ANATOMY MORE QUESTIONS
Within a lymph node there is a cortex and medulla. Which of the following are found in the cortex area? a. T cells b. B cells c. NK cells
B
Deoxygenated blood traveling from the body tissues back to the heart is traveling through __________. a. arteries b. veins c. capillaries
B
If the vitreous humor level falls below normal levels, the __________ may become detached and will affect vision. a. iris b. retina c. cornea
B
In order for the digested material, or nutrients, to do the body any good it must be absorbed into the bloodstream and then ultimately travel in the bloodstream to all body tissues. The majority of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream occurs in the __________. a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine
B
Oxygenated blood travels through vessels from the lungs to the left side of the heart. The oxygenated blood is traveling through __________. a. arteries b. veins c. capillaries
B
The __________ ligament anchors the ovary to the uterine wall. a. round b. ovarian c. suspensory
B
The left lung is made of __________ lobes, and the right lung is made of __________ lobes. a. 2; 2 b. 2; 3 c. 3; 2
B
The small intestine measures about __________ feet in length. a. 8 b. 21 c. 30
B
The spleen is located __________. a. to the left of the liver b. to the left of the stomach c. between the stomach and the liver
B
The thymus gland is located posterior to the __________. a. liver b. sternum c. stomach
B
The trigone is an area located within the __________. a. urethra b. urinary bladder c. renal pelvis area
B
The ureters leave the kidneys and enter the urinary bladder on the __________ side. a. anterior b. posterior c. superior
B
Under normal circumstances, how many ureters enter the urinary bladder? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3
B
Vitamin K is a product necessary for blood clotting activity. Which of the following statements is true in reference to vitamin K? a. It is produced by specific cells of the large intestine. b. It is produced by the bacteria that live in the large intestine. c. It is produced by specific cells of the small intestine but is absorbed into the bloodstream via the action of the large intestine.
B
When the myoepithelial cells contract, milk is forced from the alveoli to the nipple. Which of the following hormones causes the myoepithelial cells to contract? a. estrogen b. oxytocin c. progesterone
B
Which of the following accessory glands do sperm cells pass through while traveling through the male's system? a. bulbourethral b. prostate c. seminal vesicle
B
Which of the following are NOT involved in restricting the movement of the tympanum and the ossicles if an excessive noise occurs? a. stapedius b. scala vestibuli c. tensor tympani
B
Which of the following cells or structures of the testes produce testosterone? a. rete testis b. interstitial cells c. seminiferous tubules
B
Which of the following statements about bile is correct? a. Bile is a chemical that will emulsify fat within the liver. b. Bile is an enzyme that will digest fat within the small intestine. c. Bile is a chemical that will emulsify fat within the small intestine.
C
There are three sets of tonsils. Which of the following are found in the nasopharynx region? a. palatine b. lingual c. pharyngeal
C
Which of the following accessory glands provides nutrients for the sperm cells as they travel through the male's reproductive system? a. bulbourethral b. prostate c. seminal vesicle
C
Which of the following is the correct sequence regarding the flow of sperm cells? a. epididymis, seminiferous tubules, ductus deferens b. ductus deferens, epididymis, seminiferous tubules c. seminiferous tubules, epididymis, ductus deferens
C
Afferent vessels enter the __________ side of the lymph node, and efferent vessels exit the __________ side of the lymph node. a. convex; concave b. concave; convex c. top; bottom
A
After an egg is fertilized, it will implant in the __________ for further development. a. endometrium b. myometrium c. perimetrium
A
Aggregates of lymphatic nodules consist of cells that are involved in fighting invading pathogens. Which of the following does not consist of lymphatic nodules? a. heart b. tonsils c. appendix
A
All the ganglion cells of the retina merge and exit the eye forming the optic nerve. What is the name of this exit area? a. optic disc b. macula lutea c. fovea centralis
A
An opening in the diaphragm called the __________ hiatus allows the esophagus to pass through and connect to the stomach. a. esophageal b. diaphragmatic c. mediastinal
A
Deoxygenated blood travels from the right side of the heart through vessels to the lungs to become oxygenated. The deoxygenated blood is traveling through __________. a. arteries b. veins c. capillaries
A
Oxygenated blood travels from the left side of the heart through vessels out to body tissues. The oxygenated blood is traveling through __________. a. arteries b. veins c. capillaries
A
Perilymph flows in all the following cochlear tubes EXCEPT the __________. a. scala media b. scala tympani c. scala vestibuli
A
The esophagus is __________ to the trachea. a. posterior b. anterior c. lateral
A
The organ of Corti is considered to be the organ of hearing. Where is it located? a. scala media b. scala tympani c. scala vestibuli
A
All the lymph that is collected returns to venous circulation by entering into the __________. a. villi b. lacteals c. right and left subclavian veins
C
Oxygen is transported in the blood to be delivered to the tissues. At the same time, carbon dioxide leaves the tissues and enters the blood to be delivered to the lungs for exhalation. Which of the following are the vessels where this gas exchange occurs? a. arteries b. veins c. capillaries
C
Rods and cones of the eye are __________. a. nociceptors b. proprioceptors c. photoreceptors
C
Sensory receptors are often the __________ of neurons. a. axons b. somas c. dendrites
C
Successful fertilization of the egg normally occurs in the __________. a. ovaries b. uterus c. ampulla of the uterine tube
C
The bronchi enter the lungs at the area called the __________. a. apex b. base c. hilus
C
The dartos muscle and cremaster muscle contract in an effort to __________. a. ejaculate sperm b. keep sperm cells warm c. maintain proper temperature for sperm storage and development
C
The lymphatic system returns excess fluid and protein to the __________. a. lymphoid cells b. interstitial fluid c. blood circulation
C
The stapes is connected to one side of the oval window, and the __________ of the cochlea is connected to the other side of the oval window. a. scala media b. scala tympani c. scala vestibuli
C
The vestibular apparatus is involved in maintaining equilibrium. The vestibular apparatus consists of the __________ and the __________. a. eyes; inner ear b. vestibule; cochlea c. vestibule; semicircular canals
C
Which of the following ligaments anchors the ovary to the pelvic wall? a. round b. ovarian c. suspensory
C
Which of the following structures of the testes is/are involved in the production of sperm? a. epididymis b. rete testis c. seminiferous tubules
C
Which of the following structures of the tooth is the hardest substance comprising the tooth? a. dentin b. cementum c. calcium phosphate of the enamel
C
As blood leaves the heart to be transported to the tissues of the body, it travels through vessels that begin large in diameter and end small in diameter. Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow away from the heart in reference to vessel diameter? a. arteries, arterioles, capillaries b. arteries, capillaries, arterioles c. arterioles, arteries, capillaries
A
Each breast consists of __________. a. 1 mammary gland b. 15-20 mammary glands c. over 20 mammary glands
A
In order to maintain balance, there are different receptors involved. The __________ are receptors within the vestibule and the __________ are receptors associated with the __________. a. macula; crista ampullaris; semicircular canals b. crista ampullaris; macula; cupula c. cupula; crista ampullaris; macula
A
Lysozyme is an enzyme in the mouth that __________. a. kills bacteria b. breaks down saliva c. digests carbohydrates
A
The __________ produces chemicals that will stabilize the pH of the contents within the __________. a. pancreas; small intestine b. stomach; small intestine c. pancreas; stomach
A
The area where the renal artery enters the kidney and the renal vein and ureter exits the kidney is called the __________. a. renal hilus b. renal medulla c. juxtamedullary area
A
The basilar membrane of the cochlea is located between the __________ and __________. a. scala tympani; scala media b. scala vestibule; scala media c. scala vestibule; scala tympani
A
The internal urethral sphincter is __________ and the external urethral sphincter is __________. a. under involuntary control; under voluntary control b. under voluntary control; under involuntary control c. made of skeletal muscle; made of smooth muscle
A
The lymphatic system absorbs __________ from the digestive system. a. lipids b. lymph c. nutrients
A
The penis consists of three parallel erectile tissues. Which of the following occurs as a pair of cylindrical, erectile tissue? a. corpus cavernosum b. corpus spongiosum c. spongy urethra
A
The right ventricle is the chamber of the heart that pumps blood for the pulmonary circulation. Based on this information, blood from the right ventricle is on its way to the __________. a. lungs b. liver c. appendages
A
The small intestine is subdivided into three segments. Which of the following is the correct sequence regarding the passage of food through the small intestine? a. duodenum, jejunum, ileum b. jejunum, duodenum, ileum c. duodenum, ileum, jejunum
A
The uvula is the structure in the back of the mouth that is an extension of the __________. a. soft plate b. hard palate c. vestibule area
A
Thymosin is a hormone that will cause __________ to maturate. a. T cells b. B cells c. macrophages
A
Under normal circumstances, how many urethrae exit the urinary bladder? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3
A
Waste travels through the large intestine, which is made of four major segments. Which of the following represents the correct sequence regarding the movement of waste through the large intestine? a. cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon b. ascending colon, descending colon, cecum, transverse colon, sigmoid colon c. sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, cecum
A
What is the name of the fingerlike projections within the lining of the small intestine that are involved in absorbing digested material into the bloodstream? a. villi b. plicae c. Brunner's glands
A
When a person cries heavily, many times their nose begins to "run." This is due to the fact that tears from the eyes will pass through the __________ and enter into the nasal cavity. a. nasolacrimal duct b. scleral sinus of the eye c. anterior cavity of the eye
A
When swallowing food, the __________ closes off the entrance to the trachea in an effort to prevent choking on food. a. epiglottis b. cricoid cartilage c. cuneiform cartilage
A
Which of the following classifications of sensory receptors could be the same? a. mechanoreceptors and exteroceptors b. thermoreceptors and interoceptors c. photoreceptors and proprioceptors
A
Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of light passing through the eye to the retina? a. cornea, anterior chamber, pupil, posterior chamber, lens, posterior cavity, retina b. cornea, anterior cavity, pupil, posterior cavity, lens, posterior chamber, retina c. cornea, anterior chamber, iris, pupil, posterior chamber, lens, posterior cavity, retina
A
Which of the following hormones are involved in causing the release of testosterone? a. luteinizing b. follicle stimulating c. gonadotropin-releasing
A
Which of the following hormones are involved in the development of the secondary sex characteristics in males? a. testosterone b. follicle stimulating c. gonadotropin-releasing
A
Which of the following impulse pathways is correct regarding vision? a. rods and/or cones are activated by light, graded potentials go to bipolar neurons then to ganglion cells, an action potential goes to the brain b. rods and/or cones are activated by light, graded potentials go to ganglion cells then to bipolar neurons, an action potential goes to the brain c. rods and/or cones are activated by light, action potentials go to bipolar neuron then go to ganglion cells, a graded potential goes to the brain
A
Which of the following is affected if a patient has an inner ear infection? a. cochlea b. ossicles c. tympanic membrane
A
Which of the following is also known as the mitral valve? a. bicuspid b. tricuspid c. pulmonic
A
Which of the following is correct regarding the flow of blood in reference to the left side of the heart? a. Blood flows from the left atrium, through the bicuspid valve, into the left ventricle, through the aortic semilunar valve, and then into the aortic arch. b. Blood flows from the left atrium, through the aortic semilunar valve, into the left ventricle, through the bicuspid valve, and then into the aortic arch. c. Blood flows from the left atrium, through the bicuspid valve, into the left ventricle, into the aortic arch, through the aortic semilunar valve, and then into the systemic arterial system.
A
Which of the following ligaments assists in anchoring the uterus in position? a. round b. ovarian c. suspensory
A
Which of the following sensory receptors are involved in detecting changes in carbon dioxide levels in the blood? a. chemoreceptors b. exteroceptors c. encapsulated receptors
A
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the flow of oxygenated blood? a. leaves the lungs and enters the left side of the heart b. leaves the lungs and goes to the tissues of the body c. leaves the heart, enters the lungs, and then goes to the other body tissues.
A
Which of the following statements is correct? a. The liver produces bile and the gallbladder stores bile. b. The gallbladder produces bile and the liver stores bile. c. The gallbladder produces and stores bile.
A
Which of the following statements is true? a. Activation of the sympathetic nerves results in ejaculation. b. Activation of the sympathetic nerves results in an erection. c. Activation of the parasympathetic nerves results in ejaculation.
A
Which of the following statements is true? a. Rods are more numerous than cones. b. The fovea centralis area consists of only rods. c. Due to the location of rods in the retina, you can see objects at night better if you look straight at the object.
A
Which part of the small intestine joins the large intestine? a. ileum b. jejunum c. duodenum
A
Which part of the tooth consists of blood vessels and nerves? a. pulp b. dentin c. cementum
A
he laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple) is the central prominence on the __________. a. thyroid cartilage b. cricoid cartilage c. hyoid bone
A
he renal papillae of the renal pyramids are located close to the renal __________ area. a. pelvis b. cortex c. capsule
A
After an egg is ovulated, the remaining follicular mass is called a __________. a. theca folliculi b. corpus luteum c. vesicular follicle
B
As sound waves travel through the ear canal, they cause the tympanic membrane to vibrate and in turn cause the ossicles to also vibrate. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the ossicles going from the tympanic membrane to the oval window? a. incus, malleus, stapes b. malleus, incus, stapes c. stapes, incus, malleus
B
Based on answers to the four previous questions, which of the following is the best definition of an artery? a. vessels that transport oxygenated blood b. vessels that transport blood away from the heart c. the place where oxygen is exchanged with carbon dioxide
B
Place the following pharyngeal regions in the proper sequence as air passes through them on its way to the trachea. a. oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx b. nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx c. nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx
B
The __________ produces aqueous humor that fills the __________. a. retina; posterior cavity b. ciliary body; anterior cavity c. ora serrata; posterior chamber
B
The anterior cavity of the eye is all of the area anterior to the __________. a. iris b. lens c. retina Sorry The correct answer is b
B
The highest concentrations of lymph nodes are in the __________ areas. a. axillary, GI tract, and thoracic b. axillary, inguinal, and mammary c. thoracic, inguinal, and mammary
B
The hilus of the lung is on the __________ aspect of the lung. a. lateral b. medial c. superior
B
Which of the following is correct regarding blood flow in reference to the right side of the heart? a. Blood flows from the right atrium through the pulmonary semilunar valve, into the right ventricle, through the tricuspid valve, into the pulmonary trunk, and then into the pulmonary arteries. b. Blood flows from the right atrium through the tricuspid valve, into the right ventricle, through the pulmonary semilunar valve, into the pulmonary trunk, and then into the pulmonary arteries. c. Blood flows from the right atrium through the tricuspid valve, into the right ventricle, into the pulmonary trunk, through the pulmonary semilunar valve, and then into the pulmonary arteries.
B
Which of the following is the correct flow of bile from the liver cells to the duodenum of the small intestine? a. common bile duct, hepatic ducts, common hepatic duct, bile ducts b. bile ducts, hepatic ducts, common hepatic duct, common bile duct c. hepatic ducts, bile ducts, common hepatic duct, common bile duct
B
Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow through the kidneys on its route to the glomeruli of the nephrons? a. renal artery, segmental artery, interlobular (cortical radiate) artery, arcuate artery, interlobar artery, afferent arteriole b. renal artery, segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, interlobular (cortical radiate) artery, afferent arteriole c. renal artery, segmental artery, interlobar artery, interlobular (cortical radiate) artery, arcuate artery, afferent arteriole
B
Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. The blind spot does not consist of any rods or cones. b. The blind spot is located at the center of the back of the eye. c. The blind spot is the area where nerves and blood vessels exit the eye.
B
The liver and pancreas, or accessory organs, produce material that either digests food or helps in the process of digestion. Those products leave the liver and pancreas and enter into the small intestine where the action is performed. The products from the liver and pancreas enter into which part of the small intestine? a. ileum b. jejunum c. duodenum
c
