1)
figure 13-1 the spinal cord
identify the structure labeled “4”
a) posterior gray column
b) dorsal gray ganglion
c) posterior white column
d) posterior gray horn
e) anterior gray horn
2) ________ generally causes a rapid increase in the rate of mucus production in the
nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
a) exposure to noxious stimuli
b) exposure to unpleasant stimuli
c) exposure to allergens
d) exposure to debris or pathogens
e) all of the answers are correct.
3) which of the following substances would be most acidic?
a) lemon juice, ph = 2
b) urine, ph = 6
c) tomato juice, ph = 4
d) white wine, ph = 3
e) stomach secretions, ph = 1
4)
figure 11-1 major anterior skeletal muscles
identify the muscle labeled “6”
a) biceps brachii
b) brachialis
c) triceps brachii
d) pronator teres
e) deltoid
5) the role of fsh in males is to
a) stimulate the interstitial cells to produce testosterone.
b) stimulate the nurse cells to produce inhibin.
c) initiate sperm production in the testes.
d) develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics.
e) influence sexual behaviors and sex drive.
6) the nasal conchae
a) attach muscles that move the eye.
b) contain the nerves for olfaction.
c) create turbulence in the nasal passageways.
d) protect the pituitary gland.
e) attach muscles that move the eyelids.
7) edema may occur (only) when
a) the plasma concentration of protein is reduced.
b) capillary hydrostatic pressure is elevated.
c) capillary endothelium permeability goes up.
d) the plasma concentration of protein is reduced and capillary endothelium
permeability goes up.
e) the plasma concentration of protein is reduced, capillary hydrostatic pressure is
elevated, and the capillary endothelium permeability goes up.
8) endorphins can reduce perception of sensations initiated by
a) nociceptors.
b) mechanoreceptors.
c) thermoreceptors.
d) chemoreceptors.
e) proprioceptors.
9)
figure 8-1 the scapula
identify the structure labeled “7”
a) acromion
b) scapular process
c) spine
d) coracoid process
e) scapular notch
10)
figure 6-1 bone tissue
identify the structures labeled “4”.
a) concentric lamellae
b) circumferential lamellae
c) interstitial lamellae
d) trabeculae
e) periosteum
11) areas in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate are called
a) thrombi.
b) emboli.
c) plaques.
d) clots.
e) occlusions.
12)
figure 23-1 the upper airways
which structure vibrates to produce sound?
a) 5
b) 8
c) 10
d) 11
e) 19
13) axons terminate in a series of fine extensions known as
a) telodendria.
b) terminals.
c) collaterals.
d) dendrites.
e) synapses.
14) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 38 degrees
centigrade is
a) greater than the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is
43 degrees centigrade.
b) less than the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43
degrees centigrade.
c) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43
degrees centigrade.
15) which of these descriptions best matches the term submucosal plexus?
a) component of mucosa
b) sensory neural network
c) secretes a watery fluid
d) coordinates activity of muscularis externa
e) loose connective tissue layer containing blood vessels
16) the condition resulting from inadequate production of surfactant and the resultant
collapse of alveoli is
a) respiratory distress syndrome.
b) copd.
c) anoxia.
d) pulmonary embolism.
e) pneumothorax.
17) ________ is the amount of air that moves into the respiratory system during a single
respiratory cycle.
a) residual volume
b) expiratory reserve volume
c) inspiratory reserve volume
d) tidal volume
e) inspiratory capacity
18) in the condition ________, a virus infects dorsal root ganglia, causing a painful rash
whose distribution corresponds to that of the affected sensory nerves as seen in their
dermatomes.
a) myasthenia gravis
b) neuronal damage
c) shingles
d) chickenpox
e) hodgkin’s disease
19) muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called
a) lateralis.
b) transversus.
c) rectus.
d) obliquus.
e) medialis.
20) the period during which an excitable membrane can respond again, but only if the
stimulus is greater than the threshold stimulus, is the ________.
21) the end of a muscle that is attached to the point that moves when the muscle
contracts is called the ________.
22) the ________ receives all the venous blood from the kidney.
23) a normal sperm count ranges from approximately ________ spermatozoa per
milliliter.
24) the end of a muscle that remains stationary when the muscle contracts is called the
________.
25) the bones of the palm are called ________ bones.
26) provide the full term for tmj syndrome.
27) a ________ contains all of the ingredients necessary to maintain homeostasis.