WorksheetsTest One - Anatomy and Physiology
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which nucleotide base is absent from DNA?
adenine
cytosine
thymine
uracil
The function of dense regular connective tissue is z___.
elastic recoil
binding and support
encapsulation of blood vessels
articulation
Which statement best describes connective tissue?
It is derived from endoderm and secretes metabolic substances
It is derived from mesoderm and conducts impulses
It is derived from mesoderm and contains abundant matrix
It is derived from ectoderm and is usually layered
The skin is derived from _________.
ectoderm and endoderm
ectoderm and mesoderm
mesoderm and endoderm
ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm
Which word combination applies to stratified squamous epithelium?
mesoderm-calcification
ectoderm-keratinization
mesoderm-ossification
endoderm-cornification
The presence of a basement membrane is typical of most
epithelial tissues
connective tissues
nervous tissues
muscle tissues
Identify the mismatch
yellowish skin in people of Asian origin—carotene abundant
tanning of skin in response to sunlight—increased synthesis of melanin
bluish skin (cyanotiC.—oxygenated blood
dark skin in people of African origin— greater synthesis of melanin
The inability to absorb digested nutrients may be due to damage of which type of epithelium?
ciliated columnar
simple columnar
simple squamous
simple cuboidal
Which organelle contains hydrolytic enzymes?
lysosome
ribosome
mitochondrion
Golgi apparatus
During protein synthesis, amino acids become linked together in a linear chain by _____.
hydrogen bonds
peptide bonds
ionic bonds
phosphate bonds
Epithelia are involved in all the following except
protection
secretion
connection
absorption
An exocrine gland in which a portion of the secretory cell is discharged with the secretion is termed
apocrine
merocrine
endocrine
holocrine
Produced in the epidermis of the skin, melanin is to ________.
protects against ultraviolet light
prevents infections
helps regulate body temperature
reduces water loss
Phagocytosis is a function of which type of connective tissue?
cartilage
loose fibrous
elastic
reticular
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
production of blood cells
storage of minerals
storage of carbohydrates
protection of vital organs
Which of the following statements about sebaceous glands is true?
They secrete sebum directly to the skin surface
They derive from specialized mesoderm
They are a type of oil-secreting gland
They are a compound saccular type
Simple squamous epithelium is not found in ____.
blood vessels
the lining of the mouth
lymph vessels
alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs
Which of the following is not a specialized type of cell found in connective tissues?
lymphocyte
macrophage
goblet cell
mast cell
The largest structure in the cell is _____________.
the Golgi apparatus
the nucleus
the ribosome
the mitochondrion
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
prevention of body dehydration
synthesis of vitamin A
prevention of pathogen entry
regulation of body temperature
What is the proper sequence of epidermal strata (layers) pierced as a sliver penetrates the epidermis on the palm of the hand?
spinosum, basale, granulosum, lucidum, corneum, disjunction
basale, spinosum, granulosum, disjunction, lucidum, corneum
disjunction, corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
corneum, disjunction, lucidum, spinosum, granulosum, basale
The function of mitochondria is ________.
packaging of materials in membranes for transport out of the cell
conversion of light energy to chemical energy in the form of ATP
excretion of excess water from the cell
synthesis of ATP by oxidative phosphorylation
Which of the following is not a type of epithelium?
simple squamous
transitional
simple ciliated columnar
complex stratified
The function of the Golgi apparatus is __________.
packaging of material in membranes for transport out of the cell
production of mitotic and meiotic spindles
excretion of excess water
production of ATP by oxidative phosphorylation
Which of the following is not a function of the integument?
absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, steroid hormones, and certain toxic chemicals
storage of lipids
thermoregulation
synthesis of proteins and carbohydrates
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) with attached ribosomes is called ______.
smooth ER
a Golgi apparatus
nodular ER
rough ER
Loss of body fluids through the integument is restricted by
keratin
the stratum basale
carotene
melanocytes
What is the primary function of the muscular system?
Transportation
Protection
Movement
Digestion
A flattened or shallow articulating surface of a bone is called _________.
a tubercle
a fossa
a fovea
a facet
Mitosis resulting in elongation of bone occurs at ________.
the articular cartilage
the periosteum
the epiphyseal plate
the diploë
Which type of muscle is striated and under voluntary control?
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Involuntary muscle
A facial bone that is not paired is
the maxilla
the lacrimal bone
the vomer
the nasal bone
Smooth muscles are found in which of the following organs?
Heart
Stomach
Biceps
Quadriceps
Which protein is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?
Myoglobin
Actin
Myosin
Collagen
The process of bone formation is known as:
Ossification
Calcification
Cartilaginification
Osteoporosis
What is the function of tendons in the muscular system?
To connect muscles to bones
To store excess energy
To facilitate communication between neurons
To contract and relax during movement
The bones of the fingers and toes are classified as:
Long bones
Flat bones
Irregular bones
Short bones
Remodeling of bone is a function of
osteoclasts and osteoblasts
osteoblasts and osteocytes
chondrocytes and osteocytes
chondroblasts and osteoblasts
Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis, the movement of food through the digestive tract?
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Striated muscle
The long bones in the human body are primarily responsible for:
Providing structural support
Red blood cell production
Storing minerals
Facilitating movement
Which of the following statements about muscle fatigue is true?
It is caused by an accumulation of oxygen in muscle tissue
It is characterized by increased muscle strength and endurance
It can be delayed by proper hydration and nutrition
It is the inability of muscles to contract effectively during prolonged activity
Teeth are supported by ___.
the maxillae and mandible
the mandible and palatine bones
the maxillae and palatine bones
the maxillae, mandible, and palatine bones
Muscle fibers characterized by a lack of striations, a single centrally located nucleus in each cell, and involuntary contractions are referred to as _.
skeletal muscle fibers
smooth muscle fibers
cardiac muscle fibers
autonomic muscle fibers
Which bone articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?
Radius
Ulna
Femur
Humerus
Synovial fluid that lubricates a synovial joint is produced by ____.
a meniscus
the synovial membrane
a bursa
the articular cartilage
Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?
hyoid bone
sacrum
sphenoid bone
clavicle
Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscles?
Generating heat to maintain body temperature
Supporting and protecting internal organs
Facilitating movement of bones and joints
Storing energy reserves in the form of glycogen
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Skull
Spine (vertebral column)
Rib cage (ribs and sternum)
Clavicle (collarbone)
Which of the following is a characteristic of cardiac muscle?
Voluntary control
Striated appearance
Found in the walls of hollow organs
Intercalated discs
Which bone disorder is characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to fragile bones?
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
D) Rickets
