) active site D) catalyst E) substrates

C) active site

Histamine and heparin promote redness, swelling, and heat by A) forming clots B) attaching pathogens C) affecting blood vessel permeability and diameter D) affecting pH E) removing debris

C) affecting blood vessel permeability and diameter

The adrenal hormone most likely to affect water homeostasis is A) epinephrine B) testosterone C) aldosterone D) calcitonin E) cortisol

C) aldosterone

The subunit of proteins is called a(n) A) disaccharide B) monosaccharide C) amino acid D) fatty acid E) nucleic acid

C) amino acid

Atom are electrically neutral A) when electron shells are full B) only when the atomic numbers are even C) because the number of protons and electrons are equal D) because the number of neutrons and electrons are equal E) because the number of protons are neutrons are equal

C) because the number of protons and electrons are equal

Parafollicular thyroid cells process A) TSH B) iodine and tyrosine C) calcitonin D) throglobulin E) thyroid hormone

C) calcitonin

Damage to a small arteriole results in release of chemicals into the blood. Neutrophils are attracted to the chemicals and conveniently congregate at the wound site. This is an example of A) facilitation B) endocytosis C) chemotaxis D) diapedesis E) phagocytosis

C) chemotaxis

The fact that the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body is explained by the A) division of the cerebrum into two hemispheres B) division of the cerebellum into two hemispheres C) decussation of the pyramids in the medulla D) need for contra-lateral control of body function E) brainstem being below the midbrain

C) decussation of the pyramids in the medulla

Which of the following activities occurs in the oral cavity? A) digestion of proteins B) absorption of nutrients C) digestion of carbohydrates D) compaction E) peristalsis

C) digestion of carbohydrates

The digestive portion of the pancreas is the ________ function. A) sympathetic B) endocrine C) exocrine D) somatic E) parasympathetic

C) exocrine

Damage to the vagus nerve would compromise digestive activity immediately by preventing release of A) CCK B) VIP C) gastrin D) secretin E) GIP

C) gastrin

The digestive hormone that stimulates gastric motility is A) VIP B) CCK C) gastrin D) secretin E) GIP

C) gastrin

Air will move out of the lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is A) less than alveolar pressure B) less than atmospheric pressure C) greater than atmospheric pressure D) equal to atmospheric pressure E) greater than alveolar pressure

C) greater than atmospheric pressure

Tracheal cartilage is structurally in a C-shape so that A) large masses of air can pass through the trachea B) it can help the head turn C) large masses of food can pass through the esophagus D) air is warmed more efficiently E) ciliar movement is facilitated

C) large masses of food can pass through the esophagus

What type of membrane lines the respiratory tract? A) serous B) synovial C) mucous D) cutaneous E) syncytial

C) mucous

Two or more tissues working together to perform functions is a(n) A) tissue B) organelle C) organ D) molecule E) cell

C) organ

The fixed end of a muscle is called the _____ and the moveable end is called the _____. A) insertion; origin B) agonist; insertion C) origin; insertion D) antagonist; insertion E) origin; antagonist

C) origin; insertion

The functional units of compact bone are A) lacunae B) central canals C) osteons D) canaliculu E) periostea

C) osteons

The hormone that stimulates smooth muscle contraction of the uterus during labor is A) prolactin B) GH C) oxytocin D) ADH E) FSH

C) oxytocin

A major component of the cell membrane is A) fats B) cortisol C) phospholipids D) triglycerides E) monoglycerides

C) phospholipids

Antibodies are produced by A) NK cells B) cytotoxic T cells C) plasma cells D) helper T cells E) macrophages

C) plasma cells

The common goal of the endocrine and nervous system is to A) preserve memories B) make decisions C) preserve homeostasis D) process environmental input E) increase blood pressure

C) preserve homeostasis

A sagittal section separates into A) anterior and posterior halves B) ventral and dorsal halves C) right and left portions D) superior and inferior portions

C) right and left portions

A substance that dissociates completely and releases hydrogen ions is called a A) weak base B) weak acid C) strong acid D) salt E) strong base

C) strong acid

Heart rate is stimulated by A) the cardioinhibitory center B) the vasomotor center C) the cardioacceleratory center D) local vasoconstrictions E) the adrenal gland

C) the cardioacceleratory center

The atomic number of an atom is 6 and its atomic mass is 12. Which of the following statements is accurate? A) there are 12 protons, 2 neutrons, and 4 electrons B) there are 12 protons, 12 neutrons, and 12 electrons C) there are 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons D) there are 6 protons, 12 neutrons, and 6 electrons E) there are 2 protons. 2 neutrons, and 2 electrons

C) there are 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons

Adding electrons to an atom A) changes its atomic mass B) turns it to either an anion or a cation C) turns it into an anion D) changes its atomic number E) turns it into a cation

C) turns it into an anion

The diaphragm and external intercostal muscles (quiet normal breathing) are controlled by the A) VRG B) cerebrum C) pons D) DRG E) apoxia

D) DRG

The mature lymphocytes that are responsible for cell-mediated immunity are A) B cells B) eosinophils C) macrophages D) T cells E) basophils

D) T cells

Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide? A) ribose B) nitrogenous base C) phosphate D) alcohol group

D) alcohol group

The most abundant lymphocyte that attack virally infected body cells are A) suppressor T cells B) helper T cells C) B cells D) cytotoxic T cells E) macrophages

D) cytotoxic T cells

Chemical reactions in your digestive tract break down large food fragments into smaller, absorbable fragments. What type of chemical reaction is this? A) peptide B) exchange C) dehydration D) decomposition E) synthesis

D) decomposition

Sensory neurons A) leave the spinal cord through the ventral root B) leave the spinal cord through the dorsal root C) enter the spinal cord though the ventral root D) enter the spinal cord through the dorsal root

D) enter the spinal cord though the dorsal root

Which of the following does NOT contain simple columnar epithelial tissue? A) stomach B) small intestine C) colon D) esophagus

D) esophagus

Lipids contain A) more oxygens that carbohydrates B) roughly the same number of oxygens as carbohydrates C) no oxygens at all, but more hydrogens than carbohydrates D) fewer oxygens than carbohydrates

D) fewer oxygens than carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a disaccharide? A) sucrose B) lactose C) maltose D) glucose

D) glucose

The amount of air you can inhale above your resting tidal volume is called A) residual inhaled volume B) expiratory reserve volume C) enhanced tidal volume D) inspiratory reserve volume E) inspiratory capacity

D) inspiratory reserve volume

The period when the cell is performing normal functions not actively related to cell division is A) telophase B) anaphase C) prophase D) interphase E) metaphase

D) interphase

The Cori cycle is a process of shuffling _____ to the liver and _____ to the muscles. A) glucose; lactate B) pyruvate; glucose C) pyruvate; lactate D) lactate; glucose E) lactate; pyruvate

D) lactate; glucose

The primary cells of the immune system are A) basophils B) platelets C) eosinophils D) lymphocytes E) red blood cells

D) lymphocytes

The brain region that autonomically regulates heart rate and blood pressure is called the A) midbrain B) cerebellum C) medulla oblongata D) thalamus E) hypothalamus

D) medulla oblongata

The swallowing center is located in the A) pituitary gland B) hypothalamus C) pons D) medulla oblongata E) cerebrum

D) medulla oblongata

The basic unit of carbohydrates is the A) starch B) disaccharide C) fatty acid D) monosaccharide E) amino acid

D) monosaccharide`

The most complex level of organization listed below is: A) chemical B) tissue C) cellular D) organism E) organ

D) organism

Rhythmic and coordinated timed waves of contractions in the muscularis layer result in A) segmentation that propels food B) segmentation that churns, but does not propel, food C) peristalsis that churns, but does not propel, food D) peristalsis that propels food

D) peristalsis that propels food

During labor, muscle contractions pushing the baby stimulate stretch receptors that turn in trigger more contractions. What type of feedback is involved? A) receptive B) pathologic C) effective D) positive E) negative

D) postive

Which type of the following is a function of a body cavity? A) contract shape of internal organs B) organize organs C) provide functional boundaries D) protect delicate organs from shock E) constrict size of internal organs

D) protect delicate organs from shock

Which of the following is NOT a pancreatic enzyme? A) pancreatic amylase B) proteolytic C) nuclease D) salivary amylase E) pancreatic lipase

D) salivary amylase

The functional unit of a myofibril is called a A) sarcoplasm B) myofibril C) calcium ion D) sarcomere E) T tubule

D) sarcomere

The walls of the alveoli are composed of A) stratified epithelium B) areolar connective tissue C) pseudostratified epithelium D) simple squamous epithelium E) muscular tissue

D) simple squamous epithelium

Which of the following would NOT be an effector of a ganglionic neuron? A) glans B) cardiac muscle C) smooth muscle D) skeletal muscle E) adipose tissue

D) skeletal muscle

The nerve network that innervates the mucosal and submucosal layers of the digestive tract is physically located in the A) serosal layer B) muscularis mucosal C) peritoneum D) submucosa layer E) mucosa layer

D) submucosa layer

Normal lymph flow is directed toward the A) sacral region B) head C) pelvis D) thoracic cavity E) limbs

D) thoracic cavity

The sympathetic division of the ANS utilizes nerves in the A) lumbar region only B) cervical and thoracic region C) cervical region only D) thoracic region only E) thoracic and lumbar regions

D) thoracic region only

The hormones that promote development of functional T cells are found in the A) liver B) thyroid C) spleen D) thymus E) kidneys

D) thymus

Hormones that activate other endocrine glands belong to the group known as A) catecholamines B) eicosanoids C) steroid D) tropic E) nonsteriod

D) tropic

The phase of ventricular systole that creates enough pressure to open the semilunar valves is A) isovolumetric contraction B) early diastole C) isovolumetric relaxation D) ventricular ejection E) late diastole

D) ventricular ejection

Intrinsic factor is produced to enhance A) vitamin C absorption B) phosphate absorption C) calcium absorption D) vitamin B12 absorption E) sodium absorption

D) vitamin B12 absorption

The hormone that stimulates cell growth and repair is A) prolactin B) oxytocin C) ADH D) FSH E) GH

E) GH

The structures that carry action potentials from the sarcolemma to the cell interior are called A) sarcomeres B) sarcoplasms C) calcium ions D) myofibrils E) T tubules

E) T tubules

Which of the following is NOT true of hydrolysis? A) Hydrolysis is a type of decomposition B) Biological hydrolysis reactions require a catalyst C) Hydrolysis produces larger products from smaller reactants D) Hydrolysis contributes to catabolism E) Water molecules are split during hydrolysis

E) Water molecules are split during hydrolysis

Thin filaments are composed of A) actin only B) myosin only C) troponin and tropomyosin only D) actin and myosin E) actin, troponin, and tropomyosin

E) actin, troponin, and tropomyosin

The dermal layer of skin contains which tissues? A) areolar connective only B) simple squamous epithelial C) dense irregular connective only D) stratified squamous epithelial E) both areolar and dense irregular connective

E) both areolar and dense irregular connective

The sac-like chamber at the base of the thoracic duct that receives lymph from the abdominal pelvis and lower limbs is called the A) superior vena cava B) lumbar trunk C) inferior vena cava D) intestinal trunk E) cisterna chyli

E) cisterna chyli

The tract connecting the two cerebral hemispheres is called the A) basal nuclei B) cerebral aqueduct C) pons D) medulla E) corpus callosum

E) corpus callosum

The cells that kill pathogens by cell lysis or phagocytosis are A) memory cells B) plasma cells C) B cells D) helper T cells E) cytotoxic T cells

E) cytotoxic T cells

Intercalated discs consist of A) hemidesmosomes and gap junctions B) desmosomes only C) gap junctions only D) hemidesmosomes only E) desmosomes and gap junctions

E) desmosomes and gap junctions

The pancreatic islets are cluster of A) enzyme producing cells B) exocrine cells C) metabolic cells D) quiescent cells E) endocrine cells

E) endocrine cells

The area of the cortex that receives information from the taste receptors is called the A) Broca area B) somatic mortar association area C) visual cortex D) visual association area E) gustatory cortex

E) gustatory cortex

What type of bond forms between complementary nitrogenous bases? A) non-polar covalent B) ionic C) peptide D) polar covalent E) hydrogen

E) hydrogen

The stratum that is found only in thick skin is the A) basale B) granulosum C) spinosum D) corneum E) lucidum

E) lucidum

The most superior portion of the pharynx is the A) trachea B) larynx C) oropharynx D) laryngopharynx E) nasopharynx

E) nasopharynx

Which of the following will NOT increase heart rate? A) thyroid hormones B) fever C) epinephrine D) temperature E) parasympathetic stimulation

E) parasympathetic stimulation

Chief cells in adults secrete A) pepsin B) HCl C) rennin D) intrinsic factor E) pepsinogen

E) pepsinogen

Touch receptor information is received by the A) visual association area B) gustatory cortex C) visual cortex D) frontal eye field E) primary sensory cortex

E) primary sensory cortex

Which of the following statements are pure water is FALSE? A) pure water demonstrates polarity B) pure water carries partial charges C) pure water is a polar covalent compound D) pure water has hydrogen bonds E) pure water contains ionic bonds

E) pure water contains ionic bonds

What is the collagen structure that merges skeletal muscle to bone called? A) ligament B) perimysium C) endomysium D) fascicle E) tendon

E) tendon