Practice Final Exam

Nuclei of cranial nerve V, VI and VII begin in the _________. a). Midbrain b). Medulla c). Pons d). Cerebrum

c). Pons

T lymphocytes will mature in which organ? a). Spleen b). Bone marrow c). Thymus d). Tonsils

c). Thymus

The structural and functional unit of the kidneys is __________? a). Loop of Henle b). The basement membrane of the capillaries c). The nephron d). Bowman's capsule

c). the nephron

The visual cortex is located __________. a). Along the postcentral gyrus b). Within the parietal lobe c). Within the occipital lobe d). Near the olfactory association area

c). within the occipital lobe

This is a layer only seen in thick skin and absent of organelles in the cells. "GLASSY LAYER" a). stratum basale b). stratum corneum c). stratum lucidum d). stratum granulosum e). stratum spinosum

c). stratum lucidum

The main site for gas exchange in the respiratory system. a). Alveoli b). Sinus capillaries c). Pulmonary veins d). Pulmonary arteries

a). Alveoli

This tends to be the longest projection of the neuron. a). Axon b). Neurosoma c). Myelin d). Synapses

a). Axon

Why do the veins of the gonads end so far away from their point of origin? a). Because they begin development near the kidneys b). The gonads do not need as much blood supply c). The hepatic veins collect most of the blood supply d). Because the inferior visceral artery will supply the bladder

a). Because they begin development near the kidneys.

The last portion of the small intestine; connects with the cecum of the large intestine a). Jejunum b). duodenum c). ileum d). appendix

c). ileum

Which of the following is a branch of the brachiocephalic trunk? a). Celiac artery b). Esophageal artery c). Phrenic artery d). Right subclavian artery

d). Right subclavian artery

Which of the following represents the correct sequence 0f the flow of the electrical impulse through the heart? a). AV node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers, SA node b). SA node, Purkinje fibers, AV node, AV bundle c). AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers, AV bundle d). SA node, AV node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers

d). SA node, AV node, AV bundle, Punkinje fibers

What is the function of serous membranes? a). They act like wrapping paper to hold visceral organs together. b). They contain gland cells that secrete mucus. c). They halt the spread of infection. d). They reduce friction so that viscera move freely.

d). They reduce friction so that viscera move freely.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of neurons? a). longevity b). inability to divide c). high metabolic rate d). ability to survive without oxygen

d). ability to survive without oxygen.

The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of CARTILAGE is the __________. a). osteocyte. b). osteoblast. c). osteoclast. d). chondrocyte.

d). chondrocyte

What kind of tissue is the forerunner of the long bones in the embryo? a). elastic connective tissue b). dense connective tissue proper c). fibrocartilage d). hyaline cartilage

d). hyaline cartilage

Which of the following in not true of an axon? a). is also referred to as a nerve fiber b). has branches c). carries nerve impulses toward the cell body d). has a uniform diameter

c). carries nerve impulses toward the cell body

Ganglion represents __________. a). groups of axons. b). groups of dendrites. c). groups of neuron cell bodies. d). groups of synapses.

c). group of neuron cell bodies

The two principal divisions of the nervous system. a). Central and sympathetic b). Sympathetic and parasympathetic c). Peripheral and central d). Peripheral and autonomic

c). Peripheral and Central

Functional contracting unit of a skeletal muscle fiber. a). Sarcoplasm b). Sarcolemma c). Sarcomere d). Motor end unit

c). Sarcomere

What general region do the arteries that arise from the arch of the aorta supply? a). The lower limbs b). The abdominal organs c). The head and neck d). The pelvic region

c). The head and neck

The burn classification involving ALL THREE LAYERS of skin; often requires a skin graft. a). First degree burns: b). Second degree burns: c). Third degree burns

c). Third Degree Burns

Reflex centers for vomiting, swallowing, sneezing, coughing, and hiccupping located here in the __________. a). midbrain b). pons c). medulla oblongata

c). medulla oblongata

Which of the following is correct with respect to flow of the blood into the glomerulus? a. Afferent arteriole, glomerulus (cluster of capillaries), Efferent arteriole b. Efferent arteriole, Afferent arteriole, glomerulus (cluster of capillaries) c. Afferent arteriole, Efferent arteriole, glomerulus (cluster of capillaries)

a. Afferent arteriole, glomerulus (cluster of capillaries), Efferent arteriole

The deepest layer of the epidermis is the __________. a). stratum basale b). stratum corneum c). stratum lucidum d). stratum granulosum e). stratum spinosum

a). stratum basale

The layer that contains the mitotic viable cells of the epidermis. a). stratum basale b). stratum corneum c). stratum lucidum d). stratum granulosum

a). stratum basale

Spermatids are seen at __________. a). The end of meiosis II b). The end of meiosis I c). After spermiogenesis d). After fertilization

a). the end of meiosis II

After an electrical impulse leaves the SA node, it then travels through the atria to __________. a). The AV bundle b). The AV node c). The Purkinje fibers d). The vena cava

b). the AV node

Consists of three paired structures - thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus. a). the brainstem b). the diencephalon c). the corpora quadrigemina

b). the diencephalon

The flat bones of the skull develop directly from __________. a). areolar tissue b). hyaline cartilage c). Mesenchyme d). compact bone

c). Mesenchyme

May be striated due to arrangement of cell proteins actin and myosin. a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

c). Muscle Tissue

Tissue compose of elongated, excitable cells specialized for contraction. a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

c). Muscle Tissue

Types include skeletal, smooth, and cardiac a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

c). Muscle Tissue

Synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber. a). Sarcoplasm b). Sarcolemma c). NMJ d). Motor end unit

c). NMJ

This tissue type, in addition to certain muscle tissue, is capable of generating electrical impulses. a). Epithelia b). Transitional c). Nervous d). Bone

c). Nervous

Special type of loose CONNECTIVE TISSUE in which the cells enlarge and store fat. a). Adipose tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Elastic tissue

a). Adipose Tissue

These fibers connect corresponding fray area of the two hemispheres (corpus callosum is an example). a). Commissures fibers b). Association fibers c). Projections fibers

a). Commissure Fibers

Bone and Cartilage are included a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

a). Connective Tissue

Actin and Myosin are these types. a). Contractile proteins b). Regulatory proteins c). Structural proteins

a). Contractile Proteins

What is the purpose of coronary circulation? a). Coronary circulation provides blood flow to the myocardium b). Coronary circulation contains anastomoses that allow alternate routes of circulation c). Coronary circulation allows a bypass through the pulmonary circuit d). The significance of coronary circulation is not understood e). To send extra blood to the systemic circuit

a). Coronary circulation provides blood flow to the myocardium

Yellow marrow contains a large percentage of __________. a). Fat b). Blood forming cells c). Elastic tissue d). Sharpey's fibers

a). Fat

Fringelike projection on the funnel-shaped end of the oviduct. a). Fimbriae b). Myometrium c). Endometrium d). Oviduct hairs

a). Fimbriae

What general areas does the inferior vena cava drain? a). Many of the abdominal viscera b). Much of the head and neck c). Most of the right limbs d). Most of the left limbs

a). Many of the abdominal viscera

This portion of the HAIR BULB contains a germinal layer of cells that divide by mitosis. a). Matrix b). Cuticle c). Lamella d). Lacunae

a). Matrix

These cells produce melanin. a). Melanocytes b). Keratinocytes c). Adipocytes d). Dendritic cells

a). Melanocytes

The muscle layer of the uterus. a). Myometrium b). Endometrium c). Perimetrium d). None of these

a). Myometrium

Which arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the myocardium? a). Right and left coronary arteries b). The coronary sinus c). The great cardiac vein d). The left marginal vein

a). Right and left coronary arteries

Tube in which sperm cell develops a). Seminiferous tubules b). Leydig cells c). Urethra d). Prostate gland e). In mitosis

a). Seminiferous tubules

These glands produce thin, watery fluids. a). Serous glands b). Mucous glands c). Mixed exocrine glands d). Ceruminous glands

a). Serous Glands

Changes that transform spermatids into spermatozoa are collectively called _________. a). Spermiogenesis b). Spermatogenesis c). Oogenesis d). Folliculogenesis

a). Spermiogenesis

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary lymphatic organ? a). Spleen b.) Bone marrow c.) Thymus d.) None of the above

a). Spleen

How is the branching of the left and right common carotid artery different? a. The right common carotid branches off the brachiocephalic trunk and the left common carotid arises independently b. There is no difference between the two as far as branching only in what they supply c. There is no difference between the two arteries

a). The right common carotid branches of the brachiocephalic trunk and the left common carotid arises independently.

What is the function of the SA node? a). To generate the cardiac rhythm of the heart b). To transmit impulses directly to the ventricular myocardium c). To allow oxygenated and deoxygenate blood to mix in the atria d). To allow aerobic respiration

a). To generate the cardiac rhythm of the heart.

Innermost layer of an artery or vein a). Tunica intima b). Tunica media c). Tunica externa

a). Tunica intima

Tube that lead sperm to the outside; it is also part of the urinary system a). Urethra b). Vas deferens c). Seminiferous tubules d). Prostate gland

a). Urethra

These neuron type carry motor information AWAY from the CNS towards the effectors. a). efferent neurons b). afferent neurons c). interneurons

a). efferent neurons

The type of cartilage that forms the costal cartilages at the ends of the ribs is __________. a). hyaline cartilage. b). fibrocartilage. c). elastic cartilage. d). calcified cartilage.

a). hyaline cartilage

Place the following in correct sequence from the formation of a drop of urine to its elimination from the body. 1. Major calyx 2. Minor calyx 3. Nephron 4. Urethra 5. Ureter 6. collecting duct a). 2, 1, 3, 6, 5, 4 b). 3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 4 c). 6, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4 d). 3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4

b). 3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 4

For intramembranous ossification to take place, which of the following is necessary? a). A bone collar forms around the cartilage model b). An ossification center forms in the fibrous connective tissue c). The cartilage matrix begins to deteriorate. d). A medullary cavity forms

b). An ossification center forms in the fibrous connective tissue

Substance that contain salts which are used in the digestion and absorption of lipids. a). Pepsinogen b). Bile c). Amylase d). Lipase

b). Bile

Langerhans or dendritic cells migrate to the epidermis but originate in the __________. a). Dermis b). Bone marrow c). Brain d). Liver

b). Bone Marrow

The midbrain, pons and medulla are collectively referred to as the __________. a). Diencephalon b). Brain stem c). Limbic system d). Emotional brain

b). Brain Stem

Lower, narrow part or "neck" of the uterus. a). Fallopian tubes b). Cervix c). Vagina d). Ovary

b). Cervix

Freely movable joints are __________. a). Synarthroses b). Diarthroses c). Amphiarthroses

b). Diarthroses

Lining of the uterine cavity; contains portion that shed during menstrual phase. a). Myometrium b). Endometrium c). Perimetrium d). None of these

b). Endometrium

During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the __________? a). Soft palate b). Epiglottis c). Vocal cords d). Thyroid cartilage

b). Epiglottis

The internal and external linings of the body. a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

b). Epithelial Tissue

All glands arise from this tissue type. a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

b). Epithelial tissue

Tube that carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus. a). Bartholin's glands b). Fallopian tubes c). Cervix d). Fimbriae

b). Fallopian tubes

This is the site of gamete production. a). Accessory sex organs b). Gonads c). Gametophytes d). Gonadotropins

b). Gonads

Functions to maintain homeostasis in almost all organs. a). Thalamus b). Hypothalamus c). Cerebellum d). Medulla oblongata

b). Hypothalamus

T cells and B cells are derived from the __________ of the bone marrow stem cell development. a). Myeloid lineage b). Lymphoid lineage c). Macrophage lineage d). Megakaryocyte lineage e). Natural Killer lineage

b). Lymphoid lineage

Phagocytize and destroy microorganisms, foreign matter, and dead nervous tissue for CNS. a). Ependymal cells b). Microglia c). Satellite cells d). Neuroglia

b). Microglia

The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of the BONE is the __________. a). Osteocyte b). Osteoblast c). Osteoclast d). Chondrocyte

b). Osteoblast

The serous fluid between the pleural membranes keeps the membranes together and __________. a). Destroys pathogens b). Prevents friction c). Creates friction d). Exchanges gases

b). Prevents friction

These structures begin the respiratory zone. a). Terminal bronchioles b). Respiratory bronchioles c). Trachea

b). Respiratory bronchioles

Plasma membrane of the muscle fiber. a). Sarcoplasm b). Sarcolemma c). NMJ d). Motor end unit

b). Sarcolemma

This is the site of connection between neurons. a). Myelin b). Synapse c). Cell body d). Axon hillock

b). Synapse

The membrane that lines a joint cavity and produces fluid in the __________ membrane. a). Mucous b). Synovial c). Serous d). Pleural

b). Synovial

Cartilage supports and keeps open all of these structures EXCEPT: a). Primary bronchi b). Terminal bronchioles c). Secondary bronchi d). Larynx

b). Terminal bronchioles

The right atrium receives blood directly from three (3) vessels. They are __________. a). Superior and inferior vena cava and the left internal jugular vein b). The superior and inferior vena cava and the coronary sinus c). The superior vena cava, the left internal jugular vein and the coronary sinus d). The inferior vena cava, the right internal jugular vein and the coronary sinus

b). The superior and inferior vena cava and the coronary sinus

Which of the following is NOT classified as a secondary lymphatic organ? a). Spleen b). Thymus c). Lymph nodes d). MALT

b). Thymus

Cranial bones develop __________. a). From cartilaginous models b). Within fibrous membranes c). From a tendon d). Within osseous membranes

b). Within fibrous membranes

Secondary sex characteristics are __________. a). Present in the embryo b). A result of male or female sex hormones increasing in amount at puberty c). The testis in the male and the ovary in the female d). The gametophytes

b). a result of male and female sex hormones increasing in amount at puberty

The types of sweat glands found mainly in the axilla and groin. "SWEAT GLANDS OF PUBERTY" a). Ceruminous glands b). apocrine sweat glands c). eccrine sweat glands d). none of the above

b). apocrine sweat glands

Interneurons are found __________. a). only in the visceral nervous system. b). only in the CNS. c). only in the PNS. d). only in the autonomic nervous system.

b). only in the CNS

This layer can be up to 30 layers and consists of dead scaly keratinized cells. Top layer of the epidrmis. a). stratum basale b). stratum corneum c). stratum lucidum d). stratum granulosum e). stratum spinosum

b). stratum corneum

At a synapse which of the following carries the impulse to the next cell. a). Hyperpolarization b). Depolarization c). A neurotransmitter d). The myelin sheath

c). A neurotransmitter

Type of fluid connective tissue in which all the FORMED ELEMENTS and plasma are found. a). Cartilage b). Plasma c). Blood d). Lymph

c). Blood

This tissue secretes chemicals that prevent blood vessels from growing into it. a). Bone b). Muscle c). Cartilage d). None of these

c). Cartilage

The highly branched part of the neuron that carries impulses towards the cell body a). Axon b). Neurosoma c). Dendrites d). Axon terminal

c). Dendrites

These structures carry information toward the neurosoma (cell body). a). Synapse b). Axon c). Dendrites d). Nodes of Ranvier

c). Dendrites

This structure carries electrical current towards the cell bodies. a). Axon b). Cell body c). Dendrite d). Axon hillock

c). Dendrites

The shaft of a long bone is the __________. a). Epiphysis b). Periosteum c). Diaphysis d). Compact bone

c). Diaphysis

Which cells are NOT included among the cells of the lymphatic system? a). Lymphocytes b). Leukocytes c). Erythrocytes d). Granulocytes

c). Erythrocytes

Organ that concentrates and stores bile. a). Pancreas b). Liver c). Gallbladder d). Duodenum

c). Gallbladder

The descending tracts of the spinal cord are __________. a). Made of gray matter and carry impulses away from the brain b). Made of gray matter and carry impulses toward the brain c). Made of white matter and carry impulses away from the brain d). Made of white matter and carry impulses toward the brain

c). Made of white matter and carry impulses away from the brain

A primary effect of weight-bearing exercise on bones is to __________. a). Provide oxygen for bone development b). Increase the demineralization of bone c). Maintain and increase bone mass d). Utilize the stored triglycerides from the yellow bone marrow

c). Maintain and increase bone mass

A somatic motor neuron carries __________. a). information that signals muscle contraction in the organs in the ventral cavity. b). information such as pain from the viscera in the ventral cavity to the CNS. c). motor commands to the skeletal musculature. d). information from the skin to the CNS.

c). motor commands to the skeletal musculature

The prostate secretes a fluid that contains a). Citric acid b). Proteolytic enzymes c). PSA d). All of the above e). None of the above

d). All of the above

Anatomical characteristics of a synovial joints include a). Articular cartilage b). A joint cavity c). An articular capsule d). All of these

d). All of these

The bulbourethral gland secrete a). An alkaline fluid into the urethra b). Mucous into the urethra c). Sperm into the urethra d). Both a and b e). None of the above

d). Both a and b

The part of the brain that regulates body temperature and the autonomic nervous system. a). Thalamus b). Cerebrum c). Medulla d). Hypothalamus

d). Hypothalamus

Which of the following produces testosterone? a). Seminal vesicles b). Corpus luteum c). Developing follicles of the testes d). Interstitial cells

d). Interstitial cells

This type of tissue includes neurons and neuroglia. a). Connective tissue b). Epithelial tissue c). Muscle tissue d). Nervous tissue

d). Nervous System

The myelin sheath of CNS NEURONS is formed by the __________. a). Microglia b). Astrocytes c). Schwann cells d). Oligodendrocytes

d). Oligodendrocytes

All of the following are considered ducts in the male reproductive system EXCEPT: a). Epididymis b). Ductus (vas) deferens c). Ejaculatory duct d). Prostate

d). Prostate

Neurotransmitters are stored __________. a. In postsynaptic receptors b. In vesicles at the tips of dendrites c. In vesicles in the cell bodies d. In vesicles in the synaptic knob (presynaptic)

d). in vesicles in the synaptic knob (presynaptic)

Spongy bone is different from compact bone because spongy bone __________. a. Is composed of numerous osteons b. Contains osteons all aligned in the same direction along stress lines c. Does not contain osteocytes contained in lacunae d. Is composed of trabeculae that are oriented along lines of stress

d). is composed of trabeculae that are oriented along the lines of stress

The digestive organ primarily responsible for the absorption of water is the _________ a). ileum. b). duodenum. c). anus. d). large intestine.

d). large intestine

This is the thicker layer of the dermis that consists of dense irregular connective tissue. a). stratum granulosum b). epidermis c). papillary layer d). reticular layer

d). reticular layer

Consists of keratinocytes that have begun to pack with keratohyalin and keratin. Cells are beginning to die off. "GRAINY LAYER" a). stratum basale b). stratum corneum c). stratum lucidum d). stratum granulosum e). stratum spinosum

d). stratum granulosum

In human, B lymphocytes originate in __________. a). the thymus. b). the appendix. c). all lymphoid tissue. d). the bone marrow.

d). the bone marrow

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? a). Support b). Hematopoietic site c). Storage d). Providing levers for muscle activity e). All of the above

e). All of the above

Among the functions of the lymphatic system, which of the following are NOT included? a). Draining excess interstitial fluid b). Initiation of immune responses c). Production of antibodies d). Transportation of dietary lipids e). All of the above are functions of the lymphatic system

e). All of the above are functions of the lymphatic system

An osteon has __________. a). A central canal carrying blood vessels b). Concentric lamellae c). Osteocytes in lacunae d). Canaliculi that connect lacunae to the central canal e). All of these

e). All of these

This layer consists of several layers of keratinocytes, many of which remain capable of mitosis. It also contains dendritic (Langerhans) cells. "SPINY LAYER" a). stratum basale b). stratum corneum c). stratum lucidum d). stratum granulosum e). stratum spinosum

e). stratum spinosum