1) cartilage is separated from surrounding tissues by a fibrous
a) perichondrium.
b) lacunae.
c) periosteum.
d) canaliculi.
e) matrix.
2) tissue factor (factor iii) is a factor in the ________ pathway.
a) extrinsic
b) intrinsic
c) common
d) retraction
e) fibrinolytic
3) which of the following statements about water is not correct?
a) it is composed of polar molecules.
b) it is responsible for much of the mass of the human body.
c) it has a relatively low heat capacity.
d) it can dissolve many substances.
e) it contains hydrogen bonds.
4)
figure 7-2 typical vertebra (inferior view)
where is the spinal cord located?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
e) 7
5) a viral disease that destroys the cells of the anterior gray horn will
a) lead to skeletal muscle weakness or paralysis.
b) interfere with position sense.
c) mainly interfere with crude touch and temperature sense.
d) block autonomic regulation.
e) affect visceral motor function.
6) metabolism of amino acids in the citric acid cycle yields
a) more energy than lipid metabolism.
b) more energy than carbohydrate metabolism.
c) approximately the same energy as lipid metabolism.
d) approximately the same energy as carbohydrate metabolism.
e) more energy than lipid and carbohydrate metabolism combined.
7) the term used to describe fluid collecting in the pericardial cavity that restricts the
movement of the heart is known as
a) cardiac tamponade.
b) mitral valve prolapse.
c) pleural effusion.
d) cardiomyopathy.
e) pericarditis.
8) which organ system includes the spleen and the tonsils?
a) digestive
b) endocrine
c) nervous
d) cardiovascular
e) lymphatic
9)
figure 13-2 spinal nerves
what is the function of the structure labeled “13”?
a) sensory receptor for pain
b) visceral sensory input
c) somatic motor control
d) somatic sensory input
e) visceral motor control
10) sympathetic nerves
a) provoke feelings of sympathy.
b) allow us to relax, rest, and recover.
c) are bundles of postganglionic fibers that innervate organs within the thoracic cavity.
d) control swallowing.
e) stimulate gastric secretion.
11) if an animal cell lacked centrioles, it would not be able to
a) move.
b) synthesize proteins.
c) produce dna.
d) metabolize sugars.
e) form the mitotic spindle.
12) the bundle of collagen fibers at the end of a skeletal muscle that attaches the muscle
to bone is called a(n)
a) fascicle.
b) tendon.
c) ligament.
d) epimysium.
e) myofibril.
13) factors that increase the stability of the hip joint include
a) strong muscular padding.
b) tough capsule.
c) almost complete bony socket.
d) supporting ligaments.
e) all of the answers are correct.