WorksheetsHuman A&P Midterm Review 25
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which vertebrae do all of the ribs attach to?
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Which forearm bone rotates to turn your palm up and down?
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
Carpals
Which type of bone functions to support weight and enable movement?
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Which type of bone cell undergoes mitosis?
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Osteogenic cells
Which type of bone cell shaves away old bone to form the medullary cavity of a long bone?
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Osteogenic cells
Which type of bone cell is located on the periosteum and epiphyseal plates?
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Osteogenic cells
Which structure functions to protect the ends of bones from friction and shock as joints move and we put weight on them?
epiphyses
epiphyseal plates
red marrow
articular cartilage
Which structure fills the medullary cavity of long bones?
hyaline cartilage
red marrow
spongy bone
yellow marrow
In endochondral ossification, primary ossification takes place _____ and secondary ossification takes place _____.
in the diaphysis; in the epiphyses
in the epiphyses; in the diaphysis
on the endosteum; on the periosteum
on the periosteum; on the endosteum
Where are blood cell produced in the bone?
red marrow
yellow marrow
diaphysis
blood vessels
Which type of gland produces sweat which prevents the body from overheating?
apocrine gland
eccrine gland
mammary gland
ceruminous gland
What is the function of merkel cells of the epidermis?
sense light touch
produce melanin
engulf and fight foreign substances
produce keratin
What is the function of langerhans cells of the epidermis?
sense light touch
produce melanin
engulf and fight foreign substances
produce keratin
Which structure functions to create fingerprints?
adipose tissue
dermal papillae
dermis
arrector pili muscle
Which cell of the epidermis produces a pigment that protects from UV damage?
melanocytes
keratinocytes
langerhans cells
merkel cells
Which layer of the epidermis is known as the "clear layer" and only found in thick skin?
stratum spinosum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
stratum corneum
Which layer of the epidermis undergoes mitosis?
stratum spinosum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
stratum corneum
What is the function of the nail matrix?
where the nail grows from
part of the nail embedded in the skin
the free part of the nail bed
white crescent at the bottom of the nail
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
protection
excretion
calcium production
sensing
What could happen if your blood vessels in your skin could not dilate?
hot blood would not be able to make it to the skin's surface to release heat when you were too hot; therefore, you would overheat
heat would not be pulled away from your body during evaporative cooling; therefore, you would overheat
you would easily lose water through your skin and become dehydrated
your blood vessels would not be able to pull hot blood deep toward the critical organs; therefore, you would be at risk of hypothermia
Which layer of the skin is the most deep?
subcutaneous layer
dermis
epidermis
hypodermis
What could happen if you could not properly produce vitamin D in the skin?
your skin could not produce keratinocytes
your digestive tract would be unable to absorb calcium and your bones would become extremely weak
if bacteria or other foreign invaders entered the skin, the immune system would not be notified and no immune response would mount
your epidermal cells would not be protected from UV rays
Which cell of the epidermis makes up 90% of the epidermal cells?
melanocytes
merkel cells
langerhans cells
keratinocytes
You realize that your patient's motor neurons are breaking down. What is your concern?
your patient will not be able to feel anything, will lose their vision, and will lose their hearing
your patient will be unable to fight against simple infections such as a cold
your patient will lose the ability to move
your patient's blood vessels will start to break down, releasing blood into the body
Which phrase best fits the function of epithelial tissue?
movement
communication
boundary
connecting
Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscle tissue?
producing heat
maintaining posture
voluntary movements
peristalsis
What are neuroglial cells?
cells that send impulses from one part of the body to another
diverse cells that fill spaces between neurons and support them
cells that cover your brain and protect it from trauma
cells that receive sensory input from the outside world
What is the most common type of connective tissue proper in the entire body?
regular
irregular
areolar
reticular
Which type of blood cell clots blood after an injury?
leukocyte
erythrocyte
osteocyte
thrombocyte
What is the difference between the apical and basal surface of epithelial tissue?
the apical surface is not attached and is exposed; the basal surface is attached to underlying connective tissue
the basal surface is not attached and is exposed; the apical surface is attached to underlying connective tissue
the apical surface is avascular; the basal surface is vascular
the apical surface attaches to the basement membrane; the basal surface does not
The four major categories of body tissues are:
muscle, epithelial, nervous and connective
blood, nervous, connective and muscle
bone, muscle, blood and adipose
muscle, epithelial, bone and cartilage
Histology is the study of _____.
cells
organs
the skin and lining of the body
tissues
Which type of epithelial cell classification describes cells that appear layered, but are actually only one layer?
squamous
simple
cuboidal
stratified
pseudostratified
Which type of epithelial tissue can be found in the lungs and blood vessels?
simple squamous
stratified squamous
simple cuboidal
pseudostratified columnar
Which type of cartilage is found in the tip of the nose, costal cartilage, and trachea?
hyaline
fibrocartilage
elastic
reticular
Which connective tissue functions as energy reserves, insulates the body heat and cushions organs?
adipose
areolar
regular
irregular
Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?
binding and supporting
insulating
transporting materials
sending messages
Which connective tissue lacks collagen and elastic fibers and only has reticular fibers in the matrix?
reticular
regular
irregular
adipose
Which of the following cells functions to produce the matrix in cartilage?
chondroblast
chondrocyte
osteoblast
osteocyte
What is mesenchyme?
a non-living substance that fills the spaces between cells
protein fibers that determine the texture of a tissue
a layer between epithelial tissue and connective tissue
a type of embryonic tissue
Which body plane divides the body into left and right portions
frontal
sagittal
transverse
oblique
The kidney is an organ that collects wastes and excess water from the blood and sends them to the bladder where they are stored before being removed from the body. Which two systems work together to perform this function?
immune and respiratory
cardiovascular and urinary
digestive and cardiovascular
skeletal and nervous
An individual eats a hamburger. Which two systems must interact to transfer the nutrients in the hamburger to cells in muscular tissue?
cardiovascular and respiratory
digestive and cardiovascular
respiratory and immune
digestive and immune
When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. When glucose levels are low, your brain sends signals to your pancreas. The pancreas holds insulin to keep glucose in the bloodstream. What type of feedback is this process?
positive feedback
negative feedback
neither
both
What does posterior mean?
behind
below
above
in front
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
prevent and minimize infection of the body
make hormones to regulate bodily functions
transports oxygen, hormones, nutrients and waste through the body
filters blood and removes waste
What is the function of the endocrine system?
prevent and minimize infection of the body
make hormones to regulate bodily functions
transports oxygen, hormones, nutrients and waste through the body
filters blood and removes waste
In which body cavity can the esophagus be found?
thoracic cavity
cranial cavity
abdominal cavity
vertebral cavity
pelvic cavity
In which body cavity can the small intestine be found?
thoracic cavity
cranial cavity
abdominal cavity
vertebral cavity
pelvic cavity
The tarsal region is _____ to the crural region.
inferior
superior
proximal
distal
The thoracic cavity is _____ to the abdominal cavity.
inferior
superior
proximal
distal
In the anatomical position, the palms of the hand are posterior.
True
False
The skin is the most superficial organ of the body.
True
False
Neurons have a short lifespan.
True
False
Blood's matrix is abundant in elastin and reticular fibers.
True
False
Bone is a type of connective tissue.
True
False
All types of connective tissue are avascular.
True
False
All types of epithelial tissue are avascular.
True
False
Smooth muscle uses peristalsis to push food through the digestive system.
True
False
The anatomy of a cell matches its physiology.
True
False
The transverse body plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
True
False
The mental region includes the forehead.
True
False
The hypodermis is a layer of the skin.
True
False
All people have a similar number of melanocytes.
True
False
The sudoriferous glands release sebum.
True
False
The pacinian corpuscles are located in the reticular layer of the dermis.
True
False
Your wrist consists of 8 metacarpals.
True
False
Which of the following articulates with the head and allows up and down movement?
Atlas
Axis
Mandible
Hyoid
Another term for joint is articulation.
True
False
Which is NOT another word for vertebral column?
spine
spinal column
backbone
spinal cord
