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WorksheetsFinal Examination Anatomy and Physiology
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 35mins
Mr. Warren has spinal cord damage that prevents nerve impulses from being carried from the CNS to muscles or glands. What specific type of neuron has been damaged?
afferent neurons
sensory neuron
motor neuron
axon terminals
Sperm are formed in tightly coiled tubes called seminiferous tubules that are found within each ________.
spermatic cord
testis
ductus deferens
epididymis
Which glands produce a thick, yellowish secretion which nourishes and activates sperm?
bulbourethral glands
prostate
seminal vesicles
ejaculatory duct
Which gland surrounds the upper portion of the urethra just below the junction with the urinary bladder?
ejaculatory
seminal vesicles
bulbourethral
prostate
The helmet-like region of the sperm that is similar to a large lysosome and assists penetration of the egg is called the ________.
flagellum
midpiece
spermatid
acrosome
The female reproductive organs, known as (a) , produce both eggs (ova) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
A mature ovarian follicle that is ready to be ejected from an ovary is called a(n) (a) .
The ducts or tubes responsible for receiving the ovulated oocyte and providing the site for fertilization are the (a) .
What is the rounded region of the uterus that is superior to the entrance of the uterine tubes?
infundibulum
cervix
fundus
body
Which layer of the uterus is constructed of smooth muscle?
(a)
The process of creating female gametes is called (a) .
Ovulation occurs in response to the release of an anterior pituitary hormone known as ________ hormone.
antidiuretic
thyroid-stimulating
luteinizing
follicle-stimulating
Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum that helps maintain pregnancy?
estrogen
testosterone
progesterone
relaxin
The pigmented area of a female's breast that surrounds the nipple is the (a) .
A fertilized egg, which represents the first cell of a new individual, is called a(n) (a) .
Which rare condition results in individuals who possess both ovarian and testicular tissues?
phimosis
cryptorchidism
hermaphroditism
orchiditis
The male gonads have both sperm-producing and testosterone-producing functions and are called (a) .
Where are sperm produced within a male's testis?
(a)
Trace the pathway of sperm through the duct system during ejaculation.
epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
epididymis, ductus deferens, seminiferous tubules, ejaculatory duct
seminiferous tubule, ductus deferens, epididymis, ejaculatory duct, urethra
epididymis, seminal vesicles, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Where are androgens, such as testosterone, produced?
(a)
Peristaltic waves squeeze sperm from the epididymis along to the outside of the male's body during ________.
vasectomy
circumcision
spermatogenesis
ejaculation
In what specific part of the male reproductive system do maturing sperm gain increased motility and their ability to swim?
(a)
What are the components of semen? Select ALL that apply.
sperm
seminal fluid
prostatic fluid
epididymal fluid
Which gland produces thick, clear mucus that cleanses the penile urethra of acidic urine?
(a)
The spongy tissue of the penis fills with blood during sexual excitement and causes the penis to enlarge and become rigid during ________.
circumcision
ejaculation
erection
emission
What effect does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have on males?
Male testes are not influenced by FSH.
FSH functions solely in females.
FSH stimulates sperm production in males.
FSH causes the testes to enlarge in size.
The primitive stem cell of spermatogenesis, which is found on the periphery of each seminiferous tubule, is called a (a) .
Which portion of the sperm houses the nucleus and its DNA?
midpiece
flagellum
head
tail
How many chromosomes do each sperm and each ovum have?
23 pairs of chromosomes
23 chromosomes
46 pairs of chromosomes
46 chromosomes
Which of the following cells undergoes meiosis to produce four sperm?
spermatids
spermatogonium
primary spermatocyte
ovum
The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is the ________.
choroid
sclera
conjunctiva
retina
Which gland is located above the lateral end of each eye and releases tears?
tarsal
ceruminous
lacrimal
ciliary
Which layer of the eye contains photoreceptors known as rods and cones?
choroid
retina
sclera
cornea
The biconvex structure that focuses light on the retina is the ________.
cornea
pupil
lens
iris
The vibration of sound waves causes the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, to move against an ossicle known as ________.
malleus or hammer
incus or anvil
stapes or stirrup
otolith
What sensation is related to sitting motionless at a desk studying your anatomy and physiology material?
vibrations
static equilibrium
hearing
dynamic equilibrium
What type of chemoreceptor is responsible for our sense of smell?
static equilibrium receptor
olfactory receptor
dynamic equilibrium receptor
photoreceptor
What specific receptor cells respond to chemicals dissolved in saliva?
taste bud cells
hair cells
olfactory cells
gustatory cells
The pupil is an opening within the ________.
retina
iris
choroid
lens
Which of the following correctly states the function of the tarsal glands?
Tarsal glands produce sweat.
Tarsal glands secrete mucus.
Tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that lubricates the eye.
Tarsal glands release tears.
Which cranial nerve transmits both hearing and equilibrium information to the brain?
abducens (VI)
oculomotor (III)
vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)
trigeminal (V)
What organelle wraps and surrounds the myofibril and stores calcium?
cross bridge
sarcomere
sarcolemma
sarcoplasmic reticulum
Muscle tissue has the ability to shorten when adequately stimulated, a characteristic known as ________.
elasticity
irritability
extensibility
contractility
The heads of the myosin myofilaments are called ________ when they link the thick and thin filaments together during skeletal muscle contraction.
neuromuscular junctions
synapses
cross bridges
motor units
The arrangement of fascicles in orbicularis oris is ________.
circular
convergent
pennate
fusiform
Which facial muscle is considered the "smiling" muscle since it raises the corners of the mouth?
orbicularis oris
frontalis
orbicularis oculi
zygomaticus
Striated involuntary muscle tissue found in the heart is ________.
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
dense regular
cardiac muscle
What are the functions of the muscular system? Select ALL that apply
blood cell formation
maintenance of posture
stabilization of joints
generation of heat
Which one of the following is composed mostly of the protein myosin?
thick filaments
thin filaments
all myofilaments
Z discs
Why are calcium ions necessary for skeletal muscle contraction?
Calcium ions increase the speed of the action potential transmitted along the sarcolemma.
Calcium ions release the inhibition on Z discs.
Calcium ions trigger the binding of myosin heads to actin filaments.
Calcium ions cause ATP binding to actin.
