Midcourse Content Exam 1

Referring to the figure below, which number indicates the Biceps femoris? Semimembranosus? Semitendinosus? - 3 - 2 - 1

1 Biceps femoris 2 Semimembranosus 3 Semitendinosus

The distal tendon of the biceps brachii muscle inserts on the __(1)__, thereby positioning the effort __(2)___ to the elbow joint, making forearm flexion at this joint classified as a __(3)___ class lever. a. coracoid process b. olecranon process c. radial tuberosity d. proximal e. lateral f. distal g. first h. second i. third

1) c. radial tuberosity 2) f. distal 3) i. third

Referring to the figure below, what is the name of the structure indicated by numbers 1, 2, 3, & 4? Picture illustrates the femur, while pointing to: - articular cartilage - epiphyseal line - diaphysis - medullary cavity

1. articular cartilage 2. epiphyseal line 3. diaphysis 4. medullary cavity

Identify the germ layer origin for each of the following organs. 1. brain 2. epidermis 3. heart 4. liver 5. lung 6. lens 7. muscle 8. kidney a. mesoderm (MESO) b. endoderm (ENDO) c. ectoderm (ECTO)

1. c - ecto 2. c - ecto 3. a - meso 4. b - endo 5. b - endo 6. c - ecto 7. a - meso 8. a - meso

Place the following steps of bone fracture repair in the correct order: First, a (1), then a (2), and then a (3). Finally, the (4). - hematoma forms - fibrocartilaginous callus forms - bone is remodeled - hard (body) callus forms

1. hematoma forms 2. fibrocartilaginous callus forms 3. hard (bony) callus forms 4. bone is remodeled

Place the five layers of the epidermis in order from deepest to most superficial: - stratum corneum - stratum granulosum - stratum basale - stratum lucidum - stratum spinosum

1. stratum basale 2. stratum spinosum 3. stratum granulosum 4. stratum lucidum 5. stratum corneum

How many thoracic vertebrae are in the vertebral column? - 5 - 7 - 12 - 4

12

Arrange the middle ear bones in the numbered list from lateral to medial. Components: 1-incus 2-stapes 3-malleus - 3, 1, 2 - 1, 2, 3 - 1, 3, 2 - 3, 2, 1 - 2, 1, 3 - 2, 3, 1

3, 1, 2

The transition from the embryonic period to the fetal period occurs at about week ______ in development. - 8 - 4 - 32 - 16

8

There are ____ carpals and ____ tarsals. - 8, 7 - 5, 6 - 7, 8 - 10, 10

8, 7

A leg curl is an exercise that involves flexion at the knee against some form of resistance. In this exercise, the muscle that is the agonist is named according to its: - size - location - number of heads - BOTH A and C - BOTH B and C

BOTH B and C

Which statement is most true? - Soma receives impulse, transmits to dendrites to synaptic knobs - Synaptic knobs receive impulse, transmit through axon and cell body - Dendrites receive impulse, transmit through axon to synaptic knobs - Axons receive impulse, terminate at dendrites

Dendrites receive impulse, transmit through axon to synaptic knobs

What key developmental event happens during the process of gastrulation? - the inner cell mass forms - the bilaminar disc forms - Ectoderm, mesoderm & endoderm form - the amnionic fluid appears - the placenta becomes functional - the chorion disintegrates

Ectoderm, mesoderm & endoderm form

Which cranial nerve connects to the CNS near the anterior region of the medulla oblongata, and is responsible for conducting taste information from the posterior region of the tongue? - Vagus (X) - Trigeminal (V) - Accessory (XII) - Hypoglossal (XII) - Glossopharyngeal (IX) - Oculomotor (III)

Glossopharyngeal (IX)

What letter is associated with the region where only thin filaments are found? - Z - I - M - A

I

Which is not true of myelin sheath? - It supports, protects, and insulates axon - It is made by oligodendrocyte in the CNS - It decreases speed of conduction - It contains nodes of Ranvier where the impulse "jumps"

It decreases speed of conduction

Which imaging technique is best for soft structures? - sonography - MRI - X-ray - PET

MRI

What cell type acts as a sensory-type cell in the epidermis? - Merkel cell - melanocyte - kartinocyte - podocyte

Merkel cell

______________ glands package their secretions in secretory vesicles. - Holocrine - Apocrine - Merocrine

Merocrine

___________ are ___________ that form myelin sheaths. - Astrocytes, glial cells of the CNS - Oligodendrocytes, glial cells of the CNS - Oligodendrocytes, glial cells of the PNS - Astrocytes, glial cells of the PNS

Oligodendrocytes, glial cells of the CNS

Which would most likely be true in osteoporosis? - Osteoblast activity is high - Osteoclast activity is high - Osteoclast and osteoblast activity are normal

Osteoclast activity is high

Within the abdominal cavity, where would you find the appendix? - RLQ - LUQ - RUQ - LLQ

RLQ

The glial cell that myelinates axons of the peripheral nervous system is the _________. - ependymal cell - Schwann cell - astrocyte - microglia - oligodendrocyte

Schwann cell

__________ are unipolar neurons. ____________ are bipolar neurons. - Motor neurons, special senses - Sensory neurons, special senses - Sensory neurons, motor neurons - Special senses, sensory neurons

Sensory neurons, special senses

Choose the correct pathway for wave vibration in the cochlea. - Sound waves enter through oval window → scala vestibuli → cochlear duct → scala tympani and exit through round window - Sound waves enter through round window → scala vestibuli → cochlear duct → scala tympani and exit through oval window - Sound waves enter through round window → scala tympani → cochlear duct → scala vestibuli and exit through oval window - Sound waves enter through oval window → scala tympani → cochlear duct → scala vestibuli and exit through round window

Sound waves enter through oval window → scala vestibuli → cochlear duct → scala tympani and exit through round window

Which is not true of shingles? - It is usually confined to one or a few adjacent dermatomes. - The virus remains latent until onset of puberty. - A rash of scaly, painful blisters is a symptom. - The chickenpox virus invades the posterior root ganglia.

The virus remains latent until onset of puberty

__________ division receives sensory information from internal organs. - Visceral sensory - Somatic motor - Somatic sensory - Autonomic motor

Visceral sensory

Which imaging technique is best for hard structures? - MRI - X-ray - PET - sonography

X-ray

A sarcomere is defined as the distance from one _____ to the next adjacent _____. (The same answer fills in both spaces.) - Z disc - A band - H zone - I band - M line

Z disc

A muscle fascicle is - a group of muscles - the fascia covering a group of muscles - a bundle of myofilaments - a bundle of muscle cells - a single muscle cell - a muscle tumor

a bundle of muscle cells

In describing certain movements or body positions, a muscle that stabilizes posture and opposes gravity is - a fixator - an antagonist - a prime mover - a synergist

a fixator

While cooking your dinner, you accidentally touch the hot stove. Trace the path of the impulse from the touch of initial contact to your hand moving away from the stove. - afferent neuron to sensory neuron to motor neuron - afferent neuron to interneuron to efferent neuron - efferent neuron to interneuron to afferent neuron - afferent neuron to efferent neuron to interneuron

afferent neuron to interneuron to efferent neuron

What condition is characterized by the absence of a limb? - meromelia - amelia - phocomelia - polydactyly

amelia

The unit of bone that consists of a central canal containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymph vessels and is surrounded by concentric rings of calcified bone is - a lamellae - an osteon - a compact bone - a canaliculi - a spongy bone

an osteon

Which disorder results due to failed neurulation and subsequent malformation of neural tubes at the cranial end of the embryo? - multiple sclerosis - anencephaly - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - spina bifida

anencephaly

The posterior chamber of the eye contains which type of fluid? - antrum - perilymph - vitreous humor - aqueous humor

aqueous humor

The term brachial is associated with what body region? - cheek - airway - leg - arm

arm

Which of the following is not a function of bone? - support and protection - articular surface for joints - hematopoiesis - storage of minerals

articular surface for joints

Which glial cell controls the ionic environment and induces formation of the blood-brain barrier? - ependymal cells - microglial cells - oligodendrocyte - astrocyte

astrocyte

The epidermis is _________; the dermis is _________. - avascular, vascular - vascular, avascular - avascular, avascular - vascular, vascular

avascular, vascular

Place the following stages of neurulation in the proper order from earliest to latest. 1. [second] 2. [first] 3. [third] a. neural plate stage b. neural fold/groove stage c. neural tube stage

b, a, c

Organize these events of a polysynaptic neural reflex arc in the correct sequence. a: Impulse travels through sensory neuron to the CNS b: A stimulus activates a receptor c: Information is processed by interneurons d: Motor neuron transmits impulse to effector e: Effector responds - e, d, c, a, b - b, a, c, d, e - a, b, c, d, e - c, a, b, d, e - b, d, c, a, e - c, b, a, e, d

b, a, c, d, e

A leg curl is an exercise that involves flexion at the knee against some form of resistance. What muscle is the AGONIST or prime mover in this exercise? - biceps femoris - vastus lateralis - biceps brachii - rectus femoris

biceps femoris

In anatomical position, what is the most anterior structure of a vertebra? - lamina - body - vertebral foramen - spinous process

body

In a muscle fiber, the sarcoplasmic reticulum is - a storage site for calcium. - modified smooth ER. - both a modified smooth ER and a storage site for calcium. - none of the above.

both a modified smooth ER and a storage site for calcium

Sacs filled with synovial fluid that prevent friction between bones, tendons, and skin around joints are called _____. - menisci - osteons - diarthroses - bursae - articular discs - fat pads

bursae

In compact bone, _____ connect adjacent lacunae, thereby providing a pathway for nutrients and other materials to pass between osteocytes. - canaliculi - lacunae - osteonic canals - blood vessels - central canals - lamellae

canaliculi

What type of muscle tissue contains intercalated discs? - smooth - skeletal - cardiac - embryonic

cardiac

The structural classification of the pubic symphysis joint is ___________, and the functional classification is ___________. - cartilaginous, amphiarthrosis - cartilaginous, synarthrosis - fibrous, synarthrosis - fibrous, amphiarthrosis

cartilaginous, amphiarthrosis

A person who has clinical problems with balance and muscle coordination could have a defect in the - frontal lobe - limbic system - hippocampus - cerebellum

cerebellum

Phrenic nerve resides in which nerve plexus? - lumbar plexus - brachial plexus - sacral plexus - cervical plexus

cervical plexus

The term buccal is associated with what body region? - cheek - airway - leg - arm

cheek

Olfaction uses which type of receptors? - thermoreceptors - chemoreceptors - mechanoreceptors - baroreceptors

chemoreceptors

Which of the following produces cerebrospinal fluid? - cervical plexus - thalamus - choroid plexus - limbic plexus - hydrocephalus - hypothalamus

choroid plexus

The type of cell division that divides the large, fertilized embryo into many smaller cells is called - acrosome reaction - compaction - cleavage - meiosis

cleavage

Dense regular connective tissue is rich in tightly packed ______________ fibers. You will find this type of tissue in ______________. - collagen, dermis - collagen, tendons - elastic, arteries - reticular, ligaments - elastic, adipose

collagen, tendons

Association tracts __________. - connect the cerebral cortex with other brain regions such as the thalamus and cerebellum - connect separate cortical areas within the same hemisphere - connect different regions of a lobe with the same lobe on the opposite side - connect corresponding lobes or right and left hemispheres

connect separate cortical areas within the same hemisphere

Suppose you had a congenital disease that prevented collagen from forming in your body. Which of these tissues would you expect to be most affected? - nervous tissue - muscle tissue - connective tissue - epithelial tissue

connective tissue

Under parasympathetic mode, the pupils will - dilate - constrict then dilate - dilate then constrict - constrict

constrict

The major pathway of communication between the right and left hemisphere is/are the __________. - cerebral sulci - corpus callosum - cerebral gyri - longitudinal fissure - hypothalamus

corpus callosum

The type of connective tissue that is typically found in muscle tendons is - dense regular connective tissue - cartilage - loose areolar connective tissue - elastic tissue - simple squamous epithelium

dense regular connective tissue

A __________ is a specific segment of skin that is supplied by a single pair of spinal nerves. - dermatome - cortex - plexus - myotome

dermatome

A leg curl is an exercise that involves flexion at the knee against some form of resistance. Referring to the leg curl just described, the joint involved could be classified functionally as a: - diarthrosis - amphiarthrosis - synarthrosis

diarthrosis

The derivatives of the _____ include the epithalamus, thalamus, hypothalamus, and (of course) the left and right retinas. - myelencephalon - telencephalon - metencephalon - mesencephalon - diencephalon

diencephalon

Directional terms: back side? - dorsal - distal - anterior - caudal

dorsal

From which primary germ layer is the nervous system derived? - endoderm - mesoderm - ectoderm

ectoderm

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with a thin layer of connective tissue called the ________. -endosteum -trabeculae -epiphysis -periosteum

endosteum

All three embryonic germ layers develop from the - hypoblast. - epiblast. - trophoblast. - all of the above.

epiblast

The two layers of the bilaminar disc in the early embryo consists of the - epiblast and the hypoblast - cytotrophoblast and the epiblast - hypoblast and the trophoblast - trophoblast and the epiblast - hypoblast and the cytotrophoblast

epiblast and hypoblast

Put the following nervous tissue coverings in order from superficial to deep: perineurium, epineurium, endoneurium, myelin sheath. - epineurium, perineurium, endoneurium, myelin sheath - endoneurium, myelin sheath, perineurium, epineurium - myelin sheath, endoneurium, perineurium, epineurium - perineurium, epineurium, endoneurium, myelin sheath

epineurium, perineurium, endoneurium, myelin sheath

The end of a long bone is called the ___________. - metaphysis - epiphysis - diaphysis

epiphysis

In anatomical position, the palms of the hands - face outward - face inward - face posteriorly - face forward

face forward

A patient has no sensory function on the anterior two-thirds of her tongue. What cranial nerve is most likely impaired? - optic nerve II - glossopharyngeal nerve IX - hypoglossal nerve XII - facial nerve VII

facial nerve VII

Cell bodies are found in PNS nerves and CNS white matter. - True - False

false

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs? - reticular cartilage - articular cartilage - elastic cartilage - fibrocartilage - hyaline cartilage

fibrocartilage

The type of joint that connects a tooth within the gingiva is a _____. - gomphosis - synchondrosis - synovial - suture

gomphosis

Where would neuron cell bodies and astrocytes typically be found? - dorsal root and autonomic ganglia - cranial nerves - spinal nerves - white matter of the brain - gray matter of the brain

gray matter of the brain

What type of cartilage covers the ends of bones in a synovial joint? - elastic cartilage - fibrocartilage - bony cartilage - hyaline cartilage

hyaline cartilage

Obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow and overproduction of CSF are causes of what disorder? - Alzheimer's Disease - Huntington's Disease - Parkinson's Disease - Hydrocephalus

hydrocephalus

The bilaminar germinal disc of the early embryo consists of the - blastocyst and the trophoblast - epiblast and the trophoblast - hypoblast and the epiblast - blastocyst and the hypoblast

hypoblast and the epiblast

The portion of the central nervous system that has a major, direct role in endocrine control is the _____. - pons - cerebrum - hypothalamus - cerebellum

hypothalamus

Of the two cell types that exist at the time of implantation into the uterine wall, which make the entire embryo? - endoblast - trophoblast - inner cell mass - morula

inner cell mass

What is the term used to describe the process of bone development that does not involve the formation of a cartilage model of the bone? - bony ossification - cartilage-free ossification - intramembranous ossification - endochondral ossification

intramembranous ossification

A typical spinal nerve - is found only in the CNS - functions to carry only sensory information - is a cablelike bundle of axons - is a single axon - carries only motor information

is a cablelike bundle of axons

Which gland produces tears that coat and protect the eye? - caruncle gland - lacrimal gland - optical mucosal gland - palpebral gland

lacrimal gland

Place the pathway of tears in the correct order from secretion to drainage. - lacrimal canal to lacrimal gland to nasolacrimal duct - lacrimal gland to nasolacrimal duct to lacrimal canal - lacrimal canal to nasolacrimal canal to lacrimal gland - lacrimal gland to lacrimal canal to nasolacrimal duct

lacrimal gland to lacrimal canal to nasolacrimal duct

Which structure is labeled I in the image below? (Pointing at lateral portion above fibula) - anterior cruciate ligament - medial collateral ligament - posterior cruciate ligament - medial meniscus - lateral collateral ligament - lateral meniscus

lateral collateral ligament

The term crural is associated with what body region? - cheek - leg - airway - arm

leg

What is known as the "emotional brain?" - limbic system - parietal lobe - brain stem - cerebellum

limbic system

What is the function of the anterior cruciate ligament? - limit posterior movement of the femur - limit anterior movement of the fibula - limit anterior movement of the femur - hold the patella in place on the femur - limit posterior movement of the fibula

limit posterior movement of the femur

Which of the following is NOT true of a sarcomere? - found within myofibrils - contains actin, myosin, troponin & tropomyosin - defined from Z disc to Z disc - made of multiple muscle cells

made of multiple muscle cells

The type of skin cancer that is typically most invasive and life-threatening is - keratinoma - basal cell carcinoma - squamous cell carcinoma - malignant melanoma

malignant melanoma

These general receptors respond to touch, pressure, vibration, and stretch. - baroreceptors - thermoreceptors - chemoreceptors - mechanoreceptors - photoreceptors

mechanoreceptors

Which skin cancer type is considered the most highly invasive? - basal cell carcinoma - keratinoma - melanoma - squamous cell carcinoma

melanoma

The hippocampus has what primary function? - motor - sensory - taste - memory

memory

A _____ is a cartilaginous articular crescent that cushions and fills in gaps around the periphery of the articular surface contacts, such as in the knee. - meniscus - cruciate - collateral - popliteal - patellar

meniscus

The type of reflex that lacks any interneurons (i.e. contains only a sensory neuron and a motor neuron) is a ____________. - unilateral reflex - monosynaptic reflex - polysynaptic reflex - multisynaptic reflex - multilateral reflex

monosynaptic

The patellar or knee-jerk reflex is an example of - polysynaptic reflex - visceral reflex - monosynpatic reflex - none of the above

monosynpatic

Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissue? - physical protection - movement - secretion - selective permeability

movement

Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue? - bone - connective tissue proper - muscle - cartilage - blood

muscle

A muscle cell is the same as a - muscle fascicle - muscle fiber - sarcomere - myofibril

muscle fiber

According to the sliding filament theory, for muscle contraction to occur ____ heads, which are part of ____ filaments, attach to ____ and pull. - calcium, thin, actin - actin, thin, troponin - myosin, thick, actin - myosin, thin, actin - actin, thick, myosin - troponin, thick, myosin

myosin, thick, actin

Neurons have a number of special features. Select the exception. - neurons have a high turnover rate (continual death and renewal) - neurons have a high metabolic rate - neurons require continuous supplies of glucose and oxygen - neurons have extreme longevity

neurons have a high turnover rate (continual death and renewal)

The primary blood supply to the diaphysis of a long bone is through the - epiphyseal plate - articular cartilage - nutrient foramen - foramen magnum

nutrient foramen

Which cell type in the olfactory epithelium is responsible for detecting odor chemicals? - olfactory bulb neurons - basal cells - olfactory receptor cells - supporting cells

olfactory receptor cells

What part of the retina lacks photoreceptors? - optic disc - posterior retina - macula lutea - fovea centralis

optic disc

Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton? - sacrum - ribs - os coxa - vertebrae

os coxa

A chronic, degenerative type of arthritis prevalent in weight-bearing joints is called - rheumatoid arthritis - osteoarthritis - gouty arthritis - synovial arthritis

osteoarthritis

A cell type whose job is to build bone is an - osteoprogenitor cell - osteoblast - osteoclast - osteocyte

osteoblast

Bone cells called _____ break down bone by secreting hydrochloric acid and enzymes that dissolve the bone matrix. - osteoprogenitor cells - osteoblasts - osteoclasts - osteoid cells - osteocytes

osteoclasts

The _________________ layer of the dermis lies adjacent to and deep to the epidermis, and is rich in small blood vessels and nerves. - reticular - vasculosensory - subcutaneous - papillary

papillary

In a microscopic view of compact bone, which structure connects the central canals of adjacent osteons? - canaliculi - concentric lamellae - perforating canals - horizontal tunnels

perforating canals

What connective-tissue wrapping surrounds a muscle fascicle? - endomysium - perimysium - epimysium - deep fascia

perimysium

Arrange the meninges from deep to superficial. - pia mater, dura mater, arachnoid mater - arachnoid mater, pia mater, dura mater - pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater - dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater

pia mater, arachnoid mater, dura mater

The left and right lateral spaces in the thoracic cavity make up the - pericardial cavity - peritoneal cavity - pleural cavity - sacral cavity - abdominal cavity

pleural cavity

Which knee ligament prevents posterior displacement of the tibia on the femur? - posterior cruciate ligament - anterior cruciate ligament - lateral collateral ligament - medial collateral ligament

posterior collateral ligament

The two motor neurons in sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are - ganglionic and myelinated - postganglionic and preganglionic neurons - postmyelinotic and premyelinotic

postganglionic and preganglionic neurons

During gastrulation, cells migrate through the ______________ to form the three primary germ layers. - neural groove - primitive streak - blastocoel - inner cell mass

primitive streak

A joint capsule (articular capsule) has two layers. The function of the capsule's internal (deep) layer is to - strengthen the joint against tension - contain all the nerves and blood vessels of the joint - act as a meniscus - produce synovial fluid

produce synovial fluid

Beginning in anatomical position, rotation of the forearm by moving the palm from facing anterior to facing medially, is called _____. - protraction - supination - adduction - pronation - abduction

pronation

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium? - protection - movement - absorption - diffusion

protection

Which of the following is not an example of a synarthrotic joint? - epiphyseal plates in growing bones - tooth to jaw - radio-ulnar joint - sutures of the skull

radio-ulnar joint

What muscle does not help with knee flexion? - semimembranosus - rectus femoris - biceps femoris - semitendinosus

rectus femoris

Which type of photoreceptor functions best in dim light and does not detect color - rods - retina - bipolar cells - cones

rods

The retina is comprised of two photoreceptor cell types, and at least two other cell types, all arranged in layers. As light passes through the lens and into the vitreous chamber and contacts the retina, what retinal cell type is located farthest from the source of light, or is the last cell to "see" the light? - bipolar cells - retinal ganglion cells - rods and cones - horizontal cells

rods and cones

What is the plane that divides the left and right sides of the body? - sagittal - transverse - oblique - coronal

sagittal

Which of the following is not a component of connective tissue? - collagen - sarcolemma - water - carbohydrates

sarcolemma

Which of the following is not a component of connective tissue? - collagen - water - carbohydrates - sarcolemma

sarcolemma

Which nerve of the sacral plexus is the largest and longest? This nerve innervates all of the lower limb except anterior/medial thigh. - femoral nerve - common fibular nerve - sciatic nerve - tibial nerve

sciatic nerve

Which type of burn classification includes damage to the epidermis and part of the dermis? - first degree - second degree - third degree - fourth degree

second degree

What inner ear structure detects rotational movement? - saccule - cochlea - utricle - semicircular canals

semicircular canals

Which one of the following structures is part of the vestibular apparatus, and is responsible for detecting angular acceleration (rotational movement)? - sacule - utricle - vestibule - cochlea - semicircular ducts

semicircular ducts

A leg curl is an exercise that involves flexion at the knee against some form of resistance. What muscle could be classified as a synergist to the leg curl just described? - semimembranosus - sartorius - pectineus - vastus medialis

semimembranosus

Epidermal Merkel cells function as _____. - sweat-producing cells - a barrier to prevent fluid loss - immune response cells - sensory cells - pigment producing cells - hormone-producing cells

sensory cells

Afferent neurons are responsible for ____________. - motor innervation - sensory innervation - sympathetic innervation - parasympathetic innervation - all of the above

sensory innervation

What is the function of cartilage located in the epiphyseal plates? - serves as zone for bone growth - provides flexibility for bending - supports soft tissues - provides passageway for blood vessels - forms articular surface

serves as zone for bone growth

A bone that is about equal in length and width such as a carpal bone or a sesamoid bone is classified as a/an __________ bone. - short - long - irregular - flat

short

The carpal bones are classified as _____ bones and are located _____ to the metacarpal bones. - long, distal - short, proximal - irregular, proximal - irregular, distal - short, distal - long, proximal

short, proximal

A type of epithelium made up of a single layer of flat cells is called ___________ ____________ epithelium. - stratified cuboidal - stratified transitional - simple columnar - simple squamous

simple squamous

What type of epithelium makes up the walls of capillaries? - stratified cuboidal - transitional - stratified squamous - pseudostratified columnar - simple cuboidal - simple squamous

simple squamous

Which muscle tissue is characterized by multinucleated cells? - smooth muscle - skeletal muscle - cardiac muscle - all muscle tissues

skeletal muscle

What is the sensory function of olfactory nerve CN I? - sight - face, teeth, tongue - smell - hearing, balance

smell

_____ muscle is made of short fusiform shaped fibers, has no apparent striations and is under _____ control. - skeletal, voluntary - smooth, voluntary - cardiac, involuntary - cardiac, voluntary - skeletal, involuntary - smooth, involuntary

smooth, involuntary

Name the structure the arrow is pointing to in this picture. (Pointing at the large portion surrounding nucleus) - dendrite - soma - nodes of Ranvier - axon

soma

The _______ motor is voluntary, whereas the ________ motor is involuntary. - somatic, autonomic - autonomic, somatic - somatic, visceral - visceral, somatic

somatic, autonomic

Where would you place organ level when considering the organization of the human body? - encompassing all levels of organization - somewhere in the middle - simplest - most complex

somewhere in the middle

The peripheral nervous system includes all, except ________. - cranial nerves - spinal nerves - ganglia - spinal cord - peripheral nerves

spinal cord

What is the motor function of accessory nerve XI? - ciliary muscle, pupil constriction, extrinsic eye muscles (not superior oblique or lateral rectus) - facial muscles, saliva, tears - sternocleidomastoid, trapezius - mastication

sternocleidomastoid, trapezius

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? - sternum - tibia - carpals - clavicle

sternum

Pennate muscle organization optimizes for - size - speed - strength - range of motion

strength

While physiology focuses on the study of body function, anatomy focuses on - development - structure - disease - dissection

structure

An increase in which type of autonomic innervation causes reduced blood flow to the digestive tract? - sympathetic - neither choice is correct - parasympathetic

sympathetic

An increase in which type of autonomic innervation causes the heart rate to increase? - neither choice is correct - sympathetic - parasympathetic

sympathetic

The presynaptic neuron contains _____________, while the postsynaptic neuron contains _____________. - synaptic cleft, synaptic vesicles - receptors, synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters - synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters, receptors - synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters, oligodendrocytes

synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters, receptors

Thermoreceptors respond to - chemicals - temperature - pressure - pain

temperature

A ___________ is defined as a substance that can cause birth defects. - drug - toxic agent - mutagen - teratogen

teratogen

The _______________ is the relay station for sensory and motor information. - hypothalamus - hyperthalamus - epithalamus - thalamus

thalamus

The multiple nuclei in skeletal muscle cells are the result of - the action of testosterone on mesenchyme cell - the stimulation of fibroblasts by hormones - the spontaneous development of nuclei in embryonic cells - the fusion of myoblasts - the cytokinesis of embryonic satellite cells

the fusion of myoblasts

A synovial joint contains all of the following except - the articular capsule - the interosseous membrane - the joint cavity - synovial fluid

the interosseous membrane

Where in the body would you find the epithelium made up of a single layer of flat cells? - the lung alveoli - lining the gut - glandular epithelium - the skin

the lung alveoli

The biceps brachii muscle is named based on what criteria? - the size and shape - the number of heads of origin and body region - muscle action and location of muscle attachments - the orientation of muscle fibers

the number of heads of origin and body region

Which serous membrane layer is in contact with the surface of an organ? - the pleural layer - the peritoneal layer - the visceral layer - the basal layer - the parietal layer

the visceral layer

The type of lever with the effort in the middle, and the fulcrum/resistance at either end is - lower-class - first-class - second-class - third-class

third-class

The heart is found in the ______________ cavity? - cranial - thoracic - abdominopelvic - abdominal

thoracic

Where in the body would you find pseudostratified columnar epithelium? - mouth - stomach - trachea - epidermis

trachea

This type of epithelium lines the bladder and allows it to expand. - transitional epithelium - pseudostratified cuboidal epithelium - stratified sqamous epithelium - pseudostratified columnar epithelium

transitional epithelium

_____ serves as the agonist in forearm extension. - pectoralis - triceps brachii - brachialis - biceps brachii

triceps brachii

At about the time the blastocyst reaches the uterus and just prior to implantation, two cell types can be identified. Which of these two cell types does not contribute cells and tissue to the embryo? - Endoderm - trophoblast - mesoderm - epiblast - inner cell mass

trophoblast

At about the time the blastocyst reaches the uterus and just prior to implantation, two cell types can be identified. Which of these two cell types does not contribute cells and tissue to the embryo? - inner cell mass - epiblast - mesoderm - trophoblast - Endoderm

trophoblast

Of the two cell types that exist at the time of implantation into the uterine wall, which contributes the placenta? - trophoblast - endoblast - inner cell mass - morula

trophoblast

The Z-discs move closer together upon muscle contraction. - True - False

true

A _____ is a bone marking that typically serves as a site of muscle or ligament attachment. - fossa - notch - facet - sinus - tuberosity

tuberosity

The movement of foot inversion is - lifting the foot so that its superior surface approaches the shin - turning the sole medially - depressing the foot or pointing the toe - turning the sole laterally

turning the sole medially

The kidney is part of the ______ system. - cardiovascular system - muscular system - digestive system - urinary system

urinary system

There is a "homunculus" on the pre-central gyrus. The reason why the face map here is so large relates to the fact that __________. - we have very expressive faces - our eyes are large for seeing - we have very sensitive faces - our ears are large for hearing

we have very expressive faces

Think of a synapse and its parts. Where are synaptic vesicles typically found? - within the postsynaptic neuron soma - within the presynaptic axon terminal - within the presynaptic neuron soma - within the postsynaptic membrane

within the presynaptic axon terminal