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ME #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and the vastus intermedius are muscles that extend the legs and are known as the: a. quadriceps b. peroneus longus c. hamstrings d. adductor longus | a. quadriceps |
| 2. The muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm and covers the anterior portion of the upper arm is the: a. teres major b. biceps brachii c. flexor radialis d. deltoid | b. biceps brachii |
| 3. The mucle that forms the bulk of the upper calf is the: a. quadriceps b. hamstrings c. gastrocnemius d. biceps femoris | c. gastrocnemius |
| 4. The mandible articulates with the: a. maxillae b. temporal bone c. molars d. zygomatic | b. temporal bone |
| 5. The thoracic spine contains how many vertebrae? a. 5 b. 7 c. 9 d. 12 | b. 7 |
| 6. The inner lining of the uterus is the: a. exometrium b. myometrium c. endometrium d. perimetrium | c. endometrium |
| 7. The walls of the vagina are lined with: a. mucous membrane b. peritoneum c. fascia d. serous membrane | a. mucous membrane |
| 8. All of the following ligaments maintain the position of the uterus except: a. broad ligament b. ovarian ligament c. round ligament d. cardinal ligament | b. ovarian ligament |
| 9. The perineum is the: a. region anterior to the clitoris b. area between the vagina and the anus c. covering of the abdominal cavity d. region anterior to the vagina and urethral openings | b. area between the vagina and the anus |
| 10. Fertilization of the ovum generally occurs in the: a. fallopian tubes b. uterus c. ovaries d. vagina | a. fallopian tubes |
| 11. The hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics is: a. estrogen b. progesterone c. luteinizing hormone d. inhibin | a. estrogen |
| 12. The structure that provides an exchange of nutrients and wastes between the fetus and mother and secretes the hormones necessary to maintain the pregnancy is: a. amniotic fluid b. placenta c. umbilical cord d. endometrium | b. placenta |
| 13. In the ovary, a granular yellow body that develops after the extrusion of an ovum is the: a. graafian follicle b. corpus luteum c. stroma d. tunica albuginea | b. corpus luteum |
| 14. The finger-like projections on the end of the fallopian tubes are: a. mesovarium b. infundibulum c. fimbriae d. isthmi | c. fimbriae |
| 15. The funnel-shaped open distal end of each fallopian tube is called a/an: a. fimbriae b. infundibulum c. ampulla d. isthmus | b. infundibulum |
| 16. The portion of the uterus above the level of the uterine tubes is called the: a. body b. isthmus c. fundus d. cervix | c. fundus |
| 17. The elevated adipose tissue over the symphysis pubis is called the: a. mons pubis b. labia majora c. perineum d. vestibule | a. mons pubis |
| 18. The ovary is attached to the uterus by the: a. mesovarium b. ovarian ligament c. suspensory ligament d. broad ligament | b. ovarian ligament |
| 19. The middle layer of the uterus composed of muscle is the: a. exometrium b. myometrium c. endometrium d. perimetrium | b. myometrium |
| 20. The outermost covering of the brain and spinal cord is the: a. arachnoid b. dura mater c. pia mater d. pons | b. dura mater |
| 21. The brain contains four fluid-filled spaces called the: a. ventricles b. auricles c. fissures d. sulci | a. ventricles |
| 22. The area of the brain that controls respiration is the: a. cerebellum b. pons c. medulla oblongata d. cerebrum | a. cerebellum |
| 23. All thought takes place in the: a. midbrain b. cerebral cortex c. cerebellum d. pons | b. cerebral cortex |
| 24. The basic unit of the nervous system is the: a. neuron b. axon c. dendrite d. ion | a. neuron |
| 25. The cranial nerve that contains special fibers for hearing as well as for balance is: a. V b. VII c. XI d. XII | b. VII |
| 26. The peripheral nervous system contains: a. brain and spinal cord b. cranial and spinal nerves c. spinal cord and spinal nerves d. cranial nerves and spinal cord | b. cranial and spinal nerves |
| 27. Muscle tone, coordination of voluntary muscles, and balance are controlled in the: a. cerebellum b. cerebrum c. pons d. medulla | a. cerebellum |
| 28. The largest part of the brain is the: a. cerebellum b. cerebrum c. pons d. hypothalamus | b. cerebrum |
| 29. Which cranial nerve emerges from the medulla, passes through the skull, and descends through the neck region into the thorax and abdominal region? a. IX b. X c. XI d. XII | a. IX |
| 30. The cranial nerve that carries motor fibers to the tongue and sensory impulses from the tongue to the brain is the: a. glossopharyngeal b. hypoglossal c. facial d. olfactory | a. glossopharyngeal |
| 31. Which cranial nerve can be tested for sensations of pain, touch, and temperature to the brain? a. IV b. V c. VII d. VIII | a. IV |
| 32. Which cranial nerve carries impulses for sense of smell? a. I b. II c. III d. IV | a. I |
| 33. Neurons that conduct impulses to the cardiac muscles are part of the: a. central nervous system b. autonomic nervous system c. afferent system d. somatic system | c. afferent system |
| 34. The contractions of involuntary muscles are controlled by the: a. autonomic nervous system b. sympathetic nervous system c. central nervous system d. somatic nervous system | a. autonomic nervous system |
| 35. The neuroglia are cells that: a. support and protect b. conduct impulses c. are only found outside the central nervous system d. convey visceral information | a. support and protect |
| 36. The cytoplasmic process of a neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell body is a/an: a. ganglion b. dendrite c. nissl body d. axon | d. axon |
| 37. The part of the brain that is a continuation of the spinal cord and forms the inferior portion of the brain stem is the: a. pons b. medulla c. midbrain d. hypothalamus | b. medulla |
| 38. Which are of the brain produces subconscious skeletal muscle movements required for coordination and balance? a. cerebrum b. cerebellum c. midbrain d. medulla | b. cerebellum |
| 39. The fifth cranial nerve is also called the: a. vagus nerve b. vestibulocochlear nerve c. trigeminal nerve d. trochlear nerve | c. trigeminal nerve |
| 40. Which of the following neuroglia are star shaped and attach neurons to their blood vessels? a. ependymal b. oligodendroglia c. microglia d. astrocytes | d. astrocytes |
| 41. Where is cerebrospinal fluid formed? a. cerebellum b. superior sagittal sinus c. ventricles d. auricles | c. ventricles |
| 42. The diencephalon is composed of the: a. pons and midbrain b. medulla and insula c. thalamus and hypothalamus d. midbrain and thalamus | c. thalamus and hypothalamus |
| 43. The wisp-like roots of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord are called the: a. conus medullaris b. filum terminale c. cauda equine d. median fissure | c. cauda equine |
| 44. Neuron axons that are surrounded by a multi-layer, white, phospholipid, segmented covering are called: a. gray matter b. myelinated neurons c. neurofibils d. nissl bodies | b. myelinated neurons |
| 45. Chemicals released by neurons to increase or inhibit impulses are called: a. polarizers b. neurotransmitters c. regenerators d. synapse | b. neurotransmitters |
| 46. The bridge connecting the spinal cord with the brain is the: a. brain stem b. pons c. midbrain d. diencephalon | a. brain stem |
| 47. The inner lining of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract is composed of: a. muscle b. areolar tissue c. epithelium d. sertoli's cells | c. epithelium |
| 48. Ninety-six percent of the body's mass is made up of: a. oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen b. oxygen, potassium, hydrogen, and sulfur c. oxygen, carbon, phosphorus, and magnesium d. oxygen, carbon, magnesium, and sodium | a. oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen |
| 49. The essential component of hemoglobin is: a. oxygen b. iron c. nitrogen d. hydrogen | a. oxygen |
| 50. A pH level refers to: a. phosphorus vs. hydrogen levels b. acidity vs. alkalinity levels c. both a and b d. none of the above | c. both a and b |
| 51. The basic living, structural and functional unit of the body is known as the: a. organ b. tissue c. organism d. cell | d. cell |
| 52. What is the function of phagocytotic white blood cells? a. capture food particles b. promote ribosome function c. engulf and destroy bacteria d. encourage cell rejuvenation | c. engulf and destroy bacteria |
| 53. The result of fertilization of gametes is a/an: a. fetus b. zygote c. ovum d. sperm | b. zygote |
| 54. The roof of the mouth id formed by the: a. palatoglossal arch b. circumvallate papillae c. hard and soft palate d. filform papillae | c. hard and soft palate |
| 55. The teeth are composed primarily of: a. dentin b. cementum c. enamel d. pulp | a. dentin |
| 56. The set of teeth that erupt at about six months of age and are lost are the: a. secondary dentin b. deciduous teeth c. third molars d. bicuspids | b. deciduous teeth |
| 57. The main duct of the pancreas is the: a. duct of santorini b. duct of wirsung c. common bile duct d. islets of langerhans | b. duct of wirsung |
| 58. Which of the following glands are located in the stomach? a. parietal cells b. crypts of lieberkuhn c. brunner's glands d. paneth cells | b. crypts of lieberkuhn |
| 59. The portion of the stomach above the level of the lower esophageal sphincter is the: a. pylorus b. body c. fundus d. antrum | c. fundus |
| 60. Which of the following substances are absorbed in the stomach? a. proteins b. alcohol c. fats d. starches | c. fats |
| 61. The function of the small intestine is: a. synthesis of bacteria b. digestion and absorption of nutrients c. excretion of bile d. synthesis of vitamins | b. digestion and absorption of nutrients |
| 62. The small intestine is drained by: a. aorta b. hepatic artery c. hepatic portal vein d. gastric artery | c. hepatic portal vein |
| 63. The pouches of the large intestine are called: a. epiploic appendages b. pilcae circulares c. rugae d. haustra | d. haustra |
| 64. The secretion of gastric juice is regulated by the impulses of the: a. X nerve b. XII nerve c. I nerve d. V nerve | a. X nerve |
| 65. Testosterone is secreted by the: a. cells of leydig b. sertoli's cells c. somatic cells d. parietal cells | a. cells of leydig |
| 66. Inhibin is produced by the: a. cells of leydig b. sertoli's cells c. somatic cells d. parietal cells | b. sertoli's cells |
| 67. The most abundant ion in the body is: a. calcium b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium | b. sodium |
| 68. The conducting fibers that run from the AV node down the interventricular septum are referred to as the: a. purkinji fibers b. bundle of his c. SA node d. left bundle branch | b. bundle of his |
| 69. The left coronary artery divides into the: a. posterior interventricular and marginal b. middle and great cardiac c. anterior descending and circumflex d. middle and marginal | c. anterior descending and circumflex |
| 70. Which of the following structures are found in the ventricles of the heart? a. pectinate muscles b. papillary muscles c. ligamentum anteriorum d. fossa ovalis | b. papillary muscles |
| 71. The function of hemoglobin is to: a. carry oxygen b. fight infection c. initiate clotting d. regulate temperature | a. carry oxygen |
| 72. Albumin, globulin, and fibrinogen are all: a. plasma proteins b. coagulation factors c. formed elements of blood d. hematopoietic growth factors | a. plasma proteins |
| 73. The large vein that drains the head is the: a. saphenous b. jugular c. brachial d. carotid | b. jugular |
| 74. Which of the following arteries does not arise directly from the aorta? a. celiac b. mesenteric c. common carotid d. vertebral | c. common carotid |
| 75. The vessel that delivers blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver is the: a. hepatic artery b. basilic vein c. hepatic portal vein d. cystic vein | c. hepatic portal vein |
| 76. Which of the following is not part of the immune system? a. lymph nodes b. tonsils c. spleen d. thyroid | d. thyroid |
| 77. The thymus gland functions in immunity by producing: a. t cells b. antigens c. interferon d. lymphocytes | a. t cells |
| 78. The structure that is located anterior to the esophagus and extends from the larynx to the fifth thoracic vertebrae is the: a. trachea b. epiglottis c. pharynx d. larynx | a. trachea |
| 79. The portion of the small intestine that joins the large intestine is the: a. duodenum b. jejunum c. ileum d. cecum | c. ileum |
| 80. Another name for the folds of the stomach is: a. microvilli b. cristae c. rugae d. plicae circulares | c. rugae |
| 81. The longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body is the: a. pelvis b. femur c. tibia d. spine | b. femur |
| 82. The anterior chamber of the eye lies: a. between the iris and the lens b. anterior to the lens c. behind the cornea and in front of the iris d. behind the iris and in front of the lens | c. behind the cornea and in front of the iris |
| 83. Aqueous humor is found within the: a. anterior cavity b. posterior cavity c. vitreous chamber d. cornea | a. anterior cavity |
| 84. The ureters enter the bladder: a. medially at the superior aspect b. medially from the anterior aspect c. medially from the posterior aspect d. medially at the distal aspect | c. medially from the posterior aspect |
| 85. Which membrane lines the thoracic cavity? a. pleura b. pericardium c. peritoneum d. periosteum | a. pleura |
| 86. The region between the lungs is the: a. diaphragm b. mediastinum c. pleural cavity d. retroperitoneal space | b. mediastinum |
| 87. Which duct carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum? a. cystic b. common bile c. wirsung d. common hepatic | b. common bile |
| 88. Which of the following is not part of the stomach? a. hilum b. fundus c. antrum d. body | a. hilum |
| 89. Which ligament stabilizes the duodenojejunal angle? a. poupart b. round c. retzius d. treitz | d. treitz |
| 90. What valve is located between the left upper and lower chambers of the heart? a. mitral b. aortic c. pulmonary d. tricuspid | a. mitral |
| 91. Which of the following structures would not be found in a blood vessel? a. tunica adventitia b. tunica intima c. tunica vaginalis d. tunica media | c. tunica vaginalis |
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