1) which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most complex to the
simplest?
a) cellular, tissue, molecular, system, organ, organism
b) molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
c) tissue, cellular, molecular, organ, system, organism
d) organ, organism, molecular, cellular, tissue, system
e) organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
2) if digestion of a carbohydrate results in equal amounts of glucose and galactose, this
carbohydrate is probably
a) sucrose.
b) maltose.
c) lactose.
d) cellulose.
e) glycogen.
3) the vitamin that is a constituent of coenzyme a is
a) folic acid (folate).
b) pantothenic acid.
c) pyridoxine (b6).
d) riboflavin.
e) niacin.
4) ________ are large lymphatic nodules that are located in the walls of the pharynx.
a) tonsils
b) peyer patches
c) lymph nodes
d) immune complexes
e) spleens
5) asthma is
a) a collapsed lung.
b) an acute condition resulting from unusually sensitive, irritated conducting airways.
c) an obstructive tumor.
d) characterized by fluid buildup in the alveoli.
e) caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis.
6) lymphatic organs differ from lymphatic tissues in what way?
a) they contain t lymphocytes and lymphatic tissues do not.
b) they are found in the digestive tract and lymphatic tissues are found in the thorax.
c) they are surrounded by a fibrous capsule and lymphatic tissues are not.
d) they cannot produce antibodies, whereas lymphatic tissues can.
e) they occur throughout the body except in the head.
7) an age-related decline in mental function characterized by difficulties with spatial
orientation, memory, language, and personality is called
a) delirium agitans.
b) senile dementia.
c) persistent vegetative state.
d) somnolence of the aged.
e) progressive cerebral dysfunction.
8) cushing disease results from an excess of
a) growth hormone.
b) parathyroid hormone.
c) adh.
d) glucocorticoids.
e) epinephrine.
9) which of the following visceral reflexes is not coordinated by the medulla
oblongata?
a) swallowing reflex
b) vasomotor reflex
c) coughing reflex
d) cardioacceleratory reflex
e) pupillary reflex
10)
figure 14-1 the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
identify the structure labeled “1”
a) choroid plexus
b) cerebral aqueduct
c) third ventricle
d) subarachnoid space
e) corpus callosum
11) nerves carrying sensory information from the lips and the chin pass through the
a) ramus of the mandible.
b) condylar process.
c) mental foramina.
d) mandibular foramina.
e) maxillary foramina.
12) the superficial hard part of the inner ear is called the ________ and contains
________ .
a) bony labyrinth; perilymph
b) membranous labyrinth; perilymph
c) membranous labyrinth; endolymph
d) cochlea; perilymph
e) bony labyrinth; endolymph
13) the following is a list of the events that occur during a muscle contraction.
1. myosin cross-bridges bind to the actin.
2. the free myosin head splits atp.
3. calcium ion is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
4. the myosin head pivots toward the center of the sarcomere.
5. calcium ion binds to troponin.
6. the myosin head binds an atp molecule and detaches from the actin.
the correct sequence of these events is
a) 1, 3, 5, 4, 6, 2
b) 5, 1, 4, 6, 2, 3
c) 3, 5, 1, 2, 4, 6
d) 3, 5, 1, 4, 6, 2
e) 1, 4, 6, 2, 3, 5
14) the layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual axons within a peripheral
nerve is termed the
a) endoneurium.
b) perineurium.
c) aponeurium.
d) metaneurium.
e) subneurium.
15) the pubic and ischial rami encircle the
a) pubic symphysis.
b) lesser sciatic notch.
c) greater sciatic notch.
d) obturator foramen.
e) acetabulum.
16) the heart is innervated by ________ nerves.
a) parasympathetic
b) sympathetic
c) both parasympathetic and sympathetic
d) neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic
e) somatomotor
17) a single motor neuron together with all the muscle fibers it innervates is called
a) an end foot.
b) an end plate.
c) a motor unit.
d) a dermatome.
e) a myotome.
18) which of the following membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior
of the body?
a) mucous
b) serous
c) cutaneous
d) synovial
e) pleural
19) examination of a tissue sample from the central nervous system reveals many
darkly pigmented cells. this tissue probably came from the
a) nucleus gracilis.
b) nucleus cuneatus.
c) motor cortex.
d) substantia nigra.
e) red nucleus.
20) an accumulation of lymph in a region where lymphatic drainage has been blocked is
termed ________.
21) the cervical region of the spinal cord is drained by the ________.
22) ________ channels can open or close to regulate the passage of materials through
the cell membrane. (note: be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).
23) cell membranes are said to be ________ because they allow some substances to
pass but not others.
24) the left border of the heart is formed by the ________ and a small portion of the left
atrium.
25) the ________ muscle elevates the upper eye lid.
26) the inferior portion of the spinal cord and the abdominal wall receive blood from
the ________.
27) modified sebaceous glands located along the margin of the eyelid that secrete a
lipid-rich product are called ________ glands.
28) the pelvic ________ is bordered by the coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the
inferior border of the pubic symphysis.