A&P 2 Final Exam Review

Which of the following properly matches receptor modality to what it can detect?

• Chemoreceptors - forces
• Thermoreceptors - molcules
• Nociceptors - pain
• Mechanoreceptors - molecules

Which statement is true?

• Endogenous opioids are body-made chemicals that enhance pain.
• Endogenous opioids are body-made chemicals that suppress pain.
• Endogenous opioids are legally restricted chemicals that reduce pain.
• Endogenous opioids have no identified evolutionary role.

Which of the following tastes relates to metal ions?

• Salty
• Sour
• Sweet
• Umami

The _______ would be found in the outer ear, while the _______ would be found in the inner ear.

• pinna / incus
• malleus / vestibule
• pinna / round window
• cochlea / tympanic membrane

Which of the following vestibular senses is correctly paired with the related structure?

• semicircular ducts / linear acceleration
• utriculi / vertical acceleration
• sacculi / rotational acceleration
• semicircular ducts / rotational acceleration

Which cell type would light first hit in the retina?

• bipolar cells
• photoreceptors
• ganglionic cells
• cilliary body

Which of the following is considered an optical component of the eye?

• rods
• bipolar cells
• ganglionic cells
• lens

Which of the following statements regarding near accommodation is true?

• The eyes must move to a parallel state
• The pupil constricts
• It is known as emmetropia
• All three things happen

What is true regarding the thymus?

• It's involved in calcium homeostasis.
• It increases hormone output in response to TRH.
• It experiences involution.
• It serves as the connection between the nervous system and endocrine system.

Which hormone would you expect to find at elevated blood levels due to fasting?

• Insulin
• Glucagon
• Parathyroid hormone
• Progesterone