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Midterm Review

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Reticular =
a)
NET!!
b)
You die!!
c)
Have you ever seen a wallet?
d)
Organ
2.
Have you ever seen a wallet?
a)
Yes!!
b)
No
3.
Visceral =
a)
NET!!
b)
You die!!
c)
Have you ever seen a wallet?
d)
Organ
4.
All of the following are autonomic effectors EXCEPT
a)
cardiac muscle.
b)
smooth muscle.
c)
skeletal muscle.
d)
glands.
5.

The outermost of the meninges is the

a)
dura mater.
b)
arachnoid mater.
c)
pia mater.
d)
subarachnoid space.
6.
The dura mater is composed of
a)
smooth muscle.
b)
adipose tissue.
c)
loose connective tissue.
d)
dense irregular connective tissue.
7.
The lumbar enlargement contains nerves that supply the
a)
upper limbs.
b)
lower limbs.
c)
thorax.
d)
vertebral column.
8.
In the reflex arc, a muscle or gland is considered to be the
a)
receptor.
b)
integrating center.
c)
motor neuron.
d)
effector.
9.
Somatic reflexes involve
a)
skeletal muscle.
b)
smooth muscle.
c)
cardiac muscle.
d)
glands.
10.
All of the following are part of the reflex arc EXCEPT
a)
sensory neuron.
b)
motor neuron.
c)
neuroglia.
d)
effectors.
11.
Neurons that conduct nerve impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system are
a)

efferent neurons.

b)

endocrine neurons.

c)
interneurons.
d)

afferent neurons.

12.
Processes that receive nerve impulses to another neuron are
a)
dendrites.
b)
axons.
c)
synapses.
d)
cell bodies.
13.
Which of the following is an example of an effector?
a)
interneuron
b)
connective tissue
c)
adipose
d)
gland
14.
All of the following are divisions of the PNS EXCEPT:
a)
central nervous system.
b)
somatic nervous system.
c)
autonomic nervous system.
d)
enteric nervous system.
15.
Somatic motor neurons are responsible for
a)
contraction of skeletal muscle.
b)
contraction of smooth muscle in the digestive system.
c)
contraction of smooth muscle of the blood vessels.
d)
contraction of cardiac muscle.
16.
The neuroglia that produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system are
a)
Schwann cells.
b)
oligodendrocytes.
c)
microglia.
d)
astrocytes.
17.
A group of nerve fibers in the central nervous system is called a(n)
a)
axon.
b)
nerve.
c)
tract.
d)
ganglion.
18.
Groups of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system are called
a)
ganglia.
b)
nuclei.
c)
horns.
d)
tracts.
19.
The 2 parts of the central nervous system are the
a)
peripheral nerves and ganglia.
b)
cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
c)
spinal nerves and spinal cord.
d)
brain and spinal cord.
20.
Which of the following cells does NOT functionally belong with the others?
a)
astrocytes
b)
oligodendrocytes
c)
Schwann cells
d)
motor neurons
21.

Absorbs nutrients in the digestive tract

a)

Simple columnar

b)

Simple cuboidal

c)

Simple squamous

d)

Pseudostratified

22.
Found in organs like the bladder that need to stretch
a)
Areolar
b)
Stratified squamous
c)
Pseudostratified
d)
Transitional
23.

Used in places where diffusion needs to occur, such as blood vessels and air sacs in the lungs

a)

Simple cuboidal

b)

Simple columnar

c)

Simple squamous

d)

Stratified squamous

24.

Used in places needing protection from scrapes and abrasions such as the skin and esophagus

a)

Simple cuboidal

b)

Pseudostratified

c)

Simple Squamous

d)

Stratified Squamous

25.

Secretes mucus in the respiratory tract, specifically the trachea

a)

Transitional

b)

Pseudostratified

c)

Simple squamous

d)

Stratified squamous

26.

Cells that produce mucus

a)

Goblet

b)

Microvilli

c)

Cilia

d)

Endocrine

27.

Increase the surface area for absorption

a)

Goblet

b)

Microvilli

c)

Cilia

d)

Endocrine

28.

Move substances like mucus

a)

Goblet

b)

Microvilli

c)

Cilia

d)

Endocrine

29.

Secrete substances to the body's surface or hollow organs.

a)

Exocrine glands

b)

Microvilli

c)

Cilia

d)

Endocrine glands

30.

Secrete hormones into the blood stream.

a)

Exocrine glands

b)

Microvilli

c)

Cilia

d)

Endocrine glands

31.

The lining of the heart and blood vessels

a)

Endothelium

b)

Exothelium

c)

Mesothelium

d)

Perithelium

32.

The covering of all internal organs

a)

Endothelium

b)

Exothelium

c)

Mesothelium

d)

Perithelium

33.

A tissue that does not contain blood vessels

a)

Avascular

b)

Innervated

c)

Apical

d)

Basal

34.

A tissue that contains nerve endings

a)

Avascular

b)

Innervated

c)

Apical

d)

Basal

35.

The bottom surface of an epithelial cell that touches the basement membrane.

a)

Endocrine

b)

Lateral

c)

Apical

d)

Basal

36.

The side surface of an epithelial cell that touches another epithelial cell.

a)

Avascular

b)

Lateral

c)

Apical

d)

Basal

37.

A membrane that lines the inside of an open body cavity.

a)

synovial

b)

serous

c)

cutaneous

d)

mucous

38.

The type of tissue that responds to a stimuli

a)

Connective

b)

Nervous

c)

Muscle

d)

Epithelial

39.

A mucous membrane is found on the ______ of the stomach.

a)

Parietal

b)

Covering

c)

Joints

d)

Lining

40.

Which membrane is another name for your skin?

a)

Mucous

b)

Serous

c)

Cutaneous

d)

Synovial

41.

The lining of the abdominal cavity is a _____ membrane.

a)

Mucous

b)

Synovial

c)

Serous

d)

Cutaneous

42.

A membrane lining the joints of the body.

a)

Mucous

b)

Synovial

c)

Serous

d)

Cutaneous

43.

The part of a serous membrane that is attached to an organ.

a)

parietal

b)

visceral

c)

synovial

d)

mucous

44.

Nervous system "helper" cells

a)

neurons

b)

neuroglia

c)

neutrophils

d)

myocytes

45.

Cells that are capable of generating and conducting nerve impulses are _____.

a)

neurons

b)

neuroglia

c)

neutrophils

d)

myocytes

46.

Serous membranes are made of 2 layers:

a)

mesothelium and areolar CT

b)

endothelium and dense irregular CT

c)

epidermis and dermis

d)

simple columnar and areolar CT

47.

Mucous membranes are made of 2 layers:

a)

mesothelium and areolar CT

b)

endothelium and dense irregular CT

c)

epidermis and dermis

d)

simple columnar and areolar CT

48.

Another name for smooth muscle

a)

visceral

b)

reticular

c)

skeletal

d)

cardiac

49.

Striated, multinucleated, voluntary muscle fibers.

a)

skeletal

b)

cardiac

c)

smooth

d)

nervous

50.

Striated, single nucleated, intrinsic muscle fibers.

a)

skeletal

b)

cardiac

c)

smooth

d)

nervous

51.

Non-striated, single nucleated, involuntary muscle fibers.

a)

skeletal

b)

cardiac

c)

smooth

d)

nervous

52.

These keep cardiac muscle cells from ripping apart under pressure

a)

intercalated disks

b)

microvilli

c)

astrocytes

d)

striations

53.
Connective tissue fibers include
a)
proteoglycans, adhesion proteins and interstitial
b)
collagen, elastic and reticular
c)
osteoblasts, fibroblasts and hemoblasts
54.

This protein fiber forms strong, rope-like structures such as tendons and ligaments.

a)

Elastin

b)

Collagen

c)

Reticular

d)

Keratin

55.

This type of cartilage forms a strong, cushion-like disk between the vertebrae.

a)

Fibrocartilage

b)

Elastic cartilage

c)

Hyaline cartilage

56.

This type of tissue loosely connects membranes to the underlying tissue.

a)

Areolar

b)

Adipose

c)

Blood

d)

Cartilage

57.

Which connective tissue contains a gel-like matrix and is found in the nose, rib cage, and at the end of bones.

a)

Bone

b)

Hyaline cartilage

c)

Elastic cartilage

d)

Fibrocartilage

58.

Forms tendons and ligaments

a)

Dense regular

b)

Dense irregular

c)

Cartilage

d)

Areolar

59.

Collagen fibers running in all directions give this tissue strength in all directions.

a)

Dense regular

b)

Dense irregular

c)

Hyaline cartilage

d)

Blood

60.

Cells that consume pathogens and dead cells.

a)

Adipocytes

b)

Macrophages

c)

Mast cells

d)

Fibroblasts

61.

Cells that release histamine to trigger allergic reactions.

a)

Adipocytes

b)

Macrophages

c)

Mast cells

d)

Fibroblasts

62.

This branched protein fiber forms a net-like structure.

a)

Elastin

b)

Collagen

c)

Reticular

d)

Keratin

63.

This protein fiber allows tissues to stretch and return to their original size.

a)

Elastin

b)

Collagen

c)

Reticular

d)

Keratin

64.

The science that deals with the study of tissues is called ____.

a)

anatomy

b)

histology

c)

pathology

d)

physiology

65.

Blood vessels are lined by ___________.

a)

mucous membranes

b)

endothelium

c)

mesothelium

d)

serous membranes

66.

The cells producing fibers in connective tissue are ____.

a)

macrophages

b)

chondrocytes

c)

fibroblasts

d)

osteoblasts

67.

The cells of cartilage tissue are ____.

a)

chondrocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

neuroglia

d)

myocytes

68.

The chemical that causes inflammation and is released by mast cells is _________.

a)

histamine

b)

histology

c)

serous fluid

d)

collagen

69.

Which body cavity contains the brain?

a)

cranial

b)

spinal

c)

orbital

d)

thoracic

70.

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

a)

cranial

b)

spinal

c)

orbital

d)

thoracic

71.
Which body cavity ranges from the diaphragm to the top of the pelvic girdle?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
throacic
72.

The pericardial cavity contains the...

a)

lungs

b)

abdomen

c)

heart

d)

legs

73.

The peritoneum lines...

a)

the mediastinum

b)

the abdominal cavity

c)

the pleural cavity

d)

the cranial cavity

74.

The membrane that directly covers the heart.

a)

visceral pericardium

b)

parietal pericardium

c)

pleural membrane

d)

myocardium

75.

Visceral membranes cover...

a)

closed body cavities

b)

organs

c)

the body's exterior

d)

open body cavities

76.

All the body systems combined make up a(n) ...

a)

organ

b)

organism

c)

tissue

d)

cell

77.

Chemicals combine to form the ____________ level of organization.

a)

tissue

b)

cell

c)

organ

d)

system

78.

The ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment is called ...

a)

homeostasis

b)

metabolism

c)

responsiveness

d)

development

79.

The maintenance of relatively stable conditions for the cells of the human body is called ...

a)

responsiveness

b)

metabolism

c)

development

d)

homeostasis

80.

The process by which unspecialized cells become specialized cells is called ...

a)

responsiveness

b)

metabolism

c)

development

d)

homeostasis

81.

The basic component of a feedback system that produces a response is the ...

a)

effector

b)

receptor

c)

control center

d)

feedback

82.

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior positions is the _________ plane.

a)

sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

transverse

d)

oblique

83.

The stomach is located __________ to the lungs.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

anterior

d)

distal

84.

The brachial region is located _________ to the antebrachial region.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

85.

The anatomical term for the head is ________________.

a)

cephalic

b)

cervical

c)

superior

d)

sagittal

86.

The lowest level of structural organization.

a)

Chemical

b)

Cellular

c)

Tissue

d)

Organismal

87.

The sum total of all chemical reactions in the human body.

a)

Metabolism

b)

Responsiveness

c)

Differentiation

d)

Homeostasis

88.

The plane that divides the body into left and right sides is the _________ plane.

a)

sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

transverse

d)

oblique

89.

The plane that divides the body into left and right sides is the _________ plane.

a)

sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

transverse

d)

oblique

90.

The type of feedback that works toward homeostasis

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

constructive

d)

balanced

91.

The outermost portion of the skin is the

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

d)

subcutaneous

92.

The protein that helps protect and water proof the skin and underlying cells is

a)

keratin

b)

collagen

c)

elastin

d)

carotene

93.

The cells producing the pigment responsible for skin color are the

a)

melanocytes

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans cells

d)

Merkel cells

94.

Cells of the skin that are active in the immune process are

a)

melanocytes

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans cells

d)

Merkel cells

95.

The layer of the epidermis which contains cells capable of continued cell division is the stratum

a)

basale

b)

corneum

c)

lucidum

d)

spinosum

e)

granulosum

96.

The layer of the epidermis primarily found in the thick skin of the palms and soles is the stratum

a)

basale

b)

corneum

c)

lucidum

d)

spinosum

e)

granulosum

97.

The most superficial layer of the epidermis is the stratum

a)

basale

b)

corneum

c)

lucidum

d)

spinosum

e)

granulosum

98.

The portion of the nail that is visible is the ____.

a)

nail body

b)

nail root

c)

lunula

d)

cuticle

99.

In the upper layer of the dermis, finger-like extensions called _________ are present to increase the surface area.

a)

dermal papillae

b)

nevi

c)

pili

d)

lamellated corpuscles

100.

Sweat glands associated with hairs in the axillary and anal regions are ____ glands.

a)

apocrine

b)

eccrine

c)

sebacious

d)

ceruminous

101.

The ____ muscle makes hairs stand up to form goosebumps.

a)

arrector pili

b)

detrusor

c)

cutaneous maximus

d)

dermal papillae

102.

These sudoriferous glands are found throughout the skin and produce a watery secretion.

a)

apocrine

b)

eccrine

c)

sebacious

d)

ceruminous

103.

These glands produce oil to moisturize the skin and lubricate hair.

a)

apocrine

b)

eccrine

c)

sebacious

d)

ceruminous

104.

These glands produce ear wax.

a)

apocrine

b)

eccrine

c)

sebacious

d)

ceruminous

105.

The most common cells of the epidermis that form a protective barrier.

a)

melanocytes

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans cells

d)

Merkel cells

106.

The superficial layer of the dermis that contains nerves and blood vessels

a)

papillary layer

b)

reticular layer

c)

stratum basale

d)

stratum corneum

107.

The deep layer of the dermis that contains densely packed collagen fibers.

a)

papillary layer

b)

reticular layer

c)

stratum basale

d)

stratum corneum

108.

The fluid that acts as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord is the ____.

a)

Lymph

b)

Cerebrospinal fluid

c)

Blood

d)

Cytosol

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