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WorksheetsRespiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive System Quiz
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 44mins
The partition that divides the nasal cavities is called the:
nasal septum
external nares
conchae
vestibule
The paranasal sinuses:
are lined with mucosa continuous with the nasal cavity
help lighten the weight of the skull bones
act as resonant chambers for sound
are lined with mucosa continuous with the nasal cavity, help lighten the weight of the skull bones, and acts as a resonant chamber for sound
The thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) is part of the:
larynx
oropharynx
nasopharynx
trachea
The function of the epiglottis is to:
anchor the vocal cords
change the pitch of the voice
keep food from entering the trachea
allow food to enter the trachea
The trachea:
is also called the windpipe
contains C-shaped rings of cartilage
is lined by respiratory mucosa
is also called the windpipe, contains C-shaped rings of cartilage, and is lined by respiratory mucosa
During expiration:
the diaphragm relaxes and moves up into the thoracic cavity
the chest cavity is reduced in volume
the pressure in the thoracic cavity increases
the diaphragm relaxes and moves up into the thoracic cavity, the chest cavity is reduced in volume, and the pressure in the thoracic cavity increases
The amount of air moved into and out of the lung during normal breathing is called:
vital capacity
residual volume
tidal volume
Dyspnea is labored breathing that is often associated with:
hypoventilation
hyperventilation
Which of the following is not done by the respiratory system?
Warms the air coming into the body
Filters the air coming into the body
Facilitates the sense of smell
Warms and filters air coming into the body and facilitates the sense of smell
Which of the following structures is involved in the air distribution function of the respiratory system?
Trachea
Alveoli
Bronchi
Trachea and bronchi
Organs of the respiratory system are designed to perform which of the following functions?
Help regulate body temperature
Distribute air
Provide for the exchange of gases
Distribute air and provide for the exchange of gases
The auditory, or eustachian, tubes connect the:
inner ear with the nasopharynx
inner ear with the oropharynx
middle ear with the nasopharynx
middle ear with the oropharynx
The order in which food or air would pass through the pharynx would be:
oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx
laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx
nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
In order for gas exchange to occur properly in the lungs is:
the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli must be greater than the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood
the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli must be greater than the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood
the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli must be less than the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood
the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli must be greater than the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood and the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli must be less than the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood
Oxygen in the blood is carried most efficiently by:
combining with blood plasma.
combining with water in the blood.
combining with hemoglobin in blood cells.
moving up the diffusion gradient of oxygen in the lungs.
Which term describes the group of control centers in the brainstem that produce the basic rhythm of breathing?
Medullary ventilation area
Medullary rhythmicity area
Brainstem rhythmicity area
Brainstem ventilation area
Which of the following are the two most important control centers in the medulla for regulating breathing rhythm?
Lateral respiratory group; ventral respiratory group
Ventral respiratory group; anterior respiratory group
Ventral respiratory group; dorsal respiratory group
Dorsal respiratory group; posterior respiratory group
Which of the following processes does not occur in the digestive system exclusively?
Digestion
Absorption
Metabolism
Digestion, absorption, and metabolism
Which structure prevents food and liquid from entering the nasal cavities above the mouth?
Soft palate
Frenulum
Vallate papillae
Plicae
Enamel is found in the:
root of the tooth.
crown of the tooth.
neck of the tooth.
gingiva of the tooth.
The term tricuspid refers to these types of teeth:
incisors.
canines.
premolars.
molars.
The part of the stomach to the left and above the opening of the esophagus into the stomach is the:
pylorus.
fundus.
body.
The function of bile is to:
chemically digest fat
emulsify fat
remove cholesterol from the body
emulsify fat and remove cholesterol from the body
The end product of amylase digestion is usually:
glucose
lactose
maltose
fructose
The most abundant end product of carbohydrate digestion is:
maltose
glucose
lactose
sucrose
Which of the following substances is absorbed by the large intestine?
Salts
Vitamin K
Water
Salts, vitamin K, and water
The secretion of the hormone cholecystokinin from the small intestine causes:
an increase in peristalsis in the stomach
a relaxation of the pyloric sphincter
an increase of intestinal segmentation
a contraction of the gallbladder to move bile to the duodenum
The kidneys:
receive 10% of the blood pumped from the heart
help maintain proper blood pH
receive 5% of the blood pumped from the heart
breakdown nutrients
The cortex of the kidney is the:
inner part of the kidney
narrow innermost end of the pyramids
outer part of the kidney
triangular division of the medulla
The medulla of the kidney is:
the inner part of the kidney
the narrow innermost end of the pyramids
the outer part of the kidney
a division of the renal pelvis
The pelvis of the kidney is:
the inner part of the kidney.
the triangular divisions of the medulla.
an expansion of the upper end of the ureter.
the outer part of the kidney.
The nephron is composed of the:
renal corpuscle.
renal capsule.
renal tubules.
renal corpuscle and renal tubules.
The glomerulus is:
part of the renal tubules.
a network of blood capillaries.
the cup-shaped top part of the nephron.
part of the renal tubules and is a network of blood capillaries.
The nephron loop:
is part of the renal corpuscle.
is part of the renal tubules.
has a hairpin turn in its structure.
is part of the renal corpuscle and renal tubules.
The movement of substances out of the renal tubules into the blood capillaries is called:
reabsorption.
glomerular filtrate.
secretion.
filtration.
Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and increases the permeability of the collecting tube to water?
ANH
Aldosterone
ADH
Insulin
The renal pelvis drains into the:
urethra.
urinary bladder.
ureter.
nephron.
Urine leaves the body through the:
urethra.
urinary bladder.
ureter.
nephron.
Which part of urinating is under voluntary control?
Contraction of the bladder muscles
Relaxation of the internal sphincter
Relaxation of the external sphincter
Relaxation of the internal and external sphincters
Which condition occurs when a person urinates involuntarily?
Retention
Suppression
Incontinence
Polyuria
A nitrogen-containing waste product excreted by the kidney is:
amino acid
ammonia
urea
ammonia and urea
Glycosuria:
is a sign of diabetes mellitus
refers to glucose in the urine
occurs because the amount of glucose in the filtrate is more than the nephron can reabsorb
is a sign of diabetes, refers to glucose in the urine, and occurs because the amount of glucose in the filtrate is more than the nephron can absorb
The kidneys do not play a vital role in which of these functions?
Maintaining blood pressure
Stimulating red blood cell production
Acid-base balance
The kidney plays a vital role in all of these functions
The tough, whitish membrane surrounding the testes is called:
seminiferous tubules
interstitial cells
tunica albuginea
scrotum
Sperm cells develop in the:
interstitial cells
tunic albuginea
prostate gland
seminiferous tubules
The primary spermatocyte:
produces spermatogonium
contains 46 chromosomes
contains 23 chromosomes
produces spermatogonium and contains 46 chromosomes
The tube that leaves the scrotal sac and enters the abdominal cavity is:
epididymis
ductus deferens
ejaculatory duct
urethra
The tube that carries sperm out of the body and is also part of the urinary system is:
epididymis
ductus deferens
ejaculatory duct
urethra
Fertilization normally occurs in the:
ovary
oviduct
uterus
vagina
The structure that lies on either side of the vaginal outlet and secretes a lubricating fluid is:
labia majora
clitoris
greater vestibular glands
labia minora
The part of the female reproductive cycle that begins at ovulation and ends at the start of menses is:
menarche
secretory phase
proliferative phase
menopause
The part of the female reproductive cycle during which estrogen secretion reaches its highest level is:
menarche
secretory phase
proliferative phase
menopause
The hormone that causes the formation of the corpus luteum and is also the ovulation hormone is:
estrogen
LH
FSH
progesterone
The hormones LH and FSH are produced by the:
ovary
corpus luteum
anterior pituitary gland
adrenal glands
When gametes unite, they form:
an ova
a zygote
a spermatozoa
a blastocyst
The number of sperm cells ejaculated at one time is about:
100,000 to 200,000
300 million to 500 million
1 million to 3 million
3 million to 5 million
The ejaculatory duct forms as a result of the joining of the:
epididymis and the seminal vesicle duct
ductus deferens and the Cowper’s gland duct
ductus deferens and the seminal vesicle duct
epididymis and the Cowper’s gland duct
The correct sequence of structures that sperm pass through to exit the body is:
ductus deferens, epididymis, ejaculatory duct, urethra
epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
epididymis, ejaculatory duct, ductus deferens, urethra
ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, epididymis, urethra
Form in which most of the carbon dioxide is carried in the blood:
Abdominal muscles
External respiration
Bicarbonate ion
Internal respiration
Diaphragm
Labored or difficult breathing:
Internal respiration
Dyspnea
Abdominal muscles
Diaphragm
External respiration
Another term for urination.
(a)
Tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
(a)
A condition in which the bladder can empty itself, but the kidney is not producing urine.
(a)
Produces a thin, milk-colored fluid that composes 30% of the seminal fluid.
(a)
Tube that leads sperm to the outside; also part of the urinary system.
(a)
Which TWO structures connect the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary Valve
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Veins
Aorta
Which gas is expelled from the body during exhalation?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
How do the alveoli adapt to maximize gas exchange?
By decreasing their surface area
By increasing their thickness
By increasing their surface area
By producing mucus
What is the effect of carbon dioxide accumulation in the blood on the pH level?
It causes the pH to increase, becoming more alkaline
It causes the pH to decrease, becoming more acidic
It has no effect on the pH level
It causes the pH to fluctuate unpredictably
How does the respiratory system contribute to the detoxification of the body?
By filtering out toxins in the air before they reach the lungs
By expelling volatile substances through exhalation
By producing antibodies against airborne pathogens
By converting toxic substances into harmless compounds in the alveoli
The function of the respiratory system is to? What is the main organ it includes?
Bring in oxygen, and remove carbon dioxide. lungs
Remove waste. kidneys
Send and receive messages. brain
Pump blood around the body. heart
When does digestion begin?
When the enzymes change starches into sugar.
When you begin chewing the food in your mouth.
After you swallow.
When you feel full.
What is the function (job) of the large intestine?
To absorb water and minerals
To store vitamins and fats
To produce bile and acid
To regulate the blood sugar and hormones
Where are the salivary glands found?
Stomach
Mouth
Colon
Small Intestine
Peristalsis is muscle contractions that help food move through the digestive system.
True
False
The ____ is/are responsible for urine storage.
Bladder
Kidneys
Ureters
Urethra
