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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Positive feedback differs from negative feedback because it:
Involves the regulation of body temperature
Amplifies the original stimulus
Is used for most homeostatic processes
Inhibits the original stimulus
The sagittal plane divides the body into:
Front and back portions
Top and bottom portions
Right and left portions
Equal upper and lower portions
The pericardial cavity contains the:
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Brain
An anion is an ion that:
Gains electrons and becomes negatively charged
Loses electrons and becomes positively charged
Gains protons and becomes positively charged
Loses protons and becomes negatively charged
The normal pH of human blood is:
6.5
7.4
8.0
7.0
Glycogen is stored primarily in:
Adipose tissue
Liver and muscles
Bone marrow
Skin
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Facilitated diffusion requires:
ATP
A carrier protein
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Stratified epithelium is found in areas requiring:
Filtration
Absorption
Protection from abrasion
Rapid diffusion
Fibroblasts produce:
Cartilage
Collagen and extracellular matrix
Bone tissue
Muscle fibers
The outermost layer of the epidermis is the:
Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Apocrine sweat glands are found primarily in the:
Palms and soles
Armpits and groin
Forehead and back
Face and neck
The epiphyseal line is a remnant of the:
Periosteum
Epiphyseal plate
Medullary cavity
Spongy bone
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Calcitriol
Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone
Insulin
How many carpal bones are in each wrist?
6
7
8
9
The atlas is unique because it:
Has a dens
Articulates with the occipital bone
Does not have a body
Both B and C
The accessory structure of a synovial joint that reduces friction is the:
Tendon
Ligament
Meniscus
Bursa
The joint with the greatest range of motion is the:
Hip joint
Elbow joint
Knee joint
Shoulder joint
The acetabular labrum is found in the:
Shoulder joint
Hip joint
Knee joint
Elbow joint
Thin filaments are primarily composed of:
Myosin
Actin
Tropomyosin
Troponin
Concentric isotonic contractions involve:
Muscle lengthening
Muscle shortening
No change in muscle length
Increasing muscle tension without movement
The agonist in elbow flexion is the:
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Deltoid
Which rotator cuff muscle is most commonly injured?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres minor
Which neuroglia in the CNS forms the blood-brain barrier?
Microglia
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Ependymal cells
Which part of a neuron transmits impulses away from the cell body?
Dendrite
Axon
Soma
Synaptic terminal
The central canal of the spinal cord is filled with:
Blood
Cerebrospinal fluid
Lymph
Synovial fluid
The dorsal root ganglion contains:
Motor neuron cell bodies
Sensory neuron cell bodies
Interneuron cell bodies
None of the above
The thalamus is primarily responsible for:
Memory formation
Relaying sensory information
Regulating hormones
Controlling balance
Damage to the hippocampus primarily affects:
Vision
Memory formation
Emotional regulation
Balance and coordination
The fovea centralis is responsible for:
Peripheral vision
High-acuity vision
Night vision
Color blindness
Cataracts are caused by:
Clouding of the lens
Increased intraocular pressure
Damage to the retina
Blockage of the nasolacrimal duct
Which part of the ear detects rotational movement?
Cochlea
Semicircular ducts
Vestibule
Tympanic membrane
Which ossicle connects to the oval window?
Malleus
Incus
Stapes
Tympanic membrane
The auditory tube connects the middle ear to the:
Inner ear
Nasopharynx
External auditory canal
Tympanic membrane
The hypothalamus regulates:
Body temperature and hunger
Memory and emotion
Reflexes and balance
Hearing and vision
The zygomaticus major muscle allows for:
Chewing
Smiling
Frowning
Blinking
Which nerve innervates the serratus anterior?
Axillary nerve
Long thoracic nerve
Median nerve
Radial nerve
Which layer of meninges is closest to the brain?
Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater
Subarachnoid space
The largest organ of the human body is the:
Liver
Skin
Lungs
Brain
