Anatomy Final Practice

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Tissue that connects muscle to bone. a.thymus b.tissue c.tendon d.mesentery e.ligament

c.tendon

Production of bile is one of several important functions of the: a.liver b.gallbladder c.appendix d.pancreas

a.liver

Which of the following abducts the arm? a.Pectoralis major b.Deltoid c.Biceps brachii d.Trapezius

b.Deltoid

The bone feature that is part of the ethmoid bone and serves as a passageway to the olfactory nerves is referred to as: a.crista galli b.cribriform plate c.perpendicular plate d.epiphyseal plate e.sella turcica

b.cribriform plate

While doing yoga, Ann noted that when she sat with her legs crossed, she felt a sharp pain in her thigh. The muscle that allows Ann to cross her legs is called: a.Adductor Longus b.Tibialis Anterior c.Sartorius d.Quadriceps Femoris

c.Sartorius

Frank has been outside playing basketball in 101°F weather. Describe the appearance of his testicles from your understanding of their muscular anatomy. a. They are father from his body and smooth because the muscles are relaxed. b. They are closer to his body and wrinkled because the muscles are relaxed. c. They are father from his body and smooth because the muscles are contracting d. They are closer to his body and wrinkled because the muscles are contracting.

a. They are father from his body and smooth because the muscles are relaxed.

Which protein holds the thick filaments in place? a.myosin b.troponin c.actin d.titin e.tropomyosin

d.titin

The ___________________________nerve is the longest cranial nerve. It even goes down to the abdominal cavity and innervates the digestive system. a.trigeminal b.hypoglossal c.glossopharyngeal d.vagus

d.vagus

The vascular coat of the eyeball is called: pupil cornea sclera choroid

choroid

This phase consists of the destruction of the endometrium. Arteries of the region will constrict blood flow and cause cells of endometrium to die. Which phase is it? a.ovulation b.menstruation c.proliferative phase d.secretory phase

b.menstruation

Olfactory glands function to: a.transduce chemical information into action potentials b.help neutralize odors c.secrete mucus d.produce olfactory cells

c.secrete mucus

The _____________ is the functional unit of the kidney. a.)nephron b.)renal medulla c.)renal pyramid d.)renal cortex

a.)nephron

The "unhappy triad" injury involves injury to the: a.all of the above b.lateral collateral ligament c.lateral meniscus d.posterior cruciate ligament e.medial collateral ligament

e.medial collateral ligament

The middle trunk arises from which cervical nerve(s)? a. C6 b. C6 and C7 c. C7 d. C7 and C8 e. C5 and C6

c. C7

Which of the following glial cells is in charge of myelinating axons in the CNS? a.Ependymal Cells b.Microglia c.Astrocytes d.Schwann Cells e.Oligodendrocytes

e.Oligodendrocytes

_________occurs when a receptor becomes so accustomed to the stimulation that it stops gathering impulses. a. sensory adaptation b. sensory amplification c. sensory accommodation d. sensory exhaustion

a. sensory adaptation

Adduction at the wrist involves contraction of the: a.)flexor carpi ulnaris & extensor carpi ulnaris b.)flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris c.)extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris d.)extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, flexor carpi radialis

a.)flexor carpi ulnaris & extensor carpi ulnaris

Within the stomach lining, _______________ cells secrete hydrochloric acid. a.)parietal b.)zymogen c.)chief d.)G

a.)parietal

Flexion at knee involves which muscles? a.)semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, sartorius b.)adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis c.)rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis d.)gracilis, iliopsoas, sartorius, semimembranosus

a.)semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, sartorius

The nose is __________ to the belly button. a.cephalic b.ventral c.anterior d.caudal e.medial

a.cephalic

The bones that form the pectoral girdle are the: a.clavicle and scapula b.scapula and humerus c.clavicle and sternum d.ilium, ischium, pubis e.humerus, radius, ulna

a.clavicle and scapula

Which of the following describes how signals pass through a typical single neuron? a.)signals pass from dendrites through axon, then axon terminals and finally through the cell body b.)signals pass from the dendrites through the cell body and down the axon to the axon terminals c.)signals pass from the axons down to the axon terminals and then through the dendrites to the cell body d.)signals pass from the axon terminals to the axon and then through the cell body to the dendrites e.)signals pass from the cell body to the dendrites and axons and then down to the dendrite and axon terminals

b.)signals pass from the dendrites through the cell body and down the axon to the axon terminals

Layers of the epidermis from the deepest to most superficial are: a.spinosum, basale, corneum, granulosum b.basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum c.basale, granulosum, spinosum, corneum d.spinosum, basale, granulosum, corneum

b.basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum

Dorsiflexion of foot involves the: a.)extensor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus b.)tibialis posterior and extensor digitorum longus c.)tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus d.)tibialis anterior and extensor retinaculum of the foot

c.)tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus

What structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder? a.)renal pelvis b.)nephron c.)ureter d.)urethra

c.)ureter

How many layers of the dermis is present in thick skin? a.3 b.4 c.2 d.5

c.2

Anatomy differs from physiology because: a.physiology studies the role of certain body parts, while anatomy studies the way they accomplish that role. b.anatomy studies function of the body parts while physiology studies the structure of the body parts. c.anatomy studies the morphology of the body parts, while physiology studies the functions of the body parts. d.there is no difference; both anatomy and physiology study the structure and function of body parts.

c.anatomy studies the morphology of the body parts, while physiology studies the functions of the body parts.

Which of the following structures connects the third and fourth ventricles? a.interventricular foramen b.septum pellucidum c.aqueduct of the midbrain d.lateral ventricles

c.aqueduct of the midbrain

The spinal cord tapers at a conical tip called the: a.meninge b.filum terminale c.conus medullaris d.cauda equina

c.conus medullaris

The __________ separates the nasal and oral cavities. a.internal nare b.palate c.nasal septum d.pharynx

b.palate

Most of the descending colon is in the ____________ region. a.right lumbar b.right inguinal c.left inguinal d.left lumbar e.left hypochondriac

d.left lumbar

Which of these is NOT a region of the spinal cord? a.sacral b.lumbar c.thoracic d.pelvic e.cervical

d.pelvic

Which of the following branched patterns of nerves is part of the brachial plexus? a.superior trunk, lateral cord, axillary nerve b.inferior trunk, posterior cord, ulnar nerve c.middle trunk, posterior cord, medial nerve d.superior trunk, lateral cord, musculocutaneous nerve

d.superior trunk, lateral cord, musculocutaneous nerve

What is the anatomical name for the bones that make up the distal portion of the wrist joint? a.radius and ulna b.tarsals c.metatarsals d.metacarpals e.carpals

e.carpals

The sphenoid and ethmoid are part of the: a.bony palate b.mandible c.nasal septum d.facial bones e.cranial bones

e.cranial bones

Which statement defines contractility? a.the ability to continue to contract over a range of resting lenghts b.ability to respond to stimulation c.the ability of a muscle to rebound toward its original d.length after a contraction e.the ability to shorten actively and exert a pull or tension

e.the ability to shorten actively and exert a pull or tension

Which layer of the skin contains loose connective tissue and stores body fat? a.stratum basale b.hypodermis c.stratum spinosum d.dermis

b.hypodermis

This structure in females is homologous to the corpus cavernosum in males: a.vagina b.bulb of the vestibule c.labia majora d.clitoris

d.clitoris

The fat pad that sits on the two pubic bones is known as: a.labia minora b.labia majora c.prepuce d.mons pubis

d.mons pubis

When epithelial cells are flat they are referred to as _____________ cells. a.squamous b.transitional c.ciliated d.stratified e.simple

a.squamous

Which mesentery attaches the liver to the diaphragm? a. greater omentum b. lesser omentum c. falciform ligament d. mesentery proper

c. falciform ligament

Which type of general sense receptor detects pressure changes in walls of blood vessels and in portions of the digestive, reproductive and urinary tracts? a.chemoreceptors b.thermoreceptors c.mechanoreceptors d.nociceptors

c.mechanoreceptors

Where does sperm production occur? a. seminal vesicles b. rete testes c. vas deferens d. seminiferous tubules

d. seminiferous tubules

The greater omentum is attached to the __________ of the stomach. a.)fundus b.)pylorus c.)cardia d.)greater curvature

d.)greater curvature

Which of the following muscles is the prime mover in spitting out a mouthful of liquid? a.risorius b.buccinator c.platysma d.zygomaticus e.masseter

b.buccinator

The coronoid process articulates with the _________ of the humerus. a.capitulum b.olecranon fossa c.radial fossa d.coronoid fossa e.trochlea notch

d.coronoid fossa

Scoliosis occurs from: a.under-curvature anteriorly b.over-curvature posteriorly c.over-curvature anteriorly d.over-curvature laterally

d.over-curvature laterally

The ________ hormone triggers the contraction of smooth muscles in the walls of lactiferous ducts & sinuses, which eject milks out of the nipple. a.prolactin b.estrogen c.luteinizing hormone d.oxytocin

d.oxytocin

Which of the following retracts the scapula? a.Rhomboid minor b.Serratus anterior c.Teres minor d.Pectoralis minor

a.Rhomboid minor

Which structure communicates the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle? a.interventricular foramen b.central canal c.aqueduct of the midbrain d.interthalamic adhesion

a.interventricular foramen

The functional unit of bone is known as an: a.osteon b.osteoclast c.osteocyte d.osteoblast

a.osteon

Which of the following bone(s) articulates with the femur? a.tibia b.tibia and fibula c.tibula and fibia d.fibula

a.tibia

Which structure contains the utricle and saccule? external acoustic meatus vestibule middle ear cochlea

vestibule

The epidermis consists of stratified squamous epithelium. Which cell type found within these layers are a type of macrophage? a.Langerhans cells b.Kupffer cells c.Merkel cells d.keratinocytes e.melanocytes

a.Langerhans cells

The endomysium is a layer of connective tissue that: a.surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber and therefore binds each muscle fiver to its neighbor, and supports capillaries that supply individual fibers. b.surrounds the entire skeletal muscle, separating the muscle from surrounding tissues and organs. c.divides the muscle into a series of internal compartments, each containing a bundle of muscle fibers called a fascicle d.attaches the muscle to bone, cartilage, skin, or another muscle

a.surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber and therefore binds each muscle fiver to its neighbor, and supports capillaries that supply individual fibers.

The largest muscle of the upper back is the: a.latissimus dorsi b.trapezius c.rhomboid major d.levator scapulae e.pectoralis major

b.trapezius

The posterior cord gives rise to which nerves? a.median and ulnar b.musculocutaneous and median c.radial and axillary d.axillary and median e.radial and ulnar

c.radial and axillary

The glial cells that destroy microorganisms in the CNS are: a.ependymal cells b.astrocytes c.satellite cells d.oligodendrocytes e.microglia

e.microglia

The phrenic nerve ______________. a.Reaches diaphragm and innervates it. b.Branches off at the clavicle into the sternothyroid nerve. c.Is part of the brachial plexus. d.Is an integral part of the reflex arc.

a.Reaches diaphragm and innervates it.

The _________________________ innervates the superior oblique muscle. a.Trochlear nerve - CN IV b.Oculomotor nerve - CN III c.Vagus nerve - CN X d.Optic nerve - CN II

a.Trochlear nerve - CN IV

Which bone has the linea aspera as one of the bone features? a.femur b.fibia c.tibia d.fibula

a.femur

Which plane divides a structure or the body vertically into right or left portions? a.sagittal b.frontal c.transverse d.coronal e.longitudinal

a.sagittal

Which is the smallest functional unit of a skeletal muscle? a.sarcomere b.thick filament c.thin filament d.myofibril

a.sarcomere

Most stem cells differentiate into keratinocytes in which skin layer? a.stratum basale b.stratum corneum c.stratum granulosum d.stratum lucidum e.stratum spinosum

a.stratum basale

The ________________________ innervates the trapezius and the sternocleidomastoid. a.Trigeminal nerve (CN V) b.Accessory nerve (CN XI) c.Vagus nerve (CN X) d.Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)

b.Accessory nerve (CN XI)

In the brain, the separation of the periosteal layer and the meningeal layer form which structure(s)? a.Subarachnoid space b.All dural venous sinuses c.Lateral ventricles d.Subdural space

b.All dural venous sinuses

What type of ossification is involved in mandible, hip, limb and clavicle development? a.Intramembranous, endochondral, Intramembranous, endochondral b.Intramembranous, endochondral, endochondral, intramembranous c.Intramembranous, Intramembranous, endochondral, endochondral d.endochondral, endochondral, Intramembranous, endochondral

b.Intramembranous, endochondral, endochondral, intramembranous

When contracted, the soleus assists in the action of ____________ of the foot, while the tibialis anterior assists in the action of ______________ of the foot. a.Retraction, Protraction b.Plantar flexion, Dorsiflexion c.Dorsiflexion, Plantar flexion d.Inversion, Eversion

b.Plantar flexion, Dorsiflexion

Which term is used to define when the basal surface of a typical epithelium is bound to a thin basal lamina? a.avascularity b.attachment c.cellularity d.regeneration e.arranged in sheets

b.attachment

What is the name of the ligament that functions as a spring? a.posterior cruciate ligament b.calcaneonavicular ligament c.transverse ligament d.broad ligament e.quadriceps femoris ligament

b.calcaneonavicular ligament

Which action is performed by most of the muscles located on the anterior compartment of the forearm? a.pronation b.flexion c.supination d.extension e.abduction

b.flexion

Which of the following muscles form the Achille's Tendon? a.tibialis posterior and gastrocnemius b.gastrocnemius and soleus c.plantaris and popliteus d.gastrocnemius and plantaris e.plantaris and soleus

b.gastrocnemius and soleus

The neck of the femur is lateral to the: a.greater trochanter b.head of the femur c.head of the fibula d.linea aspera

b.head of the femur

Which of the following muscles raises the upper lip? a.orbicularis oris b.levator labii superioris c.buccinator d.depressor labii superioris e.masseter

b.levator labii superioris

The renal pyramids are located within the _______________. a.cortex b.medulla c.column d.pelvis

b.medulla

When calcium levels in the blood fall below homeostasis, which bone cells act to raise calcium levels and through what mechanism? a.osteoclast; deposition b.osteoclast; resorption c.osteoblast; deposition d.osteoblast; resorption

b.osteoclast; resorption

What is the correct order in which bone reformation occurs? a.matrix deposition, mineralization, resting bone, resorption, reversal b.resting bone, resorption, reversal, matrix deposition, mineralization c.resorption, matrix deposition, reversal, resting bone, mineralization d.resorption, reversal, matrix deposition, mineralization, resting bone

b.resting bone, resorption, reversal, matrix deposition, mineralization

To which organ system do the kidneys belong to? a.lymphatic system b.urinary system c.digestive system d.endocrine system

b.urinary system

Greg has had difficulty maintaining an erection and his doctor believes it may be a musculoskeletal abnormality. Which of the following could be implicated? a.Cremaster muscle b. Dartos muscle c. Ischiocavernosus muscle d. Bulbospongiosus muscle

c. Ischiocavernosus muscle

Which three components make up the Porta Hepatis? a.)Common hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, common bile duct b.)Hepatic artery proper, common hepatic vein, common bile duct c.)Hepatic artery proper, hepatic portal vein, common bile duct d.)Common hepatic artery, common hepatic vein, common bile duct

c.)Hepatic artery proper, hepatic portal vein, common bile duct

Which bone feature is where one can find the olfactory nerve and what bone can it be found on? a.Sella turcica, Sphenoid bone b.Supra-orbital foramen, frontal bone c.Cribriform plate, ethmoid bone d.Foramen lacerum, temporal bone

c.Cribriform plate, ethmoid bone

What is the largest mass of neuronal cell bodies found within the central nervous system? a.Cerebellum b.Hypothalamus c.Thalamus d.Pineal Gland

c.Thalamus

Which three bones form the coxal bone? a.pelvis, pubic symphysis, sacrum b.ilium, sacrum, ischium c.ischium, ilium, pubis d.sacrum, pelvis, ilium

c.ischium, ilium, pubis

The larger the receptive field, the __________ it is to localize the stimulus. a.all receptive fields are uniform b.depends on location c.more dificult d.easier

c.more dificult

Which layer of the esophagus is exposed to the lumen? a.serosa b.adventitia c.mucosa d.muscularis externa

c.mucosa

Which of these types of receptors responds to pain stimuli? a.photoreceptors b.chemoreceptors c.nociceptors d.mechanoreceptors

c.nociceptors

The abducens nerve _________. a.exits from the medulla b.is a branch of the trigeminal nerve c.supplies innervation to the lateral rectus muscle of the eye d.relays sensory information from taste buds on the tongue

c.supplies innervation to the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

The receptors that get adapted over the course of time, and provide information on the intensity and rate of change of a stimulus are termed: a.photoreceptors b.proprioceptors c.tonic receptors d.phasic receptors

c.tonic receptors

What is the most common cause of "heartburn"? a.)Upper esophageal sphincter opens up and allows acid backflow b.)Over production of HCl acid within the stomach c.)Pyloric sphincter doesn't closes properly and allows acid backflow d.)Lower esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly and allows acid backflow

d.)Lower esophageal sphincter doesn't close properly and allows acid backflow

The dorsal root ganglion has which types of neurons relaying what type of information ? a.Multipolar Neurons, motor information b.Multipolar Neurons, sensory information c.Unipolar Neurons, motor information d.Unipolar Neurons, sensory information

d.Unipolar Neurons, sensory information

Which of the following describes a hinge joint correctly? a.]the flat articular surfaces of two bones glide past one another b.]one bone rotates around another bone c.]the rounded, ball-like end of one bone fits into a concave depression of another bone d.]the convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone

d.]the convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone

Fertilization most likely occurs at the: a.ovaries b.fimbrae of the uterine tube c.uterus d.ampulla of the uterine tubule

d.ampulla of the uterine tubule

When the forearm is pronated, the radius is ____________ to the ulna. a.cephalic b.medial c.posterior d.anterior e.lateral

d.anterior

In the spinal cord, the somas of the lower motor neurons are found in the: a.posterior horns b.central canal c.dorsal root ganglia d.anterior horns e.cauda equina

d.anterior horns

The ridge found at the bifurcation of the trachea is called the: a.hilum b.trachealis muscle c.c-shaped rings d.carina

d.carina

Which of the following separates the primary motor cortex from the primary somatosensory cortex? a.temporoparietal sulcus b.lateral sulcus c.occipitoparietal sulcus d.central sulcus

d.central sulcus

Which cavities are present within the abdominopelvic cavity? a.pleural and pelvic b.cranial and vertebral c.pleural, pericardial and mediastinum d.pelvic and abdominal e.abdominal and thoracic

d.pelvic and abdominal

Which structure anchors the kidney to surrounding structures? a.fibrous capsule b.hilum c.perinephric fat d.renal fascia

d.renal fascia

The afferent division of the PNS __________, while the efferent division of the PNS ______________. a.)brings sensory information to the CNS; carries motor commands from CNS to effectors. b.)brings motor commands from CNS to effectors; brings sensory information to the CNS. c.)brings motor information to the CNS; carries sensory commands from CNS to muscles and glands. d.)brings sensory information to the CNS; carries motor commands from CNS to the thalamus.

a.)brings sensory information to the CNS; carries motor commands from CNS to effectors.

In the muscular layer of the digestive system, which of the following stimulate contraction? a.Sympathetic fibers b.Myenteric neural plexus c.Muscularis mucosae d.submucosal neural plexus

b.Myenteric neural plexus

Which bone feature is most proximal when compared to the other answers? a.head of the ulna b.head of the humerus c.styloid process of ulna d.styloid process of radius e.head of the radius

b.head of the humerus

Outline the correct pathway of sperm to travel. 1. Rete Testis 2. Epididymis 3. Seminiferous Tubules 4. Ejactulatory Duct 5. Vas Deferens 6. Efferent Ductules a. 1 --> 2 --> 3 --> 4 --> 5 --> 6 b. 1 --> 3 --> 2 --> 6 --> 4 --> 5 c. 3 --> 1 --> 6 --> 5 --> 2 --> 4 d. 3 --> 1 --> 6 --> 2 --> 5 --> 4 e. 6 --> 2 --> 3 --> 1 --> 5 --> 2 --> 4

d. 3 --> 1 --> 6 --> 2 --> 5 --> 4

Which is the outermost layer of the digestive tract? a.Muscular layer b.Mucosa c.Submucosa d.Serosa

d.Serosa

The larynx is composed of _______ big pieces of cartilage: ____ ______ cartilage, and ____ _______ cartilage. a. 3; 2 hyaline and 1 elastic b. 3; 1 hyaline and 2 elastic c. 2; 1 hyaline and 1 elastic d. 3; 3 hyaline and 0 elastic

a. 3; 2 hyaline and 1 elastic

The process of ejaculation is under control of the _________ nervous system, because it is mainly ________ . a. Autonomic; involuntary b. Somatic; voluntary c. Somatic; involuntary d. Autonomic; voluntary

a. Autonomic; involuntary

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is an autoimmune disease that attacks voltage-gated calcium channels in the nerve terminal. Calcium channels are unable to open and as a result neurotransmitter is not released. What is a likely symptom of this condition? a.)Inability to contract the muscles b.)Inability to relax the muscles c.)Calcium channels are not relevant in the nervous system and none of the above symptoms will be exhibited d.)Inability to reuptake neurotransmitters after release

a.)Inability to contract the muscles

The bile originating from the right and left hepatic ducts must pass through which ducts to reach the gallbladder? a.)common hepatic duct, common bile duct, cystic duct b.)common hepatic duct, common bile duct c.)common bile duct, cystic duct d.)hepatic portal duct, cystic duct, hepatic proper duct

a.)common hepatic duct, common bile duct, cystic duct

The sciatic nerve eventually branches into which nerves? a.common fibular and tibial nerves b.obturator and femoral nerves c.deep and superficial fibular nerves d.tibial and fibular nerves

a.common fibular and tibial nerves

Having a matrix is a characteristic of which type of tissue? a.connective b.cardiac c.neural d.muscular e.epithelial

a.connective

The crista galli is a bone feature found on which of the following bones? a.ethmoid b.vomer c.frontal d.sphenoid

a.ethmoid

The ___________ is lined by squamous epithelium. a.oropharynx b.trachea c.nasal cavity d.nasopharynx

a.oropharynx

Which of the following helps maintain the intraocular pressure; located in the anterior part of the eye? lens aqueous humor retina fovea

aqueous humor

The ______________ muscle, named for its two bellies, opens the mouth. a.stylohyoid b.digastric c.sternohyoid d.omohyoid e.mylohyoid

b.digastric

Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the eye? a.abducens - CN VI b.facial - CN VII c.trochlear - CN IV d.oculomotor - CN III

b.facial - CN VII

When is it that an impulse does not have to reach the brain? a.when it's transmitting pain b.in a reflex arc c.when it's transmitting pressure d.when it's transmitting touch

b.in a reflex arc

An amphiarthrosis is defined as a: a.joint that is freely movable b.joint that allows some motion c.joint that allows no motion d.joint with multiple axes of motion

b.joint that allows some motion

Eva Marie is a boxer! She goes and trains at her gym to properly prepare for her competitions against other boxers. Her last match consisted of her throwing five punches in a row and resulted in a knock out. Which of the following muscles were used to perform a punch if we are discussing movement at the level of the SHOULDER joint? a.rhomboids b.pectoralis minor c.levator scapulae d.deltoid

b.pectoralis minor

The head of the fibula articulates with the: a.lateral condyle of the femur b.posterior proximal part of the tibia c.lateral malleolus of the fibula d.medial malleolus of the tibia

b.posterior proximal part of the tibia

Alveoli are located in the lungs and assist with gas exchange and diffusion. The tissue found in the alveoli are made up of _________. a.stratified columnar epithelium b.simple squamous epithelium c.stratified squamous epithelium d.pseudostratified ciliated epithelium e.transitional epithelium

b.simple squamous epithelium

Which structure binds to the active site of the thin filament to cause muscle contraction? a.troponin b.the head of the myosin c.the tail of the myosin d.tropomyosin

b.the head of the myosin

What type of epithelium allows for expansion of the ureters and bladder to stretch in order to accommodate urine, and then recoil back to the original shape when they are empty? a.ciliated epithelium b.transitional epithelium c.elastic epithelium d.squamosal epithelium

b.transitional epithelium

When a fracture is not given the correct medical treatment and therefore does not heal properly, bone formation begins to form at the area of fracture. What cell contributes to this bone formation: a.Osteoclast b.Osteoid c.Osteocyte d.Osteoblast

d.Osteoblast

Karen was outside in the hot Miami weather. When she came into the Green Library, she felt a rush of cold air, developing shivers and goosebumps. What structure caused these goosebumps? a.hair root b.hair papilla c.sebaceous gland d.hair bulb e.Arrector pili muscle

e.Arrector pili muscle

A muscle that aids in chewing without moving the mandible is: a.mentalis b.temporalis c.zygomaticus d.levator anguli oris e.buccinator

e.buccinator

Which two bone features compose the condyle of the humerus? a.olecranon and trochlea notch b.medial and lateral epycondyles c.radial and ulnar heads d.radial and ulnar notches e.capitulum and trochlea

e.capitulum and trochlea

The scientific term for "blind spot" is: fovea optic chiasm vitreous humor optic disc

optic disc

A thick midline ridge in the thyroid cartilage that is sometimes referred to as the Adam's apple is technically named the: a.epiglottis b.cricoid extension c. laryngeal prominence d. glottis

c. laryngeal prominence


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