Fundamentals Of Anatomy & Physiology 10th Edition

Nuclear division of somatic cells is known as A) metamorphosis. B) meiosis. C) differentiation. D) cytokinesis. E) mitosis. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E What lines the structure labeled "7"? Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone A) the endosteum B) blood vessels C) the central canal D) spongy bone E) trabeculae Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A ________ subdivide synovial cavities, channel the flow of synovial fluid, and

Abnormal heart sounds caused by turbulent flow through faulty valves are called A) ectopic foci. B) murmurs. C) asystole. D) fibrillations. E) flutters. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The tiny gaps between adjacent Schwann cells are called A) neurillema. B) nodes of Ranvier. C) axolemma. D) terminals. E) vesicles. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Fatty acids and many amino acids cannot be used for ________ because

Chemical reactions that occur in the body are accelerated by A) vitamins. B) cofactors. C) hormones. D) electrons. E) enzymes. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Identify the muscle labeled "20." Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles A) biceps brachii B) brachioradialis C) triceps brachii D) pronator teres E) deltoid Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The thick, flat sheet of tendon deep to the scalp is called the A)

The full set of genetic information in an individual's chromosomes is called A) pleiotype. B) allotype. C) phenotype. D) isotype. E) genome. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Lymph nodes do all of the following except A) produce antibodies through B cells. B) monitor the contents of lymph. C) remove debris and pathogens from the lymph. D) accumulate cancer cells. E) remove excess

Muscle fibers in skeletal muscle form bundles called A) myofilaments. B) Z lines. C) myofibrils. D) fascicles. E) epimesium. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D What is produced by the structure labeled "1"? A) eggs B) estrogen C) progesterone D) inhibin E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Identify the structure labeled "4." A) renal pelvis B) minor

From what structure does sensible perspiration occur? Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9 E) 10 Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E What is contained inside the structure labeled "5"? Figure 12-1 The Neuron A) neuroglia B) sodium ions C) acetylcholinesterase D) calcium ions E) neurotransmitter molecules Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The shoulder joint, or ________ joint, permits the

The adrenal glands receive a blood supply from the ________ arteries. A) renal B) perirenal C) epirenal D) adrenal E) infrarenal Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D In most cases, the general interpretive center and the speech center are located in A) the left cerebral hemisphere. B) the right cerebral hemisphere. C) neither of the cerebral hemispheres. D) both of the cerebral hemispheres. Answer:

Arterioles feed blood into A) arteriovenous anastomoses. B) thoroughfare channels. C) arches. D) capillaries. E) venules. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The superior part of the sternum is called the A) apex. B) xiphoid. C) coccyx. D) manubrium. E) head. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D When potassium channels open and the ions diffuse through the membrane, A) the inside of the membrane will become more positive. B) the

Interneurons are organized into functional groups called A) neuronal pools. B) plexi. C) rami. D) spindles. E) perineuria. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle when the semilunar valve closes is the A) ejection fraction. B) end-diastole volume. C) start-diastolic volume. D) end-systolic volume. E) stroke volume. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D An intestinal hormone that stimulates mucin production by

The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is A) protraction and retraction. B) abduction and adduction. C) flexion and extension. D) lateral rotation and medial rotation. E) supination and pronation. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E When doing squat exercises, rising up from the squat to an erect position uses the A) gluteal muscles. B) biceps femoris. C) rectus femoris. D)

Figure 3-2 The Plasma membrane Which structure is water most likely to pass through? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 8 Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The plasma membrane of an axon is called the A) axon terminal. B) neurilemma. C) myelin sheath. D) sarcolemma. E) axolemma. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The term ________ refers to the homeostatic process that allows us

When calcium ion binds to troponin, A) tropomyosin rolls away from the active site. B) active sites on the myosin are exposed. C) actin heads will bind to myosin. D) muscle relaxation occurs. E) myosin shortens. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The cardioacceleratory center activates sympathetic neurons and the cardioinhibitory center controls parasympathetic neurons. A) The first part of

The folds of the surface of the cerebrum A) increase the surface area of the cerebrum. B) form a network of blood vessels over the brain. C) consist of axons and dendrites of neurons. D) are bathed in spinal fluid. E) are called sulci. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Identify the nerve labeled "11." Figure 14-2 Cranial Nerves A) oculomotor B)

The thoracic duct originates from an expanded chamber called the A) thoracic sinus. B) cisterna chyli. C) thoracic trunk. D) hilum. E) thoracic ventricle. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Cross bridge detachment is caused by ________ binding to the myosin head. A) ATP B) calcium C) magnesium D) acetylcholine E) acetylcholinesterase Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Ovaries and testes receive a blood supply from the ________

The ________ is the part of the sperm that contains the DNA. A) head B) neck C) acrosome D) zona pellucida E) corona radiata Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the placenta is the A) umbilical vein. B) iliac veins. C) umbilical arteries. D) uterine veins. E) uterine arteries. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The viscous material between

Modified sebaceous glands located along the margin of the eyelid that secrete a lipid-rich product are called ________ glands. A) carpal B) mucous C) optic D) ocular E) tarsal Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Low partial pressure of oxygen in tissues is a condition called A) asthma. B) emphysema. C) hypoxia. D) ischemia. E) lung cancer. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Identify the structure(s) where ATP

The primary function of the lymphatic system is A) the transport of hormones. B) circulation of nutrients and dissolved gases. C) defending the body against both external and internal threats. D) the production and distribution of plasma proteins. E) the production and maturation of leukocytes. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The muscle that raises the corners of the

Lymphocytes can develop into cells that secrete defense proteins against disease. These cells are termed ________, while these proteins are called antibodies. A) T cells B) B cells C) plasma cells D) immunocytes E) phagocytes Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Pronation is defined as A) a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna. B) a twisting

Stem cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts are called ________ cells. A) osteopropagator B) osteoforming C) osteocreator D) osteotrophic E) psteoprogenitor Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The period of gestation that is characterized by rapid fetal growth and fat deposition is the ________ trimester. A) first B) second C) third Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C In a(n) ________ a portion of the stomach is

Figure 19-1 The Origins and Differentiation of Formed Elements Identify the cell labeled "6." A) erythrocyte B) lymphocyte C) eosinophil D) basophil E) monocyte Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Skin can regenerate effectively even after considerable damage has occurred because A) the epidermis of the skin has a rich supply of small blood vessels. B) stem cells persist in the skin

________ is the symptom generally brought on by coronary ischemia. A) Angina pectoris B) Shortness of breath C) A rash D) Hematuria E) Fluid in the lungs Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected) Identify the stomach region labeled "5." A) fundus B) cardia C) lesser curvature D) greater curvature E) pylorus Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C In a(n) ________, an incision is made

The shaft of long bones is called the A) epiphysis. B) metaphysis. C) diaphysis. D) paraphysis. E) endophysis. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The process of lactation (milk production) depends on both merocrine and ________ secretion by mammary gland epithelial cells. A) epicrine B) eccrine C) holocrine D) apocrine E) endocrine Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which branch carries motor neurons to structures on the back

The common name for the patella is the A) forehead. B) knee. C) heel. D) palm of the hand. E) chin. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Figure 23-2 Mechanics of Ventilation What is the relationship between the pressures at label "3"? A) P outside = P inside B) P outside > P inside C) P outside < P inside D) P outside +

The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation. A) lateral B) internal C) medial D) superficial E) abductive Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A In a ________ fracture one side of the shaft is split and the other side is bent. A) comminuted B) greenstick C) compression D) transverse E) spiral Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Jane, a 79-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with

The coronary sinus drains the ________ into the ________. A) coronary arteries; left ventricle B) cardiac veins; right atrium C) interventricular artery; left ventricle D) right atrium; right ventricle E) cardiac vein; right ventricle Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The end of a muscle that is attached to the point that moves when the muscle contracts is called

The white ramus and the gray ramus collectively are called the A) spinal nerve. B) rami communicantes. C) meninges. D) ganglia. E) ascending tracts. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The orbicularis oculi origin has its origin on the A) angle of the mouth. B) skin around the eyelids. C) lateral nasal cartilages. D) upper eyelid. E) sides of the tongue. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Within

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Which area is sensitive to the hormone ADH? A) 1 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 and 6 E) 4, 5, and 6 Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Membrane-bound proteins that use metabolic energy to move ions across the plasma membrane are called ________ pumps. A) channel B) receptor C) active D) motor E) ion Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The advantage of

The clumping of red blood cells, when the specific antibody against the antigen on the cells is added, is called A) coagulation. B) agglutination. C) hemostasis. D) vascularization. E) areolation. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Which layer contains most of the accessory structures? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5 Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Identify the incorrect pair. A) gliding joint; sacroiliac joint B)

Impotence is defined as an inability to achieve or maintain A) an erection. B) an emission. C) ejaculation. D) a normal sperm count. E) blood flow. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The pineal gland is part of the A) hypothalamus. B) diencephalon. C) midbrain. D) mesencephalon. E) 3rd ventricle. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Cells in the brain A) can absorb glucose without insulin stimulation. B) prefer fats

The ________ of the uterine tube is between the uterus and the ampulla. A) isthmus B) ampulla C) fimbra D) os E) commissure Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Identify the structure labeled "4." Figure 13-2 Spinal Nerves A) spinal nerve B) gray ramus C) white ramus D) dorsal ramus E) ventral ramus Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C A(n) ________ diet contains all of the ingredients necessary to

Lipoproteins that are formed within the intestinal epithelium to transfer dietary fats into circulation are called A) chylomicrons. B) very-low-density lipoproteins. C) intermediate-density lipoproteins. D) low-density lipoproteins. E) high-density lipoproteins. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A In the condition known as erythema, the skin takes on a ________ color. A) reddish B) bluish C) greenish D) yellowish E) grayish Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A What symptoms would

The term ________ refers to antibodies found in body fluids. A) plasma proteins B) cytosolic factors C) interleukins D) interferons E) immunoglobulins Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The main portion of the uterus is called the corpus or A) fundus. B) cervix. C) horn. D) body. E) isthmus. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The P wave of the electrocardiogram is a signal from A) the SA node. B)

The tissue that always has an apical and a basal surface is ________ tissue. A) epithelial B) connective C) muscle D) basal E) apical Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Identify the muscle labeled "17." Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles A) anconeus B) extensor carpi ulnaris C) extensor digitorum D) pronator teres E) brachioradialis Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The clinical term for the gas produced by

The condition in which distortions of the skull occur due to the premature closure of fontanelles is called A) anencephaly. B) microcephaly. C) craniostenosis. D) membranitis. E) epicranial block. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C ________ results from the activities of the nervous or endocrine system. A) Self-regulation B) Automatic regulation C) Intrinsic regulation D) Extrinsic regulation E) Autoregulation Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Figure 3-2 The

Which structure articulates with the glenoid cavity? Figure 8-2 The Humerus A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 E) 7 Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The most obvious feature that one notices about the cerebrum is the A) smoothness of the surface of the cortex. B) extensiveness of the gyri and sulci. C) small size of it compared to other brain

Which ascending tract carries the sensations for fine touch and vibration? Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts A) corticobulbar B) corticospinal C) posterior (dorsal) column D) spinothalamic E) spinobulbar Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Two large venous sinuses, the sagittal sinuses, lie within a dural fold called the A) cerebral aqueduct. B) basal ganglia. C) falx cerebri. D) arachnoid mater. E) septum pellucidum. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Which

A(n) ________ acid is an acid that cannot leave solution and enter the atmosphere. A) fixed B) volatile C) respiratory D) organic E) inorganic Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The complex structures of DNA and protein found in the cell nucleus are A) nucleoplasm. B) chromatin and histones. C) histones. D) nucleases. E) mitochondria. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B An activated G protein can trigger A) the

The physical process by which a single animal cell separates into two cells is called A) cytosis. B) mitosis. C) cytokinesis. D) phoresis. E) meiosis. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Which of the following imaging techniques is used to monitor blood flow through specific organs, such as the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys? A) PET scan B) ultrasound C) digital subtraction

While volunteering in an outpatient clinic for underprivileged families in your neighborhood, you observe the nurse assessing an infant. The mother had complained about the baby not eating and having several episodes of diarrhea lasting 3 days. You know the nurse suspects possible dehydration when she A) checks the anterior fontanel

The period of gestation when organs and organ systems complete most of their development and the fetus looks distinctly human is the ________ trimester. A) first B) second C) third Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B During the postabsorptive state, ________ stimulate(s) lipid catabolism. A) glucocorticoids B) androgens C) insulin D) glucagon E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The

The ________ is an elastic epithelial layer between the vagina and vestibule, which, if present, is often torn during first intercourse. A) zona pellucida B) prepuce C) isthmus D) fornix E) hymen Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The vein in the arm commonly sampled for blood by venipuncture is the ________ vein. A) cephalic B) basilic C) brachial D) median cubital E) ulnar Answer:

Identify the incorrect descriptor of congenital talipes equinovarus (club foot). A) due to inappropriately developed arches B) may involve one or both feet C) may affect the tibia, ankle, and foot D) feet are turned laterally and everted E) may be treated with casts or supports in infancy Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The esophagus has several

The hydrolysis of ATP yields ADP, phosphate ion, and A) AMP. B) H2O. C) energy. D) adenosine E) nuclease. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The term ________ refers to certain amino acids, which can have both a positive charge and a negative charge. A) anion B) cation C) twinion D) zwitterion E) double ion Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The ________ nervous system stimulates

Figure 29-1 Early Human Development Identify the stage labeled "8." A) zygote B) early morula C) blastomere D) trophoblast E) advanced morula Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The process of glycogen formation is known as A) glycolysis. B) gluconeogenesis. C) cellular respiration. D) glycemia. E) glycogenesis. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The movement of phagocytes through the capillary wall is called A) chemotaxis. B) diapedesis. C) adherens. D) transcytosis. E) diffusion. Answer: B Answer:

Asthma is A) a collapsed lung resulting from insufficient production of surfactant. B) due to an excessive stimulation of smooth muscle in bronchioles. C) an obstructive tumor targeting primarily the terminal bronchioles. D) characterized by fluid buildup in the alveoli. E) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Which structure acts as a cushion and consists

A general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system is A) rheumatism. B) atherosclerosis. C) bursitis. D) bunions. E) arthritis. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The ongoing process of tearing down and rebuilding bone matrix is called A) restoration. B) osteolysis. C) resorption. D) ossification. E) remodeling. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of ________ from noncarbohydrate precursors,

The folds of the cerebrum are called A) sulci. B) arachnoid granulations. C) cortical folds. D) gyri. E) dural sinuses. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Bile salts aid in the digestion of fats by ________ large fat droplets. A) dehydrating B) anabolizing C) binding D) combining E) emulsifying Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The movement of chloride ions into the RBCs in exchange for bicarbonate ions

The cell of the retina that produces an action potential that goes to the brain is a(n) A) bipolar cell. B) photoreceptor. C) ganglion cell. D) amacrine cell. E) horizontal cell. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Circular folds are A) ridges in the wall of the stomach. B) pleats in the lining of the small intestine. C) fingerlike projections on the

All of the following are true of epidermal ridges except that they A) extend into the hypodermis. B) increase surface area and friction on fingertips. C) cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin. D) produce patterns that are determined partially genetically. E) interconnect with the dermal papillae. Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The outer layer of

Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine What is the layer labeled "4"? A) mucosa B) submucusa C) muscularis externa D) muscularis mucosae E) serosa Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Sensory neurons that are always active are called ________ receptors. A) tonic B) pasich C) noci D) isometric E) isotonic Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Where in the embryo does mesoderm first appear? A) between the cell

Identify the type of information that travels along the structure labeled "2." Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts A) motor commands to skeletal muscles B) proprioception to the cerebral cortex C) fine touch to the cerebral cortex D) pressure and touch sensations E) visceral motor commands to smooth muscle Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Identify the type of information that travels

During ________ sleep, dreaming occurs. A) REM B) deep C) beta D) stage 1 E) stage 2 Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called A) plexuses. B) ganglia. C) sinuses. D) aqueducts. E) ventricles. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The contraction of a muscle exerts a pull on a bone because muscles attach to bones by A) ligaments. B) bursae. C)

Veins from the spleen, pancreas, and internal border of the stomach unite to form the A) celiac trunk. B) hepatic portal vein. C) splenic vein. D) gastric vein. E) superior mesenteric vein. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C What is the name of the structure labeled "8"? Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity A) sella turcica B) foramen ovale C) foramen rotundum D)

The following are major steps in the process of intramembranous ossification: 1. Clusters of osteoblasts form osteoid that becomes mineralized. 2. Osteoblasts differentiate within mesenchymal connective tissue. 3. Spicules of bone radiate out from the ossification centers. 4. Mesenchymal cells aggregate. What is the correct order for these events? A) 4, 1, 2, 3 B) 2, 1,

Figure 18-1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets Identify the hormone labeled "1." A) mineralocorticoid B) cortisol C) dopamine D) ACTH E) aldosterone Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Cells that secrete the organic components of the bone matrix are called A) osteocytes. B) osteoprogenitor cells. C) osteoblasts. D) osteoclasts. E) osteoid cells. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney. A)

The small, semisolid mass of food formed during mastication is called a A) chunk. B) chime. C) morsel. D) bolus. E) pill. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A small white blood cell with a large round nucleus would be a A) neutrophil. B) lymphocyte. C) monocyte. D) basophil. E) eosinophil. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The phase of hemostasis that involved clotting of blood is called A)

Damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve would likely cause A) increase in heart rate. B) problems in sexual arousal. C) a reduction in saliva. D) visual problems. E) urine retention. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The nasal cavity opens into the nasopharynx through a connection known as the A) oropharynx. B) nasal meatus. C) nasal vestibule. D) internal nares. E) auditory canal. Answer: D Answer: D Answer:

Cell membranes are said to be ________ because they allow some substances to pass but not others. A) impermeable B) doubly amphipathic C) hydrophilic D) selectively permeable E) hydrophobic Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Figure 21-1 Arteries Identify the artery labeled "16." A) axillary B) inferior mesenteric C) celiac D) superior mesenteric E) splenic Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B To return CSF to circulation, arachnoid granulations extend

The inherited metabolic disorder that results from the accumulation of phenylketones from phenylalanine is A) ketosis. B) acidosis. C) marasmus. D) phenylketonuria. E) kwashiorkor. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Gland cells produce A) mesenchyme. B) antibodies. C) secretions. D) phagocytes. E) fibers. Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C When the fulcrum is located between the load and the force, it is called a ________ lever. A) first-class B) second-class C)

Identify the structure labeled "6." Figure 16-1 ANS Pathway A) somatic motor neuron B) preganglionic neuron C) sensory neuron D) ganglionic neuron E) astrocyte Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Figure 20-2 Cardiac Cycle What volume is labeled "F" on the graph? A) cardiac output B) end-systolic volume C) end-diastolic volume D) total cardiac volume E) stroke volume Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The membrane potential in an undisturbed

Identify the type of joint at label "3." Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand A) hinge B) gliding C) condylar D) saddle E) pivot Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A ________ allele is expressed only when homozygous. A) homologous B) homocentric C) recessive D) maternal E) dominant Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C An exaggerated lumbar curvature of the spine is known as A) kyphosis. B) lordosis. C) scoliosis. D)

Identify the structure labeled "6." Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid A) choroid plexus B) fourth ventricle C) lateral ventricle D) cerebral aqueduct E) subarachnoid space Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Figure 24-2 The Wall of the Small Intestine What is the function of the structure labeled "7"? A) production of sodium bicarbonate B) production of lipase C) protection from bacteria D) production

Visceral reflex arcs can bypass CNS neurons in ________ reflexes. A) short B) intermediate C) long D) hyper E) spinal Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Type 2 diabetes A) can usually be controlled by diet and exercise rather than with medication. B) is associated with an immune reaction to the pancreatic cells. C) is a lack of insulin production. D) is typically

The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called ________ rotation. A) frontal B) external C) lateral D) outward E) medial Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E A layer of glycoproteins that prevents leakage of materials from connective tissues into epithelia is the A) integral proteins. B) clear layer. C) matrix. D) dense layer. E) ground substance. Answer: B Answer:

The start of each gene begins with a(n) ________ segment. A) neocodon B) intron C) histone D) promotor E) boosting Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which area of the graph occurs when there is a sudden rush of sodium ions into the neuron? Figure 12-2 The Nerve Action Potential A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The ________ represents the

A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called a A) scar. B) keloid. C) graft. D) scab. E) plug. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The insertion end of the biceps brachii muscle of the anterior upper arm is A) at the proximal end of the muscle. B) at the distal end of the muscle. C) on the

You ________ your mandible when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth. A) rotate B) extend C) pivot D) protract E) pronate Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which statement is true regarding the somatic nervous system as compared to the autonomic nervous system? A) Both divisions carry outgoing motor information. B) Both divisions carry information to visceral organs. C)

Homeostatic mechanisms that monitor and adjust the composition of body fluids respond to changes in the ________ fluid. A) lymphatic B) intracellular C) plasma D) extracellular E) cerebrospinal Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D A person whose platelet count is 40,000/l is suffering from A) thrombocytosis. B) leukocytosis. C) hemocytosis. D) thrombocytopenia. E) leukopenia. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The process by which a viable embryo is

Neuron cell bodies in the PNS are clustered together in masses called A) fibers. B) tracts. C) nerves. D) nuclei. E) ganglia. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The alternative pathway of complement activation is sometimes called the ________ pathway. A) properdin B) interferon C) inflammatory D) infectious E) memory Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The funnel-like opening at the distal end of the uterine tube is

In areolar connective tissue, ________ cells release histamine. A) plasma B) mast C) mesenchymal D) gland E) goblet Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B To defend blood volume against dehydration, the body A) reduces reabsorption of water at the kidneys. B) experiences an increase of interstitial fluids. C) experiences a decrease in the blood colloidal osmotic pressure. D) releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH). E) All

A muscle produces its highest tension when in complete A) recovery. B) treppe. C) wave summation. D) aerobic metabolism. E) tetanus. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E A man can get testosterone injections to increase sexual drive, muscle mass, and overall mood. These symptoms can occur as a result of A) prostate cancer. B) male climateric. C) premature ejaculation. D) testicular cancer. E) menopause. Answer: B Answer:

What is the contraction in graph (d) called? Figure 10-2 Muscle Contractions A) complete tetanus B) incomplete tetanus C) twitch D) wave summation E) treppe Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Figure 21-2 Veins Identify the vein labeled "10." A) inferior vena cava B) superior vena cava C) aorta D) pulmonary E) thoracic Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The wall between the lateral ventricles is called the A) cerebral aqueduct. B)

The term immunological ________ refers to the ability to demonstrate an immune response upon exposure to an antigen. A) determination B) readiness C) competence D) potency E) drive Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Hormones that regulate the activity of B cells and T cells and enhance nonspecific defense are called A) calcitriol. B) glucocorticoids. C) mineralocorticoids. D) interleukins. E) immunoglobulins. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which

Which structure contacts the intervertebral disc? Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view) A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) 6 Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Blood from the medial border of the stomach is drained by the A) celiac trunk. B) gastric vein. C) superior mesenteric vein. D) inferior mesenteric vein. E) inferior vena cava. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B A(n) ________ protein is deficient

Successive vertebrae articulate at facets on the inferior articular processes of the superior vertebra and facets on the ________ of the adjacent inferior vertebrae. A) dens B) pedicles C) lamellae D) transverse processes E) superior articular processes Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The enzyme ________ is required for the synthesis of mRNA. A) RNA polymerase B) deoxyribase C) phosphatase D) RNA synthetase E)

Anatomy uses a special language, called ________ terminology, which involves the use of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to construct terms related to the body in health and disease. A) clinical B) pathological C) medical D) anatomical E) surgical Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Functions of the plasma membrane include all of the following except A) separation

Menstruation is the process of sloughing off the old functional layer of the A) perimetrium. B) endometrium. C) epimetrium. D) myometrium. E) exometrium. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Give the clinical term for the condition in which the vertebral laminae fail to unite during development. A) spina incompleta B) laminaecta C) laminal cleft D) ossificans imperfecta E) spina bifida Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Which of

Crossing over occurs during ________ of meiosis ________. A) prophase; I B) metaphase; I C) interphase; II D) prophase; II E) interphase; I Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A An infection by the bacterium Clostridium tetani can cause the disease called A) cholera. B) polio. C) botulism. D) tetanus. E) muscular dystrophy. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Identify the space labeled "1." Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of

Phagocytic cells that are permanent residents of specific tissues and organs are called A) monocytes. B) neutrophils. C) leukocytes. D) fixed macrophages. E) local macrophages. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Which of the following is true about the atrial reflex? A) also called Bainbridge reflex B) triggered by atrial stretch receptors C) triggered by increasing venous return D) depends on sympathetic innervation E)

White blood cells that are increased in allergic individuals are the A) neutrophils. B) eosinophils. C) platelets. D) lymphocytes. E) monocytes. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Figure 25-1 The Citric Acid Cycle What is the molecule labeled "7"? A) hydrogen atoms B) citric acid C) 4 carbon molecule D) NADH E) FADH2 Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C Figure 23-1 The Upper Airways Identify the structure labeled "7." A)

The hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis in males is A) PTH. B) FSH. C) LH. D) GH. E) MSH. Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B ________ will raise blood pH. A) Strenuous exercise B) Hyperventilation C) Diabetes mellitis D) Stomach ulcers E) Smoking Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B The pancreas produces ________ secretions. A) serous and sebaceous B) mucous and acid C) merocrine and holocrine D) exocrine and endocrine E) secretory and absorptive Answer:

Which of the following statements is false regarding micturition? A) When you relax the external urethral sphincter, the internal sphincter will relax. B) Urination will be completed despite voluntary opposition. C) Parasympathetic nervous control is involved with the micturition reflex. D) Stretch receptors in the bladder are stimulated by the warm temperature of the

Endothelial cells release ________ that stimulate smooth muscle contraction and accelerate the repair process. A) platelets B) endothelins C) histamines D) CSFs E) heparins Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Hypogonadism could be caused by an insufficiency of hormones from the A) ovaries. B) anterior pituitary gland. C) testes. D) adrenal cortex. E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The patient has

Regions of the CNS where neuron cell bodies dominate constitute the ________ matter. A) white B) gray C) neural D) brain E) ganglion Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B In which structure are sensory cell bodies located? Figure 13-2 Spinal Nerves A) 4 B) 6 C) 5 D) 10 E) 12 Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The buildup of depolarization when EPSPs arrive in rapid succession is called

Which area of the graph shows when chemically gated sodium channels are open? Figure 12-2 The Nerve Action Potential A) 3 B) 1 C) 2 D) 5 E) 4 Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B Atoms of the same element whose nuclei contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons, are called A) isotonics. B) heterotopes. C) isotopes. D) homotopes. E) heterotonics. Answer:

How is the kidney involved with normal bone ossification and development? A) Growth hormone is produced by the kidneys. B) Osteoblasts migrate from the kidney into the bone. C) Growth factors from the kidney direct the growth the epiphyseal cartilage plate in the bone. D) Injury to bone triggers a response in the kidney,

The Y chromosome carries information for A) the penis. B) the development of the brain. C) sexual drive. D) fertility ability. E) the development of the testes. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Figure 29-2 Fetus at 10 Weeks Identify the structure labeled "7." A) amnion B) chorion C) decidua basalis D) placenta E) endometrium Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B A person suffering from ________ can see objects

Figure 25-1 The Citric Acid Cycle What is the molecule labeled "1"? A) phosphoglyceric acid B) citric acid C) pyruvate D) NADH E) FADH2 Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C The ________ division of the nervous system carries motor commands to muscles and glands. A) spinal B) peripheral C) autonomic D) afferent E) efferent Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E The ________ is the glycoprotein-rich region between the

When is the neuron in the refractory period? Figure 12-2 The Nerve Action Potential A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D The ________ of the lungs is an indication of their expandability, how easily the lungs expand and contract. A) compliance B) ventilation C) volume D) intrapulmonary pressure E) cellular respiration Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A Cells that secrete protein

The visible spectrum for humans extends between a wavelength of A) 700 and 1000 nm. B) 100 and 200 nm. C) 200 and 400 nm. D) 2000 and 2500 nm. E) 400 and 700 nm. Answer: E Answer: E Answer: E Identify the structure labeled "1." Figure 10-1 Skeletal Muscle Fiber A) mitochondria B) glycogen C) ATP D) myofibril E) synaptic vesicle Answer: A Answer: A Answer: A The

________ monitor the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive systems. A) Spinal nerves B) Unipolar neurons C) Internoceptors D) Exteroceptors E) Proprioceptors Answer: C Answer: C Answer: C ________, or pinkeye, results from damage to or irritation of the conjunctival surface. A) Fuch's dystrophy B) Conjunctivitis C) Glaucoma D) Myopia E) Uveitis Answer: B Answer: B Answer: B ________ is when the heart can't maintain adequate cardiac output. A)

The three categories of connective tissues are A) connective tissue proper, fluid connective tissue, and supporting connective tissue. B) epithelial connective tissue, muscle connective tissue, and neural connective tissue. C) glandular connective tissue, exocrine connective tissue, and endocrine connective tissue. D) connective tissue proper, cartilage connective tissue, and bone connective tissue. E) areolar connective tissue,

The blood vessel that supplies blood to the head and neck is the ________ artery. A) brachiocephalic B) vertebral C) subclavian D) common carotid E) cervical Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Two hormones that have additive effects are called A) antagonists. B) agonists. C) resistors. D) synergists. E) adjuvants. Answer: D Answer: D Answer: D Spermatids mature into spermatozoa by the process of A) spermiogenesis. B) meiosis II. C) spermatogenesis. D)