WorksheetsAnatomy & Physiology Finals Review
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
Blood leaving the superior vena cava enters which heart chamber?
right ventricle
right atrium
left ventricle
left atrium
Blood entering an artery has just left which heart chamber? (click all that apply)
left ventricle
left atrium
right ventricle
right atrium
Blood returning from the lung enters which heart chamber?
left atrium
left ventricle
right atrium
right ventricle
Which of the following is an inflammation of a vein?
gangrene
phlebitis
varicose veins
an aneurysm
Which of the following is a condition in which blood pools in the veins because the valves have become incompetent?
phlebitis
gangrene
an aneurysm
varicose veins
What is a condition in which an artery has become abnormally widened because of a weakness in the arterial wall?
ischemia
phlebitis
gangrene
aneurysm
Blood pressure is highest in the
large veins
large arteries
small veins
capillaries
Which blood vessel muscle layer is usually thicker in the arteries than in veins?
tunica externa
tunica intima
tunica media
endothelium
Blood moves through blood vessels in which of the following sequences, starting from the heart?
arterioles ® arteries ® capillaries ® vein s® venules
arteries ® arterioles ® capillaries ® venules ® veins
arteries ® arterioles ® venules ® capillaries ® veins
arteries ® capillaries ® veins ® arterioles ® venules
The first blood vessel of pulmonary circulation is the
pulmonary artery
pulmonary vein
aorta
superior vena cava
Which of the following is not true of veins?
They receive blood from venules.
The endothelium has one-way valves.
They have a thinner tunica media than arteries.
They carry blood away from the heart.
A large area of necrosis that has progressed to decay is called
an aneurysm
phlebitis
gangrene
ischemia
The first blood vessel of systemic circulation is the
superior vena cava
aorta
inferior vena cava
pulmonary artery
The fetus receives antibodies from the mother that last several weeks after birth. This is an example of _____ immunity.
artificial passive
natural passive
artificial active
natural active
The condition in which tissues exhibit swelling because of an accumulation of lymph is called
lymphadenitis
lymphoma
lymphedema
Hodgkin disease
Which abdominal structure is the largest of the lymphatic organs?
pharyngeal tonsils
spleen
palatine tonsils
thymus
Veins in the circulatory system and veins in the lymphatic system have all of the following in common except they
carry fluid back toward the heart
have one-way valves
drain into the thoracic duct
All of the above are true of both veins of the circulatory system and veins of the lymphatic system.
Blood capillaries and lymph capillaries have all the following in common except
they are microscopic
the fluid in them continues to recirculate through the same vessels
they are made of endothelial tissue
All of the above are true of both blood capillaries and lymph capillaries.
Which lymphatic system structure in the mediastinum helps T lymphocytes mature?
palatine tonsils
pharyngeal tonsils
spleen
thymus
If you are exposed to hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated against it, you may receive antibodies from another person. This is an example of _____ immunity.
artificial passive
natural active
artificial active
natural passive
Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of _____ immunity.
natural active
artificial passive
artificial active
natural passive
If you have had the chickenpox once, you will not get chickenpox again. This is an example of __________ immunity.
artificial passive
artificial active
natural passive
natural active
Which structures are also referred to as adenoids?
pharyngeal tonsils
lingual tonsils
palatine tonsils
None of the above structures are referred to as adenoids.
Which structure does not drain into the nasal cavity?
eustachian tube
ethmoid sinus
frontal sinus
lacrimal sacs
Which of the following is not a respiratory organ?
nose
diaphragm
bronchi
larynx
The movement of air into and out of the lung is called
internal respiration
cellular respiration
pulmonary ventilation
external respiration
The functions of the respiratory mucosa is to (click all that apply)
help trap contaminants found in inspired air
act as a thin barrier between the blood capillaries and alveoli
help humidify inspired air
assists in the production of mucus for the respiratory tract.
The exchange of gases between the lung and the blood is called
external respiration
pulmonary ventilation
cellular respiration
internal respiration
Which condition results from an infection by a yeastlike fungal organism?
periodontitis
dental caries
gingivitis
thrush
The order of the segments of the small intestine from the stomach to the large intestine is which of the following?
ileum, jejunum, duodenum
duodenum, ileum, jejunum
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
jejunum, duodenum, ileum
Which of the following is not true of vitamins?
They can act as antioxidants.
Too little or too much of a vitamin can be harmful.
They are inorganic molecules.
They attach to enzymes to help them function.
The body is unable to store which of the following vitamins?
vitamin K
vitamin C
vitamin A
vitamin D
Which of the following is not true of the citric acid cycle?
It occurs in the mitochondria.
One of its end products is carbon dioxide.
It is the last step in carbohydrate metabolism.
It requires oxygen.
Which of the following is not considered part of metabolism?
assimilation
catabolism
anabolism
All of the above are part of metabolism.
Which is the only hormone that can reverse hyperglycemia?
hydrocortisone
growth hormone
glucagon
insulin
Which type of heat loss occurs when liquid water turns to water vapor?
evaporation
convection
radiation
conduction
The condition scurvy results from a lack of vitamin
E
A
K
C
Which of the following is a rise in body temperature that is used to help the immune system fight a pathogen?
malignant hyperthermia
fever
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
Which statement about minerals is untrue?
They are inorganic substances.
They are as important as vitamins.
Unlike vitamins, large amounts of minerals are not harmful.
They assist in the function of enzymes.
Which of the following is not a function of the liver?
detoxifying bacterial toxins
detoxifying certain drugs
storing iron
All of the above are functions of the liver.
____________ is often used to describe the type of urine loss associated with laughing, coughing, or heavy lifting, and is common in women after pregnancy or when pelvic floor is weakened.
reflex incontinence
suppressive incontinence
stress incontinence
overflow incontinence
Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?
removing waste products from the blood
maintaining the proper electrolyte balance in the blood
maintaining the proper pH level of the blood
All are functions of the urinary system.
Blood flowing through the glomeruli exerts pressure, and this glomerular blood pressure is high enough to push water and dissolved substances through the glomerular-capsular membrane. This blood plasma moving from the glomerulus to the Bowman capsule is called ________________.
secretion
filtration
micturition
resorption
The process by which most of the material in the nephron moves back into the blood is called
filtration
micturition
resorption
Glycosuria is a failure in
secretion
micturition
filtration
resorption
Which group of people has the highest percentage of body water?
babies
the elderly
young adult females
young adult males
Hyponatremia is a(n) _____-normal level of _____ in the blood.
above; sodium
below; calcium
below; potassium
below; sodium
Which of the following is not considered a major factor for controlling plasma, interstitial fluid, and intracellular fluid?
the concentration of electrolytes in extracellular fluid
the concentration of protein in the blood
the absorption of fluid by the small intestine
All of the above are major factors for controlling plasma, interstitial fluid, and intracellular fluid.
Loss of skin elasticity is a clinical sign of
hypersecretion of aldosterone
edema
over hydration
dehydration
Which of the following is not considered part of the extracellular fluid?
interstitial fluid
lymph
plasma
All of the above are considered extracellular fluid.
Which type of body tissue contains the least amount of water?
muscle tissue
adipose tissue
bone tissue
nerve tissue
Hyperkalemia is a(n) _____-normal level of _____ in the blood.
above; sodium
above; calcium
above; potassium
below; sodium
Fluid balance means that the total volume and distribution of water in the body remain relatively constant and within normal limits.
True
False
Which of the following organs do not contribute to fluid output?
skin
kidneys
lungs
skeletal muscles
Which group of people has the lowest percentage of body water?
young adult males
babies
the elderly
young adult females
Which of the following statements is true?
Venous blood is slightly acidic and arterial blood is slightly basic.
Arterial blood and venous blood are slightly acid.
Arterial blood is slightly acidic and venous blood is slightly basic.
Arterial blood and venous blood are slightly alkaline.
A solution with a pH of 5 is considered an acid.
True
False
Which of the following body fluids has the lowest pH?
arterial blood
saliva
stomach acid
venous blood
Anything that decreases respiration will eventually cause alkalosis.
True
False
Which of the following body fluids has the highest pH?
urine
arterial blood
stomach acid
venous blood
Venous blood is the body fluid with the highest pH.
True
False
The lungs work more rapidly to stabilize pH than do the kidneys.
True
False
A solution with a pH of 3
is an acid solution
is an alkaline solution
has more OH– ions than H+ ions
none of the above
The function of a buffer pair is to convert a strong acid into a weak acid.
True
False
A solution with a pH of 9
is an acid solution
is an alkaline solution
has more OH– ions than H+ ions
none of the above
The function of testosterone is to
masculinize the male
promote and maintain the development of the male accessory organs
stimulate protein anabolism
All of the above are functions of testosterone
Which of the following is not another name for the uterine tubes?
oviduct
fimbriae
fallopian tubes
All of the above are alternate names for the uterine tubes.
The muscular layer of the uterus is called the
endometrium
cervix
myometrium
fundus
The reproductive cells are called
ovum
sperm
gametes
all of the above
The function of the midpiece of the sperm is to
propel the sperm
store enzymes to help break down the covering of the ovum
store mitochondria to supply energy to the sperm
reduce the number of chromosomes from 46 to 23
The part of the uterus that lies above the point where the uterine tubes attach is called the
cervix
fundus
body
myometrium
The essential organ of the male reproductive system is the
testis
prostate gland
penis
All of the above are essential organs.
The hormone progesterone
is produced by the corpus luteum
causes the development of the secondary sex characteristics
is responsible for the development of the female body contours
All of the above are true of progesterone.
Which of the following is not a function of estrogen?
development and maturation of the female reproductive organs
initiation of the first menstrual cycle
appearance of pubic hair and breast development
All of the above are functions of estrogen
The hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis is
luteinizing hormone
follicle-stimulating hormone
androgenic hormone
testosterone
The time from the onset of uterine contractions to the complete dilation of the cervix is the _____ stage of labor.
fourth
first
third
second
The process of the expulsion of the placenta occurs in the _____ stage of labor.
second
fourth
third
first
Which structure is a solid ball of cells that forms about 3 days after fertilization?
morula
embryo
zygote
blastocyst
The time from maximal cervical dilation until the baby exits through the vagina is the _____ stage of labor.
first
third
fourth
second
Fraternal twins
are the result of two fertilized eggs
must be of the same sex
must have the same blood type
All of the above are true.
Fertilization usually occurs in the
outer third of the oviduct near the ovary
ovarian follicle
uterus
inner third of the oviduct near the uterus
Which of the following is not a function of the placenta?
acting as the nutrient bridge between mother and baby
acting as an excretory organ
acting as an endocrine organ
All of the above are functions of the placenta.
Which of the following terms refers to a fertilized ovum?
morula
blastocyst
zygote
embryo
The sequence of development for the fertilized egg is
fertilization, zygote, morula, blastocyst, and implantation
fertilization, zygote, morula, implantation, and blastocyst
fertilization, zygote, blastocyst, morula, and implantation
fertilization, zygote, blastocyst, implantation, and morula
Identical twins (click all that apply)
are the result of a single fertilized egg
usually share an umbilical cord
usually share a placenta
have the same genetic code
Which of the following is a chart that illustrates the genetic relationship in a family over several generations?
plasmid
karyotype
pedigree
Punnett square
Which of the following is a grid used to determine the probability of inheriting a genetic trait?
pedigree
Punnett square
karyotype
plasmid
A mechanism that helps ensure genetic variation is
sperm cells not sharing the same genome
egg cells not sharing the same genome
crossing-over
all of the above
During cell division, each strand of chromatin coils to form a
gene
messenger RNA
chromosome
all of the above
The scientific study of inheritance is called genetics.
True
False
The process by which gametes have their chromosome number reduced by half is called
linkage
crossing-over
mitosis
meiosis
Another term for a chromatin strand is a gene.
True
False
The entire collection of genetic material in each typical cell of the human body is called the
genome
karyotype
chromosomes
All the bove
Which of the following can be a genetic mutagen?
radiation
virus
chemicals
All of the above
The structure that divides the chromosome into longer and shorter segments is called the
genome
centromere
mitochondria
centrioles
