Human Anatomy Quiz Questions Ch. 1,3,5-7

A smooth, rounded articulate process is called: A. Condyle B. Facet C. Trochlea D. Tubercle E. Foramen

A.

Blood vessels belong to which organ system? A. Cardiovascular B. Circulatory C. Lymphatic D. Endocrine E. All systems

A.

Main function of a stratified epithelium is: A. For protection B. For secretion C. To allow contraction. D. For absorption

A.

Tissue that connects muscle to bone. A. Tendon B. Ligament C. Tissue D. Thymus E. Mesentery

A.

A facet, such as the superior and inferior articulating facets of the vertebra is described as: A. A projection adjacent to a condyle B. A flattened or shallow articulating surface C. A sharp slender process D. A marked bony prominence

B.

The areas of the hand which are further away from the body are referred to as _____ and those closer to the body are referred to as ____ respectively. A. Ventral and dorsal B. Caudal and cranial C. Distal and proximal D. Dorsal and proximal E. Proximal and distal

C.

The occipital condole articulates with the: A. Superior costal facet of the atlas B. Superior articulate facet of the axis C. Superior articulate facet of the atlas D. Inferior articulate facet of the axis E. Mandibular fossa

C.

Where does the tubercle of a rib articulate? A. Transverse process B. Superior costal facet of the centrum C. Inferior costal facet of the centrum D. Spinous process E. Transverse foramen

A.

Which branch of anatomy is defined by the study of microscopic structure of tissues? A. histology B. Regional Anatomy C. Cellular Biology D. Gross Anatomy E. Surface Anatomy

A.

Collagen fibers in the reticular layer of the dermis will act to: A. Detect sensation B. Unlike the papillary layer to the hypodermis C. Store lipid reserves D. Lubricate epidermis E. Assist in thermoregulation

B.

Having a matrix is a characteristic of which type of tissue? A. Muscular B. Connective C. Epithelial D. Cardiac E. Neural

B.

Skin color from individual to individual varies due to the amount of melanocytes A. True B. False

B.

The diaphragm separates which two cavities? A. Pleural and thoracic B. Thoracic and abdominal C. Abdominal and pelvic D. Pleural and pericardial

B.

The name of the second cervical vertebrae is: A. Atlas B. Axis C. Costal D. Cervical E. Transverse

B.

The nose is _____ to the belly button. A. Medial B. Cephalic C. Caudal D. Ventral E. Anterior

B.

The styloid is a bone feature located on what bone? A. Sphenoid bone B. Temporal bone C. Mandible D. Occipital bone E. Frontal bone

B.

To which organ system do the kidneys belong to? A. Lymphatic system B. Urinary system C. Digestive system D. Endocrine system

B.

What is the correct order in which bone reformation occurs? A. Matrix deposition, mineralization, resting bone, resorption, reversal B. Resting bone, resorption, reversal, matrix deposition, mineralization C. Restoration, matrix deposition, reversal, resting bone, mineralization D. Resorption, reversal, matrix deposition, mineralization, resting bone

B.

Which epidermal layer is found only in thick skin? A. Stratum germinativum B. Stratum lucidum C. Stratum spinosum D. Stratum basale

B.

Which type of cell is responsible for determining our skin color? A. Keratinocytes B. Melanocytes C. Merkle cells D. Langerhan cells

B.

Benny stopped taking his calcium supplement a couple of months ago. What would be happening in his blood to compensate? A. Stimulation of CA2+ deposition in bones B. Decrease in CA2+ uptake in liver C. Increase in CA2+ uptake in kidneys D. Decrease CA2+ uptake in intestines

C.

How many layers of the dermis is present in thick skin? A. 5 B. 3 C. 2 D. 4

C.

If someone hits you with a hammer in the eye, what bone is likely to break? A. Occipital bone B. Temporal bone C. Frontal bone D. Parietal bone

C.

In the skin, apical layers of epithelial cells are packed with filaments of keratin, a protein, in the __________. A. Stratified columnar epithelium B. Stratified cuboidal epithelium C. Stratified squamous epithelium D. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

C.

Layers of the epidermis from the deepest to most superficial are: A. Spinosum, basale, granulosum B. Basale, granulosum, spinosum, corneum C. Basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum D. Spinosum, basale, granulosum, corneum

C.

Movement at the joint between these bones results in shaking the head yes: A. Mandibular condyle and mandibular fossa B. Sternum and C7 C. Occipital and atlas D. Atlas and axis

C.

The patella (" knee cap") is an example of what type of bone? A. Flat B. Short C. Sesamoid D. Irregular

C.

There are two joints between the thoracic vertebrae and ribs. Which of the following pairs of bone features articulate with one another to form one of these joints? A. Costal facet on the centrum; rib tubercle B. Spinous process ; rib head C. Costal facet on the centrum; rib head D. Costal facet on the transverse process; rib head

C.

When calcium levels in the blood fall below homeostasis which bone cells act to raise levels and through what mechanism? A. Osteoblast, deposition B. Osteoclast; deposition C. Osteoclast; resorption D. Osteoblast; resorption

C.

Which type of epithelium is the most delicate? A. Simple columnar epithelium B. Transitional Epithelium C. Simple squamous epithelium D. Simple cuboidal epithelium

C.

Most of the pancreas is in the ______ region. A. Right inguinal B. Right hypochondriac C. Left lumbar D. Epigastric E. Pubic

D.

The inferior facet of a vertebrae articulates with the: A. Inferior costal facet of the same vertebra B. Superior costa, facet of the vertebra immediately above C. Transverse costal facet of the vertebra immediately inferior D. Superior articulate facet of the vertebra immediately below E. Inferior costal facet of the vertebra immediately inferior

D.

The manus is superior to the ＿＿＿＿＿. A. Antecubitis B. Frons C. Abdomen D. Patella E. Axilla

D.

What is the correct order of events for bone remodeling? A. Resorption ,osteocyte mineralization, deposition B. Osteocyte mineralization deposition resorption C. Deposition osteocyte mineralization resorption D. Resorption deposition osteocyte mineralization

D.

Where is the bone added to during endochondral ossification? A. Epiphyseal line B. Metaphysis C. Epiphysis D. Epiphyseal plate E. Diaphysis

D.

Which of the following epithelial tissues aids in digestion? A. Cushioning of the body's internal organs B. Regulation of body's water loss C. Regulation of body temperature D. Secretion and release of mucus and specific chemical compounds

D.

Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue? A. Provide physical protection B. Provide sensation C. Control permeability D. Establish a structural framework for the body

D.

Which rib is considered a vertebralchondral rib? A. Second rib B. Fifth rib C. Seventh rib D. Ninth rib E. Eleventh rib

D.

Anne has pale skin and goes to the beach. Instead of getting a tan, her skin gets red and maybe even burned. Why does this happen ? A. She produces more melanocytes B. She produces less melanocytes C. She has increased blood supply to her skin D. She produces more melanin E. She produces less melanin

E.

Epithelial cells present in pseudostratified epithelium have which shape? A. Starts round and ends up flat B. Cuboidal C. Round D. Flat E. Rectangular

E.

If a needle pokes your skin and results in instant bleeding, which skin layer has the needle reached? A. Stratum corneum B. Stratum basale C. Stratum granulosum D. Stratum spinosum E. Papillary layer

E.

Karen was outside in the hot Miami weather. When she came into the Green Library, she felt a rush of cold air, developing shivers and goosebumps. What structure caused these goosebumps? A. Sebaceous glands B. Hair bulb C. Hair root D. Hair papilla E. Arrector pill muscle

E.

The infra-orbital foramen is located in which bone? A. Occipital bone B. Temporal bone C. Frontal bone D. Parietal bone E. Maxillary bone

E.

What term is used to refer to excessive anterior curvature in the lumbar region? A. Cervical hyperkyphosis B. Thoracic hyperkyphosis C. Thoracuc hyperlordosis D. Lumbar hyperkydosis E. Lumbar hyperlordosis

E.

Where is bone added during endochondral ossification? A. Epiphyseal line B. Diaphysis C. Epiphysis D. Metaphysis E. Epiphyseal plate

E.

Which plane divides a structure or the body vertically into right or left portions? A. Frontal B. Longitudinal C. Transverse D. Coronal E. Sagittal

E.

Which statement is correct? A. Stratum basale is made up of several cell layers, most being stem cells B. Stratum granulosum is made up of a single cell layer, where cells appear flat and have no nuclei C. Stratum lucidum is made up of several cell layers, and is present everywhere except in the soles of your feet and palms of your hand D. Stratum corneum is made up of several cell layers, and in this cells is where the melanocytes die out and shed chunks E. Stratum spinosum is made up of several cell layers, where keratinocytes contain tonofibrils which are made up of protein filaments

E.