AP I Bones/Joints/Skin
By covering the whole body surface, the skin acts as a protective barrier and plays a role in Select one: a. excretion. b. immunity. c. circulation. d. respiration. e. digestion.
Not A
Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called Select one: a. circumduction. b. rotation. c. hyperextension. d. supination. e. pronation.
Not A
When comparing the dermis with the hypodermis, the dermis Select one: a. has more fat cells than the hypodermis. b. is a more vascular tissue than the hypodermis. c. is divided into two layers; the hypodermis is not. d. contains melanocytes; the hypodermis does not. e. and the hypodermis do not contain collagen.
Not A
Bone growth at the articular cartilage is responsible for bone growth of Select one: a. short bones. b. long bones. c. flat bones. d. irregular bones. e. only the cartilage.
Not B
The vesicles that contain melanin are called ______. Select one: a. melanosomes b. melanocytes c. keratinocytes d. Golgi apparatus
Not B
What branch of physiology would study the effects of sunbathing on the skin? Select one: a. cell physiology b. systemic physiology c. regional physiology d. organ physiology
Not B
With aging, individuals tend to feel colder and usually need the thermostat in their home set higher in the winter to feel warm enough. This is probably because the elderly Select one: a. no longer experience hot flashes at night. b. exhibit a decrease in melanin production. c. experience a decrease in the thickness of their subcutaneous fat layer. d. have less blood flowing to the skin. e. have an increase in desquamation.
Not C
Question text Which of the following facial bones is correctly matched with its function? Select one: a. maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth b. vomer - forms the hard palate c. inferior nasal conchae - contain nasolacrimal canals d. zygomatic - provides attachment point for temporalis muscle e. temporal - is part of the orbit.
Not D
Osteogenesis imperfecta can be caused by abnormally formed Select one: a. proteoglycans. b. hydroxyapatite. c. calcium. d. collagen. e. osteoblasts.
Not E
The humerus articulates with the radius at the Select one: a. medial epicondyle. b. lateral epicondyle. c. capitulum. d. radial fossa. e. trochlea.
Not E
Some drugs for treating acne include peroxides that increases 'peeling' or shedding of skin. This drugs' side effects include drying of the skin, redness, rashes, bleaching and possible loss of hair in areas in contact. Do peroxides have an effect on the sebum-production? Select one: a. Yes, the effect is on the dermis and the sebaceous glands are located there. b. No, the effect is on the epidermis and the sebaceous glands are located there. c. No, the effect is on the dermis and the sebaceous glands are located there. d. Yes, the effect is on the epidermis and the sebaceous glands are located there.
a. Yes, the effect is on the dermis and the sebaceous glands are located there.
Lyme disease is Select one: a. a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. b. an inflammation of any joint. c. a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood. d. a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease. e. the most common type of arthritis.
a. a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
Body odor results from secretions from the ______ sweat glands. Select one: a. apocrine b. merocrine c. ceruminous d. sebaceous e. eccrine
a. apocrine
You would look for concentric lamellae Select one: a. around the central canal of an osteon. b. in between osteons. c. on the outer surface of compact bone tissues. d. as components of the cartilage. e. in the bone marrow.
a. around the central canal of an osteon.
Which type of skin cancer is the most common? Select one: a. basal cell carcinoma b. squamous cell carcinoma c. melanoma d. Kaposi's sarcoma e. psoriasis
a. basal cell carcinoma
Collagen and calcium hydroxyapatite are the primary constituents of Select one: a. bone matrix. b. hyaline cartilage. c. fibrous cartilage. d. ligaments. e. blood.
a. bone matrix.
Transverse foramina are found in _____ vertebrae. Select one: a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar d. sacral e. antebrachial
a. cervical
Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the Select one: a. dermis. b. epidermis. c. melanocytes. d. stratum corneum. e. hypodermis.
a. dermis.
If you ask someone a question and they do not know the answer, which type of nonverbal expression are you likely to get from that person? Select one: a. elevation of the clavicles and scapulae b. hyperextension of the back c. pronation of the forearm d. flexion of the forearm e. lateral flexion of the trunk
a. elevation of the clavicles and scapulae
This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes. Select one: a. epidermis b. reticular layer c. papillary layer d. stretch marks e. hypodermis
a. epidermis
Bones that are thin and have a broad curved shape are classified as ______ bones. Select one: a. flat bone b. irregular bone c. long bone d. short bone
a. flat bone
What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body? Select one: a. glenohumeral joint b. temporomandibular joint c. humeroulnar joint d. coxal joint e. knee joint
a. glenohumeral joint
Which of the following facial bones is correctly matched with its function? Select one: a. maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth b. vomer - forms the hard palate c. inferior nasal conchae - contain nasolacrimal canals d. zygomatic - provides attachment point for temporalis muscle e. temporal - is part of the orbit.
a. maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth
The vesicles that contain melanin are Select one: a. melanosomes. b. albinism. c. dermatitis. d. carotene. e. cyanosis.
a. melanosomes.
When blood calcium levels are low Select one: a. osteoclast activity increases. b. calcitonin secretion increases. c. calcium absorption is reduced. d. bones produce more bone tissue. e. osteoblast activity increases.
a. osteoclast activity increases.
A cleft palate results from incomplete development of the _______ Select one: a. palatine bones. b. lacrimal bones. c. mandible. d. vomer bone. e. frontal bone.
a. palatine bones.
A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint. Select one: a. plane b. saddle c. hinge d. pivot e. ellipsoid
a. plane
Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites? Select one: a. plantar flexion - dorsiflexion b. abduction - extension c. inversion - retraction d. pronation - rotation e. elevation - protraction
a. plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain? Select one: a. posterior pelvic region b. anterior pelvic region c. cervical region d. lumbar region e. thoracic region
a. posterior pelvic region
Important functions of the skeletal system include Select one: a. protection of the brain and soft organs. b. storage of water. c. production of Vitamin E. d. regulation of acid-base balance. e. integration of other systems.
a. protection of the brain and soft organs.
This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery scales. Select one: a. psoriasis b. decubitus ulcer c. bullae d. vitiligo e. eczema
a. psoriasis
A malfunction of the process of keratinization results in the condition known as Select one: a. psoriasis. b. cyanosis. c. jaundice. d. impetigo. e. acne.
a. psoriasis.
The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the Select one: a. stratum basale. b. stratum granulosum. c. stratum lucidum. d. stratum corneum. e. stratum dermum.
a. stratum basale.
The nail proper is composed of the Select one: a. stratum corneum. b. stratum lucidum. c. stratum germinativum. d. stratum spinosum. e. All of these choices are correct.
a. stratum corneum.
Osteoarthritis usually is caused by Select one: a. wear and tear of the joint. b. increased uric acid in the blood. c. an autoimmune disorder. d. a bacterial infection in the joint. e. bursitis.
a. wear and tear of the joint.
Name the layer from which fingernails and toenails are derived. Select one: a. Dermis b. Epidermis c. Hypodermis
b. Epidermis
Which of the following statements concerning the hypodermis is false? Select one: a. Hypodermis is referred to as subcutaneous tissue. b. Hypodermis is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers. c. The main cell types of the hypodermis are fibroblasts, fat cells, and macrophages. d. The hypodermis attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle. e. The hypodermis is a site of fat storage.
b. Hypodermis is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers.
Which of the following is a function of the vertebral column? Select one: a. It supports the weight of the body. b. It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord. c. It serves as a passageway for the cranial nerves. d. It contains numerous foramens for the passageway of blood vessels. e. It protects the brain.
b. It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord.
A recent study demonstrated that there are three unique strains of Propionibacterium acnes; two strains are more prevalent in people with acne; however, one of which appears not to be pathogenic to humans and is more prevalent in people with 'clear' skin. Additionally, the strain of P. acnes found in healthy skin kills the of invading bacteria, including the pathogenic P. acnes. Which of the following statements about the targeted removal of 'bad' P. acnes and addition of 'good' P. acnes is INCORRECT? Select one: a. After "bad" P. acnes is removed, the applications of "good" P. acnes should be able to grow and kill invasive bacteria. b. Once removed, the invading pathogenic P. acnes can not regrow on the skin.
b. Once removed, the invading pathogenic P. acnes can not regrow on the skin.
These collagen fibers help to connect ligaments and tendons to the periosteum of the bone. Select one: a. endosteal fibers b. Sharpey fibers c. Golgi fibers d. Haversian fibers e. Purkinje fibers
b. Sharpey fibers
Which of the following statements regarding calcium homeostasis is true? Select one: a. Parathyroid hormone inhibits osteoclast activity. b. When blood calcium levels are too low, osteoclast activity increases. c. Increased osteoblast activity increases blood calcium levels. d. Parathyroid hormone increases calcium loss from the kidney. e. Calcitonin elevates blood calcium levels.
b. When blood calcium levels are too low, osteoclast activity increases.
Which of the following situations could interfere with normal child birth? Select one: a. small ischial spines b. a small pelvic outlet c. an enlarged iliac crest d. a wide, circular pelvic inlet e. widely spaced ischial spines
b. a small pelvic outlet
Arthritis is Select one: a. a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. b. an inflammation of any joint. c. a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood. d. a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease. e. the most common type of arthritis.
b. an inflammation of any joint.
Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints Select one: a. use fibrous connective tissue to hold the bones in the joint together. b. are enclosed by a joint capsule. c. are only temporary; they are replaced in the adult. d. generally have both bones in the joint fused together. e. are not freely moveable.
b. are enclosed by a joint capsule.
Ligaments attach Select one: a. muscle to muscle. b. bone to bone. c. muscle to bone. d. nerve to bone. e. nerve to muscle.
b. bone to bone.
Chondroblasts produce Select one: a. ligaments. b. cartilage matrix. c. bone tissue. d. blood cells. e. synovial fluid.
b. cartilage matrix.
Another name for a bedsore is Select one: a. psoriasis. b. decubitus ulcer. c. bullae. d. vitiligo. e. eczema.
b. decubitus ulcer.
The three arches of the foot Select one: a. transfer weight from the tibia to the femur. b. distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking. c. form a hinge joint. d. are highest on the lateral side of the foot. e. form after birth.
b. distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking.
Proteoglycan molecules in the matrix of cartilage Select one: a. replace collagen fibers in the matrix. b. give cartilage its resilient nature. c. fill the lacunae. d. make the perichondrium very stretchable. e. make cartilage hard and compact.
b. give cartilage its resilient nature.
The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint. Select one: a. saddle b. hinge c. pivot d. ball and socket e. plane
b. hinge
A young boy (10 years old) exhibited the following symptoms: advanced development of secondary sexual characteristics and rapid growth. Which of the following caused his condition? Select one: a. hypersecretion of growth hormone b. hypersecretion of testosterone c. hypersecretion of estrogen d. hyposecretion of estrogen e. hypersecretion of vitamin D
b. hypersecretion of testosterone
Parallel curving ridges of dermis that shape the overlying epidermis into fingerprints Select one: a. are associated with thin skin. b. improve the grip of the hands. c. decrease friction on surfaces where they are located. d. are caused by the pattern of the reticular layer of the dermis. e. tend to make the surface smooth.
b. improve the grip of the hands.
Synovial fluid Select one: a. is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. b. is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. c. provides a smooth surface where bones meet. d. is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. e. lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage
b. is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
Sweat Select one: a. is a hypertonic fluid. b. is produced by a merocrine or apocrine gland. c. contains only water. d. reaches the body only through the hair follicles. e. is not associated with emotions.
b. is produced by a merocrine or apocrine gland.
What protein is found in the nails, hair, and epidermis? Select one: a. melanin b. keratin c. carotene d. elastin e. collagen
b. keratin
This condition is also known as hump back. Select one: a. lordosis b. kyphosis c. scoliosis d. spina bifida e. herniated disk
b. kyphosis
Spaces in the bone matrix that are occupied by osteocytes are Select one: a. lamellae. b. lacunae. c. periosteum. d. trabeculae.
b. lacunae.
Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is Select one: a. lateral flexion. b. lateral excursion. c. elevation. d. inversion.
b. lateral excursion.
The distal portion of the nail is the Select one: a. nail root. b. nail body. c. nail fold. d. eponychium. e. hyponychium.
b. nail body.
In appositional growth of cartilage, Select one: a. chondroblasts within the tissue proliferate and add more matrix from the inside. b. new chondrocytes and new matrix are added on the outside of the tissue. c. osteoblasts replace the chondroblasts. d. the tissue becomes vascularized in order to grow. e. the cartilage is replaced with another kind of connective tissue.
b. new chondrocytes and new matrix are added on the outside of the tissue.
Which type of bone cells package calcium and phosphate ions? Select one: a. osteochondral progenitor cell b. osteoblasts c. osteocytes d. osteoclasts
b. osteoblasts
Brittle bone disorder is another name for Select one: a. osteoporosis. b. osteogenesis imperfecta. c. osteomalacia. d. scurvy. e. osteomyelitis.
b. osteogenesis imperfecta.
Which of the following matrix molecules in cartilage tends to trap large quantities of water? Select one: a. collagen b. proteoglycan c. hyaluronic acid d. elastin e. chondrocytes
b. proteoglycan
The function of a bursa is to Select one: a. provide support for a weak joint. b. provide a fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction. c. increase the articulating surface at a joint. d. bind ligaments to bones. e. produce fluid.
b. provide a fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction.
The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the Select one: a. subacromial bursae. b. rotator cuff. c. glenoid labrum. d. coracohumeral ligament. e. deltoid muscle.
b. rotator cuff.
Maya is experiencing pain and discomfort in her posterior coxal region. Which specific joint may be the problem? Select one: a. proximal radio-ulnar joint b. sacroiliac joint c. symphysis pubis d. knee joint e. glenohumeral joint
b. sacroiliac joint
Skin glands do not include Select one: a. sebaceous glands. b. salivary glands. c. ceruminous glands. d. mammary glands. e. sweat glands.
b. salivary glands.
A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his Select one: a. neck. b. shoulder. c. hip. d. knee. e. elbow.
b. shoulder.
The glenoid labrum is part of the _____ joint while the acetabular labrum is part of the _____ joint. Select one: a. elbow; knee b. shoulder; hip c. shoulder; knee d. elbow; hip e. shoulder; elbow
b. shoulder; hip
In which layer of the epidermis are lamellar bodies formed inside keratinocytes? Select one: a. stratum basale b. stratum spinosum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum lucidum e. stratum corneum
b. stratum spinosum
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer that affects the _____ layer of the skin. Select one: a. reticular layer of dermis b. stratum spinosum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum basale e. stratum corneum
b. stratum spinosum
Joints are classified according to the Select one: a. bones that are united at the joint. b. structure of the joint. c. size of the joint. d. shape of the joint. e. type of fluid in the joint.
b. structure of the joint.
The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the Select one: a. cruciate ligament. b. synovial membrane. c. articular cartilage. d. bursae. e. mucus membrane.
b. synovial membrane.
Fingernails are comprised of: Select one: a. epithelial and collagen fibers produced in the dermis b. thin, dead scaly cells c. collagen deposited by the lunula and the matrix d. proteins secreted by the nail groove from the matrix
b. thin, dead scaly cells
Cartilaginous joints Select one: a. are common in the skull. b. unite two bones by means of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage. c. allow the most movement between bones. d. are found in the lower leg. e. are not found in the pelvic region.
b. unite two bones by means of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage.
The ligament of the head of the femur is located inside the hip joint between the femoral head and the______________________. Select one: a. Lesser trochanter b. Hip bone c. Acetabulum d. Joint capsule e. Articular capsule
c. Acetabulum
Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system? Select one: a. keratinocytes b. melanocytes c. Langerhans cells d. Merkel cells e. fibroblasts
c. Langerhans cells
A parent of an baby visits her pediatrician because her baby is turning orange. Fortunately, the baby's lab tests indicate no abnormality. What could be causing the orange coloration? Select one: a. The baby was in the sun too long. b. The mother has been feeding the baby orange soda. c. The baby's diet consists of mostly sweet potatoes and carrots. d. There is no logical explanation for this coloration change.
c. The baby's diet consists of mostly sweet potatoes and carrots.
Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false? Select one: a. They may become completely immovable in adults. b. The opposing bones in the joint interdigitate for stability. c. The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage. d. The periosteum of adjacent bones is continuous over the joint. e. Membranes, called fontanels, are present in some sutures at birth.
c. The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage.
The upper limb and its girdle are attached rather loosely to the rest of the body. This arrangement Select one: a. results in a disjointed appearance. b. limits fine coordination of the hands. c. allows a wide range of movements. d. restricts the amount of weight the upper limb can support. e. results in a limited range of motion.
c. allows a wide range of movements.
In a herniated ("ruptured" or "slipped") disc, the ring of fibrocartilage called the ___________ cracks and the _____________ oozes out. Select one: a. nucleus pulposus; anulus fibrosus b. lamina; nucleus pulposus c. anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus d. anulus fibrosus; body e. nucleus pulposus; lamina
c. anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus
n which type of bone would osteons be present? Select one: a. spongy bone b. compact bone c. both spongy and compact
c. both spongy and compact
A passageway connecting neighboring osteocytes in an osteon is a Select one: a. central canal. b. lamella. c. canaliculus. d. lacuna. e. osteocanal.
c. canaliculus.
Failure of the palatine processes of the maxilla to fuse properly during development results in a Select one: a. cleft lip. b. cleft chin. c. cleft palate. d. deviated septum. e. clogged sinus.
c. cleft palate.
The bluish tinge of skin due to a reduction of oxygen in the blood is called Select one: a. hemolysis. b. desquamation. c. cyanosis. d. carotenosis. e. albinism.
c. cyanosis.
Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin? Select one: a. melanosomes. b. albinism. c. dermatitis. d. carotene. e. cyanosis.
c. dermatitis.
The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is Select one: a. protection from cancer. b. production of Vitamin E. c. detection of heat and touch. d. regulation of acid-base balance. e. prevention of albinism.
c. detection of heat and touch.
A burn classified as partial thickness could be _____. Select one: a. first or second degree b. second or third degree c. epidermal or dermal d. thin or deep
c. epidermal or dermal
Bowing the head is an example of Select one: a. rotation. b. pronation. c. flexion. d. lateral excursion. e. hyperextension.
c. flexion.
Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint? Select one: a. epiphyseal plates b. intervertebral disks c. fontanelles d. sternocostal joint e. manubriosternal joint
c. fontanelles
The compression (weight-bearing) strength of bone matrix is due to the presence of Select one: a. elastin fibers. b. collagenase. c. hydroxyapatite crystals. d. collagen fibers. e. bone marrow.
c. hydroxyapatite crystals.
Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion is called Select one: a. circumduction. b. rotation. c. hyperextension. d. supination. e. pronation.
c. hyperextension.
A subcutaneous injection delivers medication into the Select one: a. epidermis. b. dermis. c. hypodermis. d. muscle. e. joint.
c. hypodermis.
Which of the following is NOT a function of bone? Select one: a. support b. movement c. immunity d. calcium storage e. blood cell formation
c. immunity
Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn? Select one: a. local edema b. shock c. increased immunity d. decreased heart pumping ability e. venous thrombosis
c. increased immunity
Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints? Select one: a. decreased range of motion b. decreased flexibility and elasticity c. increased production of synovial fluid d. weakening of muscles e. decreased tissue repair
c. increased production of synovial fluid
Hyaluronic acid Select one: a. contributes to the rigidity of a joint. b. is found in the synovial membrane. c. is responsible for the lubricating properties of synovial fluid. d. makes up most of the matrix of hyaline cartilage. e. makes surfaces rough.
c. is responsible for the lubricating properties of synovial fluid.
One type of experimental contraceptive device is a skin patch that contains a chemical absorbed through the skin. Which of the following substances might be the type of chemical involved? Select one: a. proteins b. water-soluble substances c. lipid-soluble substances d. carbohydrates e. amino acids
c. lipid-soluble substances
A synchondrosis Select one: a. is a type of gomphosis. b. is freely movable. c. may be temporary. d. is found in the arm. e. is not found in a growing long bone.
c. may be temporary.
The amount of body area involved with a burn is determined by the Select one: a. color of the skin. b. amount of pain. c. rule of nines. d. cause of the burn. e. ABCDE rule.
c. rule of nines.
The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint. Select one: a. elbow b. knee c. shoulder d. hip e. wrist
c. shoulder
The epidermal layer that is present in the nail bed and the nail matrix is the Select one: a. stratum corneum. b. stratum lucidum. c. stratum basale. d. stratum spinosum. e. stratum lunula.
c. stratum basale.
In which layer of the epidermis are granules of keratohyalin formed? Select one: a. stratum basale b. stratum spinosum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum lucidum e. stratum corneum
c. stratum granulosum
The proportion of collagen to hydroxyapatite in bone determines the Select one: a. thickness of the bone. b. length of the bone. c. strength of the bone. d. ability of the bone to heal. e. growth rate of bone.
c. strength of the bone.
Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area? Select one: a. Between his sacrum and coxa. b. At his symphysis pubis. c. In his cervical region between the atlas and axis. d. Between his tooth socket and tooth. e. At the suture between the two parietal bones.
d. Between his tooth socket and tooth.
What type of burn involves damage to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue? Select one: a. First degree b. Second degree c. Partial thickness d. Full thickness e. Total dermal thickness
d. Full thickness
Rheumatoid arthritis is Select one: a. a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. b. an inflammation of any joint. c. a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood. d. a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease. e. the most common type of arthritis.
d. a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
An example of a saddle joint is the Select one: a. shoulder joint. b. elbow joint. c. atlanto-occipital joint. d. carpometacarpal joint. e. atlantoaxial joint.
d. carpometacarpal joint.
The stratum basale Select one: a. is easily shed when you rub your hands together. b. has a mixture of living and dead cells - mostly dead. c. contains many blood vessels that nourish the epidermis. d. contains cells that undergo mitosis to form new epidermal cells. e. contains cells that undergo meiosis to form new epidermal cells.
d. contains cells that undergo mitosis to form new epidermal cells.
The obturator foramen is found in the Select one: a. skull. b. scapula. c. sacrum. d. coxa. e. vertebrae.
d. coxa.
What is synonymous with the cuticle? Select one: a. nail root b. nail body c. nail fold d. eponychium e. hyponychium
d. eponychium
The flat bones of the skull develop from Select one: a. hyaline cartilage. b. areolar tissue. c. compact bone. d. fibrous connective tissue. e. fibrocartilage.
d. fibrous connective tissue.
Lead poisoning can be detected by doing an analysis of Select one: a. sweat. b. skin folds. c. nails. d. hair. e. skin.
d. hair.
The glenoid cavity is where the Select one: a. clavicle articulates with the scapula. b. clavicle articulates with the sternum. c. humerus articulates with the clavicle. d. humerus articulates with the scapula. e. radius articulates with humerus.
d. humerus articulates with the scapula.
The effects of aging on the skin include all of the following except: Select one: a. thinner epidermis b. reduction in collagen and elastin c. loss of fat from the subcutaneous tissue d. increases in sebaceous gland activity
d. increases in sebaceous gland activity
The effects of aging on the skin include all of the following except: Select one: a. thinner epidermis b. reduction in collagen and elastin c. loss of fat from the subcutaneous tissue d. increases in sebaceous gland activity
d. increases in sebaceous gland activity
Jasmine trips and tries to break her fall by putting her hand to the ground. The doctor informs her she has injured the ____ joints in her wrist. Select one: a. costocarpal joints. b. intermetacarpal joints. c. metacarpalphalangeal joints. d. intercarpal joints. e. intracarpal joints.
d. intercarpal joints.
An example of a symphysis is the Select one: a. elbow joint. b. temporomandibular joint. c. costovertebral joint. d. intervertebral joint. e. sacroiliac joint.
d. intervertebral joint.
The dermis Select one: a. contains no blood vessels. b. functions as padding and insulation. c. is divided into three distinct layers. d. is responsible for most of the skin's structural strength. e. does not contain connective tissue.
d. is responsible for most of the skin's structural strength.
The skin discoloration most likely to result from liver disease is Select one: a. pallor. b. erythema. c. hematoma. d. jaundice. e. cyanosis.
d. jaundice.
What is the area where marrow is located? Select one: a. periosteum b. Sharpey fibers c. growth plate d. medullary cavity
d. medullary cavity
The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called Select one: a. bursae. b. ligaments. c. tendon sheaths. d. menisci. e. intraknee disks.
d. menisci.
Nail cells are produced by the Select one: a. lunula. b. cuticle. c. nail body. d. nail matrix. e. nail groove.
d. nail matrix.
The opposite of supination is Select one: a. inversion. b. protraction. c. elevation. d. pronation. e. flexion.
d. pronation.
Raul's father tells him not to slouch, and to put his shoulders back. What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture? Select one: a. laterally rotate his humerus b. medially rotate his humerus c. depress his scapulae d. retract his scapulae
d. retract his scapulae
This layer is found only in thick skin. Select one: a. stratum basale b. stratum spinosum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum lucidum e. stratum corneum
d. stratum lucidum
Rupturing the dermis may cause these to develop. Select one: a. epidermis b. reticular layer c. papillary layer d. stretch marks e. hypodermis
d. stretch marks
Which of the following bony features is mismatched with its description? Select one: a. crista galli - point of attachment of one of the meninges b. occipital condyles - articulation points between the skull and vertebral column c. alveolar process - ridge containing the teeth d. styloid process - point of articulation of mandible with skull e. mandibular fossa - point of articulation of mandible with skull
d. styloid process - point of articulation of mandible with skull
Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly is called Select one: a. circumduction. b. rotation. c. hyperextension. d. supination. e. pronation.
d. supination.
Which of the following joints is most movable? Select one: a. suture b. syndesmosis c. symphysis d. synovial e. synchondrosis
d. synovial
Acne is caused by Select one: a. testosterone. b. sebum. c. abnormal keratinization of hair follicles. d. Propionibacterium. e. All of these are factors.
e. All of these are factors.
Which of the following movements is possible at the hip or coxal joint? Select one: a. rotation b. flexion c. adduction d. circumduction e. All of these are possible.
e. All of these are possible.
Bone remodeling may occur Select one: a. as bones grow. b. as bones adjust to stress. c. as fractures heal. d. constantly during a person's lifetime. e. All of these choices are correct.
e. All of these choices are correct.
Which of the following does NOT influence the range of motion of a joint? Select one: a. the shape of the articular surfaces of the bones b. the amount and shape of cartilage c. the amount of fluid in and around the joint d. the strength and location of tendons and ligaments e. All of these influence range of motion.
e. All of these influence range of motion.
One effect of aging on the skeletal system is Select one: a. decreased bone matrix. b. increased bone density. c. decreased collagen fibers. d. increased elastic fibers. e. Decreased bone matrix and decreased collagen fibers are effects of aging.
e. Decreased bone matrix and decreased collagen fibers are effects of aging.
Which of the following joints is most movable? Select one: a. plane b. saddle c. hinge d. pivot e. ball and socket
e. ball and socket
What will develop when the skin is subjected to excess friction or pressure? Select one: a. carcinoma b. melanoma c. papillae d. stretch marks e. callus
e. callus
The opposite of extension is Select one: a. inversion. b. protraction. c. elevation. d. pronation. e. flexion.
e. flexion.
The acromion process Select one: a. is part of the clavicle. b. articulates with the coracoid process. c. forms the most inferior part of the glenoid fossa. d. has no function. e. has an articulation with the clavicle.
e. has an articulation with the clavicle.
The ligamentum nuchae Select one: a. protects the brain. b. is a part of the nose. c. moves the eye. d. supports the jaw. e. helps keep the head erect.
e. helps keep the head erect.
What results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus? Select one: a. lordosis b. kyphosis c. scoliosis d. spina bifida e. herniated disk
e. herniated disk
A synchondrosis contains ___ cartilage. Select one: a. synchronous b. fibrous c. elastic d. reticular e. hyaline
e. hyaline
The stratum corneum beneath the free edge of the nail is the Select one: a. nail root. b. nail body. c. nail fold. d. eponychium. e. hyponychium.
e. hyponychium.
The loss of height that occurs with aging is due to compression of the Select one: a. pelvic girdle. b. vertebral arches. c. vertebral bodies. d. vertebral foramen. e. intervertebral discs.
e. intervertebral discs.
Baldness Select one: a. occurs only in men. b. is related to estrogen levels. c. is related to levels of growth hormone. d. is not genetic. e. is more common in men than in women.
e. is more common in men than in women.
A place where two or more bones come together is a(n) Select one: a. cavity. b. joint. c. contusion. d. articulation. e. joint and an articulation.
e. joint and an articulation.
The connective tissue sheath of cartilage is called the Select one: a. matrix. b. chondrocyte. c. ligamentous cord. d. lacuna. e. perichondrium.
e. perichondrium.
Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called Select one: a. circumduction. b. rotation. c. hyperextension. d. supination. e. pronation.
e. pronation.
The portion of the hair below the surface of the skin is the Select one: a. shaft. b. cuticle. c. hair bulb. d. medulla. e. root.
e. root.
Osteoarthritis is Select one: a. a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. b. an inflammation of any joint. c. a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood. d. a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease. e. the most common type of arthritis.
e. the most common type of arthritis.
The humerus articulates with the ulna at the Select one: a. medial epicondyle. b. lateral epicondyle. c. capitulum. d. radial fossa. e. trochlea.
e. trochlea.
