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byu anatomy final 4-7

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of neural stimulation is received by rods and cones?

a)

chemoreceptors

b)

photoreceptors

c)

thermoreceptors

d)

mechanoreceptors

2.

Which part of the ear contains auditory ossicles that transfer the sound vibrations to the cochlea?

a)

the middle ear

b)

the cochlea

c)

the acoustic canal

d)

the tympanum

3.

When an electrical signal gets to the end of an axon, what causes the signal to continue to the next neuron?

a)

potassium

b)

the cell body

c)

a dendrite

d)

neurotransmitters

4.

Which division of the nervous system receives stimuli directly from the environment?

a)

peripheral nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

spinal cord

5.

When an electrical impulse reaches the end of the neuron, it triggers the release of what?

a)

axon

b)

neurotransmitters

c)

dendrites

d)

potassium

6.

What structure on the neuron sends signals to organs and muscles?

a)

axons

b)

dendrites

c)

cell body

7.

Physically painful withdrawal symptoms occur when a person stops an addiction to which type of drug?

a)

marijuana

b)

heroin

c)

inhalants

8.

How can diabetes mellitus be treated?

a)

drinking extra water

b)

eating more food

c)

taking glucagon shots

d)

taking insulin shots

9.

Which drug stimulates the CNS?

a)

cocaine

b)

alcohol

c)

heroin

10.

Which of the following hormones is responsible for bringing blood glucose levels down?

a)

glucagon

b)

melatonin

c)

insulin

d)

testosterone

11.

What type of neural stimulation do the olfactory nerves receive?

a)

chemoreceptors

b)

mechanoreceptors

c)

thermoreceptors

d)

photoreceptors

12.

What is the largest part of the brain and controls personality and logic?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

hypothalamus

13.

Which drug is a depressant of the CNS?

a)

cocaine

b)

alcohol

c)

heroin

14.

How do nerve impulses travel through a neuron?

a)

mechanically

b)

electrically

c)

chemically

15.

Which part of the brain is the center of the endocrine system and releases hormones?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

hypothalamus

16.

Hormone-producing organs belong to which body system?

a)

digestive system

b)

nervous system

c)

endocrine system

d)

exocrine system

17.

Which statement is false?

a)

Drugs affect the normal levels of neurotransmitters.

b)

Marijuana can decrease your ability to learn and memorize.

c)

Drug addiction is a relatively new problem in the world.

18.

Which statement is false?

a)

The endocrine system is another way the body communicates.

b)

Hormones affect the body quicker than nerve signals.

c)

Hormones from the endocrine system travel in the blood.

19.

If a baseball were to hit you in the shoulder, what two types of stimuli would your PNS generate?

a)

mechanoreceptor and nociceptor

b)

photoreceptor and nociceptor

c)

photoreceptor and chemoreceptor

d)

mechanoreceptor and chemoreceptor

20.

Where is the occipital lobe in relation to the frontal lobe of the cerebrum?

a)

superior and distal

b)

inferior and anterior

c)

inferior and posterior

d)

superior and anterior

21.

How much does the charge on a neuron have to decrease in order to get to the threshold level?

a)

from −70 mV to neutral

b)

from −70 mV to −50 mV

c)

from −70 mV to −20 mV

22.

Which part of the endocrine system is a link between the endocrine system and the nervous system?

a)

thyroid

b)

hypothalamus

c)

adrenal gland

d)

thymus

23.

Which drug is a narcotic of opium?

a)

cocaine

b)

alcohol

c)

heroin

24.

What type of drug slows down the CNS?

a)

narcotic

b)

depressant

c)

stimulant

25.

What part of the ear contains the hair cells that detect and send sound stimuli to the brain?

a)

the acoustic canal

b)

the cochlea

c)

the middle ear

d)

the tympanum

26.

If the brain recognizes that an image coming through the eye is out of focus, what adjustment would be made in the eye to focus the image?

a)

The iris would shrink the size of the pupil.

b)

The lacrimal duct would produce more liquid to clean the cornea.

c)

The lens would change shape to focus the image on the fovea.

d)

The cornea would change shape to focus the image on the fovea.

27.

Which division of the nervous system includes the brain and the spinal cord?

a)

central nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

c)

neurons

28.

What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

a)

brain

b)

neurons

c)

spinal cord

29.

Which part of the brain coordinates movement?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

hypothalamus

30.

What is the charge of a neuron at rest?

a)

+70 mV

b)

no charge

c)

−50 mV

d)

−70 mV

31.

What structure on the neuron receives signals?

a)

axons

b)

dendrites

c)

cell body

32.

What is the function of neurotransmitters?

a)

to transmit nerve impulses through dendrites

b)

to transmit nerve impulses across a synapse

c)

to release hormones into the blood

33.

Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

a)

bronchioles

b)

bronchi

c)

alveoli

34.

What causes the “lub-dub” sound that our heart makes?

a)

blood moving

b)

valves opening and closing

c)

muscles contracting

35.

What does oxygen allow cells in the body to do?

a)

control breathing rate

b)

break down glucose into ATP energy

c)

create red blood cells

36.

What structure keeps food and liquids from being swallowed into the lungs?

a)

trachea

b)

larynx

c)

epiglottis

37.

What condition involves the hardening of arteries from plaque?

a)

atherosclerosis

b)

arteriosclerosis

c)

stroke

38.

Where do white blood cells spend the majority of their lifespan?

a)

in the bloodstream

b)

in the lungs

c)

in body tissue

39.

What type of blood vessel contains deoxygenated blood?

a)

alveoli

b)

arteries

c)

veins

40.

What is the lining of arteries and veins made of that helps them propel blood?

a)

valves

b)

mucous membranes

c)

smooth muscle

41.

The majority of blood is made up of which substance?

a)

water

b)

white blood cells

c)

oxygen

42.

What is the function of platelets?

a)

carry oxygen to cells of the body

b)

fight infections, toxins, and cancers

c)

create blood clots

43.

What type of blood vessel contains oxygenated blood?

a)

arteries

b)

bronchioles

c)

veins

44.

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood through the aorta to the body?

a)

right atria

b)

left atria

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

45.

What protects your trachea from being damaged?

a)

bones

b)

cartilage rings

c)

the epiglottis

46.

What causes the heart to begin beating?

a)

sinoatrial node (SA)

b)

cardiac muscle cells

c)

medulla oblongata

d)

atrioventricular node (AV)

47.

If you notice a person’s skin and eyes are yellow, what organ is not working properly?

a)

liver

b)

lymph nodes

c)

spleen

48.

What is the function of red blood cells?

a)

carry oxygen to cells of the body

b)

fight infections, toxins, and cancers

c)

create blood clots

49.

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?

a)

right atria

b)

left atria

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

50.

Smoking can contribute to what conditions?

a)

heart disease

b)

lung cancer

c)

hypertension

d)

all of the above

51.

What structure in your brain responds to chemical stimuli to control breathing rate?

a)

medulla oblongata

b)

pons

c)

cerebrum

52.

Which lifestyle would contribute to cardiovascular disease?

a)

eating vegetables

b)

regular exercise

c)

a high fat diet

53.

What structure can produce different pitches of sound?

a)

trachea

b)

larynx

c)

epiglottis

54.

What muscle aids in breathing?

a)

the diaphragm

b)

the pharynx

c)

the bronchi

55.

What condition involves a blood clot in the brain?

a)

atherosclerosis

b)

heart attack

c)

stroke

56.

What is the function of white blood cells?

a)

carry oxygen to cells of the body

b)

fight infections, toxins, and cancers

c)

cause the creation of blood clots

57.

Which enzyme is released into the stomach and intestines and starts to digest proteins?

a)

pepsin

b)

amylase

c)

bile

58.

If you were lactose intolerant, what foods would you have difficulty eating?

a)

bread

b)

milk products

c)

fats

59.

What is the cause of gallstones?

a)

calcium deposits from the stomach

b)

cholesterol in bile that crystallizes

c)

a malfunctioning liver

60.

Movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract is mostly aided by what?

a)

pressure from more food

b)

gravity

c)

smooth muscles

61.

Which compounds make a carbohydrate?

a)

amino acids

b)

monosaccharides

c)

fatty acids

62.

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

63.

How many amino acids can our body synthesize on its own?

a)

11

b)

20

c)

40

64.

Which enzyme is produced by the liver and helps digest fats?

a)

pepsin

b)

amylase

c)

bile

65.

Which of the following statements best describes osmosis?

a)

water moving from an area of low concentration of water to an area of high concentration of water

b)

ions moving from an area of high ion concentration to low ion concentration

c)

ions moving from an area of low ion concentration to high ion concentration

d)

water moving from an area of high concentration of water to an area of low concentration of water

66.

What is the food called after it leaves the stomach?

a)

feces

b)

chime

c)

bolus

67.

What is the function of the glomerulus?

a)

Filters all waste out of the blood

b)

reabsorb needed nutrients, ions, and water back into the blood

c)

control movement of urine out of the body

d)

Diffuse molecules across the membranes

68.

What is the function of an enzyme?

a)

It breaks down food particles.

b)

It releases digestive juices into the intestines.

c)

It speeds up the rate of chemical reactions in the body.

d)

It releases energy for cells.

69.

Where are feces stored before they are expelled through the anus?

a)

cecum

b)

appendix

c)

rectum

70.

What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?

a)

move food through the small intestine

b)

increase the surface area of the small intestine

c)

break down proteins

71.

Which of the following contains the most energy per gram?

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

lipids

72.

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

a)

proteins

b)

vitamins

c)

carbohydrates

73.

What disorder involves self-starvation, oftentimes caused by an obsession with losing weight?

a)

scurvy

b)

anorexia

c)

bulimia

74.

If a person begins to exercise, CO2 will begin to build up in the blood. CO2 will cause pH to go down. What will the body do to raise the pH back to normal levels?

a)

Breathing rate will decrease to get rid of CO2.

b)

Endocrine glands will excrete a base into the blood.

c)

Endocrine glands will excrete an acid into the blood.

d)

Breathing rate will increase to get rid of CO2.

75.

After molecules are filtered in the glomerulus of the kidney, they enter a tube called the loop of Henle. What is the function of the loop of Henle?

a)

filter more wastes out of the blood

b)

reabsorb needed nutrients, ions, and water back into the blood

c)

control movement of urine out of the body

d)

diffuse molecules across the membranes

76.

Ulcers in the stomach have recently been found to be caused by what?

a)

a bacterial infection

b)

too much stress

c)

too much stomach acid

77.

Which compounds make a protein?

a)

amino acids

b)

monosaccharides

c)

fatty acids

78.

Which compounds make a lipid?

a)

amino acids

b)

monosaccharides

c)

fatty acids

79.

What disorder occurs because you do not get enough vitamin C in your diet?

a)

scurvy

b)

anorexia

c)

bulimia

80.

When the bladder fills, a sensation is created in the walls of the bladder telling the body to urinate. What structure controls the excretion of urine out of the body?

a)

ureter

b)

nephron

c)

kidney

d)

external urethral sphincter

81.

What do macronutrients do for us?

a)

help our bodies undergo specific functions

b)

provide the raw materials used to build our bodies

c)

facilitate biochemical reactions

82.

What percent of the United States is labeled as overweight?

a)

10

b)

55

c)

35

83.

What enzyme is secreted by the salivary glands and helps break down carbohydrates?

a)

pepsin

b)

amylase

c)

bile

84.

What do micronutrients do for us?

a)

contain the raw materials to build our bodies

b)

contain energy for our bodies

c)

help our bodies undergo specific functions

85.

What disorder involves a person eating large amounts and then vomiting?

a)

scurvy

b)

anorexia

c)

bulimia

86.

What structure helps facilitate the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between mother and baby?

a)

oviduct

b)

placenta

c)

endoderm

87.

How many chromosomes do humans have in their somatic cells?

a)

23

b)

92

c)

46

88.

How often does the menstrual cycle or ovulation occur?

a)

once a week

b)

once a year

c)

once a month

89.

What of the following is considered ovulation?

a)

when the oocyte attaches to the uterus

b)

when an oocyte is released from the ovary

c)

when fertilization of the egg occurs

90.

What is a teratogen?

a)

an essential nutrient that the fetus needs

b)

a substance that can interrupt the proper development of a baby

c)

a substance that is produced by a developing fetus

91.

What does the hormone oxytocin do?

a)

creates the placenta during implantation

b)

causes the uterus to contract during labor

c)

helps the fetus to grow

92.

Which of the following produces eggs?

a)

ovary

b)

testes

c)

uterus

93.

Which statement describes ovulation?

a)

when the egg implants in the uterus

b)

when the sperm and egg fuse together

c)

when an egg leaves the ovary

94.

Which statement describes fertilization?

a)

when the egg implants in the uterus

b)

when the sperm and egg fuse together

c)

when an egg leaves the ovary

95.

Which statement is false about the third trimester?

a)

the largest amount of growth takes place

b)

the heart and lungs develop so they are ready to work outside of the mother

c)

the embryo implants in the uterus

96.

Which type of twin is produced from the same sperm and egg?

a)

fraternal

b)

identical

97.

What is the baby called after fertilization takes place?

a)

fetus

b)

blastocyst

c)

zygote

98.

Which of the following produces sperm?

a)

ovary

b)

testes

c)

uterus

99.

What is the baby called after about seven days when it is made up of about one hundred cells?

a)

fetus

b)

blastocyst

c)

zygote

100.

Which statement is true regarding trisomy?

a)

Trisomy is a condition where an embryo has an extra chromosome.

b)

Trisomy is a way of treating genetic defects.

c)

Trisomy is a condition where one chromosome exchanges DNA with another chromosome.

d)

Trisomy is a condition where chromosomes are missing from the new embryo.

101.

What is the baby called during the second and third trimesters?

a)

fetus

b)

blastocyst

c)

zygote

102.

What occurs in the epididymus?

a)

Sperm become mature.

b)

Sperm are produced.

c)

Fluid is released into the sperm.

103.

Choose the description below that contains all true statements about egg production.

a)

starts production before birth, meiosis produces one mature egg, egg is haploid

b)

starts production at puberty, meiosis produces four eggs, eggs are diploid

c)

starts production before birth. meiosis produces four mature eggs, eggs are haploid

d)

starts production at puberty, meiosis produces one mature egg, egg is diploid

104.

What statement is false concerning fetal alcohol syndrome?

a)

The mother can have alcohol during the third trimester with no effect on the child.

b)

Physical deformities will occur.

c)

The newborn will have mental disabilities.

105.

What tissue does an egg implant on inside the uterus?

a)

endometrium

b)

cervix

c)

cilia

106.

During what period of development is it most critical for the mother to avoid dangerous substances?

a)

second trimester

b)

eight-week embryonic stage

c)

third trimester

107.

What is a stem cell?

a)

the cells that are found in the central nervous system

b)

a cell that can differentiate and become any type of human cell

c)

the name of a fertilized egg

108.

Which type of cell layer in the embryo will become the skin and brain?

a)

endoderm

b)

mesoderm

c)

ectoderm

109.

Which of the following is the function of the cilia in the oviducts?

a)

The cilia release oocytes.

b)

They propel the oocyte towards the uterus.

c)

Eggs implant on the cilia.

110.

What would be the consequence of a boy’s pituitary gland not producing any follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?

a)

no body hair growth

b)

no sperm production

c)

no testosterone production

d)

entire body’s growth would be stunted

111.

What body system controls the majority of the reproductive system?

a)

circulatory system

b)

endocrine system

c)

nervous system

d)

respiratory system

112.

Which statement describes implantation?

a)

When the egg implants in the uterus.

b)

When the sperm and egg fuse together.

c)

When an egg leaves the ovary.