Human Anatomy Exam Bank
Course Introduction
Human Anatomy is a foundational course that explores the structure of the human body, providing an in-depth understanding of the major organ systems, tissues, and cells. Students will study the anatomical organization from microscopic to macroscopic levels, examining the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Through lectures, laboratory work, and hands-on activities, learners will develop a comprehensive knowledge of how the human body's form relates to its function, laying the groundwork for further studies in health, medicine, and biological sciences.
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Body Structures and Functions 12th Edition by Ann
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units
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Q1) The term ____________ is used to reference the ventral surface of the body.
Answer: anterior
Q2) The naval is located in the middle or _____________ region.
Answer: umbilical
Q3) ______________ is the ability of the body to regulate its internal environment within narrow limits.
Answer: Homeostasis
Q4) Place the following prefixes in the order of smallest to largest.
A)micro, milli, centi
B)milli, centi, micro
C)centi, milli, micro
D)micro, centi, milli
Answer: A
Q5) The area superior to the right lumbar region is the ____________ ________________ region.
Answer: right hypochondriac
Q6) The region inferior to the right lumbar region is the right inguinal region, or the ____________ ____________ region.
Answer: right iliac
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Chapter 2: Chemistry of Living Things
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Q1) A solution with a pH of 5 would tell you it is _____.
A)acidic
B)alkaline
C)neutral
Answer: A
Q2) Milk of magnesia is an example of a(n) _____ liquid.
A)acid
B)base
C)neutral
Answer: B
Q3) The four groups of organic compounds are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and
Answer: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids
carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, proteins lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates
proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates
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Chapter 3: Cells
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Q1) body is made up of trillions of them that live for a few weeks or months, die, and are replaced
A)chromatin
B)chromosomes
C)phospholipids
D)cells
E)nuclear membrane
F)nucleoplasm
G)cell membrane
H)organelles
I)endoplasmic reticulum
J)cilia
Answer: D
Q2) The process by which malignant tumors spread to other parts of the body is called
Answer: metastasis
Q3) ____________________ is a sticky semifluid material found between the nucleus and the cell membrane.
Answer: Cytoplasm
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Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes
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Q1) Granulation occurs in the primary repair of wounds.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following means to kill or destroy?
A)peri
B)-cidal
C)ser
D)-ac
Q3) A(n) ____________________ is a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.
Q4) Part of the process of epithelial tissue repair is the formation of a cicatrix. What is another name for cicatrix?
A)scar
B)scab
C)suture
Q5) Connective tissue membranes may be found in the joint cavities and are called synovial membranes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) viral infection that is usually seen as a blister
A)acne vulgaris
B)athlete's feet
C)impetigo
D)psoriasis
E)herpes
F)basal cell carcinoma
G)rosacea
H)shingles (herpes zoster)
I)warts
J)boils
Q2) The loss of subcutaneous fat results in lines, wrinkles, and sagging of the skin.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which level of burn may not be painful?
A)first-degree burn
B)second-degree burn
C)third-degree burn
D)fourth-degree burn
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) Kyphosis is
A)a side-to-side, or lateral, curvature of the spine.
B)an exaggerated inward curvature in the lumbar region of the spine.
C)a humped curvature in the thoracic area of the spine.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about osteoporosis?
A)It is characterized by bowleggedness.
B)It is a degenerative joint disease.
C)There is low bone mass and structural deterioration.
D)Rheumatologists are taking an integrative medicine approach.
Q3) act of bringing two bones closer together
A)flexion
B)abduction
C)pronation
D)supination
E)rotation
F)circumduction
G)adduction
Q4) A hammer toe is a condition sometimes seen in newborns.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) There are 200 different muscles in the body.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The major source of energy for muscles is ______________________________.
Q3) gastrocnemius
A)muscle of facial expression
B)muscle of the trunk
C)muscle of the lower extremity
D)muscle of the upper extremity
Q4) Which of the following hernias occur when the stomach pushes through the diaphragm?
A)hiatal
B)inguinal
C)abdominal
Q5) pectoralis major
A)muscle of facial expression
B)muscle of the trunk
C)muscle of the lower extremity
D)muscle of the upper extremity
Q6) Nearly ____________________ of our body weight comes from muscles.
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Chapter 8: Central Nervous System
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Q1) Which of the following is part of the limbic system?
A)hippocampus
B)Wernicke area
C)Broca area
Q2) diencephalon
A)sensory neurons
B)motor neurons
C)associative neurons
D)neurotransmitter
E)one of the four major parts of the brain
F)dura mater
G)arachnoid mater
Q3) Which of the following systems consists of the brain and spinal cord?
A)central nervous system
B)peripheral nervous system
C)autonomic nervous system
Q4) The three meninges are the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The ________________________ is the most highly organized system in the body.
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Chapter 9: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
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Q1) The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to structures of the body.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A nerve composed of fibers that carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain is called a(n) _____ nerve.
A)afferent
B)efferent
C)mixed
D)busy
Q3) The parasympathetic nervous system is referred to as the fight-or-flight system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Sciatica is a form of neuritis that affects the sciatic nerve.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A(n) ____________________ is composed of bundles of nerve fibers enclosed by connective tissue.
Q6) ____________________ and ____________________ nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.
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Chapter 10: Special Senses
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Q1) ____________________ is a condition where the lens of the eye gradually becomes cloudy.
Q2) Located on the papillae are the _________________________.
Q3) Fill in the missing structures to complete the pathway of equilibrium: Movement of the head > stimulates equilibrium receptors in the ______________________________ areas of the inner ear > ______________________________ > cerebellum.
Q4) Smell accounts for about _________________________ of what we think we taste.
Q5) ____________________ fit eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Q6) The wall of the eye is made up of three layers: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.
Q7) Older persons may use more seasoning on their food because of full upper dentures. A)True B)False
Q8) The innermost, or third coat, of the eye is called the ____________________.
Q9) Another name for a bone of the middle ear is the hammer, or malleus.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 11: Endocrine System
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Q1) Which of the following hormones controls the rate of metabolism, heat production, and oxidation of cells?
A)thyroxine
B)testosterone
C)thymosin
D)ACTH
Q2) androgens
A)pituitary - anterior lobe
B)pituitary - posterior lobe
C)thyroid
D)parathyroid
E)adrenal medulla
F)adrenal cortex
G)pancreas
H)thymus
I)ovaries
J)testes
Q3) The hormone that controls the calcium ion concentration in the body is called
Q4) The ____________________ glands are located on the top of the kidneys.
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Chapter 12: Blood
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Q1) producing
A)an
B)edema
C)emia
D)poiesis
E)leuko
F)thrombo
G)gen
H)patho
I)mono
J)poly
Q2) _____ is vital to the function of the red blood cell, helping it transport oxygen to the tissues and some carbon dioxide away from tissues.
A)Hemoglobin
B)Albumin
C)Fibrinogen
D)Globulin
Q3) Red blood cells, or ____________________, are biconcave, disc-shaped cells.
Q4) A person with type O negative blood is considered a(n)
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Chapter 13: Heart
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Q1) The blood vessels that bring deoxygenated blood back to the heart are called the
A)aorta
B)pulmonary arteries
C)pulmonary veins
D)vena cava
Q2) Blood leaves the heart through ____________________ and returns by ____________________.
Q3) _________________________ is the total volume of blood ejected from the heart per minute.
Q4) Name the four valves of the heart: ____________________, ____________________, _________________________, and _________________________.
Q5) Thirty minutes of physical exercise is recommended for most days of the week as a way to improve health and decrease risk factors for heart disease. A)True B)False
Q6) Hypotension is a risk factor for heart disease. A)True B)False
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Chapter 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels
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Q1) the outer layer of the arterial wall
A)hemiplegia
B)arteriole
C)dysphasia
D)hypoperfusion
E)cyanosis
F)phlebitis
G)vascular
H)atherosclerosis
I)arteriosclerosis
J)tunica adventitia
Q2) Congenital heart defects occur when there is a malformation of the heart during fetal development.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.
Q4) The ____________________ is the largest artery in the body.
Q5) The ______________________________ brings oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
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Q6) Another term used to describe low blood pressure is ____________________.
Chapter 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) The types of immunity a person is born with is called _____ immunity.
A)natural and passive acquired
B)natural acquired and passive acquired
C)passive acquired and artificial acquired
Q2) Lymph vessels are located in almost all the tissues and organs that have blood vessels.
A)True B)False
Q3) Hodgkin's disease is also known as the "kissing disease."
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following diseases suppresses the body's immune system?
A)HIV
B)AIDS
C)ARC
D)ELISA
Q5) There are three pairs of tonsils named ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.
Q6) _________________________ are tiny, oval-shaped structures ranging in size from a pinhead to an almond.
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Chapter 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions
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Q1) influenza
A)bacteria
B)fungi
C)protozoa
D)rickettsia
E)virus
F)helminths
Q2) common cold
A)bacteria
B)fungi
C)protozoa
D)rickettsia
E)virus
F)helminths
Q3) Which of the following is the definition of a fomite?
A)bacterial infection transmitted through contaminated water
B)small worm that may be present in meat and which infects the intestinal tract.
C)person who experiences no symptoms, but can transmit an infection.
D)nonliving object that is contaminated with an infectious agent.
Q4) ____________________ refers to the ability of an organism to produce disease.
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Chapter 17: Respiratory System
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Q1) The most serious potential consequence of sleep apnea is _____.
A)risk of suffocation
B)tiredness during the day
C)permanent decrease in lung capacity
D)strain on the cardiovascular system
Q2) Children receive a vaccine to protect them against _________________________, a disease characterized by severe coughing attacks.
Q3) If a client has a condition called orthopnea, this means that she _____.
A)experiences painful breathing
B)breathes too slowly to inhale sufficient air
C)breathes rapidly and shallowly
D)has difficulty breathing when he is lying down
Q4) Most respiratory infections are caused by bacteria.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An abnormally rapid and shallow rate of breathing is called _____.
A)apnea
B)dyspnea
C)tachypnea
D)hyperpnea
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Chapter 18: Digestive System
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Q1) A chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that permanently damages the liver is
A)hepatitis
B)cirrhosis
C)ulcer
D)colitis
Q2) How do cellulose-containing foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help the process of digestion?
A)encourage formation of acids in the stomach
B)provide essential enzymes
C)contribute to the bulk of feces
D)promote peristalsis
Q3) The structure that regulates the entrance of food into the duodenum is called the _____ sphincter.
A)cardiac
B)pyloric
C)anal
D)duodenal
Q4) Chemical digestion of ____________________ is initiated by the secretion of saliva.
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Chapter 19: Nutrition
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Q1) maintains the body's water balance
A)calcium
B)iodine
C)iron
D)potassium
E)zinc
F)vitamin A
G)vitamin B3
H)vitamin B12
I)vitamin E
J)vitamin K
Q2) It is essential to eat some form of meat, fish, or poultry each day to receive the proper amounts of protein.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging is called ____________________.
Q4) The ______________________________ is legally required to include information on servings, calories, and nutrient content.
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Chapter 20: Urinary System
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Q1) Individuals whose kidneys have failed are treated with a process called _____.
A)urinalysis
B)dialysis
C)percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Q2) Hormones play an important role in regulating the function of the urinary system.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The Bowman's capsule contains the _____.
A)loop of Henle
B)collecting tubules
C)glomerulus
D)afferent arteriole
Q4) Which range indicates normal urinary output for a 24-hour period?
A)1,000 to 1,500 ml
B)1,000 to 2,000 ml
C)1,500 to 2,000 ml
D)1,500 to 2,500 ml
Q5) The laboratory examination of urine is called ____________________.
Q6) The second step in urine formation is ____________________.
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Chapter 21: Reproductive System
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Q1) The primary sex organs of the male are the ____________________.
Q2) Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids.
A)True
B)False
Q3) common STD that presents no symptoms for most women and many men
A)dysmenorrhea
B)endometriosis
C)menorrhagia
D)toxic shock syndrome
E)epididymitis
F)benign prostatic hypertrophy
G)chlamydia
H)gonorrhea
I)genital herpes
J)trichomoniasis
Q4) Pituitary hormones play a significant role in the reproductive process.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The primary sex organs of the female are the ____________________.
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Chapter 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases
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Q1) abnormality of red blood cells interfering with ability to carry oxygen
A)phenylketonuria
B)sickle cell anemia
C)Tay-Sachs disease
D)Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)Huntington's disease
F)cystic fibrosis
G)thalassemia
H)hemophilia
I)Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome
Q2) ____________________ is the term for a change that occurs in the nucleus of gametes, and it is passed on to the next generation.
Q3) The probable reason why certain genetic diseases are more common among specific ethnic groups is that the group members share a similar
Q4) Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.
A)True
B)False
Q5) ____________________ is a sex-linked blood disorder passed on the X chromosome.
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