1) which of the following regions corresponds to the buttocks?
a) pelvic
b) cephalic
c) gluteal
d) lumbar
e) thoracic
2) the pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone is
a) fsh.
b) lh.
c) acth.
d) adh.
e) gh.
3) jane suffers from chronic seizures and in order to control the problem undergoes
surgery in which the fibers of the corpus callosum are cut. as a result of this surgery she
would likely be unable to
a) speak.
b) move her left arm.
c) verbally identify an object placed in her left hand.
d) recognize written words.
e) touch her nose with her eyes closed.
4) thin skin contains ________ layer(s) of keratinocytes, and thick skin contains
________ layers.
a) 1; 2
b) 2; 3
c) 3; 4
d) 4; 5
e) 5; 6
5)
figure 16-1 ans pathway
identify the round structure labeled “3”
a) dorsal root ganglion
b) spinal nerve
c) chain ganglion
d) intramural ganglion
e) rami communicantes
6) the radiocarpal joint is a(n) ________ joint.
a) saddle
b) immovable
c) hinge
d) gliding
e) condylar
7) which of the following is a characteristic of bone?
a) the bone matrix is very dense and contains deposits of calcium salts.
b) the matrix of the bone contains osteoclasts.
c) narrow channels pass through the matrix to allow for muscle attachment.
d) the matrix of bone is mostly collagen with very little calcium.
e) for strength, compact bone is organized into a meshwork of matrix called trabeculae.
8) the ________ vein is formed by the fusion of the greater saphenous vein, femoral
vein, and deep femoral vein.
a) internal iliac
b) external iliac
c) common iliac
d) inferior vena cava
e) azygous
9)
figure 24-1 the stomach (dissected)
which structure helps the stomach to stretch as it fills with food?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
e) 9
10) dense connective tissue is to a suture as a periodontal ligament is to a(n)
a) amphiarthrosis.
b) syndesmosis.
c) synostosis.
d) synchondrosis.
e) gomphosis.
11) all of the following are true of the thymus gland, except that it
a) activates b cells.
b) reaches its greatest relative size during the second year of life.
c) involutes after puberty.
d) produces t cells.
e) lies in the anterior mediastinum.
12) during the cephalic phase of gastric secretion,
a) the stomach responds to distention.
b) secretin inhibits parietal and chief cells.
c) there is an increased flow of action potentials along the vagus nerve to the stomach.
d) the intestinal reflex inhibits gastric emptying.
e) production of gastric juice slows down.
13) the larynx contains ________ cartilages.
a) 14
b) 6
c) 9
d) 2
e) 5
14) a blockage of the ducts from the parotid glands would
a) occurs when too much protein is ingested.
b) cause mumps.
c) interfere with carbohydrate digestion in the mouth.
d) prevent emulsification of lipids.
e) inhibit the secretion of saliva from other glands.
15) the ribs articulate with the ________ of the vertebrae.
a) spinous processes
b) transverse processes
c) laminae
d) pedicles
e) auric arches