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WorksheetsEasy/Important review #2
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 52mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The brain and spinal cord are part of the _____________
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
2.
This subdivsion of the Peripheral nervous system is mostly voluntary and transmits to muscle
a)
somatic nervous system
b)
autonomic nervous system
c)
parasympathetic nervous system
d)
sympathetic nervous system
3.
This subdivsion of the Peripheral nervous system is mostly involuntary and transmits to visceral organs
a)
somatic nervous system
b)
autonomic nervous system
4.
___________ is responsible for the "Fight or Flight" response
a)
Sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic nervous system
5.
___________ is responsible for the "rest and digest" response
a)
Sympathetic nervous system
b)
parasympathetic nervous system
6.
The structure that connects the right and left hemispheres
a)
corpus callosum
b)
hippocampus
c)
temporal lobe
d)
spinal cord
7.
This part of the diencephalon acts regulates the autonomic nervous system
a)
thalamus
b)
hypothalamus
c)
pituitary
d)
pineal
8.
Where would you find the cauda equina?
a)
brain stem
b)
base of spinal cord
c)
cerebral cortex
d)
cranial nerves
9.
An afferent neuron sends information
a)
away from the brain
b)
towards the brain
10.
An efferent neuron sends information
a)
away from the brain
b)
towards the brain
11.
a cluster of neuronal cell bodies is called a
a)
ganglion
b)
rami
c)
plexus
d)
brain
12.
a dermatome is a specific area of the body supplied by
a)
sensory spinal nerve root
b)
motor spinal nerve root
13.
cranial nerves extend directly from the brain
a)
true
b)
false
14.
The type of receptor found in the nose and on the tongue
a)
chemoreceptor
b)
photoreceptor
c)
nociceptor
d)
mechanoreceptor
15.
The type of receptor found on the retina
a)
chemoreceptor
b)
photoreceptor
c)
nociceptor
d)
mechanoreceptor
16.
detects noxious stimuli
a)
chemoreceptor
b)
photoreceptor
c)
nociceptor
d)
mechanoreceptor
17.
detects pressure and vibration
a)
chemoreceptor
b)
photoreceptor
c)
nociceptor
d)
mechanoreceptor
18.
The area of the neuron that receives an impulse
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
node of ranvier
d)
nucleus
19.
The area of the neuron that transmits an impulse
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
cell body
d)
nucleus
20.
What kind of gland are hormones secreted from?
a)
endocrine
b)
exocrine
c)
sudoriferous
d)
sebaceous
21.
Hormones can effect multiple bodily systems
a)
true
b)
false
22.
This brain region acts as a link between the nervous system and endocrine system
a)
hypothalamus
b)
thyroid
c)
kidney
d)
adrenals
23.
The pituitary gland is protected by this bony structure
a)
sella turica
b)
hyoid
c)
vomer
d)
nasal bone
24.
Where in the body is the thyroid located?
a)
diencephalon
b)
neck
c)
abdominopelvic region
d)
scrotum
25.
Where are the adrenals located?
a)
above the kidneys
b)
inside the kidneys
c)
in the neck
d)
in the brain
26.
cortisol is an anti-inflammatory
a)
true
b)
false
27.
what hormone decreases blood glucose levels?
a)
insulin
b)
glucagon
c)
growth hormone
d)
aldosterone
28.
where are alpha and beta cells located?
a)
pancreas
b)
kidneys
c)
hypothalamus
d)
pituitary
29.
Which hormone promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics in females?
a)
estrogen
b)
progesterone
c)
testosterone
d)
oxytocin
30.
Which hormone promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males?
a)
estrogen
b)
progesterone
c)
testosterone
d)
oxytocin
31.
name for primary reproductive organs
a)
gonads
b)
gametes
c)
adrenals
d)
meiosis
32.
name for sex cells
a)
gonads
b)
gametes
c)
adrenals
d)
meiosis
33.
what is the male reproductive gonad?
a)
testes
b)
sperm
c)
penis
d)
scrotum
34.
where are the male testicles located?
a)
testes
b)
sperm
c)
penis
d)
scrotum
35.
what is the name of the male gamete?
a)
testes
b)
sperm
c)
penis
d)
scrotum
36.
What is the name of the female gonad?
a)
ovary
b)
oocyte
c)
vagina
d)
uterus
37.
What is the name of the female gamete?
a)
ovary
b)
oocyte
c)
vagina
d)
uterus
38.
The external canal that extends from the cervix to outside the female body?
a)
ovary
b)
oocyte
c)
vagina
d)
uterus
39.
The hollow organ that receives a fertilized ovum
a)
uterus
b)
vagina
c)
cervix
d)
urethra
40.
this is the collective term for female external genitalia
a)
vuvla
b)
labia majora
c)
labia minora
d)
perineum
41.
small cylindrical mass of erectile tissue on females
a)
vuvla
b)
labia majora
c)
labia minora
d)
clitoris
42.
the average length of one complete menstrual cycle is
a)
28 days
b)
14 days
c)
1 year
d)
40 days
43.
how long is normal gestation in humans?
a)
40 weeks
b)
30 weeks
c)
50 weeks
d)
52 weeks
44.
This organ nourishes the fetus through pregnancy
a)
placenta
b)
placebo
c)
cervix
d)
small intestine
45.
Erythrocyte is another name for
a)
red blood cell
b)
white blood cell
c)
macrophage
d)
platelets
46.
this iron-based protein binds Oxygen and carbon dioxide
a)
hemoglobin
b)
platelet
c)
myoglobin
d)
neutrophil
47.
Leukocytes another name for
a)
red blood cell
b)
white blood cell
c)
macrophage
d)
platelets
48.
This blood cell is part of the bodies immune defense system
a)
red blood cell
b)
white blood cell
49.
Thrombocyte is another name for
a)
red blood cell
b)
white blood cell
c)
macrophage
d)
platelets
50.
Coagulation means
a)
blood clotting
b)
blood cell creation
c)
heart rhythm
d)
uncontrolled bleeding
51.
The 2 superior chambers of the heart are called
a)
atria
b)
ventricles
52.
The 2 inferior chambers of the heart are called
a)
atria
b)
ventricles
53.
Fast heart rate is known as
a)
tachycardia
b)
bradycardia
c)
diastole
d)
systole
54.
slow heart rate is known as
a)
tachycardia
b)
bradycardia
c)
diastole
d)
systole
55.
These blood vessels return blood back to the heart
a)
arteries
b)
veins
c)
capillaries
56.
These blood vessels move blood away from the heart
a)
arteries
b)
veins
c)
capillaries
57.
the blood vessel where the exchange of gases and nutrients takes place
a)
arteries
b)
veins
c)
capillaries
58.
this blood vessel contains internal valves
a)
arteries
b)
veins
c)
capillaries
59.
This is the largest artery in the body
a)
aorta
b)
jugular
c)
carotid
d)
vena cava
60.
These blood vessels drain blood into the right atrium
a)
aorta
b)
jugular
c)
carotid
d)
vena cava
61.
The movement of lymph is called
a)
lymphokinesis
b)
lymphogenesis
c)
lymph pressure
d)
edema
62.
Which lymphatic organ cleans and filters lymph?
a)
lymph node
b)
thymus
c)
spleen
d)
capillary
63.
The body's ability to recognize and respond to pathogens is called
a)
immunity
b)
pathology
c)
lymphatics
d)
hematology
64.
Which is an example of a pathogen barrier
a)
skin
b)
coughing
c)
inflammation
d)
phagocytosis
65.
What is the common term for the pharynx?
a)
throat
b)
vocal box
c)
wind pipe
d)
nostril
66.
What is the common term for the larynx?
a)
throat
b)
vocal box
c)
wind pipe
d)
nostril
67.
What is the common term for the trachea?
a)
throat
b)
vocal box
c)
wind pipe
d)
nostril
68.
the flap over the glottis that helps move food and water into esophagus
a)
epiglottis
b)
hyoid bone
c)
bronchi
d)
tonsils
69.
Bronchi contain smooth muscle that can contract or relax
a)
true
b)
false
70.
O2 and CO2 gas exchange takes place in this structure of the respiratory tract
a)
alveoli
b)
bronchi
c)
bronchioles
d)
grapes
71.
breathing air in = ____________
a)
inhalation
b)
exhalation
72.
breathing air out = ____________
a)
inhalation
b)
exhalation
73.
The diaphragm contracting is part of ___________
a)
inhalation
b)
exhalation
74.
The diaphragm relaxing is part of _____________
a)
inhalation
b)
exhalation
75.
When the diaphragm contracts it moves
a)
upward
b)
downward
76.
Where in the brain is the "respiration center" that control breathing
a)
medulla oblongata
b)
hypothalamus
c)
thalamus
d)
pons
77.
the larynx is __________ to the pharynx
a)
superior
b)
inferior
78.
the lungs are __________ to the diaphragm
a)
superior
b)
inferior
79.
the trachea is __________ to the larynx
a)
superior
b)
inferior
80.
The breakdown of food molecules is called:
a)
digestion
b)
ingestion
c)
absorption
d)
defecation
81.
The process of eating and drinking is called:
a)
digestion
b)
ingestion
c)
absorption
d)
defication
82.
the process of eliminating indigestible or absorbed material from the anus is called:
a)
digestion
b)
ingestion
c)
absorption
d)
defecation
83.
the process where food molecules move from GI tract into blood, then into body cells is called:
a)
digestion
b)
ingestion
c)
absorption
d)
defecation
84.
the mixing and propulsion movements of the GI tract is called:
a)
persistalsis
b)
deglutition
c)
mastication
d)
feceskineses
85.
Another word for chewing is
a)
mastication
b)
deglutition
c)
digestion
d)
salvation
86.
This water substance lubricates food so it is easier to swallow
a)
saliva
b)
mucus
c)
interstitial fluid
d)
serous fluid
87.
Which acid is secrete by the stomach?
a)
hydrochloric acid
b)
citric acid
c)
acetic acid
d)
sulfuric
88.
What is the first part of the small intestine called?
a)
duodenum
b)
jejunum
c)
ileum
d)
colon
89.
What is the middle part of the small intestine called?
a)
duodenum
b)
jejunum
c)
ileum
d)
colon
90.
What is the last part of the small intestine called?
a)
duodenum
b)
jejunum
c)
ileum
d)
colon
91.
In which part of the small intestine does the majority of digestion take place?
a)
duodenum
b)
jejunum
c)
ileum
d)
colon
92.
Finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called:
a)
villi
b)
microvilli
c)
plicae circulare
d)
salad fingers
93.
hair-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called:
a)
villi
b)
microvilli
c)
plicae circulare
d)
salad fingers
94.
Another name for the large intestine is:
a)
colon
b)
gullet
c)
ileum
d)
anus
95.
The first section of the large intestine is called
a)
cecum
b)
colon
c)
rectum
d)
anal canal
96.
feces travels through the colon in which direction?
a)
clockwise
b)
counter-clockwise
97.
This organ detoxifies the blood
a)
liver
b)
gallbladder
c)
pancreas
98.
This organ produces bile
a)
liver
b)
gallbladder
c)
pancreas
99.
This organ stores bile
a)
liver
b)
gallbladder
c)
pancreas
100.
This is the largest visceral organ
a)
liver
b)
gallbladder
c)
pancreas
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