Kinesiology
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Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, performance, and function by applying principles from biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience. This course explores how the body moves, the forces acting upon it, and the physiological and psychological processes underlying movement. Topics include musculoskeletal structure and function, motor control and learning, physical activity assessment, and the influence of exercise on health and chronic disease prevention. Students will gain foundational knowledge applicable to careers in health, fitness, rehabilitation, coaching, and sports science.
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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 6th Edition by Valerie C. Scanlon
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Chapter 2:Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of body areas (Select all that apply)?
A)The scapular area is inferior to the gluteal area.
B)The temporal and occipital areas are both part of the cranial area.
C)The sternal area is lateral to the mammary area.
D)The popliteal area is posterior to the patellar area.
E)The most proximal area of the upper limb is the antecubital area.
F)The cervical area is both anterior and posterior.
Answer: B,D,F
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of anatomy and physiology (Select all that apply)?
A)Anatomy is the study only of structures visible to the unaided eye.
B)Physiology is usually not directly related to anatomy,and must be studied separately.
C)A structure that is thick and firm probably has a supportive function.
D)The size of an organ is part of its physiology.
E)An organ's location in the body is part of its anatomy.
F)Physiology is the study of the functions of all of the parts of the body.
Answer: C,E,F
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Q1) The plantar area is ____________________ to the popliteal area. Answer: distal inferior
Q2) The most posterior area of the head is the ______________ area. Answer: occipital
Q3) A __________________ section separates the body into upper and lower parts. Answer: trAnswerverse
Q4) The peritoneum lines the _________________________. Answer: abdominal cavity
Q5) The two kinds of chemicals that make up cells are called ___________________ and ____________________. Answer: inorganic,organic organic,inorganic
Q6) The type of feedback mechanism that requires an external brake is called ___________________. Answer: positive
Q7) The orbital areas are ___________________ to the temporal areas. Answer: medial
Q8) The pectoral area is ___________________ to the umbilical area. Answer: superior Page 4
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Q1) Which of these is NOT an organ?
A)skin
B)a bone
C)DNA
D)liver
Answer: C
Q2) An area that has anterior,posterior,and lateral parts is the:
A)lumbar area
B)occipital area
C)pectoral area
D)cervical area
Answer: D
Q3) 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
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Chapter 3:Some Basic Chemistry-Part A
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of chemical reactions (Select all that apply)?
A)In a synthesis reaction,bonds are formed.
B)In a decomposition reaction,bonds are broken.
C)The body's chemical reactions take place in water.
D)Synthesis reactions are directly necessary for energy release from food.
E)The ionization of a molecule of sodium chloride is a synthesis reaction.
F)Digestion of food involves decomposition reactions.
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Chapter 3:Some Basic Chemistry-Part B
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Q1) The energy storage molecule in the liver is ________________________.
Q2) For the elements cobalt and copper,the chemical symbols are _______ and ________.
Q3) The subunits of the true fats are ____________________ and ____________________.
Q4) A large molecule made of the elements C,H,O,N,and P would most likely be a(n)______________________________.
Q5) The bonds between hydrogen and oxygen in a water molecule are ________________ bonds.
Q6) The transport of minerals in the blood depends on the _______________________ function of water.
Q7) Biologically useful energy is released in cell respiration in the form of _________________.
Q8) The subunits of DNA and RNA are called _____________________________.
Q9) A cation is an ion with a _____________________ charge.
Q10) Fatty acids and glycerol are the subunits of the energy storage molecules called ____________________________.
Q11) An acid has more ___________________ ions than does a neutral solution.
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Q13) The bonds between the amino acids in a protein are
bonds.
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Chapter 3:Some Basic Chemistry-Part C
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of ionic bonds?
A)They form salts.
B)In the solid state they are very strong.
C)In water,many ionic bonds weaken.
D)They involve the sharing of electrons.
Q2) Dissociation of salts is important to:
A)free ions to take part in other reactions
B)produce energy
C)keep salt molecules stable in water
D)keep salt molecules stable as solids
Q3) An atom that has gained an electron is now called:
A)an ion that is neutral
B)an ion with a charge of +1
C)an ion with a charge of -1
D)an atom with a charge of +1
Q4) Which statement is NOT true of saturated fats?
A)Most are plant oils.
B)They have the maximum number of hydrogens.
C)They have single bonds between carbons.
D)They have been implicated in heart disease.
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Chapter 4:Cells-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of cellular transport mechanisms (Select all that apply)?
A)Facilitated diffusion requires phospholipid pores in the cell membrane.
B)In the body,CO2 is exchanged for oxygen by the process of filtration.
C)Osmosis is the filtration of water.
D)Phagocytosis and pinocytosis are both forms of exocytosis.
E)The energy for diffusion comes from ATP.
F)Active transport is the movement of molecules along (with)a concentration gradient.
G)A transporter molecule is specific for what it will carry through the cell membrane.
H)The energy for filtration in capillaries comes from blood pressure.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the stages of mitosis (Select all that apply)?
A)The set of chromosomes replicates itself during prophase.
B)A replicated chromosome is two identical chromatids.
C)The division of the cytoplasm of a cell follows metaphase.
D)During interphase,the chromosomes coil up and become visible.
E)In anaphase,the chromosomes move toward the equator of the cell.f.Spindle fibers are formed during telophase.
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Q1) In mitosis,the spindle fibers form between the centrioles during ____________________.
Q2) The presence of ____________________ in a cell membrane will increase the surface area of the membrane.
Q3) The genetic code of a chromosome is found in its __________________.
Q4) The energy for the process of active transport is provided by _____________________.
Q5) Some cells of the kidney tubules reabsorb small proteins by the process of ____________________________.
Q6) In the red bone marrow,____________________ may become any of the kinds of blood cells.
Q7) The stomach can repair its lining by way of the process of ________________________.
Q8) Oogenesis is the name for the process of ____________________,which takes place in the ____________________ to produce ______________________.
Q9) The energy for filtration in the body is provided by ________________________.
Q10) Channels in a cell membrane are made of _________________________.
Q11) In mitosis,two nuclear membranes begin to form during _________________________. Page 12
Q12) The cell organelles that permit sperm cells to move are _______________________.
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Q1) In mitosis,the division of the cytoplasm follows ___ and is called ___.
A)anaphase/lysis
B)telophase/lysis
C)anaphase/cytokinesis
D)telophase/cytokinesis
Q2) Blood pressure provides the energy for the transport process of:
A)osmosis
B)filtration
C)active transport
D)facilitated diffusion
Q3) In protein synthesis,the copying of a DNA gene by mRNA is called:
A)transduction
B)transcription
C)transfusion
D)translation
Q4) The nucleus is the control center of the cell because it contains:
A)all of the enzymes of the cell
B)DNA in the chromosomes
C)RNA to synthesize the DNA of the cell
D)RNA in the chromosomes
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Chapter 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of bone,cartilage,and fibrous connective tissue (Select all that apply)?
A)Bone tissue is hard,strong,and flexible.
B)Cartilage provides cushioning between vertebrae.
C)Fibrous connective tissue forms tendons,which connect bone to bone.
D)Bone tissue is an important storage site for excess calcium.
E)Cartilage supports the inner ear and upper jaw.
F)Fibrous connective tissue is made primarily of the protein collagen.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of skeletal and smooth muscle (Select all that apply)?
A)Skeletal muscle is attached to bone or to major blood vessels.
B)Both skeletal and smooth muscle are considered voluntary.
C)A voluntary muscle cell must receive nerve impulses in order to contract.
D)Another name for visceral muscle is striated muscle.
E)The striations of a striated muscle cell are formed by the layers of the cell membrane.
F)Smooth muscle is found in the iris of the eye and in the wall of the uterus.
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Chapter 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part B
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Q1) Collagen and elastin are __________________ molecules made by cells called
Q2) The surface area of the lining of the small intestine is increased by the presence of ________________________ on the lining cells.
Q3) The general function of white blood cells is to ______________________________.
Q4) The protein hemoglobin is found in _____________________ cells,and contains the mineral ________________________.
Q5) The serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the ________________________.
Q6) The function of the red bone marrow can be summarized by saying that it is the primary ____________________________ tissue in the body.
Q7) The ________________________ tissue of the small intestine creates waves of contraction called peristalsis.
Q8) An organ made of lymphatic tissue is the _________________________.
Q9) Ligaments are made of _____________________________ tissue.
Q10) The fluid that traps bacteria and dust in the respiratory tract is ____________________.
Q11) Chondrocytes are the cells found in _________________________. Page 16
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Chapter 5:Tissues and Membranes-Part C
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Q1) The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is essential for the life of the neuron is the:
A)axon
B)dendrite
C)cell body
D)myelin sheath
Q2) Which statement is NOT true of connective tissue membranes?
A)The perichondrium has the only blood supply for cartilage.
B)The fibrous pericardium forms a sac around the heart.
C)A fascia covers organs such as the stomach.
D)The periosteum covers a bone.
Q3) The connective tissue that stores potential energy is:
A)adipose tissue
B)areolar connective tissue
C)elastic connective tissue
D)fibrous connective tissue
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Chapter 6:The Integumentary System-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the arterioles in the dermis (Select all that apply)?
A)Arterioles are able to constrict because of the smooth muscle in their walls.
B)In a cold environment,arterioles will constrict to bring heat to the surface to keep the skin warm.
C)In a warm environment,arterioles will dilate to keep blood and excess heat away from the skin surface.
D)In a stressful situation,arterioles will dilate to bring more blood with oxygen to the skin.
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) The purpose of sweating is to increase the loss of _____________________,but it has the disadvantage of leading to __________________________.
Q2) In the integumentary system,areolar connective tissue is part of the ____________________________________ (layer).
Q3) Human hair has an insulating function for the ______________________.
Q4) The inner layer of the skin is the ____________________,which is made of __________________________ tissue.
Q5) Human hair helps keep dust out of the ________________________.
Q6) The subcutaneous tissue is located between the _____________________ and the ________________________.
Q7) Prevention of the entry of pathogens is a function of the stratum _________________ of the epidermis.
Q8) For the cutaneous receptors of touch and pressure,the receptors are
Q9) The shaft of a hair is made of _____________________.
Q10) The arterioles in the dermis will dilate when the external environment becomes
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Q11) Drying of the eardrum is prevented by _________________ .
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Chapter 6:The Integumentary System-Part C
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of eccrine sweat glands?
A)They are activated only by external warmth.
B)They are numerous in the palms and soles.
C)Their secretory portions are coiled tubes.
D)Excessive sweating may lead to dehydration.
Q2) Free nerve endings in the skin are the receptors for:
A)pressure,pain,and itch
B)pain,cold,and pressure
C)touch,pressure,and pain
D)heat,cold,itch,and pain
Q3) The cells that produce pigment for the skin and hair are called:
A)fibroblasts
B)melanocytes
C)squamous cells
D)dermal cells
Q4) Melanin gives color to the epidermis,and also to the:
A)hair
B)iris of the eye
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and to the dermis
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Chapter 7:The Skeletal System-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the bones of the skull (Select all that apply)?
A)The frontal bone forms the forehead.
B)The ethmoid bone encloses the pituitary gland.
C)The parietal bones create the opening for the spinal cord.
D)The sphenoid bone anchors the anterior meninges.
E)The occipital bones form the joints with the lower law.
F)The temporal bones contain the structures of the pathway for hearing.
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 function of a bursa in a joint is to permit the sliding of a(n)_________________________.
Q2) Long bones stop growing when all of their __________________________ has been replaced by _____________________________.
Q3) The ulna and radius form a(n)_______________________ joint.
Q4) Bone matrix is made primarily of salts of _________________ and _____________________.
Q5) The skull is made lighter in weight by the presence of __________________ in some of the bones.
Q6) The humerus and ulna form a(n)___________________ joint.
Q7) The type of joint that does not permit movement is the ____________________________.
Q8) The hormone that decreases the reabsorption of calcium from bones is __________________________.
Q9) The embryonic cranial bones are first made of ____________________________ tissue.
Q10) The ribs that articulate directly with the sternum are the ____________________,and there are ________ pairs.
Q11) Calcium is needed in the blood for the process of ___________________________. Page 23
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Chapter 7:The Skeletal System-Part C
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Q1) The ethmoid bone helps protect the sensory receptors and nerves for:
A)smell
B)hearing
C)taste
D)touch
Q2) The regulation of the calcium content of adult bones is a function of the:
A)osteocytes
B)osteoblasts
C)osteoclasts
D)fibroblasts
Q3) In an embryonic femur,the osteoclasts form:
A)the primary center of ossification in the diaphysis
B)the secondary center of ossification in the distal epiphysis
C)the marrow cavity in the diaphysis
D)all of the centers of ossification
Q4) An example of a symphysis joint is:
A)scapula and humerus
B)frontal and parietal bones
C)two vertebrae
D)two carpals
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Chapter 8:The Muscular System-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of electrical changes at the sarcolemma (Select all that apply)
A)A polarized muscle fiber has more Na+ ions inside that outside.
B)Depolarization is the movement of K+ ions into the cell.
C)Repolarization is the movement of Na+ ions out of the cell.
D)A polarized muscle fiber has a positive charge inside and a negative charge outside.
E)Depolarization is a reversal of charges; the cell has a positive charge outside and a negative charge inside.
F)An action potential is depolarization followed by repolarization.
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) During depolarization of a muscle fiber,_________________ ions rush ____________ the cell.
Q2) The muscle on the lateral side of the hip that abducts the thigh is the ____________________.
Q3) The organ system that is moved by muscles is the _______________________ system.
Q4) The muscle on the front of the lower leg that dorsiflexes the foot is the __________________.
Q5) Exercise that involves contraction without movement is called _____________________.
Q6) Two indirect energy sources for muscle contraction are __________________ and ____________________________.
Q7) In the neuromuscular junction,acetylcholine is contained within the
Q8) Muscles are attached to bones by ______________________,which are made of _________________________ tissue.
Q9) In the neuromuscular junction,cholinesterase is contained within the
Q10) In the neuromuscular junction,acetylcholine is inactivated by
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Q1) A single muscle fiber contraction is called a ___,and the sustained contraction of a muscle fiber is called ___.
A)twitch/prolonged twitch
B)tetanus/coordination
C)twitch/tetanus
D)tetanus/extended action potential
Q2) During exercise,the main purpose of increased heart rate is to:
A)remove excess body heat
B)circulate more blood to muscles
C)bring more glucose to muscles
D)increase the blood supply within muscles
Q3) During exercise,one purpose of increased respiration is to:
A)remove excess body heat
B)circulate more blood to muscles
C)get rid of carbon dioxide more rapidly
D)increase the blood supply within muscles
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Q1) The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for vision is the _______________________.
Q2) The ventral root of a spinal nerve contains ______________________ neurons.
Q3) The part of the brain with centers for visual and auditory reflexes is the __________________.
Q4) The __________________________ division of the autonomic nervous system permits the entire body to react quickly.
Q5) The cranial nerve pair that decreases heart rate is the _________________________.
Q6) The _____________________________ division of the autonomic nervous system has acetylcholine as its only neurotransmitter.
Q7) There are __________ pairs of lumbar spinal nerves and ___________ pairs of sacral spinal nerves,and they supply the _________________________.
Q8) There are _________ pairs of cervical spinal nerves,and they supply the ________________.
Q9) The part of the brain that is essential for the formation of memories is the ______________________________.
Q10) The tissue fluid of the brain is _______________________________.
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of nerve tissue (Select all that apply)?
A)The myelin sheath provides electrical insulation.
B)Astrocytes contribute to the blood-brain barrier.
C)Synaptic transmission requires rapid electrical impulses.
D)Myelin is produced by Schwann cells in the PNS and microglia in the CNS.
E)An axon carries impulses toward the cell body of a neuron.
F)The function of an inactivator is to inactivate an electrical impulse when it is no longer needed.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the spinal cord (Select all that apply)?
A)The white matter consists of ganglia.
B)The gray matter is shaped like the letter A.
C)It extends from the foramen magnum to the next to last thoracic vertebra.
D)The central canal contains cerebrospinal fluid.
E)Both the meninges and the backbone provide protection from mechanical injury.
F)The ventral horns of the gray matter consist of the cell bodies of motor neurons.
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Q1) The parasympathetic nerves emerge from which parts of the CNS?
A)lumbar and sacral spinal cord
B)brain and lumbar spinal cord
C)thoracic and lumbar spinal cord
D)brain and sacral spinal cord
Q2) The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for vision is the:
A)optic
B)oculomotor
C)olfactory
D)acoustic
Q3) The cell bodies of sensory neurons are located in the:
A)ventral root ganglia
B)gray matter of the spinal cord
C)white matter of the spinal cord
D)dorsal root ganglia
Q4) The cell bodies of motor neurons are located in the:
A)ventral root ganglia
B)dorsal root ganglia
C)white matter of the spinal cord
D)gray matter of the spinal cord
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Chapter 10:The Senses-Part A
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the characteristics of sensations (Select all that apply)?
A)Projection of a sensation means how the body will make use of it.
B)The contrast of a sensation is the length of time it is felt.
C)When a sensation seems to continue after the stimulus has stopped,it has an after-image.
D)Adaptation means that the conscious brain may eventually ignore a continuing stimulus.
E)Increasing intensity means that more receptors are generating more impulses.
F)Adaptation may occur when there is no longer a change for receptors to detect.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the cutaneous senses (Select all that apply)?
A)Most of the receptors are in the epidermis.
B)The receptors for pain,touch,and temperature are encapsulated nerve endings.
C)The sensitivity of an area of skin depends on how close the receptors are to the surface.
D)Irritating substances in the skin can trigger itch or pain sensations.
E)Adaptation occurs with the senses of touch and pressure.
F)Contrast is an important aspect of cutaneous temperature sense.
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Q1) Unconscious muscle sense is used to promote good _________________________.
Q2) Constriction of the pupils in bright light is brought about by impulses carried by the _______________________ nerves.
Q3) The chemical ____________________ in rods breaks down when light strikes it.
Q4) The optic disc of the eye is the site of the ____________________________.
Q5) The part of a sensory pathway that carries impulses to the CNS is the
Q6) The cochlea has receptors called _______________________ in the ___________________.
Q7) The receptors for muscle sense are called ________________________________.
Q8) The first part of the eye that refracts light rays is the
Q9) The sensory area for the sense of taste is in the ___________________________ lobe.
Q10) The auditory areas are located in the ___________________ lobes of the
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Q12) Many of the sensory areas are located in the cerebral _________________________.
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A)vibrations from the cochlea
B)sound waves
C)vibrations from the eardrum
D)gravity
Q2) The cranial nerve pair for vision is the:
A)oculomotor
B)abducens
C)optic
D)trochlear
Q3) The lacrimal glands of the eye:
A)produce tears
B)are within the bony orbit
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and are medial and inferior to the eyeball
Q4) Which statement is NOT true of the senses of taste and smell?
A)Both senses require chemoreceptors.
B)The sense of taste makes the sense of smell seem more acute.
C)Adaptation occurs in both senses.
D)Both senses are important for enjoyment of eating.
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)and oxytocin (Select all that apply)?
A)Both of these hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the anterior pituitary gland.
B)ADH may also be called vasopressin because in large amounts it causes vasoconstriction.
C)Oxytocin inhibits contractions of the uterus to prevent premature labor.
D)After birth,oxytocin causes release of milk from the mammary glands.
E)ADH causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water to increase urinary output.
F)The stimulus for secretion of ADH is any decrease in body water.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of parathyroid hormone (PTH)and calcitonin (Select all that apply)?
A)Both hormones are secreted by the parathyroid glands.
B)PTH increases the storage of calcium in bones.
C)Calcitonin increases the reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys.
D)PTH stimulates the activation of vitamin C by the kidneys.
E)PTH increases the absorption of calcium from food in the small intestine.f.Calcitonin is secreted when the blood calcium level decreases.
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Q1) The hormone that increases heart rate and slows peristalsis is
Q2) The effect of oxytocin on the uterus is to cause ________________________ for __________________________.
Q3) The direct stimulus for secretion of growth hormone is ______________________ .
Q4) The direct stimulus for secretion of insulin is ___________________________.
Q5) The hormone aldosterone is secreted by the ______________________,and its target organs are the ____________________________.
Q6) Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal ____________________,which is the _______________ portion of this gland.
Q7) The direct stimulus for the secretion of testosterone is ___________________________.
Q8) The endocrine parts of the pancreas are called __________________________________.
Q9) The adrenal medulla is the __________________ part of the adrenal gland,and secretes the hormones _______________________ and _________________________.
Q10) The target organs of calcitonin are _________________________.
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Q1) The hormone that initiates development of egg cells in the ovaries is:
A)LH
B)FSH
C)ACTH
D)GH
Q2) The hormone ___ increases blood calcium level,and ___ decreases the blood calcium level.
A)calcitonin/ACTH
B)PTH/ACTH
C)ACTH/calcitonin
D)PTH/calcitonin
Q3) Which statement is NOT true of the pancreas?
A)The endocrine portions are islets of Langerhans.
B)The beta cells secrete insulin.
C)The pancreas is also an exocrine gland.
D)The delta cells secrete glucagon.
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of hemostasis (Select all that apply)?
A)Platelets will stick to any rough surface.
B)The greater the damage,the faster chemical clotting will begin.
C)Platelet plugs are not useful in capillaries.
D)Vascular spasm is not possible in capillaries because they do not have endothelium.
E)Vascular spasm constricts a damaged artery and makes the break smaller.
F)When a large vessel ruptures,vascular spasm must occur before chemical clotting can be useful.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of hemopoietic tissues (Select all that apply)?
A)The primary hemopoietic tissue is red bone marrow (RBM).
B)RBM is found in flat and irregular bones.
C)Some lymphocytes are produced in lymphatic tissue.
D)RBM produces all of the blood cells except the monocytes.
E)Platelets are fragments of larger RBM cells called reticulocytes.
F)A stem cell in the RBM is unspecialized,and may become one of several kinds of cells.
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Q1) The pH of the blood will increase if the amount of carbon dioxide it carries
Q2) In RBC development,the last immature stage is called a(n)___________________________.
Q3) When old RBCs are destroyed,the heme portion is converted to ________________ by the _________________________.
Q4) When capillaries rupture,blood loss is prevented by ______________________________.
Q5) The life span of RBCs is approximately ______________________.
Q6) The kind of WBC that detoxifies foreign proteins is the __________________________.
Q7) The precursor cell for all of the kinds of blood cells is the _____________________.
Q8) The kinds of WBCs that phagocytize pathogens are _________________________ and _______________________.
Q9) The kind of WBC that differentiates into a macrophage is the ________________________.
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Q10) The albumin in blood plasma is produced by the ________________ and is important to maintain normal ________________________.
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Q1) Which of these organs is NOT made of lymphatic tissue?
A)lymph nodes
B)thymus gland
C)spleen
D)liver
Q2) Which platelet count per microliter indicates thrombocytopenia?
A)250,000
B)45,000
C)300,000
D)500,000
Q3) A hemocytoblast is another name for a:
A)stem cell
B)red blood cell with a nucleus
C)cell that fragments into platelets
D)white blood cell
Q4) Which WBC is NOT paired with the proper percent of total WBCs?
A)eosinophils - 15%
B)monocytes - 5%
C)neutrophils - 68%
D)lymphocytes - 25%
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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.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the location and layers of the heart (Select all that apply)?
A)The heart is medial to the lungs and inferior to the diaphragm.
B)The fibrous pericardium is the thickest and outermost pericardial membrane.
C)The parietal and visceral pericardia are mucous membranes.
D)The endocardium lines the heart and prevents friction as the heart beats.
E)The apex of the heart is at the upper right of the mediastinum.
F)The myocardium is the thickest layer of the wall of the heart,and is responsible for contraction.
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Q1) For the myocardium,the most important substance in the blood is ____________________.
Q2) The normal range of resting heart rate for a healthy adult is __________ to _________ bpm.
Q3) The aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the ___________________ to the ________________________.
Q4) The part of the heart that initiates each beat is the ________________________,which is located in the
Q5) The pulmonary artery takes blood from the ___________ ventricle to the ______________.
Q6) To calculate cardiac output,multiply _______________ times ___________________.
Q7) The ___________________________ return blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
Q8) The term systole means ________________________ of the heart chambers.
Q9) The electrical impulses for the heartbeat pass from the _____________________ of the atria to the _______________________ in the ventricles.
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Q11) The part of the brain that regulates heart rate is the ______________________.
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of the location of the heart?
A)The heart is within the mediastinum.
B)The heart is medial to the lungs.
C)The heart is inferior to the diaphragm.
D)The heart is encircled and protected by the rib cage.
Q2) The coronary arteries are branches of the ___ and supply ___ to the myocardium.
A)pulmonary artery/nutrients
B)aorta/oxygen
C)superior vena cava/nutrients
D)inferior vena cava/oxygen
Q3) The fibrous skeleton of the heart:
A)separates the atria and the ventricles
B)anchors the outer edges of the valves of the heart
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and it is made of bone.
Q4) To calculate cardiac output:
A)add stroke volume and pulse
B)subtract stroke volume from pulse
C)multiply stroke volume times pulse
D)divide pulse by stroke volume
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of venous return (Select all that apply)?
A)Starling's law of the heart depends upon venous return.
B)Venous return is the volume of blood the veins return to the heart.
C)Ordinary walking increases venous return because it increases the skeletal muscle pump.
D)Breathing faster and deeper will increase venous return.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of arteries and veins (Select all that apply)?
A)Venous anastomoses ensure that oxygenated blood will get to tissues.
B)The endothelium of both arteries and veins contributes to the prevention of abnormal clotting.
C)The smooth muscle layer of veins is thicker than that of arteries because veins are farther from the heart.
D)Only veins have valves,which keep the blood moving between heartbeats.
E)The fibrous connective tissue layer of arteries is relatively thin because the blood is moving fast.
F)Arterial anastomoses ensure that blood will be able to return to the heart.
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Q1) One purpose of hepatic portal circulation is to enable the liver to receive alcohol absorbed by the stomach and _____________________ it before blood reaches the ____________________.
Q2) One purpose of portal circulation is to enable the liver to receive the iron of ___________________ destroyed in the spleen and ____________________ any excess.
Q3) Two hormones that affect blood pressure because they affect the diameter of blood vessels are _________________________ and _______________________.
Q4) An arterial anastomosis provides an alternate pathway for blood to flow to a(n)______________________.
Q5) In fetal circulation,the _______________________ permits blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium.
Q6) In fetal circulation,blood flows from the placenta to the fetus through the ____________________________.
Q7) In capillaries,albumin creates __________________ pressure,a pulling pressure.
Q8) The function of valves in veins is to __________________________.
Q9) When vasodilation is needed to lower BP,the arteries receive fewer ____________________ impulses.
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Q1) A venous anastomosis is important because it:
A)provides another pathway for blood to leave the heart
B)provides another pathway for blood to return to the heart
C)provides another pathway for blood to get to the capillaries of an organ
D)exchanges materials between blood and tissues
Q2) The effect of the hormone ADH on blood pressure is to:
A)raise it by increasing blood volume
B)lower it by decreasing blood volume
C)lower it by causing vasoconstriction
D)raise it by causing vasodilation
Q3) Which of the following is the correct pathway of pulmonary circulation?
A)left ventricle to lungs to left atrium
B)left ventricle to lungs to right atrium
C)right ventricle to lungs to right atrium
D)right ventricle to lungs to left atrium
Q4) Which statement is NOT true of fetal circulation?
A)The foramen ovale permits blood to bypass the fetal liver.
B)The umbilical arteries take blood from the fetus to the placenta.
C)The ductus arteriosus permits blood to bypass the fetal lungs.
D)The placenta is the site of exchanges between maternal blood and fetal blood.
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of lymph and lymph vessels (Select all that apply)?
A)Lymph is tissue fluid that has entered lymph capillaries.
B)Lymph will be returned to the blood in the right and left jugular veins.
C)Lymph vessels are much like veins in structure,in that both have valves.
D)The thoracic duct collects lymph from the lower half of the body,and the right lymphatic duct collects lymph from the upper half of the body.
E)In composition,lymph is similar to plasma.
F)Lymph is kept moving in some of the larger lymph vessels by the skeletal muscle pump.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of lymph nodes and lymph nodules (Select all that apply)?
A)Lymph nodules are found in all mucous membranes.
B)Lymph nodes are found along the pathways of lymph vessels.
C)Both nodes and nodules contain macrophages and lymphocytes.
D)The tonsils and Peyer's patches are the lymphatic tissue of the pharynx.
E)Two of the most important paired groups of lymph nodes are the axillary and the inguinal nodes.
F)Within nodes and nodules,antibodies are produced by IG cells.
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Q1) In adaptive immunity,the process of complement fixation is activated by a(n)________________________________________.
Q2) The _______________________ lymph nodes destroy pathogens in the lymph returning from the head.
Q3) In innate immunity,the secondary line of defense that contains mast cells and WBCs is the _______________________________.
Q4) In innate immunity,the effect of histamine on arterioles is to cause _____________________.
Q5) Virus diseases of plants do not affect people because people have _____________________ immunity to them.
Q6) A vaccine may contain a(n)______________________ or a(n)_______________________ as an antigen.
Q7) In adaptive immunity,the _____________________ T cells chemically destroy foreign antigens.
Q8) The component of immunity that does not create memory is ____________________ immunity.
Q9) The component of immunity that is not specific as to antigen is ___________________ immunity.
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Q1) The process of complement fixation destroys cellular antigens by:
A)lysis
B)attracting mast cells
C)activating plasma cells
D)activating helper T cells
Q2) Which of these organs does NOT compensate for the removal of the spleen in an adult?
A)the liver
B)the red bone marrow
C)the lymph nodes
D)the thymus gland
Q3) The function of plasma cells is to:
A)produce antibodies
B)help recognize foreign antigens
C)produce plasma
D)guide cytotoxic T cells to their targets
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of external respiration and internal respiration (Select all that apply)?
A)The "P" in PO2 means "presence" of oxygen.
B)In the alveoli,PCO2 is low and PO2 is high.
C)In the tissues,PO2 is high and PCO2 is low.
D)Internal respiration takes place in the pulmonary capillaries.
E)External respiration takes place in the nasal cavities as the air is warmed.
F)The pressure gradient of a gas is much the same as a concentration gradient.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the chemical regulation of respiration (Select all that apply)?
A)The strongest stimulus to increase breathing is a decrease in CO2 in the body fluids.
B)The carotid bodies and jugular body contain receptors that detect decreased oxygen.
C)Central chemoreceptors that are very sensitive to decreased CO2 are located in the cerebrum.
D)Severe hypoxia will stimulate an increase in breathing rate and depth.
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Q1) In internal respiration,the PO<sub>2</sub> in the blood is ____________,and the PO<sub>2</sub> in the tissues is _______________.
Q2) The diaphragm ____________________ during inhalation and moves
Q3) The bronchioles differ from the bronchi in that there is no ______________________ in their walls and they may
Q4) Most oxygen is transported to tissues bonded to the _________________ in
Q5) Oxygen is released from hemoglobin when the PCO? of the surrounding tissues is
Q6) The function of the pneumotaxic center is to help bring about
Q7) The strongest stimulus to increase the breathing rate is a(n)________________ level of ______________________ in the blood.
Q8) Severe respiratory alkalosis will cause the blood pH to rise above
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Q9) For most people,the speech areas are in the ____________________________ of the cerebrum.
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Q1) With respect to carbon dioxide transport,the function of hemoglobin is to:
A)carry most carbon dioxide inside the RBCs
B)buffer hydrogen ions
C)attach carbon dioxide to water to be transported
D)make carbon dioxide soluble in the water of plasma
Q2) A blood pH of 7.32 indicates:
A)acidosis
B)low normal
C)high normal
D)alkalosis
Q3) The internal intercostal muscles pull the ribs:
A)out and in,for a forced exhalation
B)out and down,for a forced inhalation
C)down and in,for a forced exhalation
D)out and up,for a forced inhalation
Q4) 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
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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) Pancreatic amylase contributes to the digestion of _______________________.
Q3) In gastric juice,pepsin is activated by __________________________.
Q4) In the villi of the small intestine,positive ions are absorbed into the ______________________ by the process of
Q5) As part of the defecation reflex,the internal anal sphincter will
Q6) The function of amylase in saliva is to digest _______________ to
Q7) Backup of chyme from the small intestine to the stomach is prevented by the
Q8) The process of beta-oxidation in the liver converts ________________________ into a form usable for energy production.
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Q9) Fatty acids are broken down in the process of __________________________ to a form that is usable for energy production.
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Q1) The end products of protein digestion are:
A)fatty acids
B)nucleic acids
C)amino acids
D)glycerol acids
Q2) The cells of the lymph nodules of the alimentary tube will:
A)phagocytize microbes that penetrate the mucosa
B)produce antibodies to microbes that penetrate the mucosa
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and help initiate immunity to such microbes
Q3) Which of these is NOT a function of the tongue?
A)digestion of starch
B)chewing
C)taste
D)swallowing
Q4) The cells of the small intestine that produce hormones are the:
A)choleoendocrine cells
B)enteroendocrine cells
C)endoendocrine cells
D)epiendocrine cells
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the body's responses to a warm or cold environment (Select all that apply)?
A)In a cold environment,arterioles in the dermis dilate to keep the skin warm.
B)In a warm environment,sweat glands secrete more sweat onto the skin surface.
C)In a cold environment,muscle tone decreases to prevent fatigue and waste of energy.
D)In a warm environment,blood flow through the dermis increases.
E)In a cold environment,digestion speeds up to produce more energy in the form of heat.
F)In a warm and humid environment,vasoconstriction is the most efficient mechanism of heat loss.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the molecules in cell respiration (Select all that apply)?
A)The molecule that enters glycolysis is glucose.
B)The molecule that enters the Krebs cycle is pyruvic acid.
C)The molecules that are carried to the cytochromes are hydrogens.
D)The products of glycolysis are pyruvic acid,NADH2,and ATP.
E)The products of the Krebs cycle are NADH2,FADH2,CO2,and ATP.
F)The products of the cytochrome transport system are ATP and water.
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Q1) The pentose sugars are part of the larger molecules _________________ and _________________,and are synthesized from _________________________.
Q2) The normal range of human body temperature in degrees Celsius is __________ to ___________.
Q3) In a warm environment,the arterioles in the dermis will ______________________ in order to ___________________________ heat.
Q4) To be used in cell respiration,excess amino acids are changed to ________________________ or _____________________________.
Q5) The collective term for all of the reactions within the body is ________________________.
Q6) Sweating cools the body by the process of ______________________ of __________________.
Q7) In the cell respiration of a molecule of glucose,the carbons end up in ________________________,the hydrogens end up in _____________________,and the oxygens end up in
Q8) The disadvantage of sweating as a heat loss mechanism is that it may lead to
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Q9) A substance that causes a fever is called a(n)__________________________.
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Q1) The essential amino acids are those that:
A)the liver can synthesize if necessary
B)the red bone marrow can synthesize
C)must be synthesized by the liver
D)must be obtained in the diet
Q2) Which statement is NOT true of metabolic rate?
A)The elderly usually have lower metabolic rates.
B)Stress situations decrease the metabolic rate to conserve energy.
C)Heat production is measured in kilocalories.
D)The basal metabolic rate is the heat production when the body is at rest.
Q3) Vasodilation in the dermis will:
A)increase the loss of body heat by radiation
B)decrease the loss of body heat by sweating
C)increase the loss of body heat by sweating
D)decrease the loss of body heat by radiation
Q4) Which statement is NOT true of the use of food molecules in cell respiration?
A)Glycerol is changed to pyruvic acid and enters the Krebs cycle.
B)Fatty acids are changed to acetyl groups to enter the Krebs cycle.
C)Amino acids and fatty acids may be changed to ketones.
D)Glucose may be changed to ketones.
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A)A nephron changes blood plasma to renal filtrate and then to urine.
B)A renal tubule consists of a proximal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,distal convoluted tubule,and collecting tubule.
C)The first step in the formation of urine is filtration,which takes place in the renal corpuscle from a glomerulus to a Bowman's capsule.
D)Glomerular capillaries are more permeable than are other capillaries.
E)Podocytes are the inner layer of Bowman's capsule,and as a layer are very permeable.
F)Filtration of plasma separates materials based on size; that is,larger materials remain in the blood.
Q2) 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 __________________ of the mucosa of the urinary bladder permit expansion of this lining.
Q3) The renal cortex is made of __________________________ and __________________________ (parts of a nephron).
Q4) The normal pH range of urine is _________ to _________ with an average of ________.
Q5) If aldosterone secretion decreases,more ______________________ ions will be present in urine and more ________________________ ions will remain in the blood.
Q6) In the kidney,urine formation depends upon blood flow from the afferent arteriole to the ________________________,then to the ___________________________________ and ___________________________________.
Q7) The female urethra is ___________________ to the vagina.
Q8) The kidneys respond to increased acidity of the blood by excreting more _____________ ions in order to ______________ the pH of the blood.
Q9) In the kidney,calyces are part of the __________________________.
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Q1) The purpose of the renin-angiotensin mechanism is to:
A)increase RBC production
B)raise blood pressure
C)increase urinary output
D)maintain acid-base balance
Q2) The renal pyramids is another name for the:
A)renal pelvis
B)renal cortex
C)renal medulla
D)renal fascia
Q3) The part of the urinary bladder that expels urine from the bladder is the:
A)detrusor muscle
B)trigone
C)internal urethral sphincter
D)mucosa with its rugae
Q4) The process of glomerular filtration takes place from the:
A)Bowman's capsule to glomerulus
B)glomerulus to Bowman's capsule
C)glomerulus to renal tubule
D)renal tubule to glomerulus
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of buffer systems (Select all that apply)?
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) Positive ions such as sodium or calcium are called _______________________.
Q2) In blood plasma,the major cation is _____________________ and the major anion is ________________________.
Q3) Lethargy and decreased awareness are signs of a pH imbalance with the body fluids becoming too __________________________.
Q4) A cation is a ______________________ such as _______________________.
Q5) The part of the brain that regulates the water content of the body is the _____________________.
Q6) If the kidneys are excreting more hydrogen ions,the pH of body fluids will probably ________________.
Q7) The pH-regulating mechanisms,in order from most rapid to slowest,are the ________________,_____________________________,and
Q8) Most of a person's daily water intake comes from __________________________.
Q9) The electrolyte that is an important part of gastric juice is ____________________,because it is part of ________________________.
Q10) The protein buffer system is the most important buffer system in _________________________ fluid. Page 69
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of ions and solutions?
A)Chloride is a cation.
B)In osmosis,water follows salt.
C)Osmosis is the diffusion of water.
D)Sulfate and phosphate are anions.
Q2) Osmoreceptors to detect changes in body water/salt proportions are found in the:
A)mouth and throat
B)medulla
C)hypothalamus
D)aortic arch
Q3) Anions are:
A)negative ions
B)covalently bonded atoms
C)positive ions
D)neutral ions
Q4) Most of the water intake for the body comes from:
A)juicy fruits
B)meats
C)beverages
D)metabolic water
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Q1) Which of the following statements are true of the reproductive hormones (Select all that apply)?
A)In men,LH stimulates meiosis in the testes.
B)In women,LH stimulates the release of a mature ovum from an ovarian follicle.
C)In women,both FSH and estrogen contribute to the growth and maturation of an ovarian follicle.
D)In both men and women,inhibin directly inhibits the secretion of testosterone and estrogen,respectively.
E)In women,the secretion of progesterone is stimulated by FSh.
F)In men,both FSH and testosterone contribute to the growth and maturation of sperm.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of the vagina and vulva (Select all that apply)?
A)The vagina is also the birth canal.
B)The labia majora and minora cover the urethral and vaginal openings and prevent drying of their mucous membranes.
C)The clitoris is a sensory organ for sexual arousal.
D)The secretion of Bartholin's glands helps facilitate the movement of an ovum.
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Q2) The process of meiosis in the ovaries is called _______________________,and each cell produces _________ functional egg cell(s).
Q3) The hormone that stimulates growth of the duct system of the mammary glands is _____________________.
Q4) The uterus is _____________________ to the urinary bladder.
Q5) The head of a sperm cell contains the ________________________; the mitochondria provide ______________; and the flagellum provides ________________________.
Q6) The hormones that are directly necessary for the growth of blood vessels in the uterine lining are ____________________________ and __________________________.
Q7) Ejaculation of semen involves peristalsis of the __________________________ and contraction of the _________________ gland.
Q8) The part of the uterus that will become the maternal portion of the placenta is the ___________________.
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Q9) The part of a sperm cell that provides motility is the
Q10) The lining of the uterus is the __________________________.
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A)production of mature ova
B)growth of the endometrium
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and for growth of the corpus luteum
Q2) In the menstrual cycle,as secretion of progesterone decreases:
A)the myometrium will not contract
B)the cervix of the uterus dilates
C)the endometrium continues to grow
D)the endometrium begins to slough off
Q3) For men,the hormone that promotes maturation of sperm is:
A)testosterone
B)FSH
C)LH
D)inhibin
Q4) The hormone that stimulates the growth of the ducts of the mammary glands is:
A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)prolactin
D)oxytocin
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of genetics (Select all that apply)?
A)Genotype is the assortment of alleles (genes)that are actually present in a person.
B)The same phenotype may be possible with two different genotypes.
C)The same genotype may be possible with two different phenotypes.
D)In a homozygous pair of alleles,both are the same.
E)In a heterozygous pair of alleles,both are either maternal or paternal.
F)The homozygous phenotype for a trait is always different from the heterozygous phenotype.
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Q1) The early embryonic stage that is a hollow sphere of cells with an inner cell mass is the ____________________________.
Q2) Genetics problem: Both Mom and Dad are heterozygous for type B blood.The percent chance that a child of theirs will have type O blood is _________________.
Q3) For the ABO blood types in people,the ____________ allele is recessive and the ____________ alleles are co-dominant.
Q4) The embryonic membrane that forms the first blood cells is the ______________________.
Q5) A few moments after birth,the baby's ______________________ system begins functioning because the _____________________ have inflated.
Q6) In the embryo,the bones and muscles are derived from the _______________________.
Q7) The genetic code for one protein is called a(n)______________________.
Q8) The site of exchanges between maternal blood and fetal blood is the _______________________.
Q9) Blood is carried from the fetus to the placenta by the _______________________,and this blood has high levels of the gas ___________________________.
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Q1) Which statement is NOT true of the events surrounding fertilization?
A)The sperm and egg each contribute 23 chromosomes.
B)Fertilization usually takes place in the fallopian tube.
C)The zygote begins to divide by meiosis to produce two cells,then four cells,and so on.
D)The hollow sphere of cells that is formed is called a blastocyst.
Q2) The placental hormones that inhibit ovulation during pregnancy are:
A)FSH and hCG
B)LH and progesterone
C)estrogen and hCG
D)estrogen and progesterone
Q3) A human cell contains how many pairs of autosomes?
A)22 pairs
B)23 pairs
C)44 pairs
D)46 pairs
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Q1) Ticks are the vectors of:
A)Rocky Mountain spotted fever
B)Lyme disease
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and encephalitis
Q2) Which statement about the spread of disease is true?
A)A contagious disease is always communicable.
B)A noncommunicable disease is contagious.
C)A communicable disease is always contagious.
D)A noncommunicable disease does not affect people.
Q3) An antibiotic that is effective against just a few kinds of bacteria is called:
A)broad spectrum
B)narrow spectrum
C)single spectrum
D)wide spectrum
Q4) Viruses cause disease by:
A)reproducing within cells
B)reproducing in blood plasma
C)secreting toxins in cells
D)secreting toxins in the blood
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Q1) A(n)_______________________ disease is one with more than the usual number of cases in a population.
Q2) The part of a bacterial cell that makes it gram positive or negative is the ________________________.
Q3) Intestinal pathogens are usually spread by the ___________________________ route.
Q4) For viruses spread by vectors,the portal of entry is the __________________________.
Q5) Bacterial capsules may be used to make vaccines because the capsules are ___________________.
Q6) Resident flora are those microorganisms that are on or in ______________________ (whom?).
Q7) Bacteria that are motile usually have one or more
Q8) Facultative anaerobic bacteria are those that can reproduce
Q9) An infection that follows another infection that has lowered the host's resistance is called a(n)_________________________________.
Q10) Spherical bacteria are called ____________________.
Q11) Aerobic bacteria are those that ______________________________ to reproduce.
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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.
Q2) Which of the following statements are true of infections and disease (Select all that apply)?
A)An endogenous infection is one that is acquired in a hospital or other institution.
B)A person who has recovered from a disease but remains a source of the pathogen is considered a carrier.
C)When influenza is followed by bacterial pneumonia,the pneumonia is considered a secondary infection.
D)A zoonosis is a disease that affects only wild animals.
E)The "AIDS epidemic" is really the "AIDS pandemic."
F)Septicemia is a systemic infection,and is always serious.
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