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Health Science Exam 2018

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth is the

a)

soft palate

b)

hard palate

c)

maxilla

d)

mandible

2.

Which of the following is not a pair of salivary glands

a)

parotid

b)

sublingual

c)

submandibular

d)

submaxillary

3.

Salivary glands produce salivary amylase, which

a)

begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates

b)

starts the chemical digestion of fats

c)

converts sugar to energy

d)

begins the chemical breakdown of proteins

4.

The folds in the mucous membrane lining of the stomach are called

a)

rugae

b)

villi

c)

cilia

d)

sphincters

5.

The circular muscle between the stomach and small intestine that keeps food in the stomach is the

a)

cardiac sphincter

b)

duodenal sphincter

c)

anal sphincter

d)

pyloric sphincter

6.

The enzyme in the stomach that begins the chemical breakdown of fats is

a)

pepsin

b)

amylase

c)

rennin

d)

lipase

7.

Hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice is responsible fro

a)

killing bacteria

b)

facilitating the absorption of iron

c)

activating the enzyme pepsin

d)

all of the above

8.

Intestinal juice produced by the small intestine contains the enzyme

a)

amylase or amylopsin

b)

lactase

c)

rennin

d)

all of the above

9.

The first section of the large intestine is the

a)

ascending colon

b)

descending colon

c)

cecum

d)

sigmoid

10.

The walls of the small intestine are lined with fingerlike projections called

a)

lacteals

b)

capillaries

c)

villi

d)

rugae

11.

The enzyme from pancreatic juice that acts on sugars is

a)

lipase or steapsin

b)

amylase or amylopsin

c)

trypsin

d)

chymotrypsin

12.

The enzymes maltase, lactase, and sucrase present the intestinal juice act on

a)

sugars

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

milk

13.

The organ behind the stomach that produces enzymes and the hormone insulin is the

a)

liver

b)

pancreas

c)

gallbladder

d)

spleen

14.

Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine

a)

absorption of water and remaining nutrients

b)

production of intestinal juice containing enzymes

c)

transportation of waste products

d)

synthesis of vitamins by bacteria

15.

The function of bile is to

a)

chemically break down fats

b)

remove fat-soluble vitamins from foods

c)

emulsify fats and make them water soluble

d)

store fats until needed by the body

16.

A chronic destruction of liver cells accompanied by the formation of fibrous connective and scar tissue is

a)

diverticulitis

b)

cholecystitis

c)

hepatitis

d)

cirrhosis

17.

The presence of gallstone in the gallbladder is

a)

cholecystitis

b)

cholecystectomy

c)

cholelithiasis

d)

cholecalculus

18.

The major cause of a peptic or duodenal ulcer is

a)

stress

b)

bacteria

c)

diet

d)

alcohol

19.

Thin watery fluid composed of intercellular fluid

a)

Lymph

b)

ok

20.

Small, open-ended lymph vessels

a)

Lymphatic capillary

b)

ok

21.

Popularly called lymph glands

a)

Lymph node

b)

k

22.

Short tube that receives purified lymph from the right side of the head, neck, chest, and arm

a)

Right lymphatic duct

b)

ok

23.

Masses of lymph tissue on the back of the tounge

a)

Lingual tonsils

b)

ok

24.

Commonly called adenoids

a)

Pharyngeal tonsils

b)

kk

25.

Pouch like structure at the start of the thoracic duct

a)

Cisterna chyli

b)

k

26.

Special lymphatic capillary that picks up digested fats

a)

Lacteal

b)

k

27.

Atrophies after puberty

a)

Thymus

b)

kk

28.

Organ on left side dorsal to the stomach

a)

Spleen

b)

ok

29.

Less than normal amount of urination

a)

Oliguria

b)

ok

30.

Involuntary urination

a)

Incontinence

b)

si

31.

Blood in the urine

a)

Hematuria

b)

ok

32.

Painful urination

a)

Dysuria

b)

ok

33.

Outer section of the kidney

a)

Cortex

b)

k

34.

Tube from the kidney to the bladder

a)

Ureter

b)

ok

35.

Microscopic filtering unit in the kidney

a)

Nephron

b)

k

36.

C-shaped structure surround the glomerulus

a)

Bowman's capsule

b)

k

37.

Cluster of capillaries in the nephron

a)

Glomerulus

b)

ok

38.

Pus in the urine

a)

Pyuria

b)

k

39.

The basic structural unit of the nervous system is the

a)

dendrite

b)

neuron

c)

neurilemma

d)

nucleus

40.

A nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the cell body is a/an

a)

dendrite

b)

axon

c)

neuron

d)

myelin

41.

Sensory nerves that carry messages from all parts of the body to the brain and spinal cord are

a)

afferent

b)

efferent

c)

connecting

d)

mixed

42.

The part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance, and posture, and muscle tone is the

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

diencephalon

d)

medulla oblongata

43.

The part of the brain that regulates heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure is the

a)

pons

b)

midbrain

c)

medulla oblongata

d)

cerebrum

44.

The part of the brain that is responsible for thought, reasoning, memory, judgment, speech, and voluntary body movement is the

a)

cerebrum

b)

medulla oblongata

c)

midbrain

d)

cerebellum

45.

The membranes covering the brain nd spinal cord are the

a)

thalamus

b)

ventricles

c)

meninges

d)

choroid plexuses

46.

The division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in times of emergency is the

a)

parasympathetic

b)

somatic

c)

peripheral

d)

sympathetic

47.

The thick, tough outer covering of the brain and spinal cord is the

a)

arachnoid membrane

b)

dura mater

c)

pia mater

d)

choroid matter

48.

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to maintain a balanced state called

a)

special senses

b)

homeostasis

c)

voluntary movement

d)

involuntary movement

49.

Paralysis of the lower extremities is

a)

quadriplegi

b)

hemiphlegia

c)

paraplegia

d)

diplegia

50.

An excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is

a)

meningitis

b)

cerebrovascular accident

c)

cerebral palsy

d)

hydrocephalus

51.

A cerebrovascular accident commony causes

a)

quadriplegia

b)

hemiplegia

c)

paraplegia

d)

all of the above

52.

Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain cause

a)

cerebral palsy

b)

cerebrovascular accident

c)

epilepsy

d)

parkinson's disease

53.

An acute inflammation of nerve cells caused by the herpes virus is

a)

meningitis

b)

encephalitis

c)

shingles

d)

neuralgia

54.

A chronic, progressive, disabling condition resulting from a degeneration of the myelin sheath is

a)

cerebral palsy

b)

epilepsy

c)

parkinson's disease

d)

multiple sclerosis

55.

An inflammation of the brain frequently caused by a virus contracted from a mosquito bit is

a)

epilepsy

b)

encephalitis

c)

meningitis

d)

shingles

56.

the chronic degenerative neuromuscular disease that results in total body paralysis but does not affect mental acuity is

a)

amyotrophic later sclerosis

b)

multiple sclerosis

c)

cerebral palsy

d)

parkinson's disease

57.

A condition caused by continuous repetitive movement of the wrist is

a)

multiple sclerosis

b)

carpal tunnel syndrome

c)

shingles

d)

neuralgia

58.

Which of the following statements is not true of sinuses

a)

sinuses provide the sense of smell

b)

sinuses are lined with a mucous membrane

c)

sinuses provide resonance for the voice

d)

sinuses warm and moisten air

59.

The esophagus and trachea branch off of the

a)

oropharynx

b)

laryngopharynx

c)

tracheopharynx

d)

nasopharynx

60.

The correct name for the voice box is the

a)

pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

trachea

d)

alveolus

61.

The structures that allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood are

a)

bronchioles

b)

bronchi

c)

alveoli

d)

epiglottis

62.

In order to carry air to both lungs, the trachea branches into two tubes called

a)

bronchioles

b)

terminal bronchioles

c)

bronchi

d)

alveoli

63.

The membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a

a)

pleura

b)

visceral membrane

c)

perithoracic membrane

d)

pneumocardial sac

64.

When cells use oxygen and nutrients to produce energy, water, and carbon dioxide, the process is called

a)

internal respiration

b)

external respiration

c)

cellular respiration

d)

metabolic respiration

65.

A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is

a)

asthma

b)

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

c)

bronchitis

d)

emphysema

66.

A noninfectious, chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is

a)

asthma

b)

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

c)

emphysema

d)

pleurisy

67.

the correct term for a nosebleed is

a)

rhinitis

b)

pleurisy

c)

epistaxis

d)

sinusitis

68.

Which o fate following statements is not true about lung cancer

a)

it is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women

b)

it cannot be prevented

c)

there are no symptoms in the early tages

d)

prognosis is poor

69.

tiny hairlike structures that filter inhaled air to trap dust and pathogens are

a)

cilia

b)

sinuses

c)

olfactory resceptors

d)

cistern chili

70.

A CPAP is mainly used for the disorder known as

a)

emphysema

b)

sleep apnea

c)

pleurisy

d)

epistaxis

71.

A treatment method for COPD is

a)

bronchodialtros

b)

mucolytics

c)

cough medications

d)

all of the above