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WorksheetsA&P Quiz for Feb 14th 2025
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following is not an example of connective tissue?
Striated
Areolar
Reticular
Hematopoietic
Which of the following is the most abundant and widely distributed type of body tissue?
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve
Simple, squamous epithelial tissue is made up of which of the following?
A single layer of long, narrow cells
Several layers of long, narrow cells
A single layer of flat, thin and irregularly shaped cells
Several layers of flat, scale-like cells
Which of the following groupings is correct when describing one of the muscle cell types?
Visceral, striated, involuntary
Skeletal, smooth, voluntary
Cardiac, smooth, involuntary
Skeletal, striated, voluntary
The type of membrane that lines body cavities that open directly to the exterior is known as:
Mucous
Serous
Cutaneous
Synovial
The dermis is the:
Outermost layer of skin
Deeper of the two layers of skin
Layer of skin where keratin is located
Layer of skin where melanin is located.
The upper region of the dermis is characterized by parallel rows of tiny bumps known as:
Dermal papillae
Stratum corneum
Stratum germinativum
Blisters
One of nature’s most unique proteins provides cells with an abrasion-resistant and protective quality. It is known as:
Stratum germinativum
Dermal papilla
Melanin
Keratin
If blood oxygen levels decrease or if actual blood flow is reduced dramatically, a condition known as ___________ occurs.
Lanugo
Cyanosis
Lunula
Goosebumps
The hair papilla is nourished by the:
Shaft
Arrector pili
Meissner corpuscle
Dermal blood vessel
The four types of bones are:
Flat, irregular, short, and square
Flat, cartilage, short, and long
Flat, irregular, short, and long
Small, long, flat, and heavy
Which of the following is not a main part of a long bone?
Malleus
Epiphyses
Periosteum
Diaphysis
All of the following bones are part of the appendicular skeleton except:
Shoulder
Hip
Chest
Feet
There are a total of (a) phalanges in the skeletal system.
28
60
56
72
Cartilage differs from bone because it:
Is embedded in a firm gel rather than in a calcified cement substance
Has the flexibility of a firm plastic rather than being rigid
Rebuilds itself very slowly after injury
All of the above
Which of the following is not a paranasal sinus?
Frontal
Ethmoid
Lambdoidal
Sphenoid
The last two ribs: a. Attach directly to the sternum b. Are attached to costal cartilage c. Are referred to as “floating ribs” d. None of the above
Attach directly to the sternum
Are attached to costal cartilage
Are referred to as “floating ribs”
None of the above
In an infant, each coxal bone consists of three separate bones. These bones are:
Ilium, ischium, and coccyx
Ischium, pubis, and tuberosity
Pubis, tuberosity, and coccyx
Ilium, ischium, and pubis
An example of a synarthrosis joint is:
A cranial suture
The hip joint
The shoulder joint
The spine
Which of the following statements concerning isometric contractions is true?
Walking is an example of an isometric contraction.
Muscle tension decreases.
Muscle length remains constant.
Movement of the muscle increases.
Muscle cells are stimulated by a nerve fiber called a:
Sarcomere
Motor neuron
Myofilament
Prime mover
Muscles that help other muscles produce movement are called:
The connecting bridges between myofilaments form properly only if (a) is present.
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium
Chloride
Physiological muscle fatigue is caused by: a. Oxygen debt b. Inadequate periods of rest for muscles c. Lactic acid buildup in the muscles d. All of the above.
Oxygen debt
Inadequate periods of rest for muscles
Lactic acid buildup in the muscles
All of the above
The muscle’s attachment to the more stationary bone is called its:
Origin
Body
Insertion
None of the above.
Skeletal muscle: a. Is voluntary b. Is smooth c. Is also known as visceral muscle d. All of the above.
Is voluntary
Is smooth
Is also known as visceral muscle
All of the above
Which of the following is not a hamstring muscle?
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Rectus femoris
Biceps femoris
Another name for farsightedness is:
Myopia
Hyperopia
In addition to its role in hearing, the ear also functions as:
The sense organ of equilibrium and balance
A sense organ for chemoreceptors
The sense organ for gustatory cells
None of the above.
The occipital lobe is responsible for:
Interpretation of mechanoreceptors
Interpretation of chemoreceptors
Visual interpretation
None of the above.
Another name for the tympanic membrane is the:
Ossicle
Eardrum
External auditory canal
Oval window
The inner ear consists of three spaces in the temporal bone, assembled in a complex maze called the:
Crista ampullaris
Bony labyrinth
Organ of Corti
Ossicles
Three layers of tissue form the eyeball. They are: a. Iris, conjunctiva, and cornea b. Choroid, iris, and pupil c. Retina, rods, and cones d. Fibrous, vascular, and inner layer.
Iris, conjunctiva, and cornea
Choroid, iris, and pupil
Retina, rods, and cones
Fibrous, vascular, and inner layer
The jellylike fluid behind the lens in the posterior chamber is the:
Aqueous humor
Vitreous humor
Endolymph
Perilymph
Another name for white blood cells is:
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Thrombocytes
Platelets
Another name for platelets is:
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Thrombocytes
Erythrocytes
Pernicious anemia is caused by:
A lack of vitamin B12
Hemorrhage
Radiation
Bleeding ulcers
The laboratory test called hematocrit tells the physician the volume of:
White cells in a blood sample
Red cells in a blood sample
Platelets in a blood sample
Plasma in a blood sample
An example of an agranular leukocyte is a(n):
Platelet
Erythrocyte
Eosinophil
Monocyte
Which is not a formed element?
Leukocytes
Erythrocytes
Globulins
Platelets
Which of the following conduct impulses toward the cell body?
Axons
Astrocytes
Microglia
Dendrites
