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Baby Lorelei P. Ong
Physiology Week 1-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hormones target which of the following? a. cells b. organs c. tissues d. All may be a target for a hormone. | d. All may be a target for hormone |
| Which of the following is also called the neurohypophysis? a. adrenal medulla b. posterior pituitary gland c. thyroid gland d. pineal gland | b. posterior pituitary gland |
| Which of the following hormones targets the uterus? a. oxycontin b. luteinizing hormone c. prolactin d. antidiuretic hormone | a. oxycontin |
| Which of the following hormones raises blood glucose levels? a. insulin b. thyroxine c. glucagon d. melatonin | c. glucagon |
| Which of the following hormone is found stored in colloid? a. calcitonin b. melatonin c. prolactin d. thymoxine | d. thymoxine |
| Which hormone raises the blood level of calcium? a. mineralocorticoid b. parathyroid hormone c. growth hormone d. calcitonin | b. parathyroid hormone |
| The zona fasciculate of the adrenal cortex secretes which hormone? a. mineralocorticoids b. androgens c. glucocorticoids d. norepinephrine | c. glucocorticoids |
| Which of the following choices is NOT found in the pancreas? a. clear cells b. alpha cells c. acini d. beta cells | a. clear cells |
| Interstitial cells are found in which endocrine gland? a. ovaries b. pineal gland c. thymus gland d. testes | d. testes |
| Which hormone is important for the maturation of T lymphocytes? a. melatonin b. thyroxin c. estrogen d. oxycontin | b. thymoxin |
| A group of like cells group together to form: a. organelles b. tissue c. organs d. system | b. tissue |
| Which of the following choices is NOT found in all cells? a. centrioles b. plasma membrane c. nucleus d. cytoplasm | a. centrioles |
| Which organelle is the site of ATP synthesis? a. ribosome b. centromere c. RER d. mitochondrion | d. mitochondrion |
| During interphase DNA is found as: a. chromosomes b. centromeres c. chromatin d. sister chromatids | c. chromatin |
| Which organelle is the internal scaffolding of a cell? a. RER b. cytoskeleton c. nucleolus d. Golgi apparatus | b. cytoskeleton |
| Which of the following is the correct order of mitosis stages? a. metaphase, anaphase, prophase, telophase b. telophase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase c. prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase d. prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase | d. prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase |
| During which of the following phases is DNA replicated? a. G1 phase b. G2 phase c. R phase d. S phase | d. S phase |
| During which stage of mitosis do sister chromatids become visible? a. interphase b. telophase c. prophase d. metaphase | c. prophase |
| During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate into chromosomes? a. anaphase b. prophase c. telophase d. interphase | a. anaphase |
| Which of the following is the physical division of a cell? a. interphase b. cytokinesis c. centromere d. telophase | b. cytokinesis |
| Which of the following is NOT part of the anatomical position? a. thumbs facing forward b. legs slightly apart c. arms down to side d. standing erect | a. thumbs facing forward |
| The opposite directional term from anterior is: a. medial b. cranial c. dorsal d. inferior | c. dorsal |
| Which of the following terms refers to the front of the elbow? a. palmar b. patellar c. crural d. antecubital | d. antecubital |
| Which of the following terms refers to the low back? a.gluteal b. lumbar c. scapular d. popliteal | b. lumbar |
| Which of the following statements regarding the visceral layer of pericardium is true? a. It lines the thoracic cavity b. It is also called the pleura c. It is fused directly to the surface of the heart d. It encases the lungs | c. It is fused directly to the surface of the heart |
| Which of the following is NOT an example of a solute in living bodies? a. water b. sugar c. salts d. electrolytes | a. water |
| The plasma membrane is primarily composed of: a. cholesterol b. sugars c. lipids d. proteins | c. lipids |
| Which of the following forms the hydrophobic portion of the plasma membrane? a. phospholipids heads b. fatty acid tails c. proteins d. carbohydrate chain | b. fatty acid tails |
| Which of the following statements regarding diffusion is NOT true? a. The driving force is kinetic energy b. Solutes move down their concentration gradient c. Diffusion is a special case of osmosis d. It is a passive process | c. Diffusion is a special case of osmosis |
| What is the expected affect of temperature on the rate of diffusion? a. heat increases the rate b. temperature has no affect c. cold increases the rate d. none of the above | a. heat increases the rate |
| If a dialysis bag containing a 20% sucrose solution is placed in a beaker also containing a 20% sucrose solution, the net flow of water would be: a. into the bag b. into the beaker c. zero d. out of the bag | c. zero |
| Which of the following statements regarding osmosis is NOT true? a. The solute always flows toward the hypertonic solution b. There is no net flow in a isotonic solution c. Osmosis requires the presence of a selectively permeable membrane | a. The solute always flows toward the hypertonic solution |
| A red blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution would be expected to: a. not change shape b. lose water c. gain water d. swell | b. lose water |
| Which of the following is NOT a basic tissue type? a. muscular b. nervous c. epithelial d. conductive | d. conductive |
| Which type of connective tissue serves as a shock absorber? a. adipose b. cartilage c. pseudostratified columnar d. bone | b. cartilage |
| Which type of tissue is able to contract? a. muscular b. epithelial c. connective d. nervous | a. muscular |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of matrix fiber? a. reticular b. collagen c. elastic d. cilia | d. cilia |
| Which type of tissue conducts electrical impulse? a. connective b. muscular c. nervous d. conductive | c. nervous |
| Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding adipocytes. a. They store lipids b. They are found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin c. They secrete collagen d. They are connective tissue cells | c. They secrete collagen |
| Neuroglia are found in what type of tissue? a. muscular b. nervous c. stratified squamous d. pseudostratified columnar | b. nervous |
| Which of the following statements regarding cardiac muscle is NOT true? a. It is found only in the heart b. It is voluntary c. It is striated d. It has branching fibers | b. It is voluntary |
| Which type of tissue is composed of closely packed cells? a. epithelial b. areolar c. nervous d. connective | a. epithelial |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? a. blood b. dense regular c. transitional d. bone | c. transitional |
| Which of the following is NOT function of the skin? a. vitamin B production b. temperature regulation c. protective barrier d. sensation | a. vitamin B production |
| Meissner's corpuscles detect: a. stretching b. heat c. pain d. touch | d. touch |
| Which layer of skin is composed of stratified squamous epithelial? a. subcutaneous layer b. epidermis c. dermis d. none of the layers are stratified squamous epithelial | b. epidermis |
| Which of the following glands is NOT connected to the hair follicle? a. eccrine sweat gland b. sebaceous gland c. apocrine sweat gland d. all are connected to the hair follicle | a. eccrine sweat gland |
| The hypodermic is mainly composed of: a. adipose tissue b. dense regular connective tissue c. simple squamous epithelial tissue d. dense irregular connective tissue | a. adipose tissue |
| The hard protein found in the skin. hair, and nails is called: a. melanin b. cuticle c. keratin d. sebum | c. keratin |
| Actively dividing cells for the hair are found in the: a. hair follicle b. hair shaft c. hair bulb d. hair root | c. hair bulb |
| The area of skin that is covered by the nail bed is called the: a. matrix b. lunula c. root d. bed | d. bed |
| Which depth of burn does not produce blister? a. first-degree burn b. second-degree burn c. third-degree burn d. all depths produce blister | a. first-degree burn |
| Which region represents 1% of the body surface in the Rule of Nine? a. arm b. genital c. buttock d. neck | b. genital |
| Which class of bones are found within the skull suture? a. Wormian b. irregular c. sesamoid d. flat | a. Wormian |
| The patella is a ___________ bone. a. short b. flat c. long d. sesamoid | d. sesamoid |
| Which bone surface feature is a flat bridge of bone? a. sulcus b. tuberosity c. ramus d. epicondyle | c. ramus |
| Which of the following is a rough process? a. sinus b. trochanter c. condyle d. spine | b. trochanter |
| Which of the following terms refers to the shaft of a long bone? a. diaphysis b. periosteum c. epiphysis d. endosteum | a. diaphysis |
| Articular cartilage covers a portion of the: a. medullary cavity b. epiphyseal line c. epiphysis d. diaphysis | c. epiphysis |
| Which of the following is NOT a location where spongy bone is found? a. epiphysis b. lining the medullary cavity of long bones c. each end of the diaphysis d. wall of diaphysis | d. wall of diaphysis |
| The central canal is also called: a. Volkmann's canal b. osteonic canal c. canaliculus d. perforating canal | b. osteonic canal |
| A mature bone cell is called a(n): a. osteocyte b. osteoblast c. osteoclast d. chondrocyte | a. osteocyte |
| Which of the following skull bones is NOT also a cranial bone? a. frontal b. temporal c. maxilla d. occipital | c. maxilla |
| The sella turcica is located on which bone? a. sphenoid b. vomer c. ethnic d. parietal | a. sphenoid |
| Which of the following statements regarding the atlas is NOT true? a. It is first cervical vertebra b. It allows up and down movement of the skull c. It articulates with the occipital condyles d. It has a prominent process called the dens | d. It has a prominent process called the dens |
| The vertebrostermal ribs are also called the: a. false ribs b. true ribs c. attached ribs d. floating ribs | b. true ribs |
| Which of the following choices is NOT part of the orbit? a. sphenoid bone b. frontal bone c. lacrimal bone d. parietal bone | d. parietal bone |
| Which feature is found only on thoracic vertebrae? a. transverse foramen b. transverse costal facet c. pedicle d. intervertebral notch | b. transverse costal facet |
| The spinal cord is located within the: a. intervertebral notch b. vertebral arch c. vertebral foramen d. transverse foramen | c. vertebral foramen |
| The _____ is composed of five fused vertebrae. a.coccyx b. thorax c. axis d. sacrum | d. sacrum |
| Which of the following is NOT part of the sternum? a. tubercle b. manubrium c. diploid process a. jugular notch | a. tubercle |
| Which of the following is NOT part of the thoracic cage? a. sternum b. atlas c. ribs d. all are parts of the thoracic cage | b. ribs |
| Which bone is NOT part of the pectoral girdle? a. pubis b. scapula c. clavicle d. all are part of the pectoral girdle | a. pubis |
| The coracoid process is located on the: a. clavicle b. femur c. humerus d. scapula | d. scapula |
| Which of the following bones is NOT a carpal bone? a. trapezoid b. trapezium c. navicular d. hamate | c. navicular |
| The hand bones are called the: a. carpal bones b. metacarpal bones c. tarsal bones d. metatarsal bones | b. metacarpal bones |
| The coronoid fossa is located on the: a. humerus b. femur c. tibia d. fibula | a. humerus |
| Which of the following bones does NOT form part of the acetabulum? a. ischium b. triquetrum c. ilium d. pubis | b. triquetrum |
| The fovea wapitis is located on the femur; it is specifically found on the: a. head b. greater trochanter c. medial condyle d. lateral epicondyle | a. head |
| The medial malleolus is located on the: a. radius b. fibula c. ulna d. tibia | d. tibia |
| Which phalanx articulates with a metatarsal? a. distal phalanx b. intermediate phalanx c. proximal phalanx d. middle phalanx | c. proximal phalanx |
| The patella has two facets that articulate with the: a. tibia b. femur c. fibula d. both the tibia and fibula | b. femur |
| Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly paired? a. synovial joint - freely moving b. pubic symphysis - cartilaginous joint c. skull sutures - fused joint d. all are correctly paired | d. all are correctly paired |
| In a synovial joint, the joint capsule is lined by the: a. periosteum b. articular cartilage c. synovial membrane d. joint cavity | c. synovial membrane |
| Which part of synovial joint cushions the ends of the bones? a. articular cartilage b. synovial fluid c. synovial membrane d. periosteum | a. articular cartilage |
| Which of the following statements regarding ligaments is NOT true? a. They blend into the joint capsule b. They are associated with fused joints c. They stabilize the joint d. They are composed of dense regular connective tissue | b. They stabilize the joint |
| Which of the following synovial joint types is multiaxial? a. pivot joint b. ball-and-socket joint c. gliding joint d. condyloid joint | b. ball-and-socket joint |
| Which of the following synovial joint types allows rotation in only one plane? a. pivot joint b. gliding joint c. saddle joint d. hinge joint | a. pivot joint |
| The knee is a type of _________ joint. a. pivot b. saddle c. ball-and-socket d. hinge | d. hinge |
| The antagonistic movement for flexion is: a. inversion b. abduction c. extension d. dorsiflexion | c. extension |
| Which joint movement occurs at the ankle? a. pronation b. dorsiflexion c. adduction d. supination | b. dorsiflexion |
| Which joint movement is circular? a. plantar flexion b. rotation c. inversion d. supination | b. rotation |
| A fascicle is surrounded by: a. perimysium b. endomysium c. sarcomysium d. epimysium | a. perimysium |
| A single muscle cell is called a: a. myofibril b. sarcomere c. muscle fiber d. myofilament | c. muscle fiber |
| Which of the following statements regarding tendons is NOT true? a. Tendons are dense regular connective tissue b. Tendons are heavy in collagen fibers c. Tendons connect muscles to bones d. A rope-like tendon is called an aponeurosis | d. Arose-like tendon is called an aponeurosis |
| Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? a. sarcolema - muscle fiber plasma membrane b. transverse tubule - holds high calcium concentration c. mitochondria -produce ATP for muscle contractions d. sarcomere-function unit of the myofibril | b. transverse tubule - holds high calcium concentration |
| Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? a. I band - contains only thin filaments b. Z disc - marks the each end of the sarcomere c. H zone - contains only thick filaments d. A band - light central region of sarcomere | d. A bond - light central region of sarcomere |
| Which of the following is the function unit of a myofibril? a. sarcomere b. myofilament c. sarcolemma d. endomysium | a. sarcomere |
| Which of the following statements regarding sarcomeres is NOT true? a. Sarcomeres are overlapping thin and thick filaments b. The sarcomere is a subunit found on the myofibril c. Sarcomeres extend from one M line to the next M line | c. Sarcomeres extend from one M line to the next M line |
| The portion of the motor neuron that forms part of the neuromuscular junction is the: a. synaptic cleft b. axon terminal c. myoneural neuron d. motor end plate | d. motor end plate |
| What is found inside synaptic vesicles? a. calcium b. acetylcholine c. receptor protiens d. acetylcholinesterase | b. acetylcholine |
| Which of the following statements regarding the motor end plate is NOT true? a. It contains membrane acetylcholine receptors b. It is specialized region of the sarcolemma c. It allows Na+ into the muscle fiber when bound with AChE | c. It allows Na+ into the muscle fiber when bound with AChE |
| Which of the following is NOT a muscle of facial expression? a. epicranius b. zygomaticus c. buccinator d. mentalis | c. buccinator |
| Which of the following is a muscle for swallowing? a. sternohyoid b. orbicularis fris c. scalenes d. temporalis | a. sternohyoid |
| Which of the following muscle abducts the arm at the shoulder? a. levator scapulae b. deltoid c. pectoralis minor d. serratus anterior | b. deltoid |
| Which of the following is NOT a muscle of respiration? a. internal intercostals b. semispinalis c. diaphragm d. external intercostal | b. semispinalis |
| Which muscle does NOT flex the forearm at the elbow? a. triceps brachii b. brachialis c. biceps brachi d. brachioradialis | a. triceps brachi |
| Which muscle extends the fingers? a. extensor carpi radialis b. extensor pollicis longus c. extensor digitorum d. supinator | c. extensor digitorum |
| Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps group? a. rectus femoris b. vastus medialis c. vastus lateralis d. semimembranosus | d. semimembranosus |
| Which muscle does NOT plantar flex the foot? a. tibialis posterior b. flexor hallucis longus c. soleus d. gastrocnemius | b. flexor hallucis longus |
| Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to name muscles? a. location b. size c. origin and insertion d. number of fibers | d. number of fibers |
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