Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Exam
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Course Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health offers foundational knowledge of human body structure and function, tailored for students preparing for careers in allied health fields. This course explores the organization of the human body, covering essential topics such as the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding how these systems work individually and together to maintain homeostasis. The course integrates lectures, interactive activities, and case studies to connect anatomical concepts with physiological processes relevant to health care practice.
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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 6th Edition by Valerie C. Scanlon
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of body cavities (Select all that apply)?
A)The pelvic cavity is the most inferior part of the dorsal cavity.
B)The two major cavities are the dorsal and posterior cavities.
C)The abdominal cavity is part of the ventral cavity and is lined with the peritoneum.
D)The spinal cavity is lined with meninges.
E)The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the pelvic cavity.
F)The spinal cavity and cranial cavity are continuous.
Answer: C,D,F
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the quadrants of the abdomen (Select all that apply)?
A)The use of quadrants makes description of organ location simpler.
B)The imaginary lines that create the quadrants cross at the navel.
C)The liver is not found in the left upper quadrant.
D)The pancreas is not found in the right lower quadrant.
E)The imaginary lines that create the quadrants are a midsagittal plane and a frontal plane.
F)Parts of the small intestine are found in all four quadrants.
Answer: A,B,D,F
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Chapter 2:Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part
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Q1) A group of tissues that work together is called a(n)________________________.
Answer: organ
Q2) A tissue that contracts to move part of the body is a __________________ tissue.
Answer: muscle
Q3) The dorsal cavity is lined by membranes called the ________________. Answer: meninges
Q4) The organ system that is a framework that supports the body is the _________________ system.
Answer: skeletal
Q5) The deltoid areas would be separated from the gluteal areas by a _____________________ section of the trunk.
Answer: trAnswerverse
Q6) The organ system that takes oxygen from the lungs to the tissues is the _______________ system.
Answer: circulatory
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Q7) The pectoral area is ___________________ to the umbilical area.
Answer: superior
Q8) The organ system of which the esophagus is part is the _______________
system.
Answer: digestive
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Chapter 2:Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part
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Q1) An arrangement of several tissues that accomplishes specific functions is called:
A)an organ system
B)an individual person
C)an organic chemical
D)an organ
Answer: D
Q2) The plantar area is ___ to the femoral area.
A)superior
B)distal
C)proximal
D)central
Answer: B
Q3) An area that is both inferior and anterior to the lumbar area is the:
A)sacral area
B)gluteal area
C)inguinal area
D)mammary area
Answer: C
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Chapter 3:Some Basic Chemistry-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of cell respiration (Select all that apply)?
A)The reacting molecules are CO2 and glucose.
B)All the energy released is in the form of heat.
C)The reacting molecules are glucose and oxygen.
D)The waste products of the process are CO2 and water.
E)Energy is released when glucose is broken down gradually.
F)Energy a cell can use is trapped in molecules of ATP.
G)The water that is produced is exhaled.
H)A molecule of ATP is made from ADP plus a phosphate plus energy.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of water and the body's water compartments (Select all that apply)?
A)Once water is part of plasma,it always remains part of plasma.
B)The spaces between cells contain tissue fluid.
C)Lymph is the name for the fluid in lymphatic vessels.
D)Water in veins is called plasma.
E)Intercellular water is the water within cells.
F)Intracellular water is another name for tissue fluid.
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Chapter 3:Some Basic Chemistry-Part B
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Q1) All enzymes are made of the organic molecule ______________________.
Q2) A disadvantage of sweating is that it may lead to _________________________________.
Q3) The name for the water within cells is _________________________.
Q4) Phospholipids are present in all human cells as part of _______________________________.
Q5) Starches are plant polysaccharides made of _________________________.
Q6) The bonds in a molecule of oxygen are _________________ bonds.
Q7) A large molecule made of the elements C,H,O,N,and P would most likely be a(n)______________________________.
Q8) The subunits of DNA and RNA are called _____________________________.
Q9) The precursor molecule for the steroid hormones is _____________________________.
Q10) An ionic bond is formed when atoms gain or lose _______________________.
Q11) The bonds between the amino acids in a protein are ___________________ bonds.
Q12) The lipids that form the largest part of cell membranes are the
Q13) On the pH scale,acids are indicated by numbers
Q14) Two polysaccharides made of glucose are ____________________ and _________________.
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Chapter 3:Some Basic Chemistry-Part C
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of the subunits of organic molecules?
A)Glycogen is made of glucose.
B)Glycerol is found in true fats and in diglycerides.
C)DNA subunits are called deoxyprecursors.
D)The subunits of enzymes are amino acids.
Q2) Intracellular fluid is found:
A)within cells
B)between cells
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and in tissue spaces
Q3) Two elements that are necessary for nerve impulse transmission are:
A)sodium and potassium
B)iron and copper
C)calcium and phosphorus
D)sulfur and cobalt
Q4) Which statement is NOT true of organic molecules?
A)DNA is the genetic code in chromosomes.
B)Hormones may be steroids or proteins.
C)Phospholipids are part of cell membranes.
D)Oligosaccharides are energy-storage molecules.
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Chapter 4:Cells-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the nucleus of a cell (Select all that apply)?
A)The nuclear membrane has four layers to protect the chromosomes.
B)The nucleus of a human body cell contains 48 chromosomes.
C)The nucleus of a human body cell is a diploid nucleus.
D)The chromosomes in the nucleus are made of DNA and protein.
E)Human cells that do not have nuclei are mature red blood cells.f.The nucleus is the control center of the cell because it contains most of the mitochondria of the cell.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of cellular transport mechanisms (Select all that apply)?
A)In the body,oxygen is exchanged for CO2 by the process of diffusion.
B)Filtration is the first step in the formation of urine by the kidneys.
C)Osmosis is the process by which the small intestine absorbs water.
D)Some white blood cells carry out phagocytosis.
E)Many body cells take in glucose by facilitated diffusion.
F)Active transport is necessary for the sodium pumps of neurons.
G)In pinocytosis,cells pinch off pieces of their cytoplasm to secrete small molecules.
H)Filtration is important for the formation of blood plasma in capillaries.
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Chapter 4:Cells-Part B
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Q1) In the process of protein synthesis,the three bases that are the code for an amino acid may be called a(n)__________________ or a(n)___________________.
Q2) The cell organelles that permit sperm cells to move are _______________________.
Q3) The nucleus is the regulating center of a cell because it contains the _____________________.
Q4) In mitosis,the chromatids become separate chromosomes during ____________________.
Q5) In mitosis,each chromosome becomes visible as a pair of _______________ during __________________________.
Q6) The water content of red blood cells does not change when the cells are in blood plasma,because plasma is _________________________ to the cells.
Q7) The cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes are the _________________________.
Q8) Some cells of the kidney tubules reabsorb small proteins by the process of ____________________________.
Q9) The Golgi apparatus is a cell organelle that ____________________ cellular products.
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Q10) The human diploid number of chromosomes is _________________.
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Chapter 4:Cells-Part C
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Q1) Chromosomes are made of ___ and are found in the ___ of cells.
A)DNA/nucleus
B)RNA/nucleus
C)proteins/cytoplasm
D)DNA/cytoplasm
Q2) The organic molecule in cell membranes that forms self antigens attached to proteins is:
A)glucose
B)cholesterol
C)phospholipids
D)oligosaccharides
Q3) Which statement is NOT true of meiosis?
A)Egg and sperm cells are produced.
B)Spermatogenesis is meiosis in the testes.
C)The cells produced are haploid.
D)Oogenesis is meiosis in the uterus.
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Chapter 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of nerve tissue (Select all that apply
A)The nucleus of a neuron is found in its axon.
B)The dendrites of a neuron carry impulses toward a synapse.
C)A nerve impulse is both electrical and chemical.
D)A synapse is the space between the cell bodies of adjacent neurons.
E)Neurotransmitters are produced by Schwann cells.
F)Electrical insulation for neurons is provided by the myelin sheath.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of cardiac muscle (Select all that apply)?
A)Cardiac muscle forms the walls of the chambers of the heart.
B)Intercalated discs are the specialized nuclei of cardiac muscle cells.
C)Cardiac muscle is a type of voluntary muscle.
D)Cardiac muscle cells must receive nerve impulses in order to contract.
E)The cardiac muscle of the valves of the heart pushes blood through.
F)The pumping of the heart moves blood through blood vessels.
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Chapter 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part B
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Q1) The tissue between the skin and muscles that produces a hormone that influences appetite is __________________________.
Q2) The tissue that forms smooth surfaces in joints is ___________________________.
Q3) The most important physical characteristic of elastin is that it is ____________________.
Q4) An organ made of lymphatic tissue is the _________________________.
Q5) The transporting fluid of blood is called ___________________.
Q6) The tissue that stores potential energy in the form of true fats is _____________________.
Q7) The epidermis of the skin is made of _________________________ epithelium to help prevent water loss.
Q8) The fluid that traps bacteria and dust in the respiratory tract is ____________________.
Q9) The specific tissue that moves the body is
Q10) The specific tissue that produces a large amount of body heat is
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Q11) The heart is made of _______________________,which
Q12) The function of a neurotransmitter is to carry a(n)_____________________ across a(n)_____________________.
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Chapter 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part C
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Q1) Goblet cells secrete ___ in the ___.
A)mucus/respiratory tract
B)plasma/capillaries
C)synovial fluid/joints
D)serous fluid/pleural membranes
Q2) Which statement is NOT true of the blood cells?
A)WBCs provide immunity.
B)All of the blood cells may be produced by the spleen.
C)Platelets contribute to blood clotting.
D)RBCs carry oxygen to tissues.
Q3) The salivary glands are made of cuboidal epithelium,the function of which is to:
A)protect from mechanical injury
B)absorb
C)secrete
D)be a barrier to viruses
Q4) Hormones are produced by glands called:
A)exocrine glands
B)endocrine glands
C)goblet glands
D)none of these
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Chapter 6:The Integumentary System-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of sweating (Select all that apply)?
A)Sweating is most efficient when the humidity is high.
B)Sweating is an effective means of heat loss because water has a high heat of vaporization.
C)Sweat is produced by eccrine glands,which are most numerous on the trunk of the body.
D)Excess body heat evaporates sweat through the epidermis.
E)Sweat glands are unicellular glands that respond to environmental temperature changes.
F)Excessive sweating may lead to dehydration.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the superficial fascia (Select all that apply)?
A)Adipose tissue has potential energy in the form of fat.
B)Areolar connective tissue contains many white blood cells.
C)This layer is a secondary line of defense for the body because it is just within the skin.
D)The mast cells in this layer produce histamine,which contributes to inflammation.
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Chapter 6:The Integumentary System-Part B
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Q1) When the arterioles in the dermis dilate,the loss of body heat will be
Q2) Most cutaneous receptors are found in the ___________________ of the skin.
Q3) The dermis is made primarily of the proteins ___________________ and _______________.
Q4) The inner layer of the skin is the __________________________.
Q5) The _____________________ secreted by the __________________________ prevents drying of the eardrum.
Q6) Keratin is a _______________________ (type of molecule)that helps make the skin relatively waterproof.
Q7) The outermost layer of the epidermis is the ____________________________.
Q8) The arterioles in the dermis will dilate when the external environment becomes _____________________.
Q9) Vitamin ___________ is produced in skin that is exposed to __________________________.
Q10) The living part of a hair is the _________________,where the process of ____________ takes place.
Q11) Human hair helps keep dust out of the ________________________.
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Chapter 6:The Integumentary System-Part C
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Q1) In a warm environment,the arterioles in the dermis will:
A)dilate to lose heat
B)constrict to lose heat
C)constrict to conserve heat
D)dilate to conserve heat
Q2) The stratum corneum is made of layers of cells that:
A)undergo mitosis
B)are producing keratin
C)are producing collagen
D)are dead
Q3) The function of cerumen is to:
A)prevent drying of the eardrum
B)prevent drying of the hair
C)permit gripping by the palms
D)prevent friction on the skin
Q4) The growth of bacteria on the skin surface is inhibited by:
A)keratin
B)sweat
C)sebum
D)melanin
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Chapter 7:The Skeletal System-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of bone tissue (Select all that apply)?
A)Osteons are found only in spongy bone.
B)An osteon consists of one osteocyte surrounded by capillaries.
C)Spongy bone is found on the surfaces of flat and irregular bones.
D)Compact bone forms the diaphyses of short bones.
E)The blood vessels in compact bone come from the periosteum.
F)Osteoblasts are the cells that reabsorb excess bone during remodeling.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the rib cage (Select all that apply)?
A)The manubrium articulates with all of the true ribs.
B)During inhalation the ribs are pulled up and in.
C)All of the ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.
D)The most inferior part of the sternum is the xiphoid process.
E)The floating ribs help protect the heart.
F)The true ribs and false ribs have costal cartilages.
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Chapter 7:The Skeletal System-Part B
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Q1) The vertebrae in the small of the back are called ______________ vertebrae,and there are _____ of them.
Q2) Two bones that protect the eye are the __________________ and _________________.
Q3) The type of bone that is NOT made of osteons is ______________________ bone.
Q4) The function of a bursa in a joint is to permit the sliding of a(n)_________________________.
Q5) The embryonic humerus and femur are both made of _________________________.
Q6) The mandible and temporal bone form a(n)________________________ joint.
Q7) The sinus in the skull that does NOT provide resonance for the voice is the ________________ sinus.
Q8) The femur and tibia form a(n)_____________________ joint.
Q9) The hormone that increases the reabsorption of calcium from bones is _______________________.
Q10) In a synovial joint,the joint capsule is lined with the ___________________________,which produces
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Q12) Two bones that contain paranasal sinuses are the _______________ and _______________.
Q13) The hip joint is formed by the _________________ and _________________________.
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Chapter 7:The Skeletal System-Part C
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Q1) An example of a suture joint is the:
A)mandible and temporal bone
B)occipital and parietal bones
C)clavicle and scapula
D)two pubic bones
Q2) The part of a synovial joint that encloses the joint in a strong sheath is the:
A)synovial membrane
B)articular cartilage
C)joint capsule
D)synovial fluid
Q3) The frontal and parietal bones form this type of joint:
A)symphysis
B)gliding
C)suture
D)pivot
Q4) Three nutrients that are needed to become part of bone matrix are:
A)protein,calcium,and vitamin D
B)phosphorus,calcium,and vitamin C
C)calcium,phosphorus,and protein
D)protein,vitamin C,and calcium
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Chapter 8:The Muscular System-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of muscle arrangements (Select all that apply)?
A)Antagonistic muscles are those with opposite functions.
B)Synergistic muscles are those with alternating functions.
C)If one muscle pushes a bone one way,another muscle will be needed to push the bone the other way.
D)The muscle that does most of the work of a movement is the first responder.
E)A muscle may have more than one synergist because the bone to be moved may be in several different positions.
F)An antagonist to a muscle is usually found on the opposite side of the joint to be moved.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of energy sources for muscle contraction (Select all that apply)?
A)The most abundant energy source is ATP.
B)The direct (immediate)energy source is glycogen.
C)When creatine phosphate is used for energy,the waste product urea is formed.
D)Glycogen is stored in muscles for use during exercise.
E)The first step in the use of glycogen for energy is its conversion to glucose.
F)The energy from creatine phosphate is used to make more ATP.
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Chapter 8:The Muscular System-Part B
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Q1) The muscle group on the medial side of the thigh that adducts the thigh is the
Q2) The muscle on the front of the lower leg that dorsiflexes the foot is the __________________.
Q3) In cell respiration,the ________________ produced contributes to body temperature.
Q4) During repolarization of a muscle fiber,_______________ ions rush ________________ the cell.
Q5) Depolarization of a muscle fiber is stimulated by __________________ that allows the entry of ____________________ ions.
Q6) The muscle in the inguinal area that flexes the thigh is the ___________________________.
Q7) In the sliding filament mechanism,the inhibiting proteins are ___________________ and _________________________.
Q8) The muscle on the shoulder that abducts the arm is the ____________________.
Q9) About 25% of the body's heat at rest is produced by the ____________________ of the skeletal muscles.
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An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the __________________________.
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Chapter 8:The Muscular System-Part C
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of the energy sources for muscle contraction?
A)When ATP is used up,muscle fatigue begins.
B)Glycogen is a form of stored energy.
C)Glycogen is made from glucose.
D)Creatine phosphate is a secondary energy source.
Q2) The part of the brain that coordinates voluntary movement is the:
A)cerebrum: frontal lobes
B)cerebellum
C)cerebrum: parietal lobes
D)cerebrum: occipital lobes
Q3) Which statement is NOT true of the energy sources for muscle contraction?
A)The energy from creatine phosphate is used to make more ATP.
B)The ATP stored in muscles lasts only a few seconds.
C)The glycogen stored in muscles lasts only a few seconds.
D)The creatinine produced will be excreted by the kidneys.
Q4) The part of the brain that initiates muscle contraction is the:
A)cerebrum: frontal lobes
B)cerebellum
C)cerebrum: parietal lobes
D)cerebrum: occipital lobes
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Chapter 9:The Nervous System-Part A
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Q1) The ___________________________ division of the autonomic nervous system permits localized responses within the body.
Q2) The ___________________ lobe of the cerebrum initiates voluntary movement.
Q3) The part of the brain that regulates heart rate is the _______________________.
Q4) Thoracolumbar is another name for the ________________________ division of the autonomic nervous system.
Q5) A nerve impulse changes from electrical to chemical at a(n)______________________.
Q6) The neuroglia that form the myelin sheath in the CNS are the _______________________.
Q7) The parts of the brain that regulate breathing are the _________________ and ____________.
Q8) Interneurons carry impulses within the ________________.
Q9) There are __________ pairs of lumbar spinal nerves and ___________ pairs of sacral spinal nerves,and they supply the _________________________.
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Q10) The _____________________ division of the autonomic nervous system has its ganglia in two chains beside the backbone
Q11) The myelin sheath provides ___________________________ for neurons.
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Chapter 9:The Nervous System-Part B
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)(Select all that apply)?
A)CSF is made from blood plasma by the process of diffusion.
B)The five ventricles of the brain all contain CSF.
C)CSF is reabsorbed into the blood from the ventricles.
D)The central canal of the spinal cord contains CSF.
E)The structures that form CSF are the choroid plexuses in the subarachnoid space.
F)CSF is a circulating fluid,the tissue fluid of the CNS.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of stretch and flexor reflexes (Select all that apply)?
A)Stretch reflexes enable us to reach outward or upward very quickly.
B)Flexor reflexes enable us to pull away from harm.
C)Stretch reflexes are two-neuron reflexes in which a sensory neuron synapses directly with a motor neuron.
D)These are spinal cord reflexes that the brain cannot inhibit.
E)The patellar reflex is a flexor reflex that may be used clinically.
F)In a stretch reflex,a muscle that is stretched will contract.
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Chapter 9:The Nervous System-Part C
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Q1) The ventricles of the brain contain:
A)gray matter
B)white matter
C)interneurons
D)choroid plexuses
Q2) The part of the brain that regulates blood pressure and heart rate is the:
A)medulla
B)pons
C)hypothalamus
D)cerebrum
Q3) A nerve impulse at a synapse between two neurons is best described as:
A)electrical
B)chemical
C)mechanical
D)physical
Q4) The axons of interneurons are located in the:
A)ventral root ganglia
B)dorsal root ganglia
C)white matter of the spinal cord or brain
D)gray matter of the spinal cord or brain
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Chapter 10:The Senses-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of arterial receptors (Select all that apply)?
A)Pressoreceptors detect changes in blood pressure.
B)These receptors are found in the carotid arteries,which are within the brain.
C)These receptors are also in the aortic arch,which is in the thoracic cavity.
D)Arterial chemoreceptors detect changes in nutrient levels in the blood.
E)The information from these receptors is used to make changes in breathing and heart rate.
F)The cranial nerves that are sensory are the facial and glossopharyngeal.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the physiology of vision (Select all that apply)?
A)Cones are the receptors for color and are most numerous in the optic disc.
B)The lens adjusts for distant vision,and the cornea adjusts for near vision.
C)For near vision,the pupils dilate and the eyes converge.
D)The optic chiasma is a crossing of optic nerve fibers that contributes to binocular vision.
E)The visual areas are in the occipital lobes of the cerebrum.
F)Rods are most numerous at the periphery of the retina.
G)The optic tracts for visual impulses include the thalamus and midbrain.
H)Adaptation occurs with the sense of sight,but after-images do not.
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Q2) In the retina,colors are detected by the _________________,and the presence of light is detected by the ____________________.
Q3) The cranial nerve pair concerned with hearing is the _____________________.
Q4) There are _______________ semicircular canals,and their receptors are called _______________________.
Q5) The anterior cavity of the eye contains ________________________,and the posterior cavity contains ___________________________.
Q6) The part of the ear that prevents sharp rises in pressure within the cochlea is the ______________________.
Q7) Arterial chemoreceptors detect changes in the level of ______________________ in the blood.
Q8) The first part of the eye that refracts light rays is the ________________________.
Q9) The eyeball is moved up and down or side to side by the ____________________________.
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Q1) The receptors for muscle sense are called ___,and are found in ___.
A)proprioceptors/skin
B)stretch receptors/muscles
C)proprioceptors/brain
D)stretch receptors/brain
Q2) The layers of the eyeball,in order from the outermost,are:
A)retina,sclera,choroid
B)sclera,choroid,retina
C)choroid,sclera,retina
D)sclera,retina,choroid
Q3) The first part of the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves is the:
A)pinna
B)eardrum
C)stapes
D)malleus
Q4) The retina of the eye:
A)contains the receptors for vision
B)is made of connective tissue
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and forms the oculomotor nerve
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A)Hyperglycemia stimulates secretion of insulin.
B)Hypocalcemia stimulates secretion of PTH.
C)Decreased sodium in the body stimulates secretion of aldosterone.
D)ACTH stimulates secretion of cortisol.
E)Increased metabolic rate stimulates secretion of thyroxine.
F)Sympathetic impulses stimulate secretion of epinephrine.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of hormone effects on the uterus (Select all that apply)?
A)FSH from the anterior pituitary initiates growth of the endometrium.
B)Estrogen from the ovaries stimulates growth of the endometrium.
C)Progesterone from the developing ovarian follicle stimulates growth of the endometrium.
D)Oxytocin from the posterior pituitary stimulates contraction of the endometrium at the end of pregnancy.
E)LH from the anterior pituitary stimulates growth of the myometrium at puberty.
F)During pregnancy,premature contractions of the myometrium are inhibited by progesterone.
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Q1) In a negative feedback mechanism,when the effect of a hormone increases,the secretion of the hormone ______________________.
Q2) Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal ____________________,which is the _______________ portion of this gland.
Q3) Calcitonin is secreted by the _______________________ gland,and its target organs are _________________________.
Q4) In the two-messenger mechanism of the action of protein hormones,the second messenger is _______________________,which activates specific ______________________ within the cell.
Q5) The direct stimulus for secretion of PTH is _____________________________.
Q6) In men,the two hormones secreted by the testes are ________________________ and _________________________.
Q7) The hormone that enables cells to take in glucose to use for energy production is __________________,produced by the _________________________.
Q8) The direct stimulus for secretion of glucagon is _________________________.
Q9) The site of action of prostaglandins is usually ____________________________.
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Q10) The direct stimulus for secretion of growth hormone is ______________________ .
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A)enzymes/posterior pituitary gland
B)releasing hormones/hypothalamus
C)enzymes/hypothalamus
D)releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland
Q2) The functions of thyroxine and T? include all of these except:
A)they increase the rate of protein synthesis within cells
B)they increase the use of all three food types for energy production
C)they increase the rate of mitosis in growing organs
D)they are necessary for both physical and mental growth
Q3) Which statement is NOT true of oxytocin?
A)It is released from the posterior pituitary gland.
B)It causes contractions of the uterus.
C)It stimulates milk production in the mammary glands.
D)It is secreted during labor and when a mother is nursing an infant.
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A)All RBCs are produced in the RBM and the liver.
B)Vitamin B12 and folic acid are necessary for DNA synthesis in mature RBCs.
C)Iron and protein in the diet are necessary to become part of hemoglobin.
D)The intrinsic factor,produced by the liver,prevents digestion of vitamin B12.
E)The only part of old RBCs that can be recycled is the iron.
F)Old RBCs are phagocytized by lymphocytes in the liver,spleen,and RBM.
G)Bilirubin is a waste product of the heme of old hemoglobin.
H)Bilirubin is normally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of blood disorders (Select all that apply)?
A)Thrombocytopenia is a deficiency of platelets,and may lead to bleeding episodes.
B)Leukemia is an excess of WBCs,but the WBCs are not functional.
C)Anemia is a deficiency of RBCs or of hemoglobin.
D)A deficiency of WBCs is leukocytosis.
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Q2) The primary hemopoietic tissue is _______________________________.
Q3) The general stimulus for chemical clotting,even in an intact vessel,is a ___________________________.
Q4) Antithrombin is synthesized by the _____________________,and its purpose is to __________________________.
Q5) As a consequence of a mismatched blood transfusion,the most serious damage occurs in the ________________________ because of the circulating
Q6) An abnormal clot that forms within a vessel is called a(n)__________________________.
Q7) Clotting factors such as fibrinogen are synthesized by the
Q8) In the process of chemical clotting,the result of the first stage is __________________________________.
Q9) The plasma protein that pulls tissue fluid into capillaries is
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Q10) The vitamin necessary for chemical clotting is ________________.
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Q1) Of the WBCs,the lymphocytes ___ and the monocytes ___.
A)recognize foreign antigens/become macrophages
B)produce antibodies/produce heparin
C)become macrophages/produce antibodies
D)detoxify foreign proteins/become macrophages
Q2) The purpose of fibrinolysis is to:
A)dissolve an old clot
B)split more fibrinogen to fibrin
C)make the clot stronger
D)splice fibrin molecules together
Q3) The kind of WBC that produces antibodies is the:
A)eosinophil
B)neutrophil
C)monocyte
D)lymphocyte
Q4) Which of these cells is NOT produced in red bone marrow?
A)RBCs
B)WBCs
C)platelets
D)All of these cells are produced in red bone marrow.
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A)A drop in blood pressure is the stimulus to increase heart rate.
B)The receptors for this reflex are pressoreceptors located in the femoral artery.
C)The CNS center for this reflex is in the spinal cord.
D)The effector of this reflex is the myocardium.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of cardiac output (Select all that apply)?
A)Cardiac output equals stroke volume plus pulse.
B)Average resting cardiac output is approximately 5 liters per hour,and varies with the size of the person.
C)A certain level of cardiac output is necessary to maintain proper oxygenation of tissues.
D)Cardiac output may be decreased by severe hemorrhage.
Q3)
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Q1) The lining of the chambers of the heart is the ____________________________.
Q2) The aortic and pulmonary semilunar valves prevent backflow of blood from the ___________________ to the ____________________ when the ____________________ relax.
Q3) If cardiac output is 6000 mL and stroke volume is 75 mL,then pulse is _________________.
Q4) The heart is a double pump: The right side of the heart receives blood from the _____________ and pumps it to the ______________.
Q5) The endocardium is the _____________ of the heart,and its function is to _____________________.
Q6) The normal range of resting heart rate for a healthy adult is __________ to _________ bpm.
Q7) If stroke volume is 80 mL and pulse is 70 bpm,then cardiac output is __________________.
Q8) The electrical impulses for the heartbeat pass from the _____________________ of the atria to the _______________________ in the ventricles.
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A)vagus
B)sympathetic
C)phrenic
D)all of these,depending on the situation
Q2) Which of these does NOT happen following a sudden decrease in blood pressure to the brain?
A)Carotid pressoreceptors detect the drop in blood pressure.
B)Sensory impulses travel along the glossopharyngeal nerves to the medulla.
C)The inhibitory center of the medulla is activated.
D)Sympathetic impulses increase the heart rate.
Q3) The veins that return blood from the lungs to the left atrium are the:
A)aortic veins
B)caval veins
C)pulmonary veins
D)systemic veins
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the maintenance of blood pressure (BP)(Select all that apply)?
A)If more blood returns to the heart,the ventricles contract more forcefully to pump it out,and this raises BP.
B)The hormone ADH helps the kidneys conserve water,and helps prevent a decrease in BP.
C)The elasticity of the large arteries helps decrease diastolic BP.
D)If BP decreases,filtration in the kidneys decreases.
E)Aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ ions by the kidneys,which lowers BP.
F)If BP decreases,the kidneys secrete the enzyme renin,which stimulates the secretion of epinephrine to prevent a further decrease.
G)Norepinephrine stimulates vasoconstriction in skin,viscera,and skeletal muscles,all of which lower BP.
H)The hormone ANP increases the excretion of K+ ions by the kidneys,which helps conserve water and raise BP.
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Q1) In pulmonary circulation,blood is pumped to the lungs by the
Q2) When BP decreases,the kidneys secrete _____________________,which initiates the formation of _________________________.
Q3) The venous return mechanism that is especially important for the veins of the legs is the ___________________________.
Q4) The _____________________ of the brain regulates the diameter of arteries and veins.
Q5) If venous return decreases,the heart contracts ______________ forcefully and cardiac output ________________________.
Q6) Two hormones that affect blood pressure because they affect blood volume are _____________________ and ______________________.
Q7) When venous return increases,the heart contracts more forcefully; this is called
Q8) The large arteries are elastic,and recoil during left ventricular _____________________,thereby raising ______________________ BP.
Q9) In capillaries,the process of filtration depends on _________________________.
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of the circle of Willis?
A)It is an arterial anastomosis.
B)The vertebral arteries contribute to it.
C)It ensures a sufficient blood supply to the brain.
D)The external carotid arteries contribute to it.
Q2) The fetal structure that permits blood to flow from the pulmonary artery to the aorta is the:
A)foramen ovale
B)ductus arteriosus
C)ductus venosus
D)foramen magnum
Q3) In capillaries,waste products dissolved in tissue fluid are returned to the blood by the process of:
A)diffusion
B)osmosis
C)filtration
D)phagocytosis
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A)Genetic immunity is programmed in DNA,and weakens as we get older.
B)A vaccine is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
C)The maternal antibodies a newborn acquires from breast milk are an example of naturally acquired active immunity.
D)Recovery from a disease provides artificially acquired active immunity.
E)Passive immunity is always temporary because antibodies from another source last a few months at most.
F)Immune globulins (Ig)are antibodies,and Igs are available for diseases such as rabies and tetanus.
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Q1) The component of immunity that is specific as to antigen is _________________ immunity.
Q2) In adaptive immunity,the _____________________ T cells chemically destroy foreign antigens.
Q3) The right lymphatic duct empties lymph into the ______________________ vein.
Q4) In innate immunity,the effect of histamine on arterioles is to cause _____________________.
Q5) In adaptive immunity,the mechanism that does not involve antibody production is _________________________________.
Q6) Water in the body has several names: in capillaries it is ________________________; in between cells it is ______________________; and in lymph capillaries it is ________________.
Q7) In adaptive immunity,the cells that work together to recognize foreign antigens are the ______________________ and the __________________________.
Q8) The cells of innate immunity that are the most important phagocytes are the ________________________ and the _______________________.
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Q9) Tissue fluid that has entered lymph capillaries is called ________________________.
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A)produce antibodies
B)help recognize foreign antigens
C)produce plasma
D)guide cytotoxic T cells to their targets
Q2) The function of lymph nodules is to destroy pathogens that:
A)enter the body through breaks in the skin
B)enter the body through natural openings such as the nose
C)are in lymph from the arms and legs
D)are in lymph from the head and neck
Q3) The purposes of inflammation are to ___ and to ___.
A)create pain/make the person see a doctor
B)bring more RBCs to the area/supply more oxygen
C)decrease tissue fluid formation in the damaged area/prevent damage to healthy tissue
D)eliminate the cause of the damage/permit tissue repair to begin
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A)Blood coming into the pulmonary capillaries is low in O2 and high in CO2.
B)The alveolar walls are one cell in thickness.
C)The total alveoli provide a large surface area for gas exchange.
D)The pulmonary capillaries are made of simple squamous epithelium.
E)Type II alveolar cells secrete pulmonary surfactant to increase the osmosis of gases.
F)Blood leaving the pulmonary capillaries will return to the left atrium of the heart.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the nervous regulation of respiration (Select all that apply)?
A)The inspiration and expiration centers are in the medulla.
B)The normal breathing rhythm is regulated by the medulla and midbrain.
C)The smooth muscle of the diaphragm does not require nerve impulses to contract.
D)The inflation reflex increases tidal volume when necessary.
E)The pneumotaxic center in the pons prolongs inhalation.
F)Impulses from the cerebrum,for singing,can override the medulla,but not indefinitely.
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Q1) Most oxygen is transported to tissues bonded to the _________________ in _______________.
Q2) The parts of the pharynx that are passageways for both air and food are the __________________________ and the ____________________________.
Q3) The general purpose of the tonsils is to _______________________.
Q4) The trachea is kept open by ___________________ in the shape of a(n)______________.
Q5) A forced exhalation requires the _____________________________ muscles,which pull the ribs ______________________.
Q6) The external intercostal muscles contribute to ___________________________ by pulling the ribs __________________________.
Q7) The laryngopharynx opens into the _____________________ and the _____________________.
Q8) The ribs are pulled up and out by the _____________________________ muscles during ________________________________.
Q9) The oropharynx is located behind the _______________________ and is lined with _____________________________ epithelium.
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Q1) Hemoglobin will release oxygen where the:
A)PO<sub>2</sub> is low
B)PCO<sub>2</sub> is low
C)temperature is low
D)all of these
Q2) Which minute respiratory volume is consistent with the potential for respiratory acidosis?
A)4 L
B)5.5 L
C)6.5 L
D)8 L
Q3) Respiratory acidosis would be most likely with a breathing rate of ___ per minute.
A)8
B)14
C)18
D)32
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Chapter 17:The Digestive System-Part A
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A)Amylase,lipase,and trypsin are all secreted by the pancreas.
B)The gallbladder stores bile and dilutes it to the proper concentration.
C)The liver produces bile to emulsify fats in the duodenum,a form a mechanical digestion.
D)The pancreatic duct empties into the duodenum distal to the common bile duct.
E)The common bile duct is formed by the hepatic duct from the liver and the subhepatic duct from the gallbladder.
F)The hormone cholecystokinin causes contraction of the gallbladder.
G)The bicarbonate juice produced by the pancreas helps lower the pH of the chyme in the duodenum.
H)Secretion of pancreatic enzymes is stimulated by the hormone secretin.
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Q2) The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the ___________________.
Q3) The secretion of gastric juice is increased by the hormone _____________________,which is secreted by the _____________________.
Q4) The enteroendocrine cells of the alimentary tube are located in the ___________________ (layer).
Q5) The blood from the small intestine,with absorbed end products of digestion,circulates first to the ______________________ by way of the ____________________ vein.
Q6) Pancreatic amylase contributes to the digestion of _______________________.
Q7) The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the _______________________.
Q8) In the villi of the small intestine,fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed into the _________________ in combination with _________________________.
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Q9) The liver is located in the ____________________ and _____________________ of the abdominal cavity.
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A)peritoneum
B)parietal pleura
C)mesentery
D)visceral pleura
Q2) The part of gastric juice that kills most bacteria that enter the stomach is:
A)trypsin
B)pepsin
C)lysozyme
D)hydrochloric acid
Q3) The common bile duct carries:
A)bile
B)pancreatic juice
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and intestinal juice
Q4) The digestive organ that is between the duodenum and the spleen is the:
A)pancreas
B)esophagus
C)small intestine
D)liver
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A)The process of sweating brings about heat loss by way of diffusion.
B)Most heat that is lost from the body is lost through the skin.
C)Blood is warmed by passage through active organs,and carries heat to cooler body areas.
D)Small amounts of body heat are lost with exhalations.
E)A breeze cools the skin surface by the process of radiation.
F)If the environmental temperature is 80oF and the humidity is 90%,sweating will be the most efficient mechanism of heat loss.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of a fever (Select all that apply)?
A)A substance or pathogen that causes a fever is a pyrogen.
B)A low fever may be beneficial in that WBCs become more active.
C)A pyrogen activates the heat gain mechanisms regulated by the thalamus.
D)A very high fever may cause brain damage because carbohydrates become denatured.
E)Some chemicals produced as part of inflammation are endogenous pyrogens.
F)A fever may be beneficial in that a higher temperature inhibits some bacteria.
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Q2) In cell respiration,the function of NAD and FAD is to carry ________________________ to the _____________________________.
Q3) In synthesis reactions,fatty acids are used to synthesize ___________________________ for storage or ___________________________ for cell membranes.
Q4) In cell respiration,the molecules that enter the Krebs cycle are _______________________ or ___________________________.
Q5) A high fever may cause brain damage because proteins become _____________________.
Q6) In cell respiration,metabolic water is made from the hydrogens that have come from ______________________ and the oxygen that has come from _______________________.
Q7) In cell respiration,metabolic water is formed during the ___________________________ (stage).
Q8) Anabolism is the collective term for all of the body's ___________________ reactions.
Q9) Vasodilation in the dermis will ___________________ the loss of heat.
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A)270 kcal
B)320 kcal
C)370 kcal
D)420 kcal
Q2) A fever-producing substance that is produced by a person's own cells has the name:
A)exogenous pyrogen
B)heat-induction factor
C)endogenous pyrogen
D)thermal intrinsic factor
Q3) In the cell respiration of glucose,NADH? is formed during:
A)glycolysis only
B)the Krebs cycle only
C)glycolysis and the Krebs cycle only
D)all three stages
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A)Renin is secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney when blood pressure rises too high.
B)One function of angiotensin II is to increase vasoconstriction.
C)The secretion of aldosterone is increased by angiotensinogen.
D)The renin-angiotensin mechanism is a negative feedback mechanism.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the kidneys and erythropoietin (Select all that apply)?
A)A person with chronic kidney failure may have chronic anemia as well.
B)The stimulus for secretion of erythropoietin is hypoxia.
C)The target tissue of erythropoietin is the red bone marrow.
D)Erythropoietin simulates increased production of all of the kinds of blood cells.
Q3) Which of the following statements are true of the urination reflex (Select all that apply)?
A)This is a flexor reflex over which we may exert voluntary control.
B)The effector of the reflex is the detrusor muscle,which contracts.
C)The stimulus for the reflex is stretching of the external urethral sphincter.
D)The part of the CNS directly involved in the reflex is the spinal cord.
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Q2) The urethra extends from the _______________________ to the _______________________.
Q3) When the kidneys retain hydrogen ions to regulate pH,the ions that will be excreted in urine are ________________________ and _________________________.
Q4) The renal artery is a branch of the _______________________.
Q5) The part of the CNS that is directly involved in the urination reflex is the _________________________.
Q6) The part of the urinary bladder that expels urine is the ________________________________.
Q7) In women,the urinary bladder is _________________________ to the uterus.
Q8) In the kidneys,the processes of reabsorption and secretion take place in the _____________________ portion of the nephron.
Q9) A renal corpuscle consists of a(n)____________________ and _________________________.
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1.minerals
2.glucose
3.large proteins
4.water
5.amino acids
6.waste products
A)1,2,4,5,6
B)3,4,6
C)4,6
D)1,4,5,6
Q2) The kidneys secrete erythropoietin during states of:
A)high blood pressure
B)low blood pressure
C)hypoxia
D)acidosis
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Chapter 20:Fluid Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance-Part
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A)When body fluids become too acidic,the bicarbonate buffer system forms more sodium bicarbonate from the acid.
B)The phosphate buffer system is used by the kidneys to excrete or retain hydrogen ions.
C)An amino acid acts as an acid when its carboxyl group picks up a hydrogen ion.
D)Proteins as buffers are of greatest importance within cells.
E)An amino acid acts as a base when its amine group gives off a hydrogen ion.
F)A buffer system responds very quickly to a change in the pH of body fluids,but its molecules may be rapidly used up.
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Q1) The bicarbonate buffer system will buffer a strong acid by forming a ____________________ and a(n)______________________.
Q2) Positive ions such as sodium or calcium are called _______________________.
Q3) Increased respirations for the purpose of exhaling more carbon dioxide is a compensation for ________________________.
Q4) If the kidneys are excreting more hydrogen ions,the pH of body fluids will probably ________________.
Q5) An amino acid acts as a base in body fluids when the _____________________ group picks up a(n)_____________________________.
Q6) The electrolyte that is part of ATP is __________________________.
Q7) Metabolic water is the water produced in the body during ______________________________.
Q8) Involuntary muscle contractions are signs of a pH imbalance with the body fluids becoming too _________________________.
Q9) Intracellular fluid is found _____________________,and is approximately _______________ of the total body fluid.
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Q11) The electrolyte that is part of DNA and RNA is ______________________.
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Q1) Metabolic water is the water produced in the body as the result of:
A)secretion of saliva
B)secretion of gastric juice
C)breathing
D)cell respiration
Q2) The function of ADH is to:
A)increase reabsorption of water by the kidneys
B)decrease reabsorption of water by the kidneys
C)increase reabsorption of sodium and water by the kidneys
D)decrease reabsorption of sodium and water by the kidneys
Q3) Osmosis takes place because water moves:
A)to an area of lower concentration of water
B)to an area of greater concentration of salts
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and to an area of lower concentration of minerals
Q4) The major cation in tissue fluid is ___,and the major anion is ___.
A)sodium/bicarbonate
B)sodium/chloride
C)potassium/bicarbonate
D)potassium/chloride
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Chapter 21:The Reproductive Systems-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the testes and male reproductive ducts (Select all that apply)?
A)The testes are located in the scrotum because sperm development requires a temperature lower than 37oC.
B)The ductus deferens carries sperm to the ejaculatory duct on its side.
C)The epididymis passes through the inguinal canal and is the site of maturation of sperm.
D)The rete testis is a network formed by all the ducts of the seminiferous tubules.
E)The paired ejaculatory ducts empty sperm and secretions into the urethra.
F)The membranous urethra is surrounded by the external urethral sphincter.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of sperm (Select all that apply)?
A)The chromosomes are with the mitochondria because they require ATP in order to divide.
B)The flagellum provides for movement,and is most efficient in a moderately acidic environment.
C)The acrosome contains enzymes to digest the membrane of an ovum.
D)Millions of sperm are contained in 1 mL of semen.
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Q1) The __________________________ cells of the testes produce testosterone.
Q2) The interstitial cells of the testes produce ___________________________.
Q3) A sperm cell contains _______________ (number of)chromosomes,which is the ________________ number.
Q4) In the ovary,a mature follicle is called a ___________________ follicle,and after it ruptures it becomes the ______________________________.
Q5) Semen has an _____________________ pH,which is important because the female vagina has an _________________________ pH.
Q6) The process of meiosis in the testes is called _______________________,and each cell produces _________ functional sperm cell(s).
Q7) The perineum is the area between the ______________________ anteriorly and the ____________________ posteriorly.
Q8) The function of the smooth muscle in the wall of a fallopian tube is to __________________________.
Q9) The part of a sperm cell that contains the chromosomes is the ______________________.
Q10) In the ovary,the hormone that stimulates secretion of estrogen is ______________________.
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Q1) The part of the endometrium that is lost in menstruation is the:
A)transitional layer
B)functional layer
C)germinative layer
D)basilar layer
Q2) For men,the hormone LH:
A)initiates sperm production
B)stimulates secretion of testosterone
C)increases protein synthesis in skeletal muscles
D)all of these
Q3) Ejaculation of semen involves peristalsis of the ___,and contraction of the ___.
A)prostate gland/bulbourethral glands
B)prostate gland/male ducts
C)male ducts/prostate gland
D)male ducts/bulbourethral glands
Q4) The vagina is ___ to the urethra and ___ to the rectum.
A)anterior/posterior
B)posterior/medial
C)anterior/medial
D)posterior/anterior
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Chapter 22:Human Development and Genetics-Part A
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A)The amniotic sac surrounds the fetus and contains fluid.
B)The yolk sac provides the first nutrients for the embryo.
C)The chorion will form the maternal part of the placenta.
D)The first fetal blood cells are made by the amnion.
E)The embryonic membranes are not part of the fetus,but are made of fetal tissue.f.The yolk sac becomes a cushion for the embryo.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of multiple allele inheritance (Select all that apply)?
A)More than two alleles for the trait exist,but an individual will have only two of them.
B)At least one of the alleles will be dominant over another.
C)A child may have a phenotype that is different from that of both parents.
D)A child may have a genotype that is different from that of both parents.
E)The human ABO blood group has three alleles and four possible blood types.
F)In the ABO group,the recessive phenotype is the most frequent in the human population.
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Q1) A person who has two similar genes for a particular trait is said to be ______________________ for that trait.
Q2) The yolk sac is the embryonic membrane that forms the first _________________________.
Q3) The sex chromosomes in women are called ____________ and in men are called ____________.
Q4) In the placenta,nutrients are taken into fetal vessels by the process of
Q5) For people,curly hair is dominant and straight hair is recessive. Genetics problem: Mom is heterozygous for curly hair and Dad has straight hair.The percent chance that a child of theirs will have curly hair is ______________.
Q6) The embryonic membrane that contains fluid to cushion the embryo is the _________________.
Q7) The function of the placental hormone hCG is to maintain the _______________________ during early pregnancy.
Q8) During gestation,the first 8 weeks are considered the ________________________ growth period.
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Q9) The genes for sex-linked traits are found on the _______________ chromosome.
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Q1) Genetics problem: Mom is a carrier of red-green color blindness and Dad is red-green color-blind.What is the chance that their daughter will be color-blind?
A)0%
B)50%
C)75%
D)100%
Q2) Which statement is NOT true of the embryonic membranes?
A)The amnion contains fluid to cushion the embryo.
B)The chorion is the outermost area of the membranes.
C)The yolk sac will provide nourishment for the early embryo.
D)The yolk sac forms the first blood cells.
Q3) Genetics problem: Mom is homozygous for type A blood and Dad is homozygous for type B blood.The chance that their child will have type AB blood is:
A)0%
B)25%
C)50%
D)100%
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Q1) Most fungi live on dead organic matter,and are therefore called:
A)parasites
B)saprophytes
C)normal flora
D)deadbeats
Q2) The bacterial population of the urinary bladder is:
A)virtually nonexistent
B)medium sized
C)large
D)very large,but urination keeps removing the bacteria
Q3) Which of these is NOT ever part of a virus?
A)DNA
B)RNA
C)a protein shell
D)a cell membrane
Q4) Which of these is a zoonosis?
A)measles
B)encephalitis
C)mumps
D)whooping cough
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Q1) Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the ___________________.
Q2) Worms are endoparasites,which means they affect the ______________________________.
Q3) Intestinal pathogens are usually spread by the ___________________________ route.
Q4) Skin is an excellent barrier to pathogens unless it is _______________________________.
Q5) A disease such as malaria,which is spread from host to host by a vector,is considered _____________________________,but not ________________________.
Q6) Respiratory pathogens are most often spread by __________________________.
Q7) Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites,which means that they must be _________________ in order to ______________________.
Q8) The procedure used to destroy all microorganisms on surgical instruments is called
Q9) The use of moderate heat to destroy most of the bacteria in dairy products is called
Q10) An important trigger for some mucosal yeast infections is the use of a(n)__________________ for a previous infection.
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A) Bacterial DNA is always in pairs of circular chromosomes.
B) The chemical structure of the cell wall of bacteria is the basis for the Gram stain.
C) A bacterial capsule inhibits phagocytosis by white blood cells.
D) Bacterial flagella permit attachment to a host cell.
E) Many bacterial toxins are enzymes the bacteria use to obtain food.
F) A bacterial spore is a reproductive structure that produces four bacteria from one.
G) Coccus is to sphere as bacillus is to square.
H) Anaerobic bacteria do not reproduce in the absence of oxygen.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of viruses (Select all that apply)?
A)A virus has either DNA or RNA surrounding its protein core.
B)To reproduce,a virus must be within a living cell.
C)Viruses spread from person to person only by direct contact.
D)Viruses cause disease by killing the cells they reproduce within.
E)The enzymes secreted by viruses are needed for them to obtain food.
F)Some viruses require insect vectors to spread from host to host.
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