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#050 Human Anatomy and Physiology Exam Study Guide

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the muscle that is highlighted above.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Pectoralis

d)

Trapezius

2.

Name the muscle that is highlighted above.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Tricep brachii

b)

Trapezius

c)

Bicep brachii

d)

Teres Major

3.

Name the muscle that is highlighted above.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Masseter

b)

Orbicularis oris

c)

Orbicularis occuli

d)

Nasalis

4.
a)

Gluteus maximus

b)

Hamstring group

c)

Quadricep group

d)

External Oblique

5.

Name the muscle that is highlighted above.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Orbicularis Oris

b)

Orbicularis Oculi

c)

Corrugator

d)

Occipitals

6.

Name the muscle that is labeled above as #7.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

masseter

b)

trapezius

c)

zygomaticus

d)

platysma

7.

Name the muscle that is highlighted above.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Trapezius

b)

Gluteals

c)

Deltoid

d)

Hamstring

8.

The neurotransmitter released by nerve cells to cause muscle contraction is called _________.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

acetylcholinesterase

b)

polymerase

c)

acetylcholine

d)

ATPase

9.

A muscle's least moveable point of skeletal attachment is the __________.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

insertion

b)

origin

10.

During anaerobic respiration muscles burn due to __________.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

lactic acid

b)

thermogenesis

c)

ATP production

d)

friction

11.

What ions are released from the SR to cause a muscle to contract?


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

sodium

b)

calcium

c)

potassium

d)

fluorine

12.

Which connective tissue surrounds the bundles of 10-100 muscle cells?


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

epimysium

b)

perimysium

c)

endomysium

d)

superficial fascia

13.

RICE stands for _________.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

rest, insertion, contraction, excitability

b)

rest, ice, compress, elongate

c)

relax, insertion, contraction, excitability

d)

rest, ice, compress, elevate

14.

The thin filament is made up of the following proteins:


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

troponin, actin, and myosin

b)

troponin, actin, and tropomyosin

c)

troponin, actin, and tintin

d)

myosin only

15.

An example of a third class level is the _________.


{MUSCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

raising up on your toes

b)

flexing muscles at the elbow

c)

head resting on your vertebral column

d)

walking

16.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Skull (Cranium)

b)

Mandible

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

17.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Skull (Cranium)

b)

Mandible

c)

Scapula

d)

Clavicle

18.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Skull (Cranium)

b)

Scapula

c)

Clavicle

d)

Mandible

19.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Skull (Mandible)

b)

Clavicle

c)

Mandible

d)

Scapula

20.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Ribs

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Clavicle

d)

Femur

21.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpals

22.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Patella

b)

Pelvis

c)

Clavicle

d)

Femur

23.

What bone is highlighted?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Tibia

b)

Fibula

c)

Femur

d)

Humerus

24.

From wrist to fingertip, what is the order of bones?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

b)

Phalanges, metacarpals, carpals

c)

Carpals, phalanges, metacarpals

d)

Metacarpals, carpals, phalanges

25.

The vertebral column contains ____ cervical vertebrae.


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

26.

Mature bone cells are termed ____.


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

condrocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

oasteoclasts

d)

osteocytes

27.

"Osteoclasts break down some spongy bone to create a marrow cavity." This statement occurs in what order of endochondral ossification?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

28.

________ is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its' own joints often leading to deformities.

{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

osteoporosis

b)

Rickets

c)

gout

d)

rheumatoid arthritis

29.

The ribs, vertebrae, and pubic symphysis are all examples of _________ joints.


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

catilaginous

b)

synovial

c)

fibrous

30.

Where the humerus, ulna and radius meet at the elbow is an example of a _________ joint.


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

catilaginous

b)

neither of these is correct

c)

fibrous

31.

What feature is this in the skull that is a large opening for the vertebral column to attach?


{SKELETAL SYSTEM}

a)

Optic Canal

b)

Carotid Canal

c)

Foramen Magnum

32.

What type of tissue is this?


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

connective

b)

skeletal

c)

epithelial

d)

nervous

33.

What type of epithelial tissue is this?


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

simple cuboidal

b)

stratified columnar

c)

simple squamous

d)

stratified squamous

34.

What type of muscle is this?


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

skeletal

b)

cardiac

c)

bone

d)

smooth

35.

The function of connective tissue is to _______.


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

establishing a structural framework for the body

b)

providing protection for delicate organs

c)

transporting fluids and dissolved minerals

d)

storing energy reserves

e)

all of these are correct

36.

Ligaments attach ____________.


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

bone to bone

b)

muscle to bone

c)

muscle to muscle

d)

tendons to muscle

37.

Are tendons and ligaments examples of fibrous connective tissues?


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Secretions onto body surfaces are characteristic of _______ glands.


{TISSUE TYPES}

a)

exocrine

b)

endocrine

c)

neuron

d)

pathology

39.

Which of the following is the correct level of structural organization from most simple to complex?


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

chemical, tissue, organ system, cellular, organism, organ

b)

chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

c)

organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cellular, chemical

40.

Which body system has glands that secrete hormones?


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

digestive

b)

lymphatic

c)

endocrine

d)

reproductive

41.

Which body system has blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body?


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

cardiovascular

b)

respiratory

c)

muscular

d)

integumentary

42.

Which body system breaks down food into absorbable units?


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

digestive

b)

reproductive

c)

cardiovascular

d)

nervous

43.

The lungs are a part of the _______ system.


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

skeletal

b)

muscular

c)

respiratory

d)

lymphatic

44.

The stomach, small intestines and large intestines are all a part of the __________ system.


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

integumentary

b)

lymphatic

c)

endocrine

d)

digestive

45.

Which body plane is pictured?


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

sagittal

b)

frontal (coronal)

c)

transverse

46.

The scapula is on the anterior/posterior side of the body?


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

deep

b)

posterior

c)

medial

d)

anterior

47.

Away from the origin or trunk


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

Deep

b)

Distal

c)

Proximal

d)

Posterior

48.

The knee is _______ to the ankle.


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

proximal

b)

lateral

c)

distal

d)

medial

49.

In the anatomical position, the palms are facing _________.


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

forward

b)

backward

50.

Best description of tattoo.


{INTRO TO THE HUMAN BODY}

a)

Supeficial on anterior side superior to the cervical (neck) vertebrae

b)

Deep on posterior side cranial to the cervical vertebrae.

c)

Superficial on ventral side caudal to neck vertebrae.

d)

Superficial on dorsal side inferior to cervical vertebrae.

51.

The area of sharpest vision in the retina of the eye is known as the _______.


{SENSES}

a)

pupil

b)

fovea centralis

c)

optic disk

d)

iris

52.

The membrane that separates the external ear canal from the middle ear is known as the ____.

{SENSES}

a)

tympanic membrane

b)

stapes

c)

oval window

d)

round window

53.

Elevations of the tongue are called

a)

papillae

b)

gyri

c)

incus

d)

sulci

54.

___ is a condition caused by excessive pressure buildup in the aqueous humor, which can constrict blood vessels entering the eye.

{SENSES}

a)

hyperopia

b)

glaucoma

c)

myopia

d)

conjunctivitis

55.

An ear infection in the external auditory canal (mostly after swimming) is called ____.

{SENSES}

a)

trachoma

b)

otitis externa

c)

otalgia

56.

Are there approximately 6 millions RODS or CONES in the retina?

{SENSES}

a)

rods

b)

cones

57.

Structure 4


{SENSES}

a)

Cornea

b)

Lens

c)

Pupil

d)

Vitreous humor

58.

Which part of the ear acts as a funnel?


{SENSES}

a)

middle ear

b)

outer ear

c)

inner ear

d)

cochlea

59.

Which letter on the illustration represents the frontal lobe?


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

60.

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Axon Terminal

d)

Cell Body

61.

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "E" represent?


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

Schwann Cell

b)

Node of Ranvier

c)

Axon Terminal

d)

Myelin Sheath

62.

The _____ functions for thirst, hunger, anger and body temperature.


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

hypothalamus

b)

epithalamus

c)

thalamus

d)

none of these

63.

The grooves or folds in the brain are called ____.


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

sulci

b)

gyrus

c)

dura mater

d)

pia mater

64.

The peripheral nervous system is divided into two main functional divisions: _____.


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

autonomic/somatic

b)

afferent/efferent

c)

sympathetic/parasympathetic

65.

____ is a disease that causes damage to the motor area of the brain often associated with oxygen loss during childbirth.


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

cerebral palsy

b)

neuroblastoma

c)

shingles

d)

rabies

66.

Which part of the brain is shown in the picture above?


{NERVOUS SYSTEM}

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Pons

d)

Medulla

67.
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Thalamus
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Pons
68.

What is one secondary (helper) organ of the digestive system?


{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

Small Intestine

b)

Esophagus

c)

Gallbladder

d)

Stomach

69.

Bile is made by which digestive organ?


{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

Gallbladder

b)

Stomach

c)

Rectum

d)

Liver

70.

Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?


{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

Small Intestine

b)

Stomach

c)

Large Intestine

d)

Gallbladder

71.

Which secondary organ makes digestive juices like insulin to help absorb food in the small intestine?


{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

Large intestine

b)

Pancreas

c)

Liver

d)

Gallbladder

72.

The enzyme pepsin digests ____.


{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

vitamins

b)

proteins

c)

lipids

d)

carbohydrates

73.

Is a person considered to be ANOREXIC if they binge and purge by inducing vomiting to control their weight?


{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

Yes

b)

No

74.

What part of the heart delivers unoxygenated blood to the lungs?


{CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Pulmonary artery

b)

Pulmonary vein

c)

Aorta

d)

Left ventricle

75.

True or False: Blood flows in the following sequence in the heart: Superior vena cava/Inferior vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonic valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, bicuspid valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta


{CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

True

b)

False

76.
a)
Left atrium
b)
Right atrium
c)
Left ventricle
d)
Right ventricle
77.

What part of the heart is labeled above?


{CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

Left atrium

b)

Right atrium

c)

Left ventricle

d)

Right ventricle

78.

Mike has type O+ blood. Mike is a Universal Recipient.


{CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Jim has type AB+ blood. His dad could be type O+.


{CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM}

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What is the definition for digestion?

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
Breaking down food into smaller nutrients
b)
Getting rid of waste products
c)
Getting food into our bodies
d)
Getting nutrients into our bloodstream, so that our cells can use them
81.

The muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
esophagus
b)
small intestine
c)
stomach
d)
mouth
82.

The organ where food doesn't pass through but it does break down fats and detoxify poisons?

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
liver
b)
small intestine
c)
stomach
d)
large intestine
83.

Enzymes and acids are examples of 

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
mechanical digestion
b)
chemical digestion
84.

Number 3 is pointing to the ...

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
Esophagus
b)
Rectum
c)
Small Intestine
d)
Stomach
85.

Number 5 is pointing to the ...

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
Large intestine
b)
Rectum
c)
Small Intestine
d)
Stomach
86.

What is the correct order in which food passes through the digestive system?

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
mouth>stomach>large intestine>small intestine
b)
esophagus>sm intestine>stomach>lg intestine
c)
stomach>sm intestine>esophagus>mouth
d)
mouth>esophagus>stomach>sm intestine>lg intestine
87.

Hydrochloric acid is a caustic chemical that can burn your skin- and yet it exists in your stomach. How can this be?

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)

Your small intestines absorb all the hydrochloric acid

b)

The food in your stomach absorbs all the acid

c)

Your stomach lining protects you against burns

d)

The hydrochloric acid in your stomach is different from the hydrochloric acid you would find in a chemistry lab

88.

Which digestive organ makes digestive juices to help the small intestine absorb nutrients?

{DIGESTIVE SYSTEM}

a)
Liver
b)
Gallbladder
c)
Pancreas
d)
Esophagus
89.

Which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder?

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
Adrenal tubes
b)
Kidneys
c)
Ureters
d)
Urethras
90.

There are two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder, and one urethra.

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
True
b)
False
91.

The _________ is/are responsible for urine storage.

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
Bladder
b)
Kidneys
c)
Ureter
d)
Urethra
92.

The major organ of the urinary system is the

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
Gallbladder
b)
Ureter
c)
Kidney
d)
Nephrons
93.

Place the following events in sequence: A)  Urine passes through the ureters B)  Urea enters the kidneys C)  Urine enters the urethra

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
B, A, C
b)
C, B, A
c)
B, C, A
d)
A, C, B
94.

What word describes the function of the nephrons?

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
Tube
b)
Passageway
c)
Filter
d)
Reservoir
95.

In addition to water, the principal components of urine are

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
amino acids and fatty acids
b)
urea and salts
c)
ammonia and bile
d)
hydrochloric acid and bases
96.

What is #3?

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
97.

Urinary tract infections are often diagnosed by which one?

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)

Bladder failure

b)

Decreased urination

c)

Bacteria in the urine

d)

Nephron death

98.

Which sample belongs to a healthy person?

{URINARY SYSTEM}

a)

Sample A

b)

Sample B

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

99.
Which kind of pet do exactly five people have? 
a)
snake
b)
cat
c)
dog
d)
fish
100.
Which sport is the least favorite? 
a)
baseball
b)
football
c)
hockey
d)
basketball