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2018 PAP Body Systems Exam Review

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 33mins

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1.

From the smallest functional units to the largest, the body is organized as follows:

a)

cell, system, organ, tissue, body.

b)

organ, cell, tissue, system, body.

c)

system, organ, tissue, cell, body.

d)

cell, tissue, organ, system, body.

2.

Muscle tissue functions to move

a)

blood.

b)

food in the digestive tract.

c)

bones.

d)

All of these

3.

Of the following, the structure that is not part of the axial skeleton is the

a)

backbone.

b)

pelvis.

c)

rib cage.

d)

skull.

4.

Yellow marrow

a)

provides internal support to spongy bone.

b)

produces red blood cells.

c)

is found only in lower vertebrates.

d)

consists mainly of fat that stores energy.

5.

The periosteum is the tough exterior membrane that surrounds bones and that contains

a)

blood vessels.

b)

osteocytes.

c)

spongy bone.

d)

red bone marrow.

6.

Refer to the illustration above. The joint shown in A is an example of a

a)

suture joint.

b)

ball-and-socket joint.

c)

pivot joint.

d)

plant joint.

7.

Tendons connect

a)

bone to bone.

b)

muscle to muscle.

c)

muscle to bone.

d)

cartilage to bone.

8.

A muscle can

a)

push a bone.

b)

pull a bone.

c)

both push and pull a bone simultaneously.

d)

sometimes push and sometimes pull a bone.

9.

The skin performs all of the following except

a)

protection.

b)

sensation of heat.

c)

control of body temperature

d)

production of gametes.

10.

The thin outer layer of the skin is

a)

the dermis.

b)

the epidermis.

c)

the fatty layer.

d)

connective skin.

11.

The smallest and most numerous blood vessels in the body are the

a)

venules.

b)

veins.

c)

arteries.

d)

capillaries.

12.

Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called

a)

veins.

b)

capillaries.

c)

arteries.

d)

venules.

13.

Pulmonary circulation flows to and from the

a)

stomach.

b)

liver.

c)

intestines.

d)

lungs.

14.

Refer to the illustration above. The vessels indicated by C carry deoxygenated blood. The vessels are

a)

the pulmonary arteries.

b)

the pulmonary veins.

c)

parts of the aorta.

d)

part of the atria.

15.

Refer to the illustration above. In the diagram, blood in chamber A

a)

is full of oxygen.

b)

is returning from the vena cavae.

c)

is oxygen-poor.

d)

has very little plasma.

16.

Blood entering the right atrium

a)

is full of oxygen.

b)

is returning from the lungs.

c)

is deoxygenated.

d)

is low in plasma and platelets.

17.

Refer to the illustration above. The structure labeled X is the

a)

epiglottis.

b)

pharynx.

c)

trachea.

d)

larynx.

18.

Alveoli in the lungs are connected to the bronchi by a network of tiny tubes called

a)

arterioles.

b)

venules.

c)

capillaries.

d)

bronchioles.

19.

The actual exchange of gases occurs at the site of the

a)

trachea.

b)

nasal passageway.

c)

larynx

d)

alveoli.

20.

The function of the digestive system is to

a)

chemically break down food.

b)

mechanically break apart food.

c)

absorb nutrient materials.

d)

All of these

21.

The first portion of the small intestine is the

a)

colon.

b)

esophagus.

c)

duodenum.

d)

rectum.

22.

The wavelike contractions of muscle that move food through the digestive system are called

a)

peristalsis.

b)

voluntary contractions.

c)

mechanical digestion

d)

involuntary digestion.

23.

Refer to the illustration above. What is the name of structure 5?

a)

liver

b)

stomach

c)

duodenum

d)

ileum

24.

Refer to the illustration above. Most of the end products of digestion are absorbed into the circulatory system from which structure?

a)

Structure 1

b)

Structure 2

c)

Structure 3

d)

Structure 4

25.

Enzymes in saliva begin the chemical digestion of

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

26.

Pepsin and hydrochloric acid in the stomach begin the digestion of

a)

protein.

b)

starch.

c)

fats.

d)

carbohydrates.

27.

Bile

a)

breaks down globules of fat into tiny droplets.

b)

is produced in the liver.

c)

is stored by the gall bladder.

d)

All of these

28.

Refer to the illustration above. Structure A in the above diagram is a

a)

villus.

b)

nephron.

c)

ureter.

d)

urethra.

29.

Refer to the illustration above. This structure is found in the

a)

kidney.

b)

esophagus.

c)

small intestine.

d)

tongue.

30.

Refer to the illustration above. This structure allows for an increase in

a)

nutrient absorption area.

b)

mechanical digestion.

c)

acid production.

d)

bile production.

31.

Water is extracted from digested food in the body primarily by the

a)

bladder.

b)

gallbladder.

c)

large intestine.

d)

pancreas.

32.

Look at Figure 38–1. Clean, filtered blood is returned to circulation through the

a)

renal artery.

b)

renal vein.

c)

urinary bladder.

d)

urethra.

33.

In what structure in Figure 38–1 do filtration and reabsorption occur?

a)

kidney

b)

renal vein

c)

urinary bladder

d)

ureter

34.

The point where two or more bones meet is called a

a)

sprain.

b)

joint.

c)

point of intersection.

d)

growth region.

35.

Normal blood measure in millimeters of mercury is

a)

145/95.

b)

130/100.

c)

120/80.

d)

100/50.

36.

pancreas : enzymes for small intestine ::

a)

stomach : saliva

b)

stomach : proteins from amino acids

c)

liver : bile salts

d)

liver : hydrochloric acid

37.

Refer to the illustration above. Which of the structures are composed mainly of dead cells?

a)

structure A

b)

structure B

c)

structure C

d)

Skin is a living organ that does not have any dead cells.

38.

Keratin

a)

is a waterproof protein.

b)

fills dead cells in the dermis.

c)

is a skin pigment.

d)

All of the above

39.

Hair and nails are produced by the cells of the

a)

dermis.

b)

subcutaneous level.

c)

subcutaneous glands.

d)

epidermis.

40.

Neurotransmitters are

a)

electrical impulses.

b)

found only in neurons with myelin sheaths.

c)

released at synapses.

d)

produced by muscles.

41.

The central nervous system consists of

a)

the brain and spinal cord.

b)

spinal nerves only

c)

the spinal cord only.

d)

the brain only

42.

The peripheral nervous system

a)

is not linked to the central nervous system.

b)

provides pathways to and from the central nervous system.

c)

consists of the cerebellum and spinal cord.

d)

is composed of only motor neurons.

43.

Refer to the illustration above. Structure B in the diagram is the

a)

spinal cord.

b)

brain stem.

c)

cerebellum.

d)

cerebrum.

44.

Refer to the illustration above. The cerebrum is labeled

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

Which of these is not a lobe of the brain?

a)

occipital

b)

parietal

c)

auditory

d)

temporal

46.

How many lobes are there in the brain?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

47.

Hormones are

a)

chemicals that stimulate nerve cells during times of stress.

b)

the same as electrical nerve impulses.

c)

released into the bloodstream or the fluid around cells.

d)

neurons along which messages travel.

48.

Hormones are essential to maintaining homeostasis mainly because

a)

they catalyze specific chemical reactions in brain cells.

b)

the body requires them for digesting food.

c)

they cause specific responses in specific cells.

d)

they act faster than nerve impulses.

49.

Which of the following is a function of hormones?

a)

react to stimuli from outside the body

b)

coordinate the production and use of energy

c)

maintain nutrition and metabolism

d)

All of these

50.

Which of the following organs contains cells that have an endocrine function?

a)

Brain

b)

Stomach

c)

Small Intestines

d)

All of these

51.

endocrine glands : hormones ::

a)

neurons : neurotransmitters

b)

neurons : hormones

c)

all cells : neurotransmitters

d)

all cells : hormones

52.

Refer to the diagram above. The pituitary gland is indicated by gland

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

Refer to the diagram above. The gland that is stimulated during emergency situations (causing the “fight-or-flight” response) is gland

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

Refer to the diagram above. The gland that produces the hormone insulin is gland

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

55.

Refer to the diagram above. Diabetes mellitus is associated with a defect in the functioning of gland

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

56.

Refer to the diagram above. Development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics are mainly stimulated by secretions of gland

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

Thyroid hormones

a)

stimulate cell metabolism and growth.

b)

slow growth of their target cells.

c)

stimulate synthesis of DNA.

d)

bind to receptor molecules on the target cell’s surface.

58.

The three types of muscle tissue are

a)

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

b)

skeletal, voluntary, and cardiac.

c)

smooth, cardiac, and involuntary.

d)

skeletal, cardiac, and ridged.

59.

Organs that work together form

a)

connective tissues.

b)

tissue systems.

c)

organ systems

d)

All of the above

60.

The functions of the skin include

a)

defense against microbes.

b)

regulation of body temperature.

c)

prevention of dehydration.

d)

All of these

61.

The oil gland

a)

often is responsible for the formation of acne.

b)

is found in adults and teenagers.

c)

may be affected by high levels of sex hormones.

d)

All of these

62.

The sweat glands

a)

is often responsible for the formation of acne.

b)

help regulate body temperature.

c)

is a reservoir for excess blood cells.

d)

is only found in teenagers.

63.

The kidneys play a major role in maintaining

a)

the proper breathing rate.

b)

the proper glucose levels in the blood.

c)

homeostasis by removing urea, water, and other wastes from the blood.

d)

the concentration of digestive enzymes in the blood.

64.

Urine leaves the body through the

a)

ureter

b)

urethra

c)

bladder

d)

kidney

65.

ureter : urinary bladder ::

a)

urinary bladder : ureter

b)

urethra : urinary bladder

c)

urinary bladder : urethra

d)

urethra : ureter

66.

Refer to the illustration above. The compact bone is labeled

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D