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WorksheetsAnatomy & Physiology Mid-Term Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 52mins
Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?
The elbow is lateral to the wrist.
The elbow is distal to the wrist.
The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
The elbow is superficial to the wrist.
Cholesterol is bad and should never be present in the human body.
True
False
Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting apart”?
dissection
anatomy
pathology
physiology
The major body cavities are categorized as the superior body cavities and inferior body cavities.
True
False
Blood loss anemia is also known as _________ anemia.
aplastic
hemorrhagic
pernicious
hemolytic
Because humans walk upright, the term dorsal can be used in place of which of the following terms:
inferior
distal
posterior
anterior
The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature. This is an example of:
sensor
homeostasis
a positive feedback loop
an effector
The main function of the skin is:
control blood flow
protection
regulate body temperature
synthesizing chemicals
Which of the following is not part of the cell?
plasma membrane
nucleus
interstitial fluid
All are part of the cell.
Which are small fingerlike projections on the plasma membrane that increase the cell’s ability to absorb substances?
microvilli
cilia
flagella
rough endoplasmic reticulum
Which of the following statements is not true of the endocrine system?
Endocrine glands secrete their products into ducts leading to body cavities.
The organs of the endocrine system are widely dispersed in the body.
All organs in the endocrine system are glands.
Endocrine glands produce hormones.
Which are small sacs that fuse with Golgi sacs, bringing larger molecules into the cell through endocytosis (process of active transport), and allow the contents of both to mingle?
mitochondria
lysosomes
microvilli
vesicles
A higher pH value indicates a low relative concentration of H+—an acid. A lower pH value indicates a higher H+ concentration—a base.
True
False
What is the process by which substances scatter themselves evenly throughout an available space?
osmosis
filtration
diffusion
dialysis
What is the movement of water from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration through a selectively permeable membrane?
diffusion
dialysis
osmosis
filtration
Which are rod-shaped structures that are important in cell division?
Golgi apparatus
ribosomes
mitochondria
centrioles
Since the bladder can expand and return to its normal size, which type of epithelial tissue might you find lining the wall of the bladder?
cuboidal
pseudostratified
transitional
simple squamous
The thymus gland is part of the _____ system (click all that apply).
digestive
lymphatic
endocrine
nervous
Glycogen and starch are both examples of polysaccharides.
True
False
Which structure is not part of the lymphatic system?
thymus gland
spleen
tonsils
pancreas
Select the type of connective tissue that has a fluid matrix.
blood
areolar
fibrous connective
bone
Which cell part synthesize proteins, known as a cell’s “protein factories”?
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
mitochondria
ribosomes
lysosomes
The types of tissues that have the greatest capacity to regenerate are:
epithelial and nervous
epithelial and connective
muscular and epithelial
connective and nervous
Which of the following are called the “power plants” of the cell?
mitochondria
lysosomes
Golgi apparatus
ribosomes
The process of dehydration synthesis has water as one of its end products.
True
False
Immunosuppressive drugs are given after
cochlear implants
hip replacement surgery
organ transplants
all of these procedures
The skin accounts for what percentage of body weight?
20%
11%
25%
16%
Another name for a voluntary muscle is _____ muscle.
striated
cardiac
skeletal
striated and skeletal
Which of the following substances is not carried by the cardiovascular system?
lymph
carbon dioxide
nutrients
hormones
Which part of the respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide?
bronchi
pharynx
alveoli
trachea
Muscle is connected to bone by ___________.
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
squamous epithelial tissue
Shaking your head “no” is what type of movement?
supination
abduction
dorsiflexion
rotation
Athlete’s foot is caused by a ____________.
bacterium
protozoon
fungus
virus
Which of the following is a sign?
a red rash
a headache
a pain in the chest
headache and pain in the chest
Organisms that are called microbes include:
fungi
bacteria
protozoa
all answers are correct
The body section that divides the nose from the back of the head is a _____ section.
midsagittal
sagittal
transverse
frontal
The arrector pili muscle causes ____.
alopecia
male pattern baldness
lanugo
goose pimples
Which of the following is not considered part of the central nervous system?
the brain
the spinal cord
the cranial nerves
Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
True
False
Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons.
True
False
The pleura in the thoracic cavity is an example of a _____ membrane.
serous
cutaneous
synovial
mucous
Which of these organs is a primary organ of the digestive system?
esophagus
liver
pancreas
esophagus and pancreas
Which of these factors is not a mechanism of disease?
degeneration
malnutrition
inflammation
infection
Another name for the latent stage in an infectious disease is the _____ stage.
communicable
incubation
etiology
pathogenic
A buffer is a substance that resists a sudden change in pH.
True
False
A blister forms at the junction of the ____.
stratum corneum and stratum germinativum
dermis and the subcutaneous tissue
dermis and epidermis
dermis, epidermis, and subcutaneous
The sense of smell can be considered a
general sense
special sense
chemoreceptor
special sense and chemoreceptor
Which of the following is a symptom?
a red rash
a headache
a pain in your chest
headache and pain in chest
An infectious disease that affects a large number of people worldwide is described as:
pandemic
endemic
epidemic
idiopathic
The visceral peritoneum covers the _____ of the _____ cavity.
wall; chest
wall; abdominal
organs; abdominal
organs; chest
Which type of gland secretes oil for the skin and hair?
apocrine gland
sebaceous gland
sudoriferous gland
endocrine gland
Muscle hypertrophy
results from an increase in blood vessels to a muscle
is an increase in muscle size
results from endurance training
results from long periods of disuse
Bone-building cells are called ____________.
osteoclasts
osteocytes
osteoblasts
chondrocytes
Tonic contractions
cause an oxygen debt in the body
help maintain posture
produce large amounts of lactic acid
help maintain posture and produce large amounts of lactic acid
If the muscles of a weightlifter and a marathon runner were compared, the weightlifter would have
more muscles
more mitochondria in each muscle cell
larger muscle cells
less muscle cells
ACTH
causes the ovary to begin forming an egg follicle
stimulates the production of adrenal cortex hormone
stimulates the release of adrenaline
has target organ cells in the thyroid gland
The movement that is opposite of flexion is
rotation
supination
extension
abduction
There are _ cervical vertebrae, and they are labeled C_ through C_
(a)
Which of the following is not an epithelial membrane?
mucous
synovial
cutaneous
serous
Which type of membrane contains connective tissue?
mucous membrane
serous membrane
synovial membrane
all of the above
Moving a body part away from the midline of the body is called
adduction
pronation
rotation
abduction
In the bending of the elbow, the
biceps brachii is the prime mover
biceps brachii is the antagonist
triceps brachii is the synergist
brachialis is the prime mover
Intercalated disks are found in _____ muscle.
cardiac
smooth
striated
all answers are correct
The autonomic nervous system is a subdivision of the _____ nervous system.
sympathetic
peripheral
parasympathetic
central
The eye can be considered a
general sense
special sense
chemoreceptor
special sense and chemoreceptor
All molecules are not necessarily compounds.
True
False
There are _ cervical nerves, labeled C_ through C_.
(a)
When comparing the levels of organization of the human body, the chemical level is the least complex and progresses to the organism level, which is the most complex.
True
False
The sense of touch can be considered a
general sense
special sense
chemoreceptor
special sense and chemoreceptor
The eyeball is a fluid-filled sphere having a wall of three layers. Which is in the middle?
Vascular layer
Inner layer
Choroid layer
Fibrous layer
An Rh-positive mother should be concerned about erythroblastosis fetalis under which circumstance?
a. If the father is Rh-negative, the Rh-positive mother should be concerned.
b. If this is her second child and she has not taken RhoGAM, Rh-positive mother should be concerned.
c. She should not be at all concerned about erythroblastosis fetalis.
d. Both A and B
Water is the most abundant organic compound in the body.
True
False
Which of the following is not true of oxytocin?
It is produced in the posterior pituitary gland.
It stimulates “milk letdown” in nursing mothers.
It causes the contractions of the uterus during labor.
It is one of the few hormones that are regulated by a positive feedback loop.
Acromegaly is caused by
hyposecretion of ACTH
hypersecretion of ACTH
hypersecretion of growth hormone
d. hyposecretion of growth hormone
The leading cause of permanent blindness in the elderly is
cataract
glaucoma
macular degeneration
retinal detachment
The hypothalamus
is located in the Sella turcica
produces ADH
is composed of a glandular portion and a nerve portion
releases ADH
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that decreases calcium in the blood.
oxytocin
calcitonin
melatonin
none of the above
A person with type O blood has ________________
anti-A antibodies
anti-B antibodies
A antigens
anti-A and anti-B antibodies
Dwarfism can be caused by
hyposecretion of growth hormone
hyposecretion of ACTH
hypersecretion of growth hormone
hypersecretion of ACTH
The blood type considered the universal recipient is type ___________
A
AB
O
B
Which of the following is not true of the pineal gland?
It is located in the brain.
It produces melatonin.
It helps regulate the body’s “biological clock.”
All of the above are true of the pineal gland.
Which type of anemia is related to high-dose exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation?
hemolytic anemia
hemorrhagic anemia
aplastic anemia
pernicious anemia
The pH of blood must stay ________________
neutral
slightly acid
slightly alkaline
moderately acid
The final product in the process of blood clot formation is ______________
thromboplastin
fibrinogen
fibrin
thrombin
Which epidermal layer is found only in the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet?
the stratum spinosum
the stratum granulosum
the stratum lucidum
the stratum corneum
The blood type considered the universal donor is type ______________
a. AB
b. B
c. O
d. A
The role of hemoglobin in the red blood cell is to carry _________________
oxygen
carbon dioxide
hormones
oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which of the following is not a white blood cell?
aneutrophil
thrombocyte
lymphocyte
All answers are white blood cells.
Subatomic particles (click all that apply).
neutrons
protons
neurons
electrons
The process of removing water in order to form a bond between monomers is called....
Dehydration Synthesis
Hydrolysis
Hydration Synthesis
Dihydromorins
How does a coronal plane cut the body
a. Dorsal and ventrical
b. Left and right
c. Below the skin
d. Through the bones
Provides support and protection; anchors muscles for movement
Muscular System
Immune System
Skeletal System
Respiratory System
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?
Bone
Skin
Cartilage
Blood
The bone of your upper arm
Humerus
Carpels
Ulna
Radius
Both fats and oils are lipids.
True
False
ribosomes attached to
rough endoplasmic reticulum
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi body
nuclear membrane
Where is the smooth muscle located?
Attached to the skeleton
In the stomach
In the heart
In the brain
Spongy bone is also called a ?
Trinculo
Soft bone
Trabeculae
Long bone
In the anatomical position, the palms are facing-
forward
backward
Damage to a ligament results in which type of injury?
myalgia
strain
cramps
sprain
