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Worksheetsa&p final
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
A _______ is a subjective change in the body that a clinician must question the patient to determine.
disease
symptom
disorder
sign
The ______ surrounds the lungs.
cranial cavity
mediastinum
pericardial cavity
pleural cavity
_______ uses a camera inserted into the body.
endoscopy
positron emiision tomography
computed tomography
radiography
ATP is a modified _____ that serves as energy currency.
fatty acid
amino acid
monosaccharide
nucleotide
The assembly of multiple protein strands represents the protein's:
primary structure
tertiary structure
quaternary structure
secondary structure
Glucose passing through a plasma membrane from low to high concentration is an example of:
active transport
carrier-mediated diffusion
channel-mediated diffusion
simple diffusion
cells use the process of _______ to specifically export substances out of the cell
phagocytosis
exocytosis
pinocytosis
receptor-mediated endocytosis
The smooth ER is primarily involved in the synthesis of:
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
lipids
proteins
Translation is the conversion of _______ into ________
DNA, RNA
protein, RNA
RNA, DNA
RNA, protein
During the ______ phase of transcription, more subunits are added to the transcript
elongation
formation
initiation
termination
Which enzyme is involved in transcription?
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
both a and b
None of the above
The division of the cytoplasm is best described as:
cytokinesis
mitosis
the cell cycle
the mitotic phase
The basal surface of an epidermal cell is oriented towards a _______ direction
deep
superficial
both a and b
either a or b
Epithelial cells that help clear foreign particles away from the tissue usually have:
cilia
flagella
multiple nuclei
no ribosomes
Epithelial tissue and cartilage both:
contain large amounts of extracellular matrix
contain nerve endings
lack blood vessels
all of the above
Which bone type usually has protective functions?
flat
irregular
long
short
Which of the following bones is an irregular bone?
axis
parietal
patella
scaphoid
The formation of new bone tissue is called bone:
deposition
remodeling
resorption
restoration
In both dense and cancellous bone tissue, osteocytes communicate through the:
canaliculi
central canal
lacunae
all of the above
The palatine process is found on the:
lacrimal bone
mandible
maxilla
palatine bone
The intertrochanteric line is found on the
femur
fibula
humerus
tibia
The fibrous membrane of the articular capsule attaches to the ______ of the articulating bones.
endosteum
epiphyses
metaphyses
periosteum
The muscular system includes mostly:
muscles under involuntary control
non-striated muscle
both a and b
none of the above
A rope-like extension connecting a muscle to a bone is called a(n):
aponeruosis
ligament
retinaculum
tendon
The deepest layer of the lateral abdominal wall is the:
external abdominal obliques
internal abdominal obliques
rectus abdominis
transverse abdominals
In skeletal muscle fibers, calcium binds to ______ to initiate contraction
calmodulin
titin
tropomyosin
troponin
Which of the following structures is MOST likely to be found in grey matter?
cluster
ganglion
nerve
tract
Which type of skeletal muscle fiber likely has the most glycogen?
FG
FOG
SO
all three have equal amounts
The distal end of an axon is called the:
axon hillock
axon collateral
synaptic bulb
terminal arborization
_________ have phagocytic functions
astrocytes
microglia
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
Short-term memory is stored within the brain via the
formation of new receptors
remodeling of old synapses
transient increase of calcium ions
all of the above
All of the following spinal nerves innervate the skin EXCEPT
C1
L1
T1
S1
The gracile and cuneate nuclei are found in the
medulla oblongata
midbrain
pons
thalamus
Communication between the cerebellum and cerebrum passes through the _______ cerebellar peduncle
anterior
inferior
posterior
superior
Sympathetic postganglionic neurons innervating the head originate from the
ciliary ganglion
inferior cervical ganglion
otic ganglion
superior cervical ganglion
_______ pass through the white communicating rami
parasympathetic postganglionic axons
sympathetic preganglionic axons
parasympathetic preganglionic axons
sympathetic postganglionic axons
______ receptors usually have an inhibitory effect
a1-adrenergic
B2-adrenergic
muscarinic
nicotinic
Pain from the right side of the neck may be referred pain from the
heart
kidney
liver
lung
______ is the study of microscopic tissue structure
gross anatomy
histology
osteophysiology
pathophysiology
The anatomical position is a standard position where the subject:
holds its arms perpendicular to the body
holds its head down, and looks up
is standing and facing the observer
all of the above
Two structures in opposite sides of the body are called:
contralateral
distal
ipsilateral
superficial
An inferior structure refers to a structure:
away from the head
closer to the back of the body
closer to the front of the body
towards the head
The _______ surrounds the brain
cranial cavity
mediastinum
pericardial cavity
pleural cavity
_____ uses x-rays to generate a composite image
computed tomography
endoscopy
positron emission tomography
radiography
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler components through:
biological means
chemical means
medical means
psychological means
A chemical reaction in which ENERGY is released is called an ________ reaction
endergonic
endothermic
exergonic
exothermic
_______ plays a significant role in intercellular signaling
calcium
magnesium
sodium
sulfur
Sex hormones are usually
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
When the concentration of a solute is lower outside a cell than inside, the outside solution is said to be a(n) _______ solution
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
osmotonic
Membrane lipids primarily consist of
cholesterol
glycolipids
phospholipids
none of the above
cells use the process of ______ to take substances inside the cell in a highly specific manner
exocytosis
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
receptor-mediated endocytosis
The ______ membrane is composed of two layers of plasma membrane
inner mitochondrial
nuclear
outer mitochondrial
peroxisomal
Which of the following is accurate for DNA?
I. found in ribosomes
II. most often double-stranded
III. uses both thymine and uracil in its nucleotides
II only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II, and III
_____ is the study of the proteins that an organism contains
genomics
proteomics
the genome
the proteome
the nuclear envelope breaks down during
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
telophase
The division of the cell is best described as
cytokinesis
mitosis
cell cycle
mitotic phase
The apical surface of an epithelial cell is oriented towards a _____ direction
deep
superficial
both a and b
either a or b
the reticular lamina is found in the basement membrane, and consists of _______ tissue
connective
epithelial
muscular
nervous
_______ glands secrete substances through exocytosis via membrane budding
apocrine
holocrine
merocrine
all of the above
chondrocytes are primarily found in
adipose tissue
areolar tissue
reticular tissue
none of the above
The transformation of one cell type to another is called
anaplasia
dysplasia
hyperplasia
metaplasia
Sudoriferous glands that act as scent glands and are associated with hair follicles are
apocrine
holocrine
merocrine
none of the above
A clot forms over the open wound during the ______ phase
inflamation
maturation
migratory
proliferative
Scar tissue forms during the ______ phase
inflammation
maturation
migratory
proliferative
Scar tissue above the skin and extending outside the original wound is called
anaplasic
hypertrophic
keloid
myeloid
All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT
calcium homeostasis
fat storage
movement
all three are functions of the skeletal system
Osseous extracellular matrix is composed of
collagen crystals
mineral salt fibers
water
all of the above
The _____ is the thin membrane lining the medullary cavity
endosteum
epiosteum
myosteum
periosteum
Haversian systems (osteons) are found in
compact bone tissue
red bone marrow
spongy bone tissue
yellow bone marrow
The removal of old or worn-out bone tissue is called bone
deposition
remodeling
recruitment
resorption
a _____ is a small pit
foramen
fossa
fovea
sulcus
the _____ sinus is the paranasal sinus between the cranial and nasal cavities
ethmoid
frontal
maxillary
sphenoid
rib 12 is a ________ rib
false
floating
both a and b
none of the above
The pterygoid plates are located on the ______ bone
ethmoid
maxillary
sphenoid
temporal
The _______ process is located on the ulna
conoid
coracoid
coronoid
none of the above
In women, the acetabulum is ______ and _______
larger; faces more laterally
larger; faces slightly anteriorly
smaller; faces more laterally
smaller; faces slightly anteriorly
the linea aspera is found on the
femur
fibula
humerus
tibia
a synostosis is the scientific name for a _______ joint
bony
cartilaginous
fibrous
synovial
the articular capsule is composed of the
articular cartilage
synovial fluid
both a and b
none of the above
The ______ joint contains a labrum
glenohumeral
talocrural
both a and b
none of the above
_______ is the inflammation of the synovial membrane, eventually resulting in joint immobilization
gouty arthritis
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
subluxation
which of the following is a function of the muscular system?
blood calcium regulation
control of body orifices
heat dissipation
regulating heart rate
A flat, sheet-like extension connecting a muscle to a bone is called a(n)
aponeurosis
ligament
retinaculum
tendon
The descriptor quadratus refers to a muscle's
location
number of origins
shape
size
Muscles named after the hallux can be found in the
abdomen
foot
hand
neck
The levator palpebrae superioris is named for its:
origin
size
both a and b
none of the above
the belly of the ______ muscle is used to delineate the anterior and posterior triangle regions of the neck
digastric
omohyoid
sternocleidomastoid
trapezius
which of the following muscles is an intrinsic hand muscle of the hand
adductor pollicis
extensor digiti minimi
flexor digitorum profundus
palmaris longus
The ______ is one of the lateral rotators of the thigh
gluteus maximus
obturator internus
psoas major
supinator femoris
the dorsal and plantar interosseous muscles of the foot are located in the ______ ventral layer
first
second
third
fourth
Thin filaments contain
actin
tropomyosin
troponin
all of the above
The z-disc marks the boundaries of the
a band
h band
i band
sarcomere
the binding sites on actin filaments for myosin heads are uncovered in the presence of
calcium ions
hydrogen ions
potassium ions
sodium ions
Formation of the cross-bridge occurs in the _____ step of the contraction cycle
first
second
third
fourth
______ is characterized by an increase in muscle tone with the affected reflex
flaccidity
plasticity
rigidity
spasticity
Which type of skeletal muscle fiber has little if any glycogen
FG
FOG
SO
all of the above
In smooth muscle fibers, calcium ions are stored in the
caveolae
dense bodies
myolemma
terminal cisternae
a _______ is a spontaneous contraction of a single muscle fiber and often indicates nerve damage
fasciculation
fibrillation
myositis
tremor
The functions of the nervous system include
generation of sensory input
processing and integration of information
reception of motor output
all of the above
Nissl bodies are found in the
axon
cell body
both a and b
none of the above
Satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system have functions similar to _____ in the CNS
astrocytes
ependymal cells
microglia
oligodendrocytes
A neuron at rest usually has more ______ outside the cell
anions
K+
Na+
none of the above
membrane repolarization are caused by the opening of ________ channels
leak
ligand-gated
mechanically gated
voltage gated
_______ channels on postsynaptic neurons open in response to neurotransmitters binding to the channels
leak
ligand gated
mechanically gated
voltage gated
Which of the following synapses are observed in humans
axoaxonic
dendroaxonic
somatoaxonic
all of the above
Over the course of a second, a neuron receives a total of eighty messages from 6 different neurons. This is an example of:
spatial summation
temporal summation
both a and b
none of the above
_______ is the neurotransmitter used in neuromuscular junctions
acetylcholine
dopamine
GABA
serotonin
Neurotransmitters most commonly used in the CNS include
glycine
norepinephrine
both a and b
none of the above
A cross-section of the spinal cord at L4 would have
lateral horns
medial horns
ventral horns
all of the above
The posterior _______ is directly posterior to the central canal
horn
median sulcus
process of the vertebra
root of the spinal nerve
Which of the following tracts is a motor tract?
cuneate fasciculus
gracile fasciculus
spinoreticular
tectospinal
The _______ is a connective tissue layer immediately superficial to, and wraps around, unmyelinated axons
endoneurium
epineurium
perineurium
none of the above
cords are only found in the _____ plexuses
brachial
cervical
coccygeal
enteric
The obturator nerve originates from the ____ plexus
coccygeal
lumbar
sacral
none of the above
______ nerves are responsible for forming intercostal nerves
cervical
lumbar
sacral
thoracic
