Human Anatomy Exam 1 Quiz Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the four tissue types in the human body? A. skeletal B. nervous C. epithelial D. connective
A
Which of the following types of cells is involved in the building of bone, i.e., producing calcium phosphate etc? A. osteoblasts B. osteoclasts C. osteocytes D. osteogenic cells
A
Which tissue is characterized as having a free surface, being avascular (without blood vessels), and containing layers of cells? A. epithelial B. connective C. muscular D. nervous
A
Which type of epithelium consists of two or more layers of cells that protect underlying tissues in locations where considerable wear and tear occur? A. stratified epithelium B. simple epithelium C.pseudostratified epithelium D. two of the choices are correct
A
Which types of muscular tissue are striated? A. skeletal and cardiac B. skeletal and smooth C. smooth and cardiac D. skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
A
Which types of muscular tissue have gap junctions? A. cardiac B. skeletal C. smooth D. cardiac and skeletal
A
Why is bone considered a connective tissue? A. it contains extracellular matrix that surrounds widely separated cells B. it contains 40% organic substances by weight C. it contains elastic fibers that make the tissue strong D. it does not grow
A
___ tissues tend to get thinner as we age. A. Epithelial B. Muscular C. Nervous D. Connective
A
Rib facets articulate with ____________. A. vertebral demifacets B. rib tubercles (nonarticular part) C. rib tubercles (articular part) D. the manubrium
B
The deep anterior forearm muscles insert on the __________. A. radius B. phalanges C. metacarpals D. ulna
B
The largest of the tarsal bones is the ___________. A. talus. B. calcaneus. C. cuboid. D. navicular.
B
The type of epithelial tissue found lining the mouth and esophagus is: A. stratified cuboidal B. stratified squamous C. simple columnar D. transitional
B
Connective tissue consists of three components. The _______ which in turn make the _______ and the ______. The image displays representative cells and fibers present in connective tissue. A. ground substance, cells, fibers B. fibers, ground substance, cells C. cells, fibers, ground substance D. DNA, cells, fibers
C
The serous membrane covering the lungs is called the: A. parietal pleura B. parietal peritoneum C. visceral pleura D. visceral peritoneum
C
All of the following characteristics of life are important processes of humans EXCEPT A. Metabolism B. Growth C. Differentiation D. Photosynthesis
D
Flat bones are formed by which type of osteogenesis? A. intrachondral ossification B. endochondral osteogenesis C. endomembranous osteogenesis D. intramembranous ossification
D
In what sense is epithelial tissue dependent on connective tissue? A. nutrient supply B. waste removal C. oxygen supply D. all of the choices are correct
D
Which type(s) of epithelial cells are specifically designed for secretion and absorption? A. simple squamous B. simple cuboidal C. simple columnar D. simple cuboidal and simple columnar
D
Epithelial tissues play which important roles in the body? A. absorption B. filtration C. protection D. secretion E. all of these choices are important roles for Epithelial tissues
E
The clavicle articulates (forms a joint) with which of the following to form the sternoclavicular joint? A. acromion B. coracoid process C. conoid tubercle D. glenoid cavity E. manubrium
E
A break in a bone is known as a A. fracture B. perforate C. puncture D. fragment
A
After stepping off the scale, your roommate complains that she gained 453.6 grams since the beginning of the semester. How much weight did she gain in pounds? A. 1 pound B. 5 pounds C. 8 pounds D. 10 pounds
A
An atom is A. The smallest unit of matter that participates in chemical reactions. B. A molecule that participates in chemical reactions. C. Only found in compounds that participate in chemical reaction. D. Composed of cells that work together to perform chemical reactions.
A
Appositional growth A. occurs on the existing bone surface B. occurs in the epiphyseal plate C. is the process of long bones growing in length D. occurs prior to bone development
A
Arolear connective tissue consists of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. Consequently, this tissue A. is strong, elastic, and supportive B. is a liquid C. contains no blood vessels D. contains epithelial cells
A
Cartilage is classified as a A. supporting connective tissue B. liquid connective tissue C. embryonic connective tissue D. dense connective tissue
A
Functions of the menisci (singular = meniscus) include all of the following EXCEPT: A. secretion of synovial fluid B. shock absorption C. providing a better fit between surfaces D. providing a greater surface area for weight distribution
A
The ________ bone connects to all other cranial bones, thus giving it the nickname "keystone". A. sphenoid bone B. occipital bone C. parietal bone D. ethmoid bone
A
The arches of the foot include the longitudinal arch and the ___ arch. A. transverse B. medial C. axillary D. frontal
A
The olecranon process of the ulna entirely occupies the olecranon fossa of the humerus when the forearm is in which position? A. extension (straightened) B. lexion (bent) C. abduction (rotated laterally) D. adduction (rotated medially)
A
The patellar ligament attached the patella to the A. tibial tuberosity B. femur head C. lateral malleolus D. intercondylar fossa
A
The pelvic obturator foramen is larger than the occipital foramen magnum. A. True B. False
A
Using anatomical directional terms, complete the following:the ulna is ______ to the radius. A. medial B. lateral C. deep D. superficial
A
What is one feature that you can find in ALL cervical vertebrae but not in thoracic or lumbar? A. transverse foramen B. bifid spinous process C. vertebral foramen D. transverse process
A
What structure(s) pass through the hypoglossal canal? A. hypoglossal nerve (XII) B. trigeminal nerve (V) C. optic nerve (II) D. olfactory nerve (I)
A
When the broken ends of a bone break through the skin, it's referred to as a(n) ___ fracture. A. open B. closed C. comminuted D. greenstick
A
When the human body is in the anatomical position, the palm of the hand faces: A. forward. B. laterally. C. medially. D. posteriorly. E. superiorly.
A
Which arteries in the bone enter the diaphysis and supply the periosteum with blood? A. periosteal arteries B. nutrient arteries C. epiphyseal arteries D. metaphyseal arteries
A
Which bone surface marking is described as a 'tubelike opening,' for example the opening for the ear canal through the temporal bone? a. meatus b. tuberosity c. line d. epicondyle e. fossa
A
Which hip bone structure may hurt someone's thigh when you sit on his or her lap? A. ischial tuberosity B. anterior superior iliac spine C. posterior superior iliac spine D. acetabulum E. pubic symphysis
A
Which of the following has the steps for fracture repair in the correct order? A. formation of a fracture hematoma, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, bony callus formation, bone remodeling B. bone remodeling, bony callus formation, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, formation of fracture hematoma C. fibrocartilaginous callus formation, formation of fracture hematoma, bony callus formation, bone remodeling D. formation of fracture hematoma, bony callus formation, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, bone remodeling E. formation of fracture hematoma, bone remodeling, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, bony callus formation
A
Which of the following is CORRECT of the false (greater) pelvis? 1. bounded by the abdominal wall anteriorly 2. bounded laterally by the superior portions of the ilia 3. bounded by the sacrum and coccyx posteriorly 4. bounded by pubic bones anteriorly A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 4 C. 2, 3, and 4 D. 3 E. 3 and 4
A
Epithelial cells, while diverse in function, are fairly uniform in size and shape. A. True B. False
B
For a right-handed batter, the right ankle participates in the baseball bat swing by ___________ of the foot from its starting position. A. inversion B. plantar flexion C. pronation D. dorsiflexion
B
Headaches are a sign of a disease, not a symptom. A. True B. False
B
Functions of bone tissue include all of the following EXCEPT: A. protection of internal organs B. storing and releasing minerals C. generating heat D. assisting in movement
C
The following terms/names - simple squamous; stratified cuboidal and simple columnar - reflect the ________ of epithelial cells. A. number of layers B. shape C. both number of layers and shape
C
The superficial posterior forearm muscles function to ________ the wrist. A. flex B. pronate C. extend D. supinate
C
Which medical imaging technique would you use to determine whether a bone was broken? A. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) C. Radiograph D. Ultrasound
C
Which of the following types of muscular tissue is best associated with contraction of the heart? A. skeletal B. smooth C. cardiac D. none of these choices
C
Which of the sensations listed below is/are perceived at synovial joints? 1. cold 2. pain 3. stretch 4. movement 5. warmth A. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 B. 2 only C. 2, 3 and 4 only D. 2 and 4 only E. 4 only
C
Loss of bone mass typically occurs as a part of aging, and it is more extreme in women than men. Which of the following processes contribute to the loss of bone density? A. demineralization B. decrease in protein synthesis C. decreasing estrogen levels D. all of these choices
D
Range of Motion (ROM) is affected by all of the following except A. ligaments B. muscle tension C. muscular atrophy D. synovium
D
The articulation between the two pubic bones of the pelvis A. is considered a symphysis B. contains fibrocartilage and hyaline cartilage C. is slightly movable D. all of these choices
D
The first step in the process of (long) bone formation is: A. formation of the articular cartilage B. formation of hardened bone tissue C. formation of the primary ossification center D. formation of a cartilaginous model E. development of the medullary cavity
D
The large opening in the base of the skull that allows the passage of the spinal cord is the ___________________________. A. lacerum B. mastoid C. jugular D. magnum
D
The scapular joints are the sternoclavicular and the _______________. A. interclavicular B. costoclavicular C. coracoclavicular D. acromioclavicular
D
Which factors affect bone growth? A. minerals B. hormones C. vitamins D. all of the choices are correct
D
Which of the 5 bone features listed below contribute to the elbow joint? 1. capitulum 2. head of the ulna 3. head of the radius 4. trochlear notch of the ulna 5. styloid process of radius A. 1, 3, 4, and 5 B. 1, 2, and 3 C. 2, 3, and 4 D. 1, 3, and 4 E. 3 and 5
D
Which of the following best characterizes the pattern of ossification (hardening) that occurs in a (long) bone? A. ossification starts on one end and continues to the other B. ossification starts in the middle of the shaft of the bone and spread to either end C. ossification starts from the outside of the bone (along the periosteum) and continues inward D. ossification starts first in the middle of the shaft and then on either end of the bone E. ossification starts in the middle along the axis of the bone and continues toward the surface of the bone
D
Which of the following bones is singular and not paired? A. zygomatic bone B. nasal bone C. lacrimal bone D. occipital bone
D
Which of the following is classified as an amphiarthrosis? A. epiphyseal plate B. joint connecting a tooth and the socket of the associated alveolar process C. the distal tibiofibular joint D. pubic symphysis E. cranial sutures
D
Which of the following is/are true regarding the basement membrane? A. It helps keep epithelial cells together. B. It helps "connect" epithelial cells with connective tissue. C. It provides a pathway for the migration of epithelial cells. D. All of these choices. E. It helps keep epithelial cells together and it helps "connect" epithelial cells with connective tissue.
D
Which of the following types of cells, found in connective tissue, are the most abundant? A. macrophages B. adipocytes C. mast cells D. fibroblasts E. white blood cells
D
Which of the following are TRUE regarding bone remodeling? 1. Osteoclasts breakdown bone extracellular matrix. 2. Osteoblasts form new extracellular matrix. 3. Remodeling takes place at different rates in different regions of the body. 4. Remodeling removes injured bone and replaces it with new bone tissue. A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, and 3 only E. 1, 2, 3, and 4
E
Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? A. provides protection for the body B. enables movement of the body C. produce blood cells D. store minerals E. all of these choices
E
Which of the following bones contain paranasal sinuses? 1. sphenoid bone 2. ethmoid bone 3. maxillary bones 4. frontal bone 5. palatine bone A. 1, 2 and 4 only B. 2, 3, and 4 only C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only D. 3, 4 and 5 only E. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
E
Which of the following terms refers to a covering of connective tissue that surrounds (most of) the bones external surface? A. articular cartilage B. endosteum C. epiphyses D. metaphyses E. periosteum
E
Which types of arteries supply blood to a long bone? 1. periosteal arteries 2. nutrient artery 3. epiphyseal arteries 4. metaphyseal arteries A. 1 and 2 only B. 2, 3, and 4 only C. 1 and 4 only D. 2 and 4 only E. 1, 2, 3, and 4
E
