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WorksheetsA&P 1st Semester Final Exam Review
Total questions: 167
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
T/F: In anatomical position, the person is standing erect with arms at the sides and palms dorsal.
True
False
T/F: The ventral cavity consists of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
False
True
T/F: The bone of the upper arm is deep to the muscles that surrounded and cover it
True
False
T/F: The diaphragm divides the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity.
True
False
T/F: Proximal and distal are opposite directional terms in humans
True
False
Which of the following describes anatomy?
investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
examining the physiology of life
using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
studying the usual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
The lungs are located in the:
thoracic cavity
mediastinum
cranial cavity
abdominal cavity
The stomach lies in the:
dorsal cavity
pelvic cavity
abdominal cavity
mediastinum
A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:
Transverse
Sagittal
Frontal
Coronal
The dorsal cavity contains all of the following except the:
spinal column
thyroid gland
spinalcord
brain
A plane through the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions is:
Transverse
Coronal
Median
Sagittal
The plane that divides the individual into upper and lower parts is the:
frontal plane
saggital plane
transverse plane
superficial plane
Negative feedback control systems:
Oppose a change.
Have no effect on the deviation set point.
Accelerate a change.
Positive feedback control systems:
accelerate a change
oppose a change
have no effect on the deviation from set point.
Shivering to raise your body temperature back to normal would be an example of:
The body trying to maintain homeostasis
A positive and negative feedback mechanism
None of the above
All of the above
Popliteal refers to the:
calf
cheek
area behind the knees
ankle
The ventral body cavity contains the:
brain and spinal cord
thoracic and abdominalpelvis cavity
heart and lungs
digestive and reproductive organs
Axilla is a term referring to which body region?
Anterior elbow
Groin
Armpit
posterior knee
Matching: The great toe is _____ to the little toe.
posterior
medial
lateral
proximal
distal
Matching: The skin is _____ to the muscles beneath it.
medial
lateral
proximal
distal
superficial
Matching: The vertebrae are located on the _____ aspect of the body.
superior
inferior
anterior
posterior
medial
Matching: The hand is _____ to the shoulder.
medial
lateral
proximal
distal
superficial
Matching: The abdomen is _____ to the head.
superior
inferior
anterior
posterior
medial
Matching: The lungs are _____ to the intestines.
superior
inferior
anterior
posterior
medial
Matching: The nose is located on the _____ surface of the head.
anterior
posterior
medial
lateral
proximal
Matching: The knee is _____ to the ankle.
medial
lateral
proximal
distal
superficial
Matching: The ear is on the _____ aspect of the head.
medial
lateral
proximal
distal
superficial
Matching: thigh
coxal
cutaneous
digital
femoral
lumbar
Matching: arm
abdominal
brachial
cervical
coxal
cutaneous
Matching: anterior torso
abdominal
brachial
cervical
coxal
cutaneous
Matching: lower back between ribs and pelvis
coxal
cutaneous
digital
femoral
lumbar
Matching: fingers and toes
coxal
cutaneous
digital
femoral
lumbar
Matching: hip
abdominal
brachial
cervical
coxal
cutaneous
Matching: skin
abdominal
brachial
cervical
coxal
cutaneous
Matching: neck
abdominal
brachial
cervical
coxal
cutaneous
The study of tissues is called:
anatomy
cytology
physiology
histology
Blood is a member of which basic tissue type?
muscle
epithelial
nervous
connective
Which tissue lines body cavities and protects body surfaces?
connective
muscle
epithelial
nervous
One of the characteristics of which type of epithelial tissue is that of being able to readily diffuse material through it, such as occurs in blood vessels?
stratified squamous
simple squamous
simple columnar
stratified columnar
Goblet cells, cilia, and microvilli are modifications of which type of epithelial tissue?
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
transitional
How many layers make up pseudostratified epithelium?
only two
more than one
only one
only three
The type of tissue referred to as loose connective tissue is
cartilage
reticular
adipose
areolar
Cartilage is a form of
connective tissue
muscle tissue
osseous tissue
epithelial tissue
The most prevalent type of cartilage is
hyaline cartilage
elastic cartilage
fibrous cartilage
your mom
Cilia are found on which types of cells lining the trachea?
simple columnar epithelium
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
simple cuboidal epithelium
stratified cuboidal epithelium
Microvilli assists epithelial tissue in
absorbing nutrients
protecting the underlying tissue
releasing substances from glands
all of the above functions are assisted by microvilli
Which of the following would be found as skin covering?
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium
stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelium
pseudostratified squamous (keratinized) epithelium
The pericardium is an example of a:
cutaneous membrane.
serous membrane.
mucous membrane.
cuboidal membrane.
Microvilli are found on which types of cells in the lining of the intestine?
Pseudostratified epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Which type of cartilage covers the ends of bones?
fibrocartilage
hyaline cartilage
reticular cartilage
elastic cartilage
Which type of epithelial tissue lines the tubules in the kidneys?
transitional
squamous
columnar
cuboidal
Which type of tissue is used for support and protection of the body?
elastic cartilage
blood
bone
areolar
The term used to describe the skin and its appendages is the:
Integument
Integumentary System
Dermis
Epidermis
The superficial outer layer of the epidermis the the stratum:
Spinosum
Basale
Corneum
Granulosum
The subcutaneous layer:
is the layer of skin where the nails are produced
is the layer of skin where hair is produced
connects the dermis and the epidermis
connects the dermis to underlying tissues
Smooth muscles that produce goose pimples when they contract are the:
medullary muscles
cuticle muscles
papillary muscles
arrector pili muscles
Prolonged exposure to the sun causes melanocytes to:
decrease melanin production
rupture and release their contents
increase in number
increase melanin production
The hair follicle is found in the:
subcutaneous layer
epidermis
hypodermis
dermis
The type of gland associated with blackheads is:
apocrine
eccrine
ceruminous
sebaceous
The most numerous, important, and widespread sweat glands in the body are:
sebaceous
eccrine
apocrine
ceruminous
Sebum:
consists of dead cells from hair follicles
lubricates hair and skin
is produced by sweat glands
is responsible for body odors
The type of gland that produces the waxy secretion in the external ear canal is:
eccrine
sebaceous
apocrine
ceruminous
The conversion of water from a liquid state into a gaseous state happens with which form of body heat loss?
Conduction
Convection
Evaporation
Radiation
The body compensates for the increase in the core body temperature caused by exercise by:
decreasing the blood flow to the skin
increasing the blood flow to the core
vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the skin
increasing the blood flow to the skin
In the skin, the dermis:
in connective tissue and the epidermis is epithelial tissue
is epithelial tissue and the epidermis is connective tissue
and epidermis are both epithelial tissue
and epidermis are both connective tissue
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
regulation of body temperature
synthesis of Vitamin E
sensations such as touch, pressure, vibration, tickle, heat, cold, and pain
protection from physical, chemical, and biological harm
Which of the following is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hair
Nails
Which of the following epidermal layers covers the surface of the body and is composed of layers of dead stratified squamous cells filled with keratin?
Statum Corneum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
Stratum Granulosum
Which of the following epidermal layers supplies cells for the upper layers of the skin?
stratum basale
stratum corneum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
Melanocytes
produce melanin, a brown/black pigment that absorbes UV-light
produce pheromones for chemical communication
lubricate the epidermis and ahir
provide protection and a waterproofing sealant
Which of the following skin glands accounts for why boys tend to stink more after they go through puberty?
sebaceous glands
eccrine glands
ceruminous glands
apocrine glands
In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum?
Back of the hand
Thigh
Abdomen
Sole of the foot
Bone formation is carried out by cells called what?
osteoblasts
osteocytes
osteoclasts
chondrocytes
Bone resorption (breaking down bones) is carried out by cells called what?
osteocytes
osteoclasts
osteoblasts
chondrocytes
The lengthening of long bones is primarily carried out by which part of the bone?
diaphysis
epiphysis
diaphyseal plate
epiphyseal plate
Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?
rib
humerus
femur
scapula
Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?
ulna
vertebral column
mandible
frontal
Which INFERIOR part of the sternum must you be careful not to break off when performing CPR?
manubrium
body
xiphoid process
sternal notch
Mr. Luthy is experiencing excruciating pain originating from his lower back. The vertebrae in this region are called
thoracic vertebrae
cervical vertebrae
sacral vertebrae
lumbar vertebrae
The C1 vertebra is also known as the
atlas.
axis.
dens.
tailbone.
The average adult skeleton is composed of how many bones?
80
206
260
126
A fracture in the shaft of a bone is a break in the
periosteum.
epiphysis.
diaphysis.
endosteum.
Which of the following is NOT a primary function performed by bones?
mineral storage
protection
hormonal production
hematopoiesis
Hematopoiesis is carried out in the
osteoclasts.
osteocytes.
yellow bone marrow.
red bone marrow.
In endochondral ossification of a long bone, the primary ossification center is located where?
at the epiphyseal plate
in the medullary cavity
in the epiphysis
in the diaphysis
The level of calcium increasing in the bone and decreasing in the blood would be indicative of an increase in the activity of
osteoclasts.
osteoblasts.
chondrocytes.
osteocytes.
The level of calcium decreasing in the bone and increasing in the blood would be indicative of an increase in the activity of
osteoclasts.
osteoblasts.
chondrocytes.
osteocytes.
How many thoracic vertebrae does the average person have?
7
12
5
3-5
The formation of blood cells is called
epiphysis.
diaphysis.
hematopoiesis.
diapedesis.
Matching: Ends of long bones
periosteum
endosteum
epiphyses
diaphysis
medullary cavity
Matching: Covers joint surfaces
periosteum
endosteum
epiphyses
medullary cavity
articular cartilage
Matching: Part of long bone that tendons attach to
periosteum
endosteum
diaphysis
meduallary cavity
articular cartilage
Matching: Inner lining of medullary cavity
diaphysis
medullary cavity
endosteum
articular cartilage
epiphyses
Matching: Contains yellow marrow
periosteum
diaphysis
epiphyses
medullary cavity
articular cartilage
Matching: Central shaft of long bones
periosteum
endosteum
diaphysis
medullary cavity
articular cartilage
Matching: Occurs primarily in the skull bones
endosteum
epiphysis
intramembranous ossification
medullary cavity
periosteum
Matching: Produces most of the skeletal system
articular cartilage
diaphysis
endochondral ossification
endosteum
epiphyses
There are more than 600 muscles in the body
True
False
If one of the sternocleidomastoid muscles contrasts, it causes a different movement that if both of them contract
True
False
If a muscle causes the knee to bend, the insertion point is above the knee and the origin point is below the knee
True
False
As resistance increases, the number of motor units needed to overcome that resistance has to increase
True
False
The connective tissue sheath that envelops bundles of muscle fibers is the:
epimysium
endomysium
perisosteum
perimysium
The covering of individual muscle fibers is the:
periosteum
epimysium
endomysium
perimysium
Muscles may be named according to:
points of attachment
function
direction of fibers
all of the above
A muscle that assists with flexion of the elbow is the:
biceps brachii
triceps brachii
biceps femoris
rectus femoris
The posterior arm muscle that extends the forearm is the:
biceps brachii
supinator
brachialis
triceps brachii
Muscles located on the lower leg move the:
thigh
hip
knee
foot
The plasma membrane of a muscle fiber is called
sarcolemma
myofibril
sarcoplasm
sarcomere
The protein molecule that has heads jutting out for cross-bridging is:
actin
troponin
myosin
tropomyosin
The neurotransmitter(s) secreted from the synaptic bulb is/are:
dopamine
norepinephrine
acetylcholine
Could be any of the above
The ion necessary for cross-bridging is:
iron
sodium
potassium
calcium
Which of the following is not associated with the thin myofilament
troponin
tropomyosin
actin
myosin
The myofilament that can be described as a globular protein strung together like beads to form two intertwined strands is:
troponin
actin
myosin
tropomyosin
The myofilament that can be described as bundled golf clubs with their heads sticking out from the bundle is:
troponin
actin
myosin
tropomyosin
After it is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, the calcium combines with which protein
troponin
actin
myosin
tropomyosin
Muscle contractions will continue as long as:
the calcium ions are attached to the troponin
there is acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction
there is ATP in the muscle cell
t-tubules are transmitting impulses
A muscle is attached to the femur and the tibia. When the muscle contracts, it causes flexion of the knee. That would mean that the:
tibia attachment is the origin
femur attachment is the insertion
tibia attachment is the insertion
tibia attachment is the origin/femur attachment is the insertion
Another name for a skeletal muscle cell us a:
muscle fiber
fascicle
aponeurosis
fascia
A contraction in which the tension within the muscle remains the same but the length of the muscle changes is called a(n): (i.e. the joint angle changes)
tonic contraction
isotonic contraction
isometric contraction
tetanic contraction
Which of the following terms describe an isometric contraction
the joint angle decreases
the joint angle stays the same
the joint angle increases
The joint angle increases/the joint angle decreases
Where is acetylcholine stored before an action potential starts the chain of events for muscle contraction
in the muscle fiber
in the vesicles of the synaptic bulb
in the synaptic cleft
in the t-tubules
Acetylcholine crosses the synaptic cleft and binds to what type of channels in the motor end plate
Ca+
K+
Na+
Both Ca+ and K+
The sodium-potassium pump actively pumps three potassium ions out of the neuron and two sodium ions into the neuron.
True
False
The difference in electrical charge between the inside and outside of a membrane is called the membrane potential.
True
False
In depolarization, the membrane potential moves toward zero, whereas in hyperpolarization, the membrane potential moves away from zero.
True
False
The dorsal root ganglion consists of cell bodies of unipolar sensory neurons.
True
False
A neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward the central nervous system is called a(n):
motor neuron
bipolar neuron
interneuron
sensory neuron
In the PNS, the myelin sheath is formed by:
neuron cell bodies
Nissl bodies
Schwann cells
nodes of ranvier
A neuron that has only one axon but several dendrites is classified as a:
unipolar neuron
multipolar neuron
bipolar neuron
multidendritic neuron
Gray matter in the brain and spinal cord consists primarily of:
neruoglia
cell bodies
nerve fibers
axons
The white matter of the nervous system is made up of:
myelinated fibers.
nuclei.
unmyelinated fibers.
ganglia.
When current leaps across an insulating myelin sheath from node to node, the type of impulse conduction is called:
refraction
saltatory conduction
diffusion
repolarization
Neurotransmitters are released in a synapse and bind to:
receptors in the plasma membrane of the presynaptic terminals
receptors in the plasma membrane of the postsynaptic neuron
the base of the axon terminal
the synaptic cleft
In a three-neuron reflex arc, the afferent neurons synapse with the:
efferent neuron
interneuron
contralateral neuron
ipsilateral neuron
The main divisions of the central nervous system are the:
brain, spinal cord, and autonomic nerves
brain and spinal cord
brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Meningitis refers to inflammation of the:
meninges
spinal cord
brain
There are ventricles in the brain
5
4
2
3
If the ventral nerve root of a spinal nerve were destroyed, a person would lose:
sensory perception related to that pathway
willed movement related to that pathway
reflex activity only, related to that pathway
both reflex activity and sensation related to that pathway
If the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal nerve were destroyed, a person would lose:
reflex activity only, related to that pathway
both reflex activity and senation related to that pathway
sensory perception related to that pathway
willed movement related to the pathway
Sensory neurons are usually:
multipolar
unipolar
bipolar
The value at resting membrane potential is
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
-90mV
The value at threshold potential is
+30mV
-55mV
-70mV
-90mV
Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the
cell bodies
dorsal root ganglion
synaptic cleft
ventricles
When the sodium channels have closed and the potassium channels are open during an action potential, the net charge reaches -90mV. During this brief period, the cells is
at resting membrane potential
unpolarized
depolarized
hyperpolarized
The outermost layer of the cerebrum which consists of mostly neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated axons is the
white matter.
cerebral cortex.
cerebellum.
longitudinal fissure.
Which of the following is NOT part of the brain stem?
Thalamus
Medulla Oblongata
Midbrain
Pons
Which part of the brainstem helps regulate rate and depth of breathing?
Thalamus
Medulla Oblongata
Midbrain
Pons
This structure acts as a gateway for sensory impulses heading to the cerebral cortex.
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
This structure helps maintain homeostasis by regulating visceral activities such as body temperature.
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
A group of people are working on clues to complete an escape room. Some are completing their tasks quickly, while others are struggling. Which part of the brain are they using to try to solve their problems?
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
A person who has damage to this part of the brain would have trouble seeing. It could cause them to become blind or have blind spots. It could also cause them to not be able to recognize words or colors.
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
A person who has damage to this part of the brain could have trouble using words to express thoughts and feelings.
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
When you are in Mrs. Moore's class and she is speaking in Spanish, you are using this part of the brain to try to interpret what you are hearing.
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
In class, we did an experiment where we lifted someone who was blindfolded "up to the ceiling." We were trying to trick this part of the brain that is responsible for integrating sensory information concerning the position of body parts and coordinating muscle activities to maintain balance and posture.
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Cerebellum
A child was frightened by a large dog. The pupils of the child's eyes became dilated, and the heart and respiratory rates increased. These symptoms were caused by:
stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
stimulation of both the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous systems.
None of the above would account for the symptoms.
All of the following are examples of parasympathetic stimulation except:
contraction of the urinary bladder.
relaxation of the sphincters of the digestive tract.
increased salivation.
increased heart rate.
A neuron that transmits a nerve impulse toward a muscle or gland (effector) is called a(n)
motor neuron.
sensory neuron.
interneuron.
bipolar neuron.
The part of the nervous system consisting of nerves branching off of the brain and spinal cord is the
Autonomic Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
A junction, or connection, between two neurons is called a(n)
membrane potential.
synapse.
action potential.
stimulus.
A synaptic knob would be located on a(n)
cell body.
axon.
dendrite.
all of the above.
Which of the following transmits an action potential toward a synapse?
Presynaptic cell
Postsynaptic cell
Neurotransmitter
Synaptic Cleft
Which of the following transmits an action potential away from a synapse?
Presynaptic cell
Postsynaptic cell
Neurotransmitter
Synaptic cleft
A chemical messenger released by the axon terminal to cross the synaptic cleft is a(n)
neuron.
synapse.
neurotransmitter.
action potential.
When is a cell membrane considered "polarized?"
When the sodium and potassium channels open and the polarity of the membrane moves closer to 0mV.
When the sodium and potassium channels close and the polarity of the membrane moves closer to 0mV.
When the sodium/potassium pump closes and sodium and potassium stop diffusing across the membrane.
When sodium and potassium ions are pumped across the cell membrane and the polarity of the membrane moves toward -70mV.
The electrical impulse that travels down the membrane of a neuron is called a(n)
action potential.
depolarized impulse.
resting membrane potential.
threshold potential.
The control centers for non vital reflexes such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing, and vomiting are found in the
thalamus.
midbrain.
pons.
medulla oblongata.
The role of the choroid plexus is to
act as a relay center for signals entering the brain.
secrete cerebrospinal fluid.
form the blood/brain barrier.
activate a sympathetic response to a dangerous situation.
