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Anatomy Final Exam Miller

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The basic unit of the nervous system is called a ____________.

a)

myocyte

b)

neuron

c)

neuroglia

d)

osteoclast

2.

When food is leaving the stomach to go to the duodenum section of the small intestine, what does the chyme have to pass through?

a)

Fundic Sphincter

b)

Pyloric Sphincter

c)

Ileocecal Valve

d)

Cardioesophageal Sphincter

3.

Where would chemical digestion begin for a steak you just ate?

a)

Stomach

b)

Cecum

c)

Mouth

d)

Duodenum

4.

A neuron with a cell body located in the CNS whose primary function is connecting other neurons is called a(n):

a)

efferent neuron

b)

afferent neuron

c)

association neuron

d)

glial cell

e)

satellite cell

5.

Which is NOT a component of urine normally?

a)

Ammonia

b)

Water

c)

Urea

d)

Blood

6.

The semicircular canals are indicated by letter

a)

C

b)

D

c)

B

d)

A

e)

E

7.

The transparent central anterior portion of the sclera through which light enters the eye is called the:

a)

retina

b)

pupil

c)

iris

d)

cornea

e)

choroid

8.

Which hormone is commonly detected by at‑home pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy?

a)

hCG produced after embryo implantation

b)

Progesterone levels indicating early implantation

c)

Testosterone secreted by adrenal glands

d)

Estrogen surge during the luteal phase

9.

Identify the organ that primarily nourishes the developing fetus during pregnancy.

a)

Uterus providing muscular support

b)

Placenta facilitating nutrient exchange

c)

Umbilical cord carrying fetal blood

d)

Fallopian tubes transporting the oocyte

10.

Which embryonic structure forms first and later develops into the brain and spinal cord?

a)

Cardiac primordium forming the heart

b)

Pulmonary buds forming the lungs

c)

Neural tube forming central nervous system

d)

Mesoderm forming skeletal elements

11.

What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs?

a)

Pharynx shared airway passage

b)

Alveoli specialized exchange sacs

c)

Bronchi conducting airflow branches

d)

Trachea reinforced airway tube

12.

Select the correct sequence of airflow during exhalation from the lungs to the outside.

a)

Alveolus, bronchus, bronchiole, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity

b)

Alveolus, trachea, bronchus, bronchiole, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity

c)

Alveolus, bronchiole, bronchus, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity

d)

Alveolus, bronchiole, bronchus, larynx, trachea, pharynx, nasal cavity

13.

During inhalation, how does the diaphragm move to facilitate airflow into the lungs?

a)

Contracts and moves inferiorly downward

b)

Relaxes and moves inferiorly downward

c)

Contracts and moves superiorly upward

d)

Relaxes and moves superiorly upward

14.

Which disorder is classified among the primary chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)?

a)

Pneumonia acute alveolar infection

b)

Emphysema progressive alveolar destruction

c)

Sleep apnea intermittent airway collapse

d)

Lung cancer malignant neoplasm formation

15.

On a standard spirogram, the label B most likely corresponds to which respiratory volume?

a)

Tidal volume volume of normal breath

b)

Residual volume air remaining after exhale

c)

Functional residual volume baseline capacity

d)

Vital capacity maximum exhaled after inhale

16.

In a long bone diagram, which numbered region represents the epiphyseal line indicating past growth?

a)

5 metaphysis primary ossification zone

b)

1 proximal epiphysis articular surface

c)

9 epiphysis spongy bone region

d)

8 diaphysis cortical bone shaft

e)

7 epiphyseal line remnant of growth plate

17.

Which is true for the correct number of vertebrae in each classification?

a)

5 Cervical, 7 Thoracic, and 12 Lumbar

b)

7 Cervical, 7 Thoracic, and 5 Lumbar

c)

5 Cervical, 7 Thoracic, 5 False, and 5 Lumbar

d)

7 Cervical, 12 Thoracic, 5 Lumbar

18.

Where would you find this tissue in the body?

a)

Bladder

b)

Lining the digestive tract

c)

The outer lining of your skin

d)

The air sacs of the lungs

19.

What tissue classification would this fall under?

a)

Muscular

b)

Nervous

c)

Connective

d)

Epithelial

20.

What specific tissue type?

a)

Loose Connective

b)

Osseous

c)

Cardiac

d)

Hyaline Cartilage

21.

What type of burn damages partial thickness of the skin, and produces a pocket of interstitial fluid to repair the deeper tissues?

a)

none of the above

b)

2nd degree

c)

1st degree

d)

2nd and 3rd degree

e)

3rd degree

22.

The epidermis is composed of:

a)

Stratified cuboidal cells

b)

dense fibrous connective tissue

c)

stratified squamous epithelium

d)

simple columnar epithelium

23.

Synovial membranes are found in the:

a)

lining of the stomach cavity

b)

covering of the heart

c)

covering of the brain

d)

joint cavities

24.

Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?

a)

a symmetrical mole

b)

a spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser

c)

a pigmented spot that has smooth borders

d)

a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors

25.

The elevated ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are known as __________, while the shallow grooves are termed __________.

a)

tracts; ganglia

b)

ganglia; gyri

c)

receptors; effectors

d)

gyri; sulci

e)

sulci; gyri

26.

The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or:

a)

myopia

b)

presbyopia

c)

emmetropia

d)

hyperopia

e)

astigmatism

27.

What part of the ear helps to maintain balance?

a)

the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

b)

the semicircular canals

c)

all of the above

d)

the Eustachian tube

28.

Which of the following activities represents an anatomical study?

a)

studying the formational stage of blood clots

b)

studying the bony formations of the skeletal system

c)

studying the relationship of the vitamin D produced in the skin and the storage of calcium in the bones

d)

studying how bone cells regenerate

29.

Which of the following is an epithelial tissue membrane surrounding organs to reduce friction

a)

ocular membrane

b)

synovial membrane

c)

cutaneous membrane

d)

serous membrane

30.

Which system is the first line of defense by offering protection of the body?

a)

muscular system

b)

endocrine system

c)

integumentary system

d)

lymphatic system

e)

nervous system

31.

On which day(s) of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

a)

Day 14

b)

Days 1–5

c)

Day 28

d)

Days 16–28

32.

An example of a negative feedback systems would be which of the following

a)

any system that continues to drive a function forward until a desired result is accomplished and the process ends

b)

regulation of blood clotting after a cut

c)

none of the above

d)

regulation of body temperature

e)

regulate the contractions in childbirth

33.

Which of these regions are associated with the dorsal (posterior) portion of the head.

a)

nasal

b)

occipital

c)

oral

d)

buccal

e)

orbital

34.

The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are known as

a)

neurons

b)

hormones

c)

target cells

d)

effectors

35.

Which is true of the lub-dub sounds in the heart?

a)

The lub is the relaxing of the ventricles and the dub is the contraction of the atria.

b)

The lub is the contraction of the atria and the ventricles and the dub is the contraction of the aorta.

c)

The lub is the closing of the semilunar valves prior to contraction of the ventricles and the dub is the closing of the AV valves in the atria.

d)

The lub is the closing of the AV valves prior to contraction of the ventricles and the dub is the closing of the Semilunar valves in the atria.

36.

Control of temperature, endocrine activity, metabolism, and thirst are functions of the

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

cerebral cortex

d)

hypothalamus

37.

What type of complex tissue is blood?

a)

Nervous

b)

Muscular

c)

Connective

d)

Epithelial

38.

A person who has type AB+ blood may receive a transfusion from

a)

Only B blood type

b)

From AB and O blood types

c)

From A, B, AB and O blood types

d)

From B and AB blood types

39.

What is Atherosclerosis?

a)

Gradual process in which plaques of cholesterol are deposited in the walls of arteries.

b)

Overly relaxed arteries that can not maintain blood pressure.

c)

A gradual process of the accumulation of proteins that strengthen the artery walls.

40.

Parathyroid hormone, PTH, comes from the __________ to stimulate the __________.

a)

parathyroid, osteoclast cells

b)

hypothalamus, pituitary

c)

parathyroid, osteoblast cells

d)

pituitary, thyroid

41.

Insulin is a __________ based hormone using a second messenger system to regulate __________.

a)

protein, blood sugar

b)

lipid, body temperature

c)

lipid, sleep cycles

d)

protein, blood calcium

42.

The __________ pressure is top number in the blood pressure reading while the __________ pressure is the bottom number.

a)

systolic, diastolic

b)

positive, negative

c)

negative, positive

d)

diastolic, systolic

43.

Coagulation is a fancy word for blood clotting. Which of these is a necessity for the clotting process?

a)

calcium ion

b)

plasma

c)

platelets

d)

platelets and plasma

44.

The release of epinephrine (adrenaline) during stimulation of the fight or flight response allows the heart to do what?

a)

adrenaline has no effect on the heart

b)

beat faster to deliver nutrients to muscles and other organs that need nutrition

c)

beat slower to return our systems back to a normal homeostatic rate of functioning

d)

beat harder to strengthen our arteries

45.

Which of the following bones is not considered part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

Ulna

b)

Tibia

c)

Patella

d)

Carpals

46.

Which joints are correctly matched

a)

Synarthroses - coronal suture

b)

Amphiarthroses - joints between the first ribs and the sternum

c)

Fibrous - knee

47.

What is the object that you sit on that may cause someone to say, "You have a bony butt!?"

a)

Ischial tuberosity

b)

Coronoid process

c)

Iliac crest

48.

The flap of elastic cartilage that prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing is the:

a)

epiglottis

b)

thyroid cartilage

c)

larynx

49.

Where does fertilization of the egg by sperm take place?

a)

in the fallopian tubes

b)

at the fundus of the uterus

50.

Which one of the following is NOT part of the Alimentary Canal?

a)

gall bladder

b)

rectum

c)

cardioesophageal sphincter

d)

Duodenum

51.

Which of the following is an example of chemical digestion?

a)

mastication

b)

gastric juices help to break down proteins into amino acids

c)

peristalsis

d)

stomach contracting to move food around in gastric juices