WorksheetsAnatomy Final Exam Miller
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
The basic unit of the nervous system is called a ____________.
myocyte
neuron
neuroglia
osteoclast
When food is leaving the stomach to go to the duodenum section of the small intestine, what does the chyme have to pass through?
Fundic Sphincter
Pyloric Sphincter
Ileocecal Valve
Cardioesophageal Sphincter
Where would chemical digestion begin for a steak you just ate?
Stomach
Cecum
Mouth
Duodenum
A neuron with a cell body located in the CNS whose primary function is connecting other neurons is called a(n):
efferent neuron
afferent neuron
association neuron
glial cell
satellite cell
Which is NOT a component of urine normally?
Ammonia
Water
Urea
Blood
The semicircular canals are indicated by letter
C
D
B
A
E
The transparent central anterior portion of the sclera through which light enters the eye is called the:
retina
pupil
iris
cornea
choroid
Which hormone is commonly detected by at‑home pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy?
hCG produced after embryo implantation
Progesterone levels indicating early implantation
Testosterone secreted by adrenal glands
Estrogen surge during the luteal phase
Identify the organ that primarily nourishes the developing fetus during pregnancy.
Uterus providing muscular support
Placenta facilitating nutrient exchange
Umbilical cord carrying fetal blood
Fallopian tubes transporting the oocyte
Which embryonic structure forms first and later develops into the brain and spinal cord?
Cardiac primordium forming the heart
Pulmonary buds forming the lungs
Neural tube forming central nervous system
Mesoderm forming skeletal elements
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs?
Pharynx shared airway passage
Alveoli specialized exchange sacs
Bronchi conducting airflow branches
Trachea reinforced airway tube
Select the correct sequence of airflow during exhalation from the lungs to the outside.
Alveolus, bronchus, bronchiole, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity
Alveolus, trachea, bronchus, bronchiole, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity
Alveolus, bronchiole, bronchus, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity
Alveolus, bronchiole, bronchus, larynx, trachea, pharynx, nasal cavity
During inhalation, how does the diaphragm move to facilitate airflow into the lungs?
Contracts and moves inferiorly downward
Relaxes and moves inferiorly downward
Contracts and moves superiorly upward
Relaxes and moves superiorly upward
Which disorder is classified among the primary chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)?
Pneumonia acute alveolar infection
Emphysema progressive alveolar destruction
Sleep apnea intermittent airway collapse
Lung cancer malignant neoplasm formation
On a standard spirogram, the label B most likely corresponds to which respiratory volume?
Tidal volume volume of normal breath
Residual volume air remaining after exhale
Functional residual volume baseline capacity
Vital capacity maximum exhaled after inhale
In a long bone diagram, which numbered region represents the epiphyseal line indicating past growth?
5 metaphysis primary ossification zone
1 proximal epiphysis articular surface
9 epiphysis spongy bone region
8 diaphysis cortical bone shaft
7 epiphyseal line remnant of growth plate
Which is true for the correct number of vertebrae in each classification?
5 Cervical, 7 Thoracic, and 12 Lumbar
7 Cervical, 7 Thoracic, and 5 Lumbar
5 Cervical, 7 Thoracic, 5 False, and 5 Lumbar
7 Cervical, 12 Thoracic, 5 Lumbar
Where would you find this tissue in the body?
Bladder
Lining the digestive tract
The outer lining of your skin
The air sacs of the lungs
What tissue classification would this fall under?
Muscular
Nervous
Connective
Epithelial
What specific tissue type?
Loose Connective
Osseous
Cardiac
Hyaline Cartilage
What type of burn damages partial thickness of the skin, and produces a pocket of interstitial fluid to repair the deeper tissues?
none of the above
2nd degree
1st degree
2nd and 3rd degree
3rd degree
The epidermis is composed of:
Stratified cuboidal cells
dense fibrous connective tissue
stratified squamous epithelium
simple columnar epithelium
Synovial membranes are found in the:
lining of the stomach cavity
covering of the heart
covering of the brain
joint cavities
Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?
a symmetrical mole
a spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser
a pigmented spot that has smooth borders
a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors
The elevated ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are known as __________, while the shallow grooves are termed __________.
tracts; ganglia
ganglia; gyri
receptors; effectors
gyri; sulci
sulci; gyri
The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or:
myopia
presbyopia
emmetropia
hyperopia
astigmatism
What part of the ear helps to maintain balance?
the tympanic membrane (eardrum)
the semicircular canals
all of the above
the Eustachian tube
Which of the following activities represents an anatomical study?
studying the formational stage of blood clots
studying the bony formations of the skeletal system
studying the relationship of the vitamin D produced in the skin and the storage of calcium in the bones
studying how bone cells regenerate
Which of the following is an epithelial tissue membrane surrounding organs to reduce friction
ocular membrane
synovial membrane
cutaneous membrane
serous membrane
Which system is the first line of defense by offering protection of the body?
muscular system
endocrine system
integumentary system
lymphatic system
nervous system
On which day(s) of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
Day 14
Days 1–5
Day 28
Days 16–28
An example of a negative feedback systems would be which of the following
any system that continues to drive a function forward until a desired result is accomplished and the process ends
regulation of blood clotting after a cut
none of the above
regulation of body temperature
regulate the contractions in childbirth
Which of these regions are associated with the dorsal (posterior) portion of the head.
nasal
occipital
oral
buccal
orbital
The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are known as
neurons
hormones
target cells
effectors
Which is true of the lub-dub sounds in the heart?
The lub is the relaxing of the ventricles and the dub is the contraction of the atria.
The lub is the contraction of the atria and the ventricles and the dub is the contraction of the aorta.
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.
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.
Control of temperature, endocrine activity, metabolism, and thirst are functions of the
cerebrum
cerebellum
cerebral cortex
hypothalamus
What type of complex tissue is blood?
Nervous
Muscular
Connective
Epithelial
A person who has type AB+ blood may receive a transfusion from
Only B blood type
From AB and O blood types
From A, B, AB and O blood types
From B and AB blood types
What is Atherosclerosis?
Gradual process in which plaques of cholesterol are deposited in the walls of arteries.
Overly relaxed arteries that can not maintain blood pressure.
A gradual process of the accumulation of proteins that strengthen the artery walls.
Parathyroid hormone, PTH, comes from the __________ to stimulate the __________.
parathyroid, osteoclast cells
hypothalamus, pituitary
parathyroid, osteoblast cells
pituitary, thyroid
Insulin is a __________ based hormone using a second messenger system to regulate __________.
protein, blood sugar
lipid, body temperature
lipid, sleep cycles
protein, blood calcium
The __________ pressure is top number in the blood pressure reading while the __________ pressure is the bottom number.
systolic, diastolic
positive, negative
negative, positive
diastolic, systolic
Coagulation is a fancy word for blood clotting. Which of these is a necessity for the clotting process?
calcium ion
plasma
platelets
platelets and plasma
The release of epinephrine (adrenaline) during stimulation of the fight or flight response allows the heart to do what?
adrenaline has no effect on the heart
beat faster to deliver nutrients to muscles and other organs that need nutrition
beat slower to return our systems back to a normal homeostatic rate of functioning
beat harder to strengthen our arteries
Which of the following bones is not considered part of the appendicular skeleton?
Ulna
Tibia
Patella
Carpals
Which joints are correctly matched
Synarthroses - coronal suture
Amphiarthroses - joints between the first ribs and the sternum
Fibrous - knee
What is the object that you sit on that may cause someone to say, "You have a bony butt!?"
Ischial tuberosity
Coronoid process
Iliac crest
The flap of elastic cartilage that prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing is the:
epiglottis
thyroid cartilage
larynx
Where does fertilization of the egg by sperm take place?
in the fallopian tubes
at the fundus of the uterus
Which one of the following is NOT part of the Alimentary Canal?
gall bladder
rectum
cardioesophageal sphincter
Duodenum
Which of the following is an example of chemical digestion?
mastication
gastric juices help to break down proteins into amino acids
peristalsis
stomach contracting to move food around in gastric juices
