Lecture Exam 3

The renal pyramid is A) a conical-shaped structure that is located in the renal medulla. B) the outermost layer of kidney tissue. C) an internal cavity lined by the fibrous capsule and located in the area of the hilus. D) a large branch of the renal pelvis.

A) a conical-shaped structure that is located in the renal medulla.

The reddish brown skin that surrounds the nipple is called the A) areola. B) vestibule. C) fornix. D) zona pellucida

A) areola.

The anterior enlargement of erectile tissue in females is known as the A) clitoris. B) fornix. C) vestibule. D) hymen.

A) clitoris.

Rugae are A) mucosal ridges in the stomach. B) involved in absorption of liquids from the stomach. C) pockets in the lining of the stomach that contain secretory cells. D) located in the esophagus.

A) mucosal ridges in the stomach.

Chief cells secrete A) pepsinogen. B) gastrin. C) mucus. D) hydrochloric acid.

A) pepsinogen.

The heart is surrounded by the ________ cavity. A) pericardial B) peritoneal C) valvular D) cardiac

A) pericardial

The right atrium receives blood from the systemic circuit and pumps it to the ________. A) right ventricle B) aorta C) left atrium D) pulmonary trunk

A) right ventricle

Urine is temporarily stored by the A) urinary bladder. B) liver. C) kidney. D) ureter.

A) urinary bladder.

Blood from the systemic circulation returns to the heart by way of the A) venae cavae. B) coronary sinus. C) pulmonary veins. D) aorta.

A) venae cavae.

The muscle in the wall of the scrotum is the A) cremaster muscle. B) dartos muscle C) myometrium. D) detrusor muscle.

B) dartos muscle

The innermost layer of the heart wall is the A) mediastinum. B) endocardium. C) parietal pericardium. D) epicardium.

B) endocardium.

The ________ are finger-like projections at the end of the uterine tube. A) internal os B) fimbriae C) isthmus D) infundibulum

B) fimbriae

Major calyces are A) expanded ends of nephrons. B) large branches that combine to form the renal pelvis. C) basic functional layers of the kidney. D) the site of exit for the ureter.

B) large branches that combine to form the renal pelvis.

In which renal component does urine production begin? A) renal medulla B) renal cortex C) minor calyx D) renal papilla

B) renal cortex

Blood returning directly from the systemic circulation enters the A) right ventricle. B) right atrium. C) left atrium. D) left ventricle.

B) right atrium.

The release of water, acids, enzymes, and buffers by the digestive epithelium is called: A) digestion B) secretion C) excretion D) absorption

B) secretion

The primary organ(s) of the male reproductive system is(are) the ________. A) prostate B) testes C) bulbo-urethral glands D) epididymis

B) testes

The gastric phase of gastric secretion begins with A) the sight, thought, or smell of food. B) the arrival of food in the stomach. C) the entry of chyme into the small intestine. D) the entry of chyme into the large intestine.

B) the arrival of food in the stomach.

The muscular layer of blood vessels is the A) tunica intima. B) tunica media. C) tunica externa. D) tunica interna.

B) tunica media.

The movement of small organic molecules, electrolytes, vitamins, and water across the digestive epithelium and into the intestinal fluid of the digestive tract is called A) secretion. B) ingestion. C) absorption. D) digestion.

C) absorption.

The tricuspid valve is located A) in the opening of the aorta. B) in the opening of the pulmonary trunk. C) between the right atrium and right ventricle. D) where the vena cavae join the right atrium.

C) between the right atrium and right ventricle.

The left and right coronary arteries supply blood to the muscle tissue of the A) intestines. B) head. C) heart. D) brain.

C) heart.

The renal ________ is the site at which the renal artery and renal nerve enter and the renal vein exits. A) cortex B) medulla C) hilum D) column

C) hilum

Ingestion refers to the A) progressive dehydration of indigestible residue. B) chemical breakdown of food. C) input of food into the digestive tract through the mouth. D) absorption of nutrients in the gut.

C) input of food into the digestive tract through the mouth.

Which of the following is an accessory organ of digestion? A) stomach B) spleen C) liver D) colon

C) liver

During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion, A) the stomach responds to distention. B) secretin inhibits parietal and chief cell action. C) neural output to the stomach proceeds by way of the parasympathetic division of the ANS. D) the intestine reflex inhibits gastric emptying.

C) neural output to the stomach proceeds by way of the parasympathetic division of the ANS.

The female gonad is called a(n) ________. A) vestibule B) fallopian tube C) ovary D) vagina

C) ovary

The kidneys A) transport urine, as well as semen, in males. B) are covered by a layer of muscularis mucosa. C) produce urine. D) conduct urine to the exterior.

C) produce urine.

Sperm production occurs in the A) ductus deferens. B) epididymis. C) seminiferous tubules. D) seminal vesicles.

C) seminiferous tubules.

The physical maturation of sperm is called ________. A) meiosis I B) oogenesis C) spermiogenesis D) spermatogonia mitosis

C) spermiogenesis

Which of the following transports urine from the kidney toward the bladder? A) small intestine B) prostate C) ureter D) liver

C) ureter

You are happy this class is done because: A) You learned so much B) You met some interesting people C) This material will help you with your future career D) All of the above

D) All of the above

9) Blood flowing from the left atrium to the left ventricle flows through the ________ valve. A) aortic B) tricuspid C) pulmonary D) bicuspid

D) bicuspid

The largest area of the stomach is called the A) fundus. B) pylorus. C) cardia. D) body.

D) body.

The tubular structure of the uterus that projects a short distance into the vagina is called the A) urethra. B) ejaculatory duct. C) perimetrium. D) cervix.

D) cervix.

The portion of the small intestine that is closest to the stomach is the A) ileum. B) cecum. C) jejunum. D) duodenum.

D) duodenum.

The term incontinence refers to the A) inability to void (expel) urine. B) inability to control kidney function. C) process of urinating. D) inability to control urination voluntarily.

D) inability to control urination voluntarily.

In general, for a vessel of a given size, a typical artery ________ compared to a typical vein. A) has less smooth muscle in its tunica media B) has no endothelium C) has thinner walls D) is more elastic

D) is more elastic

In the mammary glands, 15 to 30 of these expanded chambers open onto the surface of each nipple. A) lobes B) lobules C) lactiferous ducts D) lactiferous sinuses

D) lactiferous sinuses

Organs of the urinary system that are actively involved with urine transport are the A) kidneys and bladder. B) ureters and kidneys. C) urethra and bladder. D) urethra and ureters.

D) urethra and ureters.