1) the ________ supports all but 25 cm of the small intestine and provides stability and
limited movement.
a) falciform ligament
b) greater omentum
c) mesentery proper
d) lesser omentum
e) diaphragm
2)
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
3) compared to the extracellular fluid, cytosol contains
a) a higher concentration of potassium ions.
b) a lower concentration of dissolved proteins.
c) almost no glycogen.
d) a higher concentration of amino acids.
e) almost no lipids.
4) the region of a long bone between the end and the shaft is known as the ________.
a) diaphysis
b) epiphysis
c) osseophysis
d) metaphysis
e) medullary cavity
5) which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
a) circulation in the skin decreases.
b) sweat gland activity decreases.
c) evaporative cooling stops.
d) blood flow to the skin increases.
e) the activity of melanocytes increases.
6) muscle proteins are destroyed after 17 days and then replaced. this is an example of
a) metabolic turnover.
b) surveillance.
c) surface tension.
d) disease.
e) specificity.
7) how is vitamin d (vitamin d3) related to calcium homeostasis in bone?
a) vitamin d provides a framework for calcium in the matrix.
b) vitamin d is regulated by osteoclast activity.
c) vitamin d is produced by osteoblasts during endochondral ossification.
d) vitamin d is involved in calcium absorption by the digestive tract so calcium is
available for ossification and remodeling.
e) vitamin d replaces calcium in the skeleton.
8) the cerebellum relies on information from
a) the eyes.
b) the inner ear as movements are underway.
c) proprioceptive sensations.
d) motor commands from upper motor neurons.
e) all of the answers are correct.
9) the hormone that does the opposite of calcitonin is
a) insulin.
b) glucagon.
c) growth hormone.
d) parathyroid hormone.
e) thyroid hormone.
10) during the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome (gas)
a) lipid reserves are mobilized.
b) proteins are conserved.
c) blood glucose levels fall drastically.
d) levels of growth hormone decrease.
e) levels of insulin decrease.
11) axons crossing from one side of the spinal cord to the other within the gray matter
are found in the
a) anterior gray horns.
b) lateral gray horns.
c) posterior gray horns.
d) gray commissures.
e) white commissures.
12) the function of the astrocytes in the cns includes which of the following?
a) adjusting the composition of the interstitial fluid
b) guiding neuron development
c) maintaining the blood-brain barrier
d) repairing damaged neural tissue
e) all of the answers are correct.
13) syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to
a) fibrous cartilage.
b) dense regular connective tissue.
c) periodontal ligament.
d) rigid cartilaginous bridge.
e) completely fused.