Pre-Medical Anatomy and Physiology Test Bank
Course Introduction
Pre-Medical Anatomy and Physiology is an introductory course designed to provide foundational knowledge of human body structure and function for students pursuing careers in medicine and health sciences. The course covers essential topics such as the organization of the human body, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems, as well as the physiological processes that sustain life. Emphasis is placed on the integrated functions of organ systems, common anatomical terminology, and the physiological basis of health and disease. Through lectures, laboratory exercises, and hands-on activities, students develop the skills necessary to understand and apply anatomical and physiological concepts in a clinical context.
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Maders Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology 8th Edition by Susannah Longenbaker
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Chapter 1: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The hand is ___________ to the elbow.
A)superior
B)anterior
C)proximal
D)distal
Answer: D
Q2) In which cavity would you find the brain?
A)Ventral cavity
B)Dorsal cavity
C)Abdominopelvic cavity
D)Oral cavity
Answer: B
Q3) The liver would be found in which cavity?
A)Dorsal cavity
B)Abdominal cavity
C)Pericardial cavity
D)Pleural cavity
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
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Q1) A weak base will accept many hydrogen ions. A strong base will accept many hydrogen ions.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) A bond created from the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions is a(n)______ bond.
A)covalent
B)hydrogen
C)ionic
D)metallic
Answer: C
Q3) Compounds that form ions when put into water are called A)mixtures.
B)solvents.
C)electrolytes.
D)suspensions.
Answer: C
Q4) List the four macromolecules found in cells.
Answer: Carbohydrates,lipids,proteins,and nucleic acids
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Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function
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Q1) The process of cell division involves the two processes of
A)interphase and cytokinesis.
B)interphase and mitosis.
C)mitosis and cytokinesis.
D)cytokinesis and G<sub>1</sub> phase.
Answer: C
Q2) Aerobic cellular respiration
A)occurs in the mitochondriA.
B)produces ATP.
C)uses oxygen.
D)All apply.
Answer: D
Q3) Compare mitosis and meiosis with regard to number of cell divisions,effect on chromosome number,and function.
Answer: Mitosis involves one round of cell division and does not alter the chromosome number in the cells.Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division and reduces the chromosome number by half.Whereas mitosis functions in growth and tissue repair,meiosis functions in the production of gametes.
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Chapter 4: Body Tissues and Membranes
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Q1) Which type of tissue binds and supports body parts?
A)Epithelium
B)Nervous
C)Connective
D)Muscular
Q2) The many layers of stratified squamous epithelium provide protection,such as found in the skin.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which tissue contains an extensive extracellular matrix?
A)Muscle
B)Nervous
C)Connective
D)Epithelial
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of spongy bone?
A)Made of bony plates called trabeculae
B)Spaces of bone marrow produce blood cells
C)Made of bony rings called lamellae
D)Made to provide strength and support
Q5) Why are carcinomas more common than other forms of cancer?
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Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
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Q1) Describe the effects that long-term exposure to the sun may have on the skin.
Q2) Which type(s)of skin gland(s)become(s)active with puberty?
A)Sebaceous gland
B)Apocrine sweat gland
C)Eccrine sweat gland
D)Both sebaceous and apocrine sweat glands.
Q3) Which would NOT occur when the body temperature is too low?
A)Involuntary muscle contraction
B)Dermal blood vessel dilation
C)Sweat production
D)Neither dermal blood vessel dilation nor sweat production would occur.
Q4) What condition is described by high temperature,low blood pressure,and loss of salts due to profuse sweating?
A)Heat exhaustion
B)Heat stroke
C)Fever
D)Hypothermia
Q5) Exposure to sunlight is the most common cause of skin cancer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: The Skeletal System
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a feature of compact bone?
A)Lacunae
B)Lamellae
C)Trabeculae
D)Osteon
Q2) The endosteum is the tough connective tissue covering the bone. The periosteum is the tough connective tissue covering the bone.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Arthritis and osteoporosis are common diseases of the skeletal system due to aging.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The socket on the coxal bone that articulates with the head of the femur is the A)pelvic aperature.
B)greater sciatic notch.
C)obturator foramen.
D)acetabulum.
Q5) How could you differentiate between the skeletons of a tall adolescent and a short adult? Assume the skeletons are the same size.
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Chapter 7: The Muscular System
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Q1) How does the muscular system aid the skeletal system?
A)Provides attachment for muscles
B)Provides calcium for muscle contraction
C)Protects and moves bones
D)All apply.
Q2) The _______ will abduct the arm.
A)serratus anterior
B)deltoid
C)latissimus dorsi
D)pectoralis major
Q3) Which of the following obeys the all-or-none law?
A)The whole muscle
B)A muscle fiber
C)The whole muscle and a muscle fiber
Q4) The more stimulation a muscle receives,the more motor units are activated.This is called
A)fatigue.
B)oxygen debt.
C)recruitment.
D)hypertrophy.
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Chapter 8: The Nervous System
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Q1) As we age,the cerebral cortex significantly shrinks in size.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a location where cerebrospinal fluid is found?
A)Subdural space
B)Brain ventricles
C)Central canal of the spinal cord
D)Subarachnoid space
Q3) The brain and spinal cord make up the peripheral nervous system. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) There are ____ pairs of cranial nerves and ____ pairs of spinal nerves.
A)31;12
B)12;31
C)10;12
D)15;30
Q5) Reflexes help us to maintain balance.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: The Sensory System
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Q1) Which of the following is INCORRECT about olfaction (smell)?
A)Olfactory cells are modified neurons.
B)Olfactory cilia have receptors for odor molecules.
C)There are 23 primary odors.
D)What we taste is related to what we smell.
Q2) The buildup of pressure due to an increased amount of aqueous humor is known as A)cataracts.
B)glaucoma.
C)a sty.
D)astigmatism.
Q3) The three pair of muscles attached to the outside of the eyeball that are used for eye movement are called ____ muscles.
A)intrinsic
B)extrinsic
Q4) Which of the following functions in rotational equilibrium?
A)Saccule
B)Utricle
C)Semicircular canals
D)Both saccule and utricle are correct.
Q5) Explain why someone with a vitamin A deficiency might have dim vision at night.
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Chapter 10: The Endocrine System
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Q1) Which type of gland secretes directly into tissue fluids and the blood without ducts?
A)Endocrine
B)Exocrine
Q2) Discuss the role of the pancreas in the regulation of glucose levels in the blood.
Q3) The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary by producing A)nerve impulses.
B)releasing hormones.
C)inhibiting hormones.
D)Both releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones are correct.
Q4) The incidence of diabetes insipidus increases as we age.
The incidence of diabetes mellitus increases as we age.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What hormones are the ultimate controllers of fuel metabolism?
A)Insulin and glucagon
B)Thyroxine and triiodothyronine
C)Epinephrine and cortisol
D)Somatostatin and insulin
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Chapter 11: Blood
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Q1) The hematocrit is the volume of a blood sample made up of A)plasmA.
B)white blood cells.
C)platelets.
D)red blood cells.
Q2) Which type of leukocyte will enlarge in the tissues and become macrophages?
A)Lymphocytes
B)Monocytes
C)Eosinophils
D)Neutrophils
Q3) Clotting disorders can be associated with atherosclerosis in an elderly person.
A)True
B)False
Q4) __________ is an increased rate of red blood cell destruction.
A)Sickle-cell disease
B)Hemolytic anemia
C)Pernicious anemia
D)Aplastic anemia
Q5) Compare plasma,tissue fluid,and serum with regard to composition.
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Chapter 12: The Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The brachiocephalic artery goes to the A)head.
B)stomach.
C)leg.
D)head and arms.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT pushed out of the arterial end of a capillary?
A)water
B)blood cells
C)glucose
D)amino acids
Q3) The hepatic portal vein goes from the A)liver to vena cavA.
B)abdominal organs to the liver.
C)kidney to vena cava.
D)intestine to kidney.
Q4) Blood return to the heart through the veins is aided by A)a blood pressure difference from venules to the right atrium.
B)skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps.
C)total blood volume in circulation.
D)All apply.
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Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
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Q1) The elderly should get vaccinated even though their response is decreased.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What occurs because of increased capillary permeability at the site of inflammation?
A)escaped fluids cause swelling
B)increased pressure from fluid causes pain
C)clotting factors move into tissues
D)All apply.
Q3) Plasma cells produce
A)antibodies.
B)histamines.
C)T cells.
D)antigens.
Q4) Which of the following is a primary lymphatic organ?
A)lymph node
B)spleen
C)thymus
D)tonsil
Q5) Differentiate between passive and active immunity.
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Chapter 14: The Respiratory System
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT true of acute bronchitis?
A)usually begins with a viral URI that leads to a bacterial infection
B)a deep productive cough is present
C)it produces thick fluid in the alveoli
D)involves the primary and secondary bronchi
Q2) Passive smokers have a 30% greater chance of developing lung cancer than do nonsmokers in a smoke-free environment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Why is the trachea supported by C-shaped cartilage rings?
A)to hold it open all the time
B)to allow the esophagus to expand when swallowing
C)to produce sound as air passes through
D)both to hold it open all the time and to allow the esophagus to expand when swallowing
Q4) Intrapleural pressure must be _____ intrapulmonary pressure to keep the lungs inflated.
A)less than B)greater than C)the same as
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Chapter 15: Digestive System
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Q1) The hormones leptin and ghrelin are produced by the ______ and act on the
A)duodenum,stomach
B)pancreas,duodenum
C)stomach,hypothalamus
D)pancreas,cerebrum
Q2) The __________ transports waste.
A)stomach
B)large intestine
C)small intestine
D)pancreas
Q3) Most digested nutrients are absorbed directly into the blood from the small intestines.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Lacteals
A)are located in villi.
B)are part of the lymphatic system.
C)absorb fat molecules.
D)All apply.
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Chapter 16: The Urinary System and Excretion
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Q1) ADH causes more water to be reabsorbed into the blood to give a lower urine volume.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following extends from the urinary bladder to an external opening?
A)urethra
B)hilum
C)ureters
D)trigone
Q3) How much of the urine volume is water?
A)85%
B)90%
C)92%
D)95%
Q4) Most of the body's water exits the body as A)sweat
B)feces
C)urine
D)exhaled air
Q5) List the primary ways by which water enters and is lost by the body.
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Chapter 17: The Reproductive System
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT part of the male sexual response?
A)erection
B)ejaculation
C)refractory period
D)urination
Q2) What type of cell acts to support,nourish,and regulate the development of sperm?
A)spermatogonia
B)sustentacular cells
C)interstitial cells
D)both spermatogonia and sustentacular cells
Q3) Which of the following is needed for milk production?
A)prolactin
B)oxytocin
C)colostrum
D)estrogen
Q4) List the structures of the seminal tract in the order that sperm would encounter them.
Q5) The corpus luteum forms from the follicle after ovulation.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Human Development and Birth
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Q1) Darkening of the areolae and other areas of skin in the pregnant woman is due to increased steroid hormone levels.
Darkening of the areolae and other areas of skin in the pregnant woman is due to increased melanocyte activity.
A)True
B)False
Q2) At the placenta,
A)oxygen enters the fetal circulation.
B)nutrients enter the fetal circulation.
C)nitrogenous wastes enter maternal circulation.
D)All apply.
Q3) From which primary germ layer does the nervous system and epidermis of the skin develop?
A)ectoderm
B)endoderm
C)mesoderm
D)None apply.
Q4) Hair begins to grow by the fourth month of fetal development.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Human Genetics
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Q1) A display of an individual's chromosomes arranged by size,shape,and banding patterns is its A)somatotype. B)karyotype.
C)syndrome. D)chromotype.
Q2) XYY individuals are usually A)super males.
B)sterile females.
C)males with speech and reading problems. D)nonexistent.
Q3) One way for a genetic counselor to deduce inheritance patterns is to construct a diagram of the trait which is called a(an) A)karyotype.
B)pedigree.
C)amniocentesis.
D)preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
Q4) If one parent has only dominant genes and the other has only recessive genes for a particular dominant genetic disorder,how many of their children should be affected by the disorder?
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