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Term

Glucose is a:

 

a. atom

b. molecule

c. organelle

d. filament

Definition

 

 

a. atom

b. molecule

c. organelle

d. filament

 

Term

What happens to the body when homeostasis breaks down?

 

a. disease

b. organ system malfunction

c. death

d. all of these

Definition

 

 

a. disease

b. organ system malfunction

c. death

d. all of these

 

Term

If a surgeon makes an incision just inferior to the diaphragm which body cavity will be opened?

 

a. abdominopelvic cavity

b. pleural cavity

c. dorsal cavity

d. pericardial cavity

Definition

 

 

a. abdominopelvic cavity

b. pleural cavity

c. dorsal cavity

d. pericardial cavity

 

Term

Midsagittal section separates the two eyes?

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

Of the two serous membranes covering the outer surface, the outer membrane is called parietal pericardium.

 

True/False 

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

The serous membrane covering the abdominopelvic cavity is called the:

 

a. pericardium

b. peritonieum

c. pleura

d. visceral

Definition

 

 

a. pericardium

b. peritonieum

c. pleura

d. visceral

 

Term

In positive feedback, the initial stimulus produces a response that:

 

a. suppress the stimulus

b. has no effect on stimulus

c. interferes with process

d. exaggerates the stimulus

Definition

 

 

a. suppress the stimulus

b. has no effect on stimulus

c. interferes with process

d. exaggerates the stimulus

 

Term

Which of the following regions corresponds to the lower back?

 

a. pelvic

b. cephalic

c. gluteal

d. lumbar

e. thoracic

Definition

 

 

a. pelvic

b. cephalic

c. gluteal

d. lumbar

e. thoracic

 

Term

Which organ is located within the pleural cavity?

 

a. heart

b. small intestine

c. lung

d. spleen

e. stomach

Definition

 

 

a. heart

b. small intestine

c. lung

d. spleen

e. stomach

 

Term
Name the four primary systems that are involved in homeostasis of body fluid volume.
Definition

digestive

cardiovascular

urinary

integumentary

Term

The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are organs of the _____ system.

 

a. endocrine

b. cardiovascular

c. respiratory

d. lymphatic

e. digestive

Definition

 

 

a. endocrine

b. cardiovascular

c. respiratory

d. lymphatic

e. digestive

 

Term

Skin, hair and naills are associated with the ____ system.

 

a. skeletal

b. musclular

c. integumentary

d. endocrine

e. both a and b

Definition

 

 

a. skeletal

b. musclular

c. integumentary

d. endocrine

e. both a and b

 

Term

The liver is primarily located in the ____ region

 

a. left inguinal

b. right inguinal

c. epigastric

d. left lumbar

e. right lumbar

Definition

 

 

a. left inguinal

b. right inguinal

c. epigastric

d. left lumbar

e. right lumbar

 

Term

What is the functional significance of gap junctions?

 

a. they maintain waater tight passages

b. they resist stretching and twisting

c. they coordinate the function of tissue

d. they attach cells to extracellular matrix

Definition

 

 

a. they maintain waater tight passages

b. they resist stretching and twisting

c. they coordinate the function of tissue

d. they attach cells to extracellular matrix
Term
Many allergy sufferers take antihistamines to relieve their allergy symptoms. Which type of cell produces the molecule that this medication blocks
Definition

 

 

a. eosinopholis

b. mast cells

c. basophils

d. both b and c

Term

If someone has a herniated introvertebral disc, what type of cartilage is damaged?

 

a. elastic

b. fibrocartilage

c. hyalin cartilage

d. areolar cartiage

Definition

 

 

a. elastic

b. fibrocartilage

c. hyalin cartilage

d. areolar cartiage

 

Term

A type of junction common in cardiac and smooth muscle tissues is the

 

a. desmosome

b. basal lamina

c. tight junction

d. gap junction

Definition

 

 

a. desmosome

b. basal lamina

c. tight junction

d. gap junction

 

Term

The most abundand connection between cells in the superficial layers of the skin are:

 

a. conexons

b. gap junctions

c. desmosomes

d. tight junctions

Definition

 

 

a. conexons

b. gap junctions

c. desmosomes

d. tight junctions

 

Term

What membranes have an epithelium that is stratified and supported by dense connective tissue?

 

a. synovial

b. serous

c. cutaneous

d. mucous

Definition

 

 

a. synovial

b. serous

c. cutaneous

d. mucous

 

Term

The three major types of cartilage in the body are:

 

a. collagen, reticular, and elastic

b. areolar, adipose, and reticular

c. hyalin, elastic, and fibrocartilage

d. tendons, reticular and elastic

Definition

 

 

a. collagen, reticular, and elastic

b. areolar, adipose, and reticular

c. hyalin, elastic, and fibrocartilage

d. tendons, reticular and elastic

 

Term

The primary function of the serous membrane in the body is to:

 

a. minimize friction between opposing surfaces

b. line cavitiies that communicate with exterior

c. perform absorptive and secretory functions

d. cover the surface of the body

Definition

 

 

a. minimize friction between opposing surfaces

b. line cavitiies that communicate with exterior

c. perform absorptive and secretory functions

d. cover the surface of the bod

 

Term

The two major components of the dermis are:

 

a. superficial fascia and cutaneous membrane

b. epidermis and hypodermis

c. papillary layer and retidcular layer

d. stratum germinativum and stratum corneum

Definition

 

 

a. superficial fascia and cutaneous membrane

b. epidermis and hypodermis

c. papillary layer and retidcular layer

d. stratum germinativum and stratum corneum

 

Term

If we try to put the sole of our feet together, this movement is:

 

a. flexion

b. dorsiflexion

c. inversion

d. eversion

Definition

 

 

a. flexion

b. dorsiflexion

c. inversion

d. eversion

 

Term

Diarthroses joints are found in:

 

a. shoulder

b. knee

c. hip

d. inter carpals

e. all except d

Definition

 

 

a. shoulder

b. knee

c. hip

d. inter carpals

e. all except d

 

Term

What are bursae?

 

a. small adjacent joints

b. pockets lined with synovial membrane

c. pockets filled with interstitial fluid

d. small bones of the wrist

Definition

 

 

a. small adjacent joints

b. pockets lined with synovial membrane

c. pockets filled with interstitial fluid

d. small bones of the wrist

 

Term

What is the main advantage of synovial joint?

 

a. broad range of motion, reduced friction

b. limited motion reduced friction

c. no movement, highly stable

d. provide stability to joint

Definition

 

 

a. broad range of motion, reduced friction

b. limited motion reduced friction

c. no movement, highly stable

d. provide stability to joint

 

Term

Cranial bones are examples of:

 

a. diarthroses

b. syndesmosis

c. symphosis

d. synarthroses

Definition

 

 

a. diarthroses

b. syndesmosis

c. symphosis

d. synarthroses

 

Term

Synovial joints consist of:

 

a. glassy cartilage surface

b. articular capsule

c. reinforcing ligaments

d. all of these

Definition

 

 

a. glassy cartilage surface

b. articular capsule

c. reinforcing ligaments

d. all of these

 

Term

Flexion means bending movement that decreases the angle of the joint.

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion is referred to up and down movement of the foot.

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

The connective tissue that covers the sarcolemma of an individual muscle fiber is called:

 

a. epimysium

b. perimysium

c. endomysium

d. periosteum

 

Definition

 

 

a. epimysium

b. perimysium

c. endomysium

d. periosteum

 

 

Term

A fascicle is a:

 

a. muscle fiber

b. bundle of muscle fibers enclosed by a connective tissue sheath

c. bundle of myofibrils

d. group of myofilaments

Definition

 

 

a. muscle fiber

b. bundle of muscle fibers enclosed by a connective tissue sheath

c. bundle of myofibrils

d. group of myofilaments

Term

The function of the T tubules in muscle contraction is to:

 

a. store glycogen

b. release glucose into cell sarcoplasm

c. transmit the action potential deep into the muscle cells

d. form proteins

Definition

 

 

a. store glycogen

b. release glucose into cell sarcoplasm

c. transmit the action potential deep into the muscle cells

d. form proteins

 

Term

One of the functions of the sarcoplasmic reticulum is in the regulation of intracellular calcium in muscle fibers.

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

Thin filaments are composed of the protein Myosin.

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

In response to a nerve impulse, the electrical charges on the sarcolemma are reversed.  This is called:

 

a. polarization

b. the sodium pump

c. the potassium pump

d. repolarization

Definition

 

 

a. polarization

b. the sodium pump

c. the potassium pump

d. repolarization

 

Term

The axon terminal of a motor neuron releases:

 

a. sodium ions

b. cholinesterase

c. acetylcholine

d. potassium ions

Definition

 

 

a. sodium ions

b. cholinesterase

c. acetylcholine

d. potassium ions

 

Term

Most abundant source of energy in a muscle fiber is:

 

a. glycogen

b. ATP

c. fat

d. creatine phosphate

Definition

 

 

a. glycogen

b. ATP

c. fat

d. creatine phosphate

 

Term

Depolarization of a neuron cell membrane will shift the membrane potential toward

 

a. 0 mV

b. -70 mV

c. -90 mV

d a, b and c

Definition

 

 

a. 0 mV

b. -70 mV

c. -90 mV

d a, b and c

 

Term

The primary determinant of the resting membrane potential is:

 

a. membrane permeability to sodium

b. membrane permeability to potassium

c. intercellular negatively charged proteins

d. negatively charged cholride ions in ECF

Definition

 

 

a. membrane permeability to sodium

b. membrane permeability to potassium

c. intercellular negatively charged proteins

d. negatively charged cholride ions in ECF

 

Term

The ventral roots of each spinal segment:

 

a. bring sensory information into the spinal cord

b. control peripheral effectors

c. contain the axons of somatic motor and visceral motor neurpons

d. both b and c

Definition

 

 

a. bring sensory information into the spinal cord

b. control peripheral effectors

c. contain the axons of somatic motor and visceral motor neurpons

d. both b and c

 

Term

Spinal nerves are mixed nerves because they:

 

a. contain sensory and motor fibers

b. exit at intervertebral foramina

c. are associated with a pair of dorsal root ganglia

d. are associated with dorsal and ventral roots

Definition

 

 

a. contain sensory and motor fibers

b. exit at intervertebral foramina

c. are associated with a pair of dorsal root ganglia

d. are associated with dorsal and ventral roots

 

Term

The white matter of the spinal cord is dominated by:

 

a. unmyelinated axons

b. cell bodies of neurons, neuroglia, and anmyelinated axons

c. schwann cells and satellite

 d. myelinated axons

Definition

 

 

a. unmyelinated axons

b. cell bodies of neurons, neuroglia, and anmyelinated axons

c. schwann cells and satellite

 d. myelinated axons

 

Term

The outermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds each spinal nerve is the:

 

a. perineurium

b. epineurium

c. endoneurium

d. epimysium

Definition

 

 

a. perineurium

b. epineurium

c. endoneurium

d. epimysium

 

Term

A sensory region monitored by the dorsal rami of a single spinal segment is:

 

a. ganglion

b. fasicle

c. dermatome

d. ramus

Definition

 

 

a. ganglion

b. fasicle

c. dermatome

d. ramus

 

Term

The major nerve of the cervical plexus that innervates the diaphragm is the:

 

a. median nerve

b. axillary nerve

c. phrenic nerve 

d. fibular nerve

 

Definition

 

 

a. median nerve

b. axillary nerve

c. phrenic nerve 

d. fibular nerve

 

 

Term

The genitofemoral, femoral, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves are major nerves of the:

 

a. lumbar plexus

b. sacral plexus

c. brachial plexus

d. cervical plexus

Definition

 

 

a. lumbar plexus

b. sacral plexus

c. brachial plexus

d. cervical plexus

 

Term

The synapsing of several neurons on the same postsynaptic neurons is called:

 

a. serial processing

b. convergent

c. brachial plexus

d. cervical plexus

Definition

 

 

a. serial processing

b. convergent

c. brachial plexus

d. cervical plexus

 

Term

The reflexes that control the most rapid, stereotyped motor responses of the nervous system to stimuli are:

 

a. monosynaptic reflexes

b. polysynaptic reflexes

c. tendon reflexes

d. extensor reflexes

Definition

 

 

a. monosynaptic reflexes

b. polysynaptic reflexes

c. tendon reflexes

d. extensor reflexes

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which statement is true about stimulation of sympathetic neurons?

 

a. will increase alertness

b. increase the heart rate, and breathing

c. rise the blood pressure

d. accelerate glycogen breakdown

e. all are correct

Definition

 

 

a. will increase alertness

b. increase the heart rate, and breathing

c. rise the blood pressure

d. accelerate glycogen breakdown

e. all are correct

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The effectors of the ANS are skeletal muscles

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

Lab 8

 

All preganglionic autonomic fibers release ___ at their synaptic terminals and the effects are always ____ .

 

a norepinephrine; inhibitory

b. norepinephrine; excitatory

c. acetylcholine; excitatory

d. acetylcholine; inhibitory

Definition

 

 

a norepinephrine; inhibitory

b. norepinephrine; excitatory

c. acetylcholine; excitatory

d. acetylcholine; inhibitory

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The neurotransmitter at all synapses in the parasympathetic division of the ANS is:

 

a. epinephrine

b. norepinephrine

c. cyclic-AMP

d. acetylcholine

Definition

 

 

a. epinephrine

b. norepinephrine

c. cyclic-AMP

d. acetylcholine

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Parasympathetic peripheral nerves originate from brain stem and sacral segment of CNS

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which autonomic division activates digestive system and secretion of digestive glands and used for sexual arousal?

 

a. sympathetic

b. parasympathetic

c. both a and b

d. somatic nervous system

Definition

 

 

a. sympathetic

b. parasympathetic

c. both a and b

d. somatic nervous system

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which part of the brain plans and initiates voluntary motor activity?

 

a. thalamus

b. cerebellum

c. cerebral cortex

d. brain stem

Definition

 

 

a. thalamus

b. cerebellum

c. cerebral cortex

d. brain stem

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which part of the brain coordinates comples motor patterns?

 

a. thalamus

b. cerebellum

c. brain stem

d. medulla oblongata

Definition

 

 

a. thalamus

b. cerebellum

c. brain stem

d. medulla oblongata

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which part of the brain controls basic respiratory reflexes?

 

a. thalamus

b. cerebellum

c. cerebral cortex

d. medulla oblongata

Definition

 

 

a. thalamus

b. cerebellum

c. cerebral cortex

d. medulla oblongata

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The neurotransmitter at synapses in the parasympathetic division is Ach

 

True/False

Definition

 

 

True/False 

Term

Lab 8

 

The cerebellum adjusts voluntary and involuntary motor activity in response to each of the following except:

 

a. proprioceptive data

b. visual information

c. information from the cerebral cortex

d. informatino from the vital centers

Definition

 

 

a. proprioceptive data

b. visual information

c. information from the cerebral cortex

d. informatino from the vital centers

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which of the following is essential formemory consolidation?

 

a. brodmann's area

b. basal nuclei

c. hippocampus

d. prefrontal lobe

 

Definition

 

 

a. brodmann's area

b. basal nuclei

c. hippocampus

d. prefrontal lobe

 

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Which is part of the lymphatic system?

 

a. spleen

b. tonsil

c. thymus gland

d. all of these

e. only a and b

Definition

 

 

a. spleen

b. tonsil

c. thymus gland

d. all of these

e. only a and b

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The regulation of autonomic function, such as heart rate and blood pressure, originates in the:

 

a. cerebrum

b. cerebellum

c. diencephalon

d. medulla oblongata

Definition

 

 

a. cerebrum

b. cerebellum

c. diencephalon

d. medulla oblongata

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The smooth surface that covers the brain but does not follow the underlying neural convolutions or sulci is the:

 

a. neural cortex

b. dura mater

c. pia mater

d. arachnoid membrane

Definition

 

 

a. neural cortex

b. dura mater

c. pia mater

d. arachnoid membrane

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The meningeal layer that adheres to the surface contour of the brain, extending into every fold and curve, is the:

 

a. pia mater

b. dura mater

c. arachnoid membrane

d. neural cortex

Definition

 

 

a. pia mater

b. dura mater

c. arachnoid membrane

d. neural cortex

 

Term

Lab 8

 

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced and secreted in the:

 

a. hypothalamus

b. choroid plexus

c. medulla oblongata

d. crista galli

Definition

 

 

a. hypothalamus

b. choroid plexus

c. medulla oblongata

d. crista galli

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The primary purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to:

 

a. provide the brain with oxygenated blood

b. drain venous blood via the internal jugular veins

c. isolate neural tissue in the CNS from the general circulation

d. a b and c are correct

Definition

 

 

a. provide the brain with oxygenated blood

b. drain venous blood via the internal jugular veins

c. isolate neural tissue in the CNS from the general circulation

d. a b and c are correct

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The final relay point for ascending sensory information that will be projected to the primary sensory cortex is the:

 

a. hypothalamus

b. thalamus

c. spinal cord

d. medulla oblongata

Definition

 

 

a. hypothalamus

b. thalamus

c. spinal cord

d. medulla oblongata

 

Term

Lab 8

 

The stablishment of emotional states is a function of the:

 

a. limbic system

b. tectum

c. mamillary bodies

d. thalamus

Definition

 

 

a. limbic system

b. tectum

c. mamillary bodies

d. thalamus
Term

Lab 8

 

Coordination of learned movement patterns at the subconscious level is performed by:

 

a. cerebellum

b. substantia nigra

c. association fibers

d. hypothalamus

Definition

 

 

a. cerebellum

b. substantia nigra

c. association fibers

d. hypothalamus

 

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