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PCT Chapter 1

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Pituitary gland:

a)

is also called the hyperphysis

b)

is considered to be the master gland

c)

dose not produce hormones

d)

is the largest gland in the body

2.

The Isles of Langerhans:

a)

produces adrenaline

b)

stimulates growth of the thyroid

c)

produces insulin

d)

produces ADH

3.

A subdivision of the brain that consists of medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:

a)

brainspan

b)

brainstorm

c)

brainstem

d)

cortex

4.

The approximate number of muscles in the body is:

a)

1000

b)

500

c)

600

d)

900

5.

The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:

a)

trapezius

b)

deltoid

c)

diaphragm

d)

pectoralis major

6.

The main upper chest muscle is:

a)

trapezius

b)

deltoid

c)

sartorius

d)

pectoralis major

7.

The muscle walls of the heart are called the:

a)

myocardium

b)

septum

c)

tricuspid

d)

semilunar

8.

The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the:

a)

scapula

b)

acromion

c)

clavicle

d)

none of the above

9.

A bone that is partially bent and partially broken is referred to as:

a)

greenstick

b)

impacted

c)

compound

d)

none of the choices

10.

The largest gland in the human body is the:

a)

heart

b)

liver

c)

brain

d)

pancreas

11.

The small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called the:

a)

pancreas

b)

colon

c)

gallbladder

d)

appendix

12.

Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ:

a)

gallbladder

b)

colon

c)

pancreas

d)

liver

13.

A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for digestion of food, is called:

a)

glycogen

b)

insulin

c)

hydrochloric acid

d)

glucose

14.

The number of bones in the body is:

a)

90

b)

100

c)

206

d)

450

15.

The longest bone in the body is:

a)

tibia

b)

femur

c)

fibula

d)

humerus

16.

Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are:

a)

central neurons

b)

afferent neurons

c)

efferent neurons

d)

associated neurons

17.

The function of the veins is to:

a)

carry deoxygenated blood to the heart

b)

carry antigens

c)

remove waste

d)

carry blood that is rich in oxygen to the heart

18.

The smallest blood vessel is the:

a)

capillary

b)

pulmonary vein

c)

vena cava

d)

venule

19.

The outer most cellular layer of the skin is called:

a)

corium

b)

epidermis

c)

subcutaneous

d)

none of these choices

20.

A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and the organs is:

a)

cardiac failure

b)

congestive failure

c)

rheumatic heart disease

d)

artariosclerpais

21.

Thick walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:

a)

atria

b)

vein

c)

arteries

d)

none of the choices

22.

The hardest tissue of the body is:

a)

cartilage

b)

bone

c)

enamel

d)

cementum

23.

The number of chambers in the human heart is:

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

The upper chamber of the heart is called:

a)

atrium

b)

pericardium

c)

bypass

d)

ventricle

25.

The longest part of the digestive system is called the:

a)

small intestine

b)

large intestine

c)

stomach

d)

anal canal

26.

The diaphragm separates the:

a)

right and left pleural cavities

b)

thoracic and abdominal cavities

c)

abdominal and pelvic cavities

d)

mediastinum and pleural cavities

27.

The respiratory center is located in what part of the brain:

a)

medulla

b)

cerebrum

c)

cerebellum

d)

hypothalamus

28.

The glomerulus is:

a)

a cell

b)

small artery

c)

a network of capillaries

d)

a lymph node

29.

The uppermost portion of the intestine is called the:

a)

colon

b)

stomach

c)

ileum

d)

duodenum

30.

The overall chemical functioning of the body is:

a)

mitosis

b)

anatomy

c)

meiosis

d)

metabolism

31.

Which of the following is the basic unit of life:

a)

cell

b)

chromosome

c)

enzyme

d)

electrolyte

32.

Which of the following provides hereditary information that directs all cell activities and allows the cell to reproduce?

a)

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

b)

enzymes

c)

ribonucleic acid (RNA)

d)

molecules

33.

Which of the following types of tissue form a protective covering for the body, the organs and the body cavities:

a)

connective tissue

b)

muscle tissue

c)

epithelial tissue

d)

nervous tissue

34.

Which of the following types of tissue provides movement, maintains posture, and produces heat?

a)

nervous tissue

b)

epithelial tissue

c)

connective tissue

d)

muscle tissue

35.

Fat, tendons, bone, blood and lymph are examples of______ tissue.

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

nervous

d)

muscle

36.

The first line of defense against infection is:

a)

muscles

b)

bones

c)

skin

d)

nerves

37.

Which of the following are the framework of the body?

a)

muscles

b)

bones

c)

nerves

d)

hormones

38.

A malignant abnormal growth of the skin is a:

a)

melanoma

b)

wart

c)

mole

d)

rash

39.

Which of the following is a ball-and-socket joint?

a)

the wrist

b)

the hip

c)

the knee and the elbow

d)

the spine

40.

Bending your elbow is an example of:

a)

flexion

b)

extension

c)

abduction

d)

adduction

41.

How many cranial nerves are there?

a)

4 pairs

b)

8 pairs

c)

12 pairs

d)

16 pairs

42.

Which of the following are special senses?

a)

heat and cold

b)

pain and pressure

c)

vision, hearing, taste and smell

d)

touch and body position

43.

The bones of the fingers are called:

a)

navicular

b)

lunate

c)

phalanges

d)

hamate

44.

Which of the following is the name of the fluid the heart floats in?

a)

serious fluid

b)

pericardial fluid

c)

myocardial fluid

d)

endcardial fluid

45.

Coronary circulation is the medical term describing circulation of the blood through?

a)

the lungs

b)

the body

c)

the vessels

d)

the heart

46.

Sublingual glands are located:

a)

on the tip of the tongue

b)

on the thyroid

c)

on the larynx

d)

under the tongue

47.

The spleen is located in the:

a)

pericardium

b)

left hypochondriac region

c)

anal canal

d)

labyrinth

48.

Which of the following has the least pressure?

a)

arteries

b)

capillaries

c)

veins

d)

none of the above

49.

The medical term for high blood pressure is:

a)

hypertension

b)

hypotension

c)

hyperpnea

d)

dyspnea

50.

The movement of a bone or limb towards the midline of the body is known as:

a)

circumduction

b)

inversion

c)

abduction

d)

adduction

51.

The spine contains how many cervical vertebrae?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

7

d)

10

52.

The basic structural unit of the body is:

a)

electrolyte

b)

molecule

c)

cell

d)

tissue

53.

Blood is red in color due to the presence of:

a)

thrombocytes

b)

fibrin

c)

lymphocytes

d)

hemoglobin

54.

Functions of the liver include:

a)

bile production

b)

detoxification of harmful substances

c)

production of heparin

d)

all of the above

55.

The body's acid-base balance changes when the body dose not eliminate:

a)

hydrogen

b)

nitrogen

c)

air

d)

carbon dioxide

56.

Structurally the nervous system is divided into the:

a)

afferent and efferent systems

b)

central and peripheral systems

c)

brain and spinal cord

d)

sympathetic and parasympathetic systems

57.

Tha accessory organ of the digestive system that stores and concentrates bile is the:

a)

liver

b)

gallbladder

c)

spleen

d)

appendix

58.

The substances that help regulate the body, keep it functioning, and form electrolytes are:

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

fats

d)

proteins

59.

The function of the acoustic nerve is:

a)

touching

b)

smelling

c)

seeing

d)

hearing

60.

Conducting away is referred to as:

a)

afferent

b)

efference

c)

efferent

d)

none of the choices