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100 Anatomy Questions

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the anatomical plane to the correct definition:

a)

A plane where the body is split into two unequal lateral sections

1.

Sagittal

b)

A plane where any part of the body is split into caudal/cranial or distal/proximal sections

2.

Transverse

c)

A plane where the body is split into two equal lateral sections down the midline of the patient

3.

Medial

d)

A plane where the body is split into dorsal and ventral portions

4.

Dorsal

2.

To demonstrate this, click on the right ventricle and the left atria

3.

Label valves and vessels

4.

Label the conductive anatomy of the heart

5.

What is the function (job) of the platelets?

a)

To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

b)

To transport oxygen to the muscles

c)

To carry dissolved sugars.

d)

To produce antibodies

6.

Which blood vessel has valves to prevent the back-flow of blood?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

7.

Arteries have thick muscular walls?

a)

true

b)

false

8.

What does catabolism refer to?

a)

The build-up of substances required in the body

b)

The process by which the body uses energy to create substances

c)

The break-down of substances where energy is released

d)

The range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism

9.

Into what substance is starch broken down in the body?

a)

Amino acids

b)

Fatty acids & glycerol

c)

Glucose

d)

Enzymes

10.

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Gall bladder

c)

Liver

d)

Salivary glands

11.

Which section of the digestive tract is primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Stomach

c)

Small intestine

d)

Large intestine

12.

What balances the rapid tooth growth in wild rabbits?

a)

Commercial diets

b)

Bone development

c)

Tooth wear from eating grass

d)

Malnutrition

13.

What suspends the tongue from the skull?

a)

The mandible

b)

The maxilla

c)

The hyoid apparatus

d)

The vertebral column

14.

What is the name of the gland labeled in the diagram that is situated below the mandible?

a)

Parotid gland

b)

Zygomatic gland

c)

Mandibular gland

d)

Sublingual gland

15.

What enzyme contained in the saliva of some omnivores and birds helps to break down starch?

a)

Pepsin

b)

Lipase

c)

Salivary amylase

d)

Hydrochloric acid

16.

Which animals do not have salivary amylase?

a)

Humans

b)

Dogs

c)

Cows

d)

Pigs

17.

What is the pharynx?

a)

A) A long bone

b)

B) A short muscular tube

c)

C) A type of cell

d)

D) A blood vessel

18.

With what type of epithelium is the oesophagus lined?

a)

Simple squamous epithelium

b)

Stratified squamous epithelium

c)

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

d)

Transitional epithelium

19.

What is the name of the entrance sphincter to the stomach?

a)

Pyloric sphincter

b)

Cardiac sphincter

c)

Rugae sphincter

d)

Esophageal sphincter

20.

What is the name of the most caudal (exit) sphincter from the stomach?

a)

Cardiac sphincter

b)

Esophageal sphincter

c)

Pyloric sphincter

d)

Rugae sphincter

21.

What is the term for the movement that propels food through the stomach to the duodenum?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Peristalsis

d)

Filtration

22.

Match the secretions to the cells of the stomach

a)

Goblet

1.

Mucus

b)

Parietal

2.

Hydrochloric Acid

c)

Chief

3.

Pepsinogen

23.

The Exocrine pancreas secretes pancreatic juice which contains:

​ (a)   - To neutralize acid pH
​ (b)   - Which converts peptides and proteins into Amino Acids
​ (c)   - Which converts fats to fatty acids

​ (d)   - Which converts starches to maltose

Choose from the below words
Bicarbonate
Trypsin
Lipase
Amylase
24.

The hormone Secretin causes the Brunner's glands - made up of the succus entericus and the crypts of lieberkuhn to secrete intestinal juices. What causes the secretion of secretin?

a)

Chyme passing through the pyloric sphincter

b)

Stools moving through the large intestines

c)

Chyle entering the lymphatic system

d)

Bolus moving through the eosophagus

25.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the metabolism in cats?

a)

Insulin

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Cortisol

26.

Which disorder in dogs is characterized by insufficient production of adrenal hormones?

a)

Diabetes Mellitus

b)

Cushing's Disease

c)

Addison's Disease

d)

Hyperthyroidism

27.

Which hormone is involved in the fight or flight response in dogs?

a)

Insulin

b)

Somatatropin

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Thyroxine

28.

Organize these hormones to the glands which secrete them

Categorize the following

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

LH (Leutinising Hormone)

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

GH

Oxytocin

ADH

Prolactin

T3

T4

Calcitonin

Parathormone (Parathyroid Hormone)

Thyroid
Posterior Pituitary
Anterior Pituitary
Parathyroid Hormones
29.

Organize these hormones to the glands which secrete them

Categorize the following

Insulin

Glucagon

Somatostatin

Adrenaline/Epinephrine

Noradrenaline/Norepinephrine

Cortisol

Renin

Erythropoietin

Aldosterone

Kidney
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Medulla
Pancreas
30.

Organize these hormones to the glands which secrete them

Categorize the following

Insulin

Glucagon

Somatostatin

Adrenaline/Epinephrine

Noradrenaline/Norepinephrine

Cortisol

Renin

Erythropoietin

Aldosterone

Kidney
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Medulla
Pancreas
31.

In cats, what is the effect of hyperthyroidism on heart rate?

a)

Decreases heart rate

b)

Increases heart rate

c)

Has no effect on heart rate

d)

Initially increases, then decreases heart rate

32.

What feature of lymphatic capillaries allows tissue fluid to enter?

a)

Tight junctions between cells

b)

Large openings between cells

c)

Tiny pores in the capillary wall

d)

Absence of a capillary wall

33.

Into which part of the heart do the lymphatic ducts drain?

a)

Left atrium

b)

Right ventricle

c)

Left ventricle

d)

Right atrium

34.

How is the fluid moved through the lymphatic vessels?

a)

Heart contractions

b)

Gravity

c)

Body movements

d)

Active transport

35.

What is the main collecting duct of the lymphatic system?

a)

Right lymphatic duct

b)

Left lymphatic duct

c)

Thoracic duct

d)

Cisterna chyli

36.

Where are lacteals located in the human body?

a)

In the heart

b)

In the villi of the small intestine

c)

In the lungs

d)

In the liver

37.

What is the function of lymph nodes as lymph passes through them?

a)

To produce hormones

b)

To filter lymph and engulf foreign material

c)

To store red blood cells

d)

To regulate body temperature

38.

What can be an indication that lymph nodes are fighting an infection?

a)

They become less sensitive to touch

b)

They decrease in size

c)

They become raised and swollen

d)

They change color

39.

Where do B cells originate?

a)

Thymus

b)

Bone marrow

c)

Spleen

d)

Liver

40.

Which of the following is NOT a lymphatic tissue?

a)

Spleen

b)

Thymus

c)

Tonsils

d)

Pancreas

41.

Label the superficial lymph nodes

42.

Where are the kidneys located in most domestic animals?

a)

In the cranial thoracic area

b)

In the dorsal abdominal area

c)

In the ventral neck area

d)

In the caudal pelvic area

43.

In most domestic animals, the right kidney is more cranial than the left due to the presence of what organ?

a)

The liver

b)

The spleen

c)

The stomach

d)

The pancreas

44.

What is the outer portion of the kidney called?

a)

Renal medulla

b)

Renal pyramid

c)

Renal cortex

d)

Renal pelvis

45.

What is the renal corpuscle composed of?

a)

Renal artery and renal vein

b)

Afferent arteriole and efferent arteriole

c)

Bowman's capsule and glomerulus

d)

Proximal convoluted tubule and distal convoluted tubule

46.

Where is the Loop of Henle located?

a)

In the renal cortex

b)

In the renal pelvis

c)

In the renal medulla

d)

Outside the kidney

47.

Where does the renal vein leave the kidney?

a)

At the cortex

b)

At the medulla

c)

At the hilus

d)

At the pelvis

48.

Which substances are reabsorbed 100% into the blood from the nephron?

a)

Water and potassium chloride ions

b)

Glucose and amino acids

c)

Sodium and bicarbonate ions

d)

Potassium and sodium ions

49.

What does the descending Loop of Henle primarily reabsorb?

a)

Potassium and sodium ions

b)

Water by osmosis

c)

Bicarbonate ions

d)

Glucose and amino acids

50.

Which hormone allows the body to reabsorb water from the collecting ducts?

a)

Aldosterone

b)

Insulin

c)

Glucagon

d)

ADH (Antidiuretic hormone)

51.

Label the generic urinary system

52.

Label the kidney

53.

Label the Nephron

54.

Which layer is the renal CORTEX

55.

What is another name for compact bone?

a)

Spongy bone

b)

Marrow bone

c)

Cortical bone

d)

Medullary bone

56.

What does the compact bone form?

a)

The central cavity of the bone

b)

The loose structure inside the bone

c)

The dense walls of the bone shaft

d)

The outer covering of the bone marrow

57.

What is haemopoiesis?

a)

The breakdown of blood and platelets

b)

The circulation of blood within the body

c)

The production of blood and platelets from the bone marrow

d)

The conversion of bone marrow into blood cells

58.

What are osteoblasts responsible for?

a)

Bone resorption/breakdown

b)

Synthesis of bone material

c)

Maintenance of local environment and tissue

d)

Transporting nutrients

59.

What are lacunae in the Haversian system?

a)

Minute channels that connect the lacunae

b)

Gaps in the matrix that contain osteocytes

c)

Nutrient and waste exchange

d)

The central canal of the osteon

60.

Where do primary ossification centers appear during endochondral ossification?

a)

In the epiphysis

b)

In the periosteum

c)

In the diaphysis

d)

In the medullary cavity

61.

What is a characteristic of pneumatic bones?

a)

They are found in birds and have a hollow internal structure with struts

b)

They develop in soft tissue and are not attached to the rest of the skeleton

c)

They have an outer cortex and a central medullary cavity

d)

They are a small independent bone developed in a tendon

62.

Which minerals are stored in the skeleton?

a)

Iron and zinc

b)

Calcium and phosphorus

c)

Sodium and potassium

d)

Magnesium and copper

63.

What does the term Foramen refer to?

a)

Ridge or raised point

b)

Opening in a bone to permit vessels through (e.g., blood, nerves)

c)

Furrow to allow vessel/nerve to travel without being compressed

d)

Connective tissue surrounding bone except at joints

64.

Organize these bones into the right types of bone

Categorize the following

Bones of the Cranium

Scapula

Bones of the Sternum

Tibia and Fibula

Femur

Radius and Ulna

Humerus

Bones of the Carpus

Bones of the Tarsus

Sphenoid Bones

Vertbebrae

Bones of the Pelvis

Long bone
Short bone
Flat bone
Irregular bone
65.

Which part of the feline respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

a)

Trachea

b)

Bronchi

c)

Alveoli

d)

Larynx

66.

Which part of the cat nervous system controls balance and coordination?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Spinal cord

d)

Medulla oblongata

67.

Which part of the dog reproductive system produces testosterone?

a)

Ovaries

b)

Testes

c)

Uterus

d)

Epididymis

68.

Which part of the cat nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Peripheral nervous system

c)

Sympathetic nervous system

d)

Parasympathetic nervous system

69.

What is the name of the longest bone in the canine body?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Humerus

d)

Scapula

70.

Which component of the feline cardiovascular system is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?

a)

Right atrium

b)

Right ventricle

c)

Left atrium

d)

Left ventricle

71.

What is the name of the structure that connects muscles to bones in dogs?

a)

Ligament

b)

Tendon

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fascia

72.

Which muscle type is under voluntary control in dogs?

a)

Cardiac muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Skeletal muscle

d)

None of the above

73.

Which structure in the dog reproductive system stores and matures sperm?

a)

Vas deferens

b)

Seminal vesicles

c)

Epididymis

d)

Prostate gland

74.

Which part of the feline cardiovascular system is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?

a)

Aorta

b)

Pulmonary artery

c)

Carotid artery

d)

Jugular vein

75.

In cats, which structure in the urogenital system is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

a)

Urethra

b)

Ureters

c)

Renal artery

d)

Renal vein

76.

In dogs, which part of the endocrine system is known as the "master gland"?

a)

Thyroid gland

b)

Adrenal gland

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Pancreas

77.

Which part of the feline respiratory system is primarily responsible for warming and humidifying inhaled air?

a)

Nasal cavity

b)

Larynx

c)

Trachea

d)

Bronchi

78.

Fats that are digested and absorbed into lacteals are then carried almost directly into the:

a)

Cisterna chyli

b)

Hepatic vein

c)

Hepatic portal vein

d)

Right azygos vein

79.

In the animal cell, protein manufacture is carried out by the:

a)

nucleus

b)

ribosomes

c)

lysosomes

d)

mitochondria

80.

The term given to circular rings of muscle that control the entrance and exit of a structure is:

a)

extrinsic

b)

intrinsic

c)

aponeurosis

d)

sphincter

81.

Where is the organ of Corti located?

a)

Urinary tract

b)

Ear

c)

Eye

d)

Lungs

82.

The dorsal shell of a tortoise is known as the:

a)

Plastron

b)

Bridge

c)

Carapace

d)

Cloaca

83.

The hormone that controls blood pressure and is produced by the kidney is:

a)

renin

b)

secretin

c)

angiotensin

d)

erythropoetin

84.

What is the function of the aortic and carotid bodies:

a)

Contain receptors that respond to changes in blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels

b)

Contain receptors that respond to low blood haemoglobin

c)

Contain receptors that respond to bradycardia only

d)

Contain receptors that respond to high blood pH only

85.

Neural control of respiration is centred in the:

a)

hypothalamus and pituitary gland

b)

limbic system and olfactory bulb

c)

cerebellum and thalamus

d)

pons and medulla oblongata

86.

Myelin is produced by:

a)

Myelinocytes

b)

Ranvier cells

c)

Schwann cells

d)

The nerve axon

87.

The cauda equina is found within the:

a)

Forebrain

b)

Midbrain

c)

Hindbrain

d)

Spinal cord

88.

The main function of cranial nerve III is to supply motor nerves to the:

a)

Eye muscles

b)

Jaw muscles

c)

Muscles of facial expression

d)

Tongue

89.

The muscles lying dorsally to the transverse processes of the vertebrae are:

a)

Crural

b)

Intercostal

c)

Hypaxial, (lie ventrally to vertebrae)

d)

Epaxial

90.

What term is related to the movement of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane

a)

Diffusion

b)

Active transport

c)

Osmosis

d)

Passive transport

91.

Pyrexia is a direct result of a change to the:

a)

cardiac centre

b)

vasomotor centre

c)

respiratory centre

d)

thermoregulatory centre

92.

The xiphoid process is part of the:

a)

Humerus

b)

Mandible

c)

Scapula

d)

Sternum

93.

An avulsion fracture can be described as one in which:

a)

a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone

b)

the bone is broken into many small pieces

c)

a bone bends and cracks, without breaking

d)

the fracture line is perpendicular to the shaft of the bone

94.

Another name for an oviduct:

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Uterine horn

c)

Vestibule

d)

Vulva

95.

The muscles involved in normal respiration are the:

a)

Diaphragm and intercostal muscles

b)

Abdominal oblique and pectoral muscles

c)

Intercostal and pectoral muscles

d)

Intercostal and abdominal oblique muscles

96.

How many daughter cells does the process of mitosis result in:

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

97.

What type of joint allows for no or very little movement?

a)

Diarthrosis

b)

Synostosis

c)

Synarthrosis

d)

Amphiarthrosis

98.

What is the term for the fibrous joint that connects teeth to the mandible or maxilla?

a)

Suture

b)

Gomphosis

c)

Syndesmosis

d)

Synovial joint

99.

Which type of cartilage is found in the pinna and trachea?

a)

Hyaline cartilage

b)

Fibrocartilage

c)

Elastic cartilage

d)

Calcified cartilage

100.

What are the main components of synovial fluid?

a)

Collagen and elastin

b)

Hyaluronic acid and glycoproteins

c)

Keratin and lipids

d)

Chondroitin sulfate and water