1) blood from capillaries on the superior surface of the foot drains into a(n)
a) plantar vein.
b) dorsal venous arch.
c) small saphenous vein.
d) peroneal vein.
e) iliac vein.
2) severe kidney damage (such as glomerulonephritis) often leads to
a) respiratory acidosis.
b) respiratory alkalosis.
c) metabolic acidosis.
d) metabolic alkalosis.
3) ________ is/are an inflammatory disorder of the glomeruli that affects the filtration
mechanism of the kidneys.
a) glomerulonephritis
b) floating kidney
c) polycystic kidney disease
d) pyelonephrosis
e) kidney stones
4) a gene is a set of specific instructions that
a) produces amino acids for proteins.
b) copies dna strands for mitosis.
c) controls the process of mitosis.
d) indicates the sequence of amino acids in a protein molecule.
e) directs carbohydrate synthesis.
5) the watery component of the cytoplasm is called
a) cytosol.
b) protoplasm.
c) extracellular fluid.
d) interstitial fluid.
e) a colloidal gel.
6) a drug that blocked the enzyme aromatase would do what to a patient?
a) bring on symptoms of menopause
b) prevent the synthesis of estrogen
c) increase the risk of osteoporosis
d) reduce the risk of breast cancer
e) all of the answers are correct.
7) the brachial plexus gives rise to all of the following nerves, except the
a) radial.
b) median.
c) ulnar.
d) musculocutaneous.
e) phrenic.
8) edema may occur when
a) the plasma concentration of protein is reduced.
b) endothelial permeability goes up.
c) capillary hydrostatic pressure is elevated.
d) blood pressure is high.
e) all of the answers are correct.
9) the stomach secretes the hormone ghrelin which functions to
a) inhibit hunger.
b) initiate secretion of gastric juice containing enzymes and acid.
c) regulate the digestion of lipids.
d) stimulate hunger.
e) stimulate secretion of mucus from submucosal glands.
10) each of the following statements concerning hair is true, except one. identify the
exception.
a) the medulla is the soft core of the hair.
b) the cortex of the hair is composed of hard keratin.
c) terminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair.
d) club hair is hair that has ceased growing.
e) scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.
11) the ________ ligaments extend from the base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral
walls of the pelvis.
12) while playing football, ramn is tackled hard, and as he tries to get up, he finds that
he has difficulty flexing and adducting his left thigh and extending his left leg. which
nerve innervating the lower limb may be damaged, and how would the damage affect
sensory perception in ramn’s left leg?
13) ________ support, protect, and nourish nerve cells. (note: be sure to capitalize the
first letter of your answer).
14) the main portion of the uterus is called the corpus or ________.
15) the ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.
16) jeff is interested in toning his abdomen. what muscles would you tell jeff to exercise
to accomplish his goal? what movements would best exercise these muscles?
17) why is scab formation important in wound healing?
18) a ________ is a smooth, grooved bone process shaped like a pulley.
19) the ________ are connective tissues dominated by lymphocytes.
20) the ________ of the lungs is an indication of their expandability, how easily the
lungs expand and contract.