A&P WCC Exam 2 Practice

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the cervical vertebrae . A B C

A

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the glenoid fossa A B C D

A

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the nasal bone. A B C D

A

Which of the following is a normal response to excessive loss of body heat in a cold environment? A. Dermal blood vessels constrict. B. Sweat glands become active. C. Smooth muscles relax. D. Dermal blood vessels dilate.

A. Dermal blood vessels constrict

At a neuromuscular junction, the muscle fiber membrane folds, forming a A. Motor end plate. B. Neurotransmitter. C. Motor neuron. D. Motor unit.

A. Motor end plate.

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released in response to A. low blood calcium B. high blood sugar C. high blood calcium D. low blood sugar

A. low blood calcium

The biceps brachii A. Acts on the forearm to flex the elbow. B. Flexes the trunk. C.May contribute to flexion and extension of the shoulder and abduction of the arm. D. Dorsiflexion.

A. Acts on the forearm to flex the elbow.

In which of the following is rotational movement possible? A. Ball-and-socket joint. B. Condylar joint. C. Hinge joint. D. Pelvic joint.

A. Ball-and-socket joint.

Osteoblasts are ______, whereas osteocytes are ______. A. Bone-forming cells; mature bone cells. B. Bone-forming cells; bone-dissolving cells. C. Bone-dissolving cells; mature bone cells. D. Mature bone cells; bone-forming cells.

A. Bone-forming cells; mature bone cells.

The bones of the skeletal system assist the function of movement: A. By providing sites for the attachments of muscles. B. By conducting nerve impulses. C. By producing white blood cells. D. By storing minerals.

A. By providing sites for the attachments of muscles.

In a relaxed muscle, the cross bridge binding sites on actin are blocked. An increase in cytosolic concentration of which of the following ions makes the binding sites available and results in muscle contraction? A. Ca+2 B. K+ C. Na+

A. Ca+2

The soleus is a muscle that forms part of the A. Calf. B. Shoulder. C. Thigh. D. Buttocks.

A. Calf.

Neurotransmitters are A. Chemical compounds. B. Organs. C. Cells. D. Tissues.

A. Chemical compounds.

Reddened skin reflects: A. Dilated blood vessels with more blood entering the dermis. B. Eating too many carrots. C. Inheriting extra melanin. D. Constricted blood vessels with more blood entering the epidermis.

A. Dilated blood vessels with more blood entering the dermis.

Accessory structures of the skin originate from the: A. Epidermis. B. Basement membrane. C. Dermis. D. Subcutaneous layer.

A. Epidermis.

What is the end of a long bone called? A. Epiphysis. B. Medullary cavity. C. Metaphysis. D. Diaphysis.

A. Epiphysis.

The connections between osteocytes that allow free exchange of cytoplasm are called: A. Gap junctions. B. Spot welds. C. Tight junctions. D. Desmosomes.

A. Gap junctions.

Name the area where hair growth occurs. A. Hair bulb. B. Hair papilla C. Hair shaft

A. Hair bulb.

Cardiac muscle is found in the wall of the A. Heart. B. Intestine. C. Blood vessels. D. Stomach.

A. Heart.

Eccrine sweat glands differ from sebaceous glands: A. In type of secretion B. In their location C. In whether or not they are associated with hair follicles D. All of the above

A. In type of secretion

Injections that are administered into the tissues of the skin are called: A. Intradermal. B. Intramuscular. C. Hypodermic.

A. Intradermal.

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens skin by stimulating synthesis of: A. Melanin. B. Carotene. C. Hemoglobin. D. Cyanin.

A. Melanin.

The amount of oxygen that is essential for the liver cells to support the conversion of lactic acid to glucose or glycogen is called the A. Oxygen debt. B. Aerobic conversion. C. Refractory period. D. Anaerobic concentration.

A. Oxygen debt.

In the dermis of the skin, name the more superficial layer. A. Papillary layer B. Reticular layer

A. Papillary layer

Red bone marrow functions in the formation of A. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. B. Red blood cells only. C. Red and white blood cells only. D. White blood cells only.

A. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Endochondral ossification ______, whereas intramembranous ossification ______. A. Replaces hyaline cartilage; replaces undifferentiated connective tissue. B. Inhibits osteoblast activity; activates osteoclast activity. C. Forms bone in broad, flat areas of the skull; occurs in the limbs. D. Activates osteoclasts; inhibits osteoblast activity.

A. Replaces hyaline cartilage; replaces undifferentiated connective tissue.

The transverse humeral ligament, glenohumeral ligaments, and coracohumeral ligament are important in maintaining the stability of the _________Joint. A. Shoulder B. Hip C. Knee D. Elbow

A. Shoulder

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the wall of blood vessels? A. Smooth muscle B. Skeletal muscle C. Cardiac muscle

A. Smooth muscle

Due to the skin's high friction and protection needs, what type of epithelial tissue is best suited for the outer layer of skin? A. Stratified squamous epithelium. B. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium. C. Stratified cuboidal epithelium. D. Transitional epithelium.

A. Stratified squamous epithelium.

In areas of the skin where the epidermis is thin, the ________ may be absent. A. Stratum lucidum B. Stratum granulosum C. Stratum corneum D. Stratum basale

A. Stratum lucidum

A burn affecting only the epidermis is a: A. Superficial partial-thickness burn B. Deep Partial-thickness burn C. Second degree burn D. Third degree burn

A. Superficial partial- thickness burn

Which of the following is an immovable joint composed of dense fibrous tissue arranged in irregular, interlocking edges? A. Suture B. Synchondrosis C. Gomphosis D. Syndesmosis

A. Suture

A muscle that assists the agonist is a(n) A. Synergist. B. Antagonist. C. Agonist. D. Mediator.

A. Synergist.

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that: A. The bone isu lengthening B. The bone is increasing in diameter C. The bone is no longer lengthening D. The bone has completed ossification

A. The bone is lengthening

Which of the following structures would be considered on the anterior aspect of the body? A. The palms. B. The back of the head. C. The ears. D. The elbows.

A. The palms.

What kind of intercellular junction joins cells in sheet-like layers by allowing for the membrane of adjacent cells to converge and fuse together? A. Tight junctions B. Desmosomes C. Gap junctions

A. Tight junctions

What type of exercise stimulates bone growth and remodeling? A. Weight-bearing exercises B. Swimming C. Aerobic D. Anaerobic

A. Weight-bearing exercises

Which of the following is not a muscle of mastication? A. Zygomaticus. B. Temporalis. C. Masseter.

A. Zygomaticus. **this muscle does facial expression

Neurotransmitters are stored in vesicles within the A. axonal terminals B. motor endplate C. myofibrils D. motor units

A. axonal terminals

Red blood cells are produced in: A. red bone marrow B. yellow bone marrow C. both red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow

A. red bone marrow

White blood cells are produced in: A. red bone marrow B. yellow bone marrow C. both red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow

A. red bone marrow

The external acoustic meatus is part of the: A. temporal bone B. frontal bone C. sphenoid bone D. occipital bone

A. temporal bone

A rib facet would be found on which of the following? A. thoracic vertebra B. cervical vertebra C. lumbar vertebra D. sacrum

A. thoracic vertebra

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the glenohumeral ligaments. A B C D

B

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the ischial spine A B C D

B

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the male pelvis A B

B

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the medial meniscus . A B C D

B

Name the class of joint consisting of bone ends held together by collagenous connective tissue. A. Cartilaginous B. Fibrous. C. Synovial.

B. Fibrous.

Neurons can send messages to A. Only other neurons and neuroglia. B. Other neurons, glands, and muscles. C. Other neurons and skeletal muscle only. D. Only other neurons.

B. Other neurons, glands, and muscles.`

Which of the following bone markings would be useful in determining an injection site on a deltoid muscle? A. Posterior superior iliac spine. B. Acromion process. C. Greater trochanter.

B. Acromion process.

The muscle that causes an action is the A. Mediator. B. Agonist. C. Synergist. D. Antagonist.

B. Agonist.

A decrease in plasma calcium levels will result in which of the following? A. A decrease in parathyroid hormone and an increase in calcitonin. B. An increase in parathyroid hormone and a decrease in calcitonin. C. An increase in both parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. D. A decrease in both parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.

B. An increase in parathyroid hormone and a decrease in calcitonin.

The muscle that opposes a particular action is called the A. Prime mover. B. Antagonist. C. Agonist. D. Synergist.

B. Antagonist.

Milk and ear wax: A. Are not secretions. B. Are secreted from modified sweat glands. C. Are secreted from modified sebaceous glands. D. Are in the blood.

B. Are secreted from modified sweat glands.

A bone lengthens A. As a result of cell division in the medullary cavity. B. As a result of increased activity within the epiphyseal plate. C. Due to increased production of bone matrix by osteoclasts. D. As compact bone is deposited beneath the periosteum of the diaphysis.

B. As a result of increased activity within the epiphyseal plate.

Blood vessels in the _______ supply epidermal cells with nutrients. A. Epidermis. B. Dermis. C. Stratum basale. D. Hair follicle.

B. Dermis.

Muscle cells are also called A. Fascicles. B. Fibers. C. Sarcomeres.

B. Fibers.

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated A. teres major B. levator scapulae C. infraspinatus D. rhomboid major

B. Levator scapulae

Which of the following is a function of bone, resulting from its relationship with skeletal muscle? A. Long term storage of calcium B. Movement of limbs C. Formation of blood cells for the body D. Protection of soft tissues

B. Movement of limbs

The nerve fibers in the dermis stimulate: A. Blood vessels in the epidermis. B. Muscles and glands in the dermis. C. Melanocytes in the epidermis. D. Fat cells in the subcutaneous layer.

B. Muscles and glands in the dermis.

Melanocytes transfer melanin granules to: A. Mast cells. B. Nearby keratinocytes. C. Macrophages. D. The subcutaneous layer.

B. Nearby keratinocytes.

The substance between cells in connective tissue is called extracellular matrix. What is the matrix made of? A. Fibroblasts. B. Protein fibers and ground substance (fluid, gel, or solid). C. Blood vessels. D. Macrophages.

B. Protein fibers and ground substance (fluid, gel, or solid).

The substance between cells in connective tissue is called extracellular matrix. What is the matrix made of? A. Fibroblasts. B. Protein fibers. C. Macrophages. D. Blood vessels.

B. Protein fibers.

Eccrine sweat glands: A. Are most common in the armpits and groin. B. Respond primarily to elevated body temperature. C. Respond primarily to emotional stress. D. Usually are associated with hair follicles.

B. Respond primarily to elevated body temperature.

Which type of membrane lines body cavities that do not open to the external environment, such as the thorax and abdomen? A. Cutaneous membrane B. Serous membrane C. Mucous membrane D. Synovial membrane

B. Serous membrane

The largest organ(s) of the integumentary system is/are: A. Hair B. Skin C. Nails D. Oil and sweat glands

B. Skin

Activities such as distance swimming and distance running are most likely to stimulate development of A. Fast fatigable muscle fibers. B. Slow fatigue-resistant fibers. C. Slow fatigable muscle fibers. D. Fast fatigue-resistant fibers.

B. Slow fatigue-resistant fibers.

In treating a burn patient, the "rule of nines" is used to estimate the: A. Depth of the burn. B. Surface area of the burn. C. Degree and source of the burn. D. Type of scar that will form.

B. Surface area of the burn.

The structures that hold muscle to bone are called A. Ligaments. B. Tendons. C. Sarcomeres.

B. Tendons.

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that:' A. The bone is increasing in diameter. B. The bone is lengthening. C. The bone has completed ossification. D. The bone is no longer lengthening.

B. The bone is lengthening.

The axial skeleton includes A. The radius, ulna, carpals, and phalanges. B. The skull, hyoid bone, thoracic cage, and vertebral column. C. The upper and lower limbs and pelvic and pectoral girdles. D. The femur, tibia, and fibula.

B. The skull, hyoid bone, thoracic cage, and vertebral column.

Ribs that join the sternum directly by costal cartilages are called A. False ribs. B. True ribs. C. Vertebrochondral ribs. D. Floating ribs.

B. True ribs.

What is a motor unit? A. all of the sarcomeres in a muscle B. a motor neuron along with all of the muscle fibers it innervates C. all of the fascicles enclosed in perimysium D. a motor neuron and the sarcolemma it comes in contact with

B. a motor neuron along with all of the muscle fibers it innervates

___________________ are characterized by connexons filled with fluid which run between adjacent cell membranes. A. tight junctions B. gap junctions C. anchoring junctions D. hemidesmosomes

B. gap junctions

____________ anchor basal epithelial cells to extracellular materials. A. desmosomes B. hemidesmosomes C. tight junctions D. adherens

B. hemidesmosomes

The atlas is part of the: A. head B. neck C. sternum D. sacrum

B. neck

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated A. supraspinatus B. trapezius C. levotor scapulae D. latissimus dorsi

B. trapezius

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the acromion process A B C D

C

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the tibialis anterior muscle A B C D

C

Choose the letter that corresponds to the sphenoid bone A B C D

C

Joints in which the bone ends are bound together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage are classified as: A. Synovial joints. B. Immovable joints. C. Cartilaginous joints. D. Fibrous joints.

C. Cartilaginous joints.

Decubitus ulcers (bed sores) result from A. Increased aerobic metabolism. B. Excessive physical activity. C. Decreased blood flow in dermal capillaries.

C. Decreased blood flow in dermal capillaries.

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the A. Sarcomysium. B. Endomysium. C. Epimysium. D. Perimysium.

C. Epimysium.

The basic cell in the nervous tissue that carries out most of the functions of nervous tissue is the ___. A. Goblet cell. B. Neuroglia. C. Neuron. D. Mast cell.

C. Neuron.

Articular cartilage of a long bone is found A. In the spaces of the spongy bone. B. On the outer surface of the diaphysis. C. On the outer surface of the epiphyses. D. Inside the medullary cavity.

C. On the outer surface of the epiphyses.

What type of cartilage is found in the zone of resting cartilage in the epiphyseal plate? A. elastic cartilage B. fibrocartilage C. hyaline cartilage D. reticular cartilage

C. hyaline cartilage

The development of bone on and within fibrous connective tissue membranes refers to A. cartilage development B. epiphyseal plate C. intramembranous ossification D. endochondrial ossification

C. intramembranous ossification

There are a total of how many vertebrae in the thoracic region of the spinal cord? A. 5 B. 7 C. 12

C. 12

A nail consists of: A. Dense connective tissue. B. Bone. C. A nail bed and nail plate. D. Collagen and elastin.

C. A nail bed and nail plate.

The epiphyseal disk, or "growth plate" refers to: A. A region of dividing osteocytes in a long bone. B. The early stages in the development of the spinal column. C. A region of dividing chondrocytes in a long bone. D. None of the above.

C. A region of dividing chondrocytes in a long bone.

A contractile response of a single muscle fiber to a single muscle impulse is called: A. Summation. B. Complete tetanic contraction. C. A twitch. D. The latent period.

C. A twitch.

Name the exocrine glands that lose small portions of their glandular cell bodies during secretion. A. Endocrine. B. Merocrine. C. Apocrine. D. Holocrine.

C. Apocrine.

The sternum is part of the A. Pectoral girdle. B. Appendicular skeleton. C. Axial skeleton. D. Pelvic girdle.

C. Axial skeleton.

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated. A. flexor carpi ulnaris B. flexor carpi radialis C. brachioradialis D. extensor carpi radialis

C. Brachioradialis

Which of the following is(are) an example of an intramembranous bone? A. Femur B. Phalanges of the fingers C. Broad, flat skull bones D. Humerus

C. Broad, flat skull bones

Bone cells are connected by tiny cellular processes found in: A. Chondrocytes. B. Haversian canals. C. Canaliculi.

C. Canaliculi.

Chondrocytes are: A. Organ systems. B. Tissues. C. Cells. D. Organs.

C. Cells.

Which type of tissue covers the body surface and lines organs? A. Muscle tissue B. Connective tissue C. Epithelial tissue D. Nervous tissue

C. Epithelial tissue

Sweat cools body by: A. Convection. B. Conduction. C. Evaporation. D. Radiation.

C. Evaporation.

Neurotransmitter molecules move out of their nerve terminals by which process? A. Active transport. B. Facilitated diffusion. C. Exocytosis.

C. Exocytosis.

The granulations that appear during the healing of a large, open wound are composed mainly of: A. Blood clots. B. Phagocytic cells. C. Fibroblasts surrounding blood vessels. D. Scar tissue.

C. Fibroblasts surrounding blood vessels.

Which type of cartilage provides strong support and shock absorption? A. Elastic cartilage. B. Hyaline cartilage. C. Fibrocartilage.

C. Fibrocartilage.

Recruitment involves which one of the following? A. The length to which a muscle is stretched before contracting. B. The amount of creatine phosphate in a muscle fiber. C. How many motor units are involved in a contraction. D. How rapidly a muscle fiber is stimulated to contract.

C. How many motor units are involved in a contraction.

Articular cartilage is A. Elastic cartilage. B. Fibrocartilage. C. Hyaline cartilage. D. Found only in the knees and elbows.

C. Hyaline cartilage.

Inflammation: A. Is a type of infection. B. Is a result of exposure to very low temperatures. C. Is a normal response to stress or injury.

C. Is a normal response to stress or injury.

What does the enzyme acetylcholinesterase do? A. It is secreted from the nerve terminal B. It blocks Ach receptors C. It decomposes Ach, leading to muscle relaxation D. It binds to actin

C. It decomposes Ach, leading to muscle relaxation

The epidermis and the lining of the oral cavity have all of the following in common except: A. Cells are continuously replaced B. Multiple cell layers C. Keratinization D. Stratified squamous epithelial cells

C. Keratinization

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated A. Orbicularis oris B. Zygomaticus C. Masseter D, Orbicularis oculi

C. Masseter

The first event in muscle fiber contraction is that A. Troponin and tropomyosin exchange places. B. Actin and myosin molecules slide past one another. C. Neurotransmitters are released. D. Intercalated discs are synthesized.

C. Neurotransmitters are released.

Compact bone has ________, whereas spongy bone has __________. A. Osteocytes; no osteocytes. B. Trabeculae; osteons. C. Osteons; trabeculae.

C. Osteons; trabeculae.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation greatly increases the risk of developing: A. Heart disease. B. Diabetes. C. Skin cancer. D. Glaucoma.

C. Skin cancer.

The thyroid hormone thyroxine ______. A. Increases cartilage production in the epiphyseal plate. B. Stimulates osteoclasts. C. Stimulates replacement of cartilage with bone in the epiphyseal plate. D. Removes calcium from bone.

C. Stimulates replacement of cartilage with bone in the epiphyseal plate.

Smooth muscle is found in the wall of the A. Cranial Bones. B. Epidermis. C. Stomach and intestine. D. Liver.

C. Stomach and intestine.

What determines the color of skin? A. The number of melanocytes in the epidermis. B. The thickness of the epidermis. C. The amount of melanin that melanocytes produce.

C. The amount of melanin that melanocytes produce.

Elderly persons may become less able to maintain stable body temperatures because: A. They sweat excessively. B. Their sebaceous glands become overactive. C. The number of sweat glands diminishes. D. The skin becomes too oily.

C. The number of sweat glands diminishes.

Which of the following is not correct concerning the skin? A. The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. B. The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium. C. The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis. D. The dermis contains smooth muscle and nervous tissue.

C. The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.

As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface: A. They divide continually. B. Their supply of nutrients improves. C. They die. D. They become dermal cells.

C. They die.

Name the function of the arrector pili: A. To initiate secretion from sebaceous glands B. To initiate secretion of sweat from apocrine glands C. To shift position of hair follicles D. To stimulate touch and pressure receptors

C. To shift position of hair follicles

Which of the following is the part of a long bone involved in forming a joint? A. periosteum B. spongy bone C. articular cartilage D. medullary cavity

C. articular cartilage

The medullary cavity is lined with A. osteogenic periosteum B. fibrous periosteum C. endosteum D. fibrous perichondrium

C. endosteum

Blood escaping broken vessels associated with a fracture form a blood clot. This initial step in fracture repair is known as A. procallus formation B. fibrocartilaginous soft callus formation C. fracture hematoma D. bony hard callus formation

C. fracture hematoma

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated A. tensor fascae latae B. adductor magnus C. illiopsoas D. adductor longus

C. illiopsoas

Creatine phosphate serves to A. cause the decomposition of ATP B. cause the decomposition of ADP C. supply energy and phosphate for the synthesis of ATP D. supply energy for the change of ATP to ADP

C. supply energy and phosphate for the synthesis of ATP

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the anterior cruciate ligament A B C D

D

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the floating ribs. A B C D

D

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the mastoid process A B C D

D

Choose the correct letter that corresponds to the styloid process A B C D

D

Connective tissue cells, once they have matured A. Are mainly involved in maintaining matrix. B. Cannot divide. C. Cannot form matrix. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above

Which of the following describes the function(s) of the skeletal system? A. It interacts with muscles, providing movement. B. It stores inorganic salts. C. It protects organs, especially in the head and thorax. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Membrane that lines a body cavity that opens directly to the exterior is A. Synovial membrane. B. Cutaneous membrane. C. Serous membrane. D. Mucous membrane.

D. Mucous membrane

The arrector pili muscle is attached to: A. The nail bed. B. A sebaceous gland. C. The hypodermis. D. A hair follicle.

D. A hair follicle.

Which of the following statements is correct? A. Tropomyosin molecules move and expose specific sites on myosin filaments. B. Cross-bridges form between actin and the sarcolemma. C. Filaments of troponin and tropomyosin slide past one another. D. Actin filaments slide along myosin filaments.

D. Actin filaments slide along myosin filaments.

Muscle atrophy that progresses with aging is caused by reduction in A. ATP. B. Myoglobin. C. The sizes of muscle fibers. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

The epidermis: A. Retains water in deeper skin layers. B. Keeps out harmful chemicals and pathogens. C. Protects the skin against mechanical injury. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

The functions of skin include: A. Acting as a protective covering. B. Housing sensory receptors. C. Regulating body temperature. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

When a muscle undergoes atrophy in response to disuse A. There is a reduction in capillary networks. B. The size of actin and myosin filaments decreases. C. The muscle gets smaller. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

A bone thickens A. As a result of cell division in the medullary cavity. B. As a result of increased activity within the epiphyseal plate. C. Due to increased production of bone matrix by osteoclasts. D. As compact bone is deposited beneath the periosteum of the diaphysis.

D. As compact bone is deposited beneath the periosteum of the diaphysis.

The atlas is one of the A. Sacral vertebrae. B. Lumbar vertebrae. C. Thoracic vertebrae. D. Cervical vertebrae.

D. Cervical vertebrae.

Epidermis is __________, whereas dermis is ________. A. The innermost layer of the skin; under the epidermis B. Largely composed of dense connective tissues; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue C. The outermost layer of the skin; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue D. Composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and nerve cell processes

D. Composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and nerve cell processes

Which of the following best describes the myofibrils? A. Modified endoplasmic reticulum for calcium storage B. The plasma membrane of a muscle fiber C. invaginations of the plasma membrane D. Comprised of actin and myosin filaments

D. Comprised of actin and myosin filaments

Shafts of hair are composed of: A. Living dermal cells. B. Dead epidermal cells. C. Living epidermal cells. D. Dead dermal cells.

D. Dead dermal cells.

The dermis is largely composed of: A. Stratified columnar epithelium. B. Dense regular connective tissue. C. Stratified squamous epithelium. D. Dense irregular connective tissue.

D. Dense irregular connective tissue.

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the A. Medullary cavity. B. Diaphysis. C. Articular cartilage. D. Epiphyseal plate.

D. Epiphyseal plate.

All of the following characterize epithelial tissue except A. Cells have a high renewal capacity. B. Cells are packed closely together with little extracellular material between them. C. Cells have a free apical surface. D. Immature cells secrete matrix.

D. Immature cells secrete matrix.

Curvatures of the spine can result in all of the following except A. Lordosis. B. Kyphosis. C. Scoliosis. D. Increased height.

D. Increased height.

The femur A. Is the longest bone in the body. B. Extends from the hip to the knee. C. Articulates with the patella. D. Is all of the above.

D. Is all of the above.

Nerve fibers scattered throughout the dermis are associated with: A. Hair, melanocytes, and pores. B. Bone, tendons, and muscles. C. Fingernails and toenails. D. Muscles, glands, and sensory receptors.

D. Muscles, glands, and sensory receptors.

Where is the splenius capitis located? A. Thigh. B. Abdominal wall. C. Chest wall. D. Neck.

D. Neck.

What type of epithelial tissue is most likely to be found lining the respiratory passageway due to its ability to move mucus? A. Simple cuboidal epithelium B. Transitional epithelium C. Stratified squamous epithelium D. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

D. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

The sella turcica is part of the: A. Occipital bone. B. Parietal bone. C. Frontal bone. D. Sphenoid bone.

D. Sphenoid bone.

All the following are basic types of human tissues except: A. Connective tissue B. Nervous tissue C. Epithelial tissue D. Squamous tissue

D. Squamous tissue

The layer of the epidermis that includes melanocytes and a single row of columnar cells that undergo mitosis is the: A. Stratum corneum. B. Stratum granulosum. C. Stratum spinosum. D. Stratum basale.

D. Stratum basale.

Name the epidermal layer that is found in thick skin, but absent from thin skin. A. Stratum basale B. Stratum granulosum C. Stratum corneum D. Stratum lucidium

D. Stratum lucidium

Which of the following bones exists as a pair? A. Sphenoid B. Ethmoid C. Occipital D. Temporal

D. Temporal

Exercise ______ and _______ bones. A. Thins; atrophies. B. Elongates; weakens. C. Thickens; elongates. D. Thickens; strengthens.

D. Thickens; strengthens.

In order for a skeletal muscle fiber to contract, calcium must bind to: A. Actin. B. Myosin. C. Tropomyosin. D. Troponin.

D. Troponin.

Skin cells play an important role in the production of: A. Vitamin A. B. Vitamin B. C. Vitamin C. D. Vitamin D.

D. Vitamin D.

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated A. rectus abdominus B. external oblique C. transversus abdominus D. internal oblique

D. internal oblique

Deterioration of the articular cartilage in a joint in response to wear and tear is: A. osteoporosis B. rheumatoid arthritis C. bursitis D. osteoarthritis

D. osteoarthritis

Choose the correct term that corresponds to the muscle indicated A. pectoralis major B. serratus anterior C. splenius capitus D. pectoralis minor

D. pectoralis minor