Exss exam 2 wiley plus

Where are the spinal meninges located?1. covering the brain2. covering the vertebral column3. covering the spinal cord 1 only 2 only 3 only 1, 2 & 3 only 1 & 3

3 only

Which of the following processes is the primary function of the villi of the small intestine? Ingestion Secretion Mixing and propulsion Absorption None of these choices

Absorption

Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol? Luteinizing hormone Prolactin Insulin-like growth factors Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Which of the labeled endocrine glands secretes hGH, TSH, FSH and other hormones? A B C I D

B

Spinal nerve C8 exits between which two vertebrae: C7 and C9 C7 and T1 C7 and L1 C7 and S1

C7 and T1

Which of the following hormones opposes the action of parathyroid hormone? Thyroid-stimulating hormone Testosterone Insulin Calcitonin Calcitriol

Calcitonin

Which the portion of the stomach connects to the duodenum? A E D B F

D

What is line I pointing to? Greater curvature Lesser curvature Body Fundus Cardia

Fundus

Which structure regulates the flow of material into the colon? Ileocecal sphincter Pyloric sphincter Appendix Sigmoid colon Anal canal

Ileocecal sphincter

Which of the following pairs of hormones are released by the posterior pituitary gland? Prolactin and growth hormone Melatonin-stimulating hormone and oxytocin Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone Prolactin and ACTH

Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Which nerve from the cervical plexus causes contraction of the diaphragm? Lesser occipital Transverse cervical Phrenic Anse cervicalis Supraclavicular

Phrenic

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the large intestine? Mechanical digestion Chemical digestion Absorption Feces formation Regulation of blood glucose

Regulation of blood glucose

Which of the following accessory organs produces a fluid to soften food? Teeth Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pharynx

Salivary glands

The nervous system: works with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis. communicates with the body via action potentials (nerve impulses). is responsible for perceptions and behaviors. initiates voluntary movements. all of these are correct.

all of these are correct.

The ulnar nerve arises from which plexus? sacral cervical lumbar brachial

brachial

Which plexus arises from the structure labeled B in the diagram? cervical plexus brachial plexus thoracic nerves lumbar plexus sacral plexus

brachial plexus

Releasing hormones from the hypothalamus are carried to the anterior pituitary via the infundibulum by axonal transport in the hypothalamohypophyseal tract by the hypophyseal portal vein in the systemic circulation

by the hypophyseal portal vein

In order from the small intestine to the anus, the major regions of the large intestine are ascending colon, sigmoid colon, transverse colon, descending colon, cecum, rectum, anal canal cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, cecum, anal canal, rectum cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, anal canal, rectum ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, descending colon, anal canal, cecum, rectum

cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, anal canal, rectum

The indicated structure contains (2) cell bodies of motor neurons cell bodies of sensory neurons cell bodies of interneurons ascending tracts descending tracts

cell bodies of sensory neurons

Which of the following spinal nerves does not travel through an intervertebral foramen to reach its destination? cervical spinal nerve 1 thoracic spinal nerve 12 lumbar spinal nerve 2 sacral spinal nerve 1 cervical spinal nerve 7

cervical spinal nerve 1

Which of the following lists the connective tissue coverings of the axons, fascicles, and entire nerve in the correct order? endoneurium, perineurium, epineurium endoneurium, epineurium, perineurium perineurium, epineurium, endoneurium epineurium, endoneurium, perineurium

endoneurium, perineurium, epineurium

All of the following are considered organs of the gastrointestinal tract EXCEPT the pharynx. small intestine. gallbladder. stomach. esophagus.

gallbladder

The purpose of circular folds, villi and microvilli in the small intestine is to secrete digestive enzymes secrete digestive hormones allow for stretching of the intestine as food passes through increase surface area for absorption slow down motility for better digestion

increase surface area for absorption

Identify the stalk-like structure labeled A in the diagram. hypothalamus anterior pituitary posterior pituitary infundibulum hypophyseal fossa

infundibulum

Which is NOT true about the peripheral nervous system? it includes a somatic division that controls skeletal muscle it includes an enteric division that regulates the gastrointestinal tract it includes an autonomic division that regulates smooth and cardiac muscle it is only involved with unconscious (involuntary) activities it includes sensory and motor nerves

it is only involved with unconscious (involuntary) activities

The structure indicated joins directly to the cystic duct. joins directly to the common hepatic duct. joins with the common bile duct. empties into the cystic duct. empties into the common hepatic duct.

joins with the common bile duct.

Injury to which nerve or nerves can result in numbness, tingling, and pain in the palm and fingers? radial nerve median nerve ulnar nerve long thoracic nerve

median nerve

Which of the following hormones contributes to setting the circadian rhythm? insulin melatonin somatomedin epinephrine

melatonin

Which gland or organ is not strictly classified as an endocrine gland? thyroid gland adrenal gland pancreas pineal gland pituitary gland

pancreas

Which gland is divided into two distinct functional units? thyroid pineal pituitary thalamus hypothalamus

pituitary

In the diagram which structure contains nerve roots that arise from the lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal region of the spinal cord?

sacral plexus

The space between the middle layer of the meninges and the deepest layer of the meninges is: epidural space epiarachnoid space subdural space subarachnoid space subpia space

subarachnoid space

Which of the following contains cerebrospinal fluid? epidural space subdural space subarachnoid space

subarachnoid space

When you swallow, which structures rise to close off the nasopharynx? soft palate and Hard palate uvula and soft palate tongue and uvula Hard palate and tongue uvula and Hard palate

uvula and soft palate