Anatomy Compend- Multiple Choice Part 1 Flashcards
1
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The study of the structure of the body:
- Anatomy
- Botany
- Physiology
- Biology
A
Anatomy
2
Q
Which of these blood vessels is considered to be the longest vein of the body?
- Aorta
- Great saphenous
- Femoral
- Inferior Vena Cava
A
Great Saphenous
3
Q
A term that suggests a location close to the surface of the body or body part.
- Distal
- Superficial
- Mid-sagittal
- Central
A
Superficial
4
Q
Which of these lists include all of the basic types of blood cells?
- Erythrocyte, leucocyte, thrombocyte
- Neutrophils, acidophils, basophils
- Serous, sebacious, synovial
- Nervous, connective, epithelial
A
Erythrocyte, Leucocyte, Thrombocyte
5
Q
Which of these is a bone of the face?
- Frontal
- Ethmoid
- Temporal
- Vomer
A
Vomer
6
Q
Which quadrants of the body feed the left lymph duct?
- Right upper
- Left upper
- Right lower
- Left Lower
- 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1,2 and 3
A
2, 3 and 4
(Left Upper, Right Lower, Left Lower)
7
Q
A term that identifies one of the body systems:
- Reproductive
- Abdominal
- Mediastinal
- Histological
A
Reproductive
8
Q
Which of these organs receive blood from the celiac axis artery?
- Liver
- Stomach
- Spleen
- Cecum
- 1, 2, and 3
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
A
1, 2, and 3
(Liver, Stomach, and Spleen)
9
Q
A shallow depression in a bone.
- Supraorbital margin
- Crest
- Foramen
- Fossa
A
Fossa
10
Q
Which of these are valves found in the human heart?
- Bicuspid valve
- Tricuspid valve
- Cardiac valve
- Pyloric valve
- 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 1 and 2
- 3 and 4
- 1 and 4
A
1 and 2
(Bicuspid Valve, Tricuspid Valve)
11
Q
The basic substane of cell composition.
- Melanin
- Neuroglia
- Protoplasm
- Endothelium
A
Protoplasm
12
Q
Which of the following blood valves transmit de-oxygenated blood?
- Pulmonary semilunar
- Aortic semilunar
- Tricuspid valve
- Bicuspid valve
- 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 1 and 3
- 2 and 4
- 1 and 4
A
1 and 3
(Pulmonary Semilunar, Tricuspid Valve)
13
Q
The imaginary, vertival plane that cuts through a cadaver, from side to side, at right angles to the mid-sagittal plane.
- Transverse plane
- Coronal plane
- Sagittal plane
- Median plane
A
Coronal Plane
14
Q
Which of the following blood vessels are branches of the arch of aorta?
- Right common carotid artery
- Left common carotid artery
- Left sub-clavian artery
- Brachiocephalic artery
- 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 1, 2, and 3
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 3, and 4
A
2, 3 and 4
(Left Common Carotid Artery, Left Sub-Clavian Artery, Brachiocephalic artery)
15
Q
A term that refers to the trunk of the body.
- Torso
- Carpal
- Plantar
- Axillary
A
Torso
16
Q
Blood is classified as which type of elementary tissue?
- Epithelial tissues
- Connective tissue
- Serious tissue
- Muscular tissue
A
Connective Tissue
17
Q
The number of classified bones in the make-up of the human skeleton.
- 206
- 300
- 602
- 260
A
206
18
Q
The myocardium of the heart is composed on what elementary tissue?
- Nervous tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
A
Muscle Tissue
19
Q
The olecranon process is located on the:
- Sternum
- Mandible
- Ulna
- Scapula
A
Ulna
20
Q
Which blood vessel begins at the lateral border of the first rib and terminates as it passes by the tendon of the teres major muscle?
- Subclavian artery
- Radial artery
- Axillary artery
- Brachial artery
A
Axillary Artery
21
Q
A term that represents one of the basic tissues of the body:
- Cardiac
- Epithelial
- Cancellous
- Papillary
A
Epithelial
22
Q
What blood vessel begins at the opening of the adductor magnus muscle?
- Popliteal artery
- Femoral artery
- Anterior tibial artery
- Posterior tibial artery
A
Popliteal Artery
23
Q
The study of the bones:
- Syndesmology
- Osteology
- Angiology
- Biology
A
Osteology
24
Q
The plantar arteries are located in the:
- Head
- Foot
- Throax
- Hand
A
Foot
25
Which of these is the bone of the upper jaw?
* Zygoma
* Lacrimal
* Calcaneus
* Maxilla
Maxilla
26
Which of the following is an unpaired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta?
* Lumbar artery
* Inferior phrenic artery
* Celiac artery
* Renal Artery
Celiac Artery
27
Which of these identifies an important body cavity?
* Popliteal
* Cervical
* Abdominal
* Ventricular
Abdominal
28
The internal throacic artery is a branch of the:
* Axillary artery
* Basilar artery
* Subclavian artery
* Common carotid artery
Subclavian Artery
29
In anatomical study, the direction toward the foot end of the body is referred to as:
* Medial
* Inferior
* Plantar
* Peripheral
Inferior
30
Which of the following is NOT a part of the cerebral arterial circle?
* Anterior communicating artery
* Basilar artery
* External carotid artery
* Internal carotid artery
External Carotid Artery
31
The imaginary, vertical plane that cuts through the body in such a manner as to divide it into two symmetrical halves.
* Median plane
* Coronal plane
* Transverse plane
* Frontal plane
Median Plane
32
How many bones are in the axial skeleton?
* 126
* 206
* 80
* 28
80
33
A term that identifies a body system.
* Endocrine
* Mediastinal
* Abdominal
* Visceral
Endocrine
34
The incus, stapes and malleus bones are realted to:
* Seeing
* Hearing
* Mastication
* Walking
Hearing
35
A dead human body used for anatomical study.
* Remains
* Corpse
* Deceased
* Cadaver
Cadaver
36
Which of the following is NOT a section of the small intestine?
* Ileum
* Duodenum
* Jejunum
* Cecum
Cecum
37
Microscopic anatomy may also be referred to as:
* Splanchology
* Histology
* Dermatology
* Syndesmology
Histology
38
The liver produces:
* adrenaline
* serum
* bile
* rennin
Bile
39
In anatomical study, the direction toward the front of the body.
* Posterior
* Superior
* Anterior
* Distal
Anterior
40
The middle section of the pharynx.
* Nasopharynx
* Laryngeal pharynx
* Oropharynx
* Epiglottis
Oropharynx
41
The study of the function of the body.
* Embryology
* Cytology
* Physiology
* Myology
Physiology
42
What organ is located in a retroperitoneal position?
* Heart
* Liver
* Kidney
* Stomach
Kidney
43
A term that identifies one of the basic body tissues.
* Connective
* Meningeal
* Brachial
* Cardiac
Connective
44
What kind of gland is the pancreas?
* Endocrine gland
* Heterocrine gland
* Exocrine gland
* Salivary gland
Heterocrine Gland
45
The portion of the skull that encloses the brain.
* Calvaria
* Uvula
* Cranium
* Os Coxa
Cranium
46
The inferior, constricted portion of the uterus is the:
* Fundus
* Head
* Tail
* Cervix
Cervix
47
The auditory ossicles are contained within the:
* Malar bone
* Temporal bone
* Ethmoid bone
* Frontal bone
Temporal Bone
48
What structure resembles a "cauda equina?"
* The spinal cord and its spinal nerves
* The brain and its cranial nerves
* he heart and its branches
* The neuron and its axons
The Spinal Cord and its Spinal Nerves
49
A term that identifies one of the two divisions of the skeleton is:
* Parietal
* Axial
* Pubic
* Spinal
Axial
50
A thin expanse of tissue.
* An aponeurosis
* Fascia
* Tendon
* Membrane
Membrane
51
A bone that is NOT a cranial bone:
* Sphenoid bone
* Occipital bone
* Temporal bone
* Vomer bone
Vomer Bone
52
Where are the chordae tendinae located?
* In the ventricles of the heart
* In the atria of the heart
* In the cranial cavity
* In the peritoneal cavity
In the Ventricles of the Heart
53
The sella turcica is located on the:
* Temporal bone
* Sphenoid bone
* Ethmoid bone
* Occipital bone
Sphenoid Bone
54
Which of the following bifurcates into the right subclavian and right common carotid arteries?
* Brachiocephalic artery
* Thoracic artery
* Ascending aorta
* Aortic arch
Brachiocephalic Artery
55
A term that suggests some relationship to the internal body organs.
* Visceral
* Cervical
* Peripheral
* Proximal
Visceral
56
The union of the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein forms the:
* Inferior vena cava
* Inferior mesenteric vein
* Portal vein
* Hepatic vein
Portal Vein
57
An imaginary plane that cuts through the body, horizontally.
* Median plane
* Transverse plane
* Coronal plane
* Sagittal plane
Transverse Plane
58
The liver receives the blood supply from which of the following?
* Celiac trunk artery
* Superior mesenteric artery
* Inferior mesenteric artery
* Renal artery
Celiac Trunk Artery
59
The study of animal life.
* Botany
* Zoology
* Biology
* Cytology
Zoology
60
What blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the small intestine and the right half of the large intestine?
* Inferior mesenteric artery
* Superior mesenteric artery
* Celiac axis artery
* Brachiocephalic artery
Superior Mesenteric Artery
61
Blood exits from the left ventricle of the heart through the:
* Aorta
* Coronary arteries
* Dural sinuses
* Lacteals
Aorta
62
Which of these is NOT a branch of the aorta?
* Brachiocephalic artery
* Right subclavian artery
* Left subclavian artery
* Left common carotid artery
Right Subclavian Artery
63
The study of the vascular system.
* Arteriology
* Angiology
* Myology
* Phlebology
Angiology
64
Which of the following blood vessels is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery?
* Dorsalis pedis artery
* Popliteal artery
* Femoral artery
* Posterior tibial artery
Dorsais Pedis Artery
65
An artery that supplies blood to the hand.
* Subclavian artery
* Deep palmar arch
* Basilar artery
* Popliteal artery
Deep Palmar Arch
66
Which of the following supplies blood to the stomach?
* Femoral artery
* Celiac trunk artery
* Superior mesenteric artery
* Inferior mesenteric artery
Celiac Trunk Artery
67
The vertebral artery arises from the:
* Axillary artery
* Ascending aorta
* Subclavian artery
* Radial artery
Subclavian Artery
68
The bicuspid valve of the heart controls the flow of blood through the:
* Left atrioventricular orifice
* Right atrioventricular orifice
* Pulmonary artery orifice
* Aortic orifice
Left Atrioventricular Orifice
69
The internal carotid artery is the main blood supply to the:
* Brain
* Heart
* Liver
* Lungs
Brain
70
The innermost layer of the heart is the:
* Myocardium
* Epicardium
* Endocardium
* Visceral pericardium
Endocardium
71
The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle is called:
* Diastole
* Flexion
* Cephalic
* Systole
Systole
72
The umbilical arteries are branches of which vessel?
* Hypogastic
* External iliac
* Umbilicus
* Hypochondriac
Hypogastic
73
Which of the following structures is NOT involved in pulmonary circulation?
* Right atrium
* Left atrium
* Right ventricle
* Pulmonary trunk
Right Atrium
74
The study of the arteries of the body is:
* Arteriology
* Myology
* Arthrology
* Phlebology
Arteriology
75
The pulse is usually taken at the:
* Brachial artery
* Common carotid artery
* Femoral artery
* Radial artery
Radial Artery
76
The average volume of blood in an adult human body is:
* 1 quart
* 2.5 quarts
* 5 liters
* 10 liters
5 Liters
77
Of the following arteries, the one involved in the make-up of the Circle of Willis is:
* Anterior cerebral artery
* Brachiocephalic artery
* Vertebral artery
* External carotid artery
Anterior Cerebral Artery
78
The large vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities and the abdomen to the right atrium of the heart.
* Superior vena cava
* Aorta
* Inferior vena cava
* Common pulmonary artery
Inferior Vena Cava
79
The artery that is transmitted through the adductor canal is the:
* Subclavian artery
* Femoral artery
* Popliteal artery
* Brachial artery
Femoral Artery
80
What is the main function of an erythrocyte?
* To carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
* To initiate the clotting process
* To fight infection
* To produce antibodies
To Carry Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
81
Each of the following arteries are paired EXCEPT the:
* Vertebral artery
* Ovarian artery
* Basilar artery
* Lingual artery
Basilar Artery
82
Which chamber of the heart contains the papillary muscles and chordae tendinae associated with the tricuspid valve?
* Right atrium
* Right ventricle
* Left atrium
* Left ventricle
Right Ventricle
83
The posterior intercostal arteries are parietal branches of the:
* Ascending aorta
* Abdominal aorta
* Celiac trunk
* Descending thoracic aorta
Descending Thoracic Aorta
84
Which of the following is NOT descriptive of thrombocytes?
* They can be called blood platelets
* They originate in the bone marrow
* They have irregular shapes
* They carry hemoglobin to and from the body cells.
They Carry Hemoglobin to and From the Body Cells
85
An artery that is closely associated with the inguinal ligament is the:
* Popliteal artery
* Dorsalis pedis artery
* External iliac artery
* Superior mesenteric artery
External Iliac Artery
86
Lymph fluid from the right upper extremity drains through the:
* Cisterna chyli
* Throacic duct
* Right lymphatic duct
* Right internal jugular vein
Right Lymphatic Duct
87
The right lymph duct:
* Is the largest lymph duct of the body.
* Collects lymph from both upper quadrants of the body.
* Is a tributary to the right brachiocephalic vein.
* Empties into the superior vena cava.
Is a Tributary to the Right Brachiocephalic Vein
88
Which of the following structures is associated with the fossa ovalis?
* Ventricular septum
* Atrial septum
* Right atrioventricular septum
* Left atrioventricular septum
Atrial Septum
89
In relation to the lungs, the heart lies:
* Anterior
* Posterior
* Medial
* Lateral
Medial
90
The space between the lungs which houses the heart and larger blood vessels is the:
* Pleural cavity
* Coronary sinus
* Mediastinum
* Ventral cavity
Mediastinum
91
The basalic vein terminates by emptying into the:
* External jugular vein
* Subclavian vein
* Brachiocephalic vein
* Axillary vein
Axillary Vein
92
The pH of normal blood is:
* Slightly acidic
* Neutral
* Slightly alkaline
* Highly alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
93
Of the following arteries, the one that is a branch of the external carotid artery is the:
* Maxillary artery
* Common carotid artery
* Axillary artery
* Middle cerebral artery
Maxillary Artery
94
The most numberous of the corpuscles are the:
* platlets
* erythrocytes
* leukocytes
* thrombocytes
Erythrocytes
95
A vein that is NOT a part of the portal system is the:
* Subclavian vein
* Splenic vein
* Inferior mesenteric vein
* Superior mesenteric vein
Subclavian Vein
96
Which of these is the last chamber of the heart to contain oxygenated blood before it enters into the aorta?
* Left atrium
* Left ventricle
* Right atrium
* Right ventricle
Left Ventricle
97
Of the following arteries, the one that is involved in the make-up of the Circle of Willis is the:
* External carotid artery
* Celiac trunk
* Internal carotid artery
* Superficial temporal artery
Internal Carotid Artery
98
What structure will blood pass through after leaving the right ventricle of the heart?
* Aortic orifice
* Aorta
* Pulmonary semilunar valve
* Pulmonary trunk
Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
99
Veins originate all over the body as continuations of:
* Capillaries
* Lacteals
* Arterioles
* Arteries
Capillaries
100
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with erythrocytes?
* Hemoglobin
* Biconcave-disc shape
* Non-nucleated cell
* Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis
101
A blood vessel closely associated with the right atrium of the heart is the:
* Aorta
* Inferior vena cava
* Common pulmonary artery
* Infernal jugular vein
Inferior Vena Cava
102
Which of the following structures is NOT involved in systemic circulation?
* Left ventricle
* Right atrium
* Superior vena cava
* Left atrium
Left Atrium
103
Each of the following arteries is paried except the:
* Internal carotid artery
* Common iliac artery
* Brachiocephalic artery
* Lingual artery
Brachiocephalic Artery
104
The small, sac-like structures inside the ovaries from which mature ova erupt during ovulation are the:
* Fallopian tubes
* Graafian follicles
* Epididymis
* Vas deferens
Graffian Follicles
105
The portal system is considered to terminate in the:
* Pancreas
* Spleen
* Liver
* Stomach
Liver
106
The opening at the distal end of the urterine tube through which ova pass is the:
* Isthmus
* Ostium
* Vestibule
* Cervix
Ostium
107
The renal veins are tributaries to the:
* Portal vein
* Splenic vein
* Superior mesenteric vein
* Inferior vena cava
Inferior Vena Cava
108
The dome-shaped upper portion of the uterus is the:
* Cervix
* Gladiolus
* Hymen
* Fundus
Fundus
109
The study of blood is called:
* Angiology
* Cytology
* Phlebology
* Hematology
Hematology
110
Which of the following is another name for the birth canal?
* Uterus
* Vagina
* Cervix
* Fundus
Vagina
111
The arch of the aorta gives off:
* One branch
* Two branches
* Three branches
* Four branches
Three Branches
112
In which of the following areas does the cerebrospinal fluid flow around the brain?
* In the subarachnoid space
* In the pleural space
* In the epidural space
* In the coronary space
In the Subarachnoid Space
113
The small cone-shaped muscles that project into the lumen of the ventricles of the heart are:
* Papillary muscles
* Vasa vasora
* Cisterna chyli
* arrector pili muscles
Papillary Muscles
114
The process whereby oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide at the leve of a body cell is:
* Internal respiration
* External respiration
* Breathing
* Aspiration
Internal Respiration
115
Which of these are visceral branches of the descending thoracic aorta?
* Superior phrenic arteries
* Esophageal arteries
* Intercostal arteries
* Subcostal arteries
Esophageal Arteries
116
Which of the following glands would NOT be included in a study of the endocrine system?
* Pituitary gland
* Thyroid gland
* Prostate gland
* Adrenal gland
Prostate Gland
117
Blood is supplied to the gall bladder by the:
* Splenic artery
* Basilar artery
* Cystic artery
* Renal artery
Cystic Artery
118
Which of the following would be classified as a heterocrine gland?
* Testes
* Adrenal gland
* Pituitary gland
* Suboriferous gland
Pituitary Gland
119
The ascending aorta lies within the mediastinal space, and gives off:
* one branch
* two branches
* three branches
* four branches
Two Branches
120
Glands that secrete their products through a duct system only are the:
* Exocrine glands
* Endocrine glands
* Heterocrine glands
* Medullary glands
Exocrine Glands
121
The external iliac vein arises as the continuation of the:
* Common iliac vein
* Femoral vein
* Popliteal vein
* Great saphenous vein
Femoral Vein
122
The continuation of the ascending aorta is the:
* Aortic arch
* Descending thoracic aorta
* Abdominal aorta
* Brachiocephalic artery
Aortic Arch
123
Lymph is returned to the blood circulatory system in the:
* Lower neck region
* Abdomen
* Liver
* Head
Lower Neck Region
124
Which section of the aorta gives rise to the pericardial and bronchial arteries?
* Abdominal aorta
* Decending thoracic aorta
* Aortic arch
* Ascending aorta
Descending Thoracic Aorta
125
The tricuspid valve is located between the:
* Left ventricle and the aorta
* Left atrium and the left ventricle
* Right atrium and left atrium
* Right atrium and right ventricle
Right Atrium and Right Ventricle
126
Which section of the aorta gives rise to the inferior phrenic and celiac trunk arteries?
* Ascending aorta
* Arch of the aorta
* Decending thoracic aorta
* Abdominal aorta
Abdominal Aorta
127
The testicular arteries arise from the:
* Renal artery
* Celiac trunk
* Inferior mesenteric artery
* Abdominal aorta
Abdominal Aorta
128
Which blood vessel bifurcates into the right and left common iliac arteries?
* Inferior vena cava
* Superior vena cava
* Abdominal aorta
* External iliac artery
Abdominal Aorta
129
The coronary sinus orifice is in which chamber of the heart?
* Right atrium
* Right ventricle
* Left atrium
* Left ventricle
Right Atrium
130
What branch of the external carotid artery feeds the tongue?
* Inferior labial artery
* Ascending pharyngeal artery
* Descending thyroid artery
* Lingual artery
Lingual Artery
131
The red blood cells are called:
* Leukocytes
* Myocytes
* Erythrocytes
* Lymphocytes
Erythrocytes
132
The artery of the Circle of Willis that transports blood from the internal carotid artery to the posterior cerebral artery is the:
* Anterior communicating artery
* Anterior cerebral artery
* Middle cerebral artery
* Posterior communicating artery
Posterior Communicating Artery
133
Which of the following veins arises from the dorsal venus network of the foot?
* Femoral vein
* Great saphenous vein
* Popliteal vein
* Cephalic vein
Great Saphenous Vein
134
The branch of the subclavian artery that transports blood to the basilar artery is the:
* Internal throacic artery
* Vertebral artery
* Posterior communicating artery
* Braciocephalic artery
Vertebral Artery
135
Which of these is the study of the structure of the body without the aid of a microscope?
* Topographical anatomy
* Regional anatomy
* Gross anatomy
* Pathological anatomy
Gross Anatomy
136
An artery that is considered to be the continuation of the radial artery is the:
* Medial plantar artery
* Lateral plantar artery
* Superficial plantar arch
* Deep palmar arch
Deep Palmar Arch
137
The retromandibular vein is a vein of the:
* Face
* Brain
* Heart
* Foot
Face
138
Most of the blood volume of the body will be found in the:
* Arteries
* Veins
* Capillaries
* Heart
Capillaries
139
Which of the following arteries is one of the bifurcations of the posterior tibial artery?
* Dorsalis pedis artery
* Deep plantar artery
* Medial plantar artery
* Digital artery
Medial Plantar Artery
140
The blood vessels responsible for draining blood from the tissues of the brain are the:
* Dural sinuses
* External jugular veins
* Innominate veins
* Gonadal veins
Dural Sinuses
141
Where does fertilization normally occur?
* Uterus
* Ovary
* Fallopian tube
* Testes
Fallopian Tube
142
Which of the following can be located on the medial and superficial aspect of the forearm?
* Basilic vein
* Radial vein
* Brachial artery
* Cephalic vein
Basilic Vein
143
The subclavian vein arises as the continuation of the:
* Cephalic vein
* Axillary vein
* Basilic vein
* Azygos vein
Axillary Vein
144
Which of the following joins the subclavian vein to form the innominate vein?
* External jugular vein
* Internal carotid vein
* Internal jugular vein
* Common carotid artery
Internal Jugular Vein
145
The arteries of the body:
* Transmit only low oxygen blood
* Generally have only two tunics
* Convey blood in a general direction away from the heart
* Transmit only highly oxygenated blood
Convey Blood in a General Direction Away From the Heart
146
The red blood cell is:
* A spherical-shaped cell
* A biconcave disc-shaped cell
* A rod-shaped cell
* A spiral-shaped cell
A Biconcave Disc-Shaped Cell
147
The liquid portion of clotted blood is called:
* Serum
* Plasma
* Lymph
* Tissue Fluid
Serum
148
What blood vessel is formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries?
* Basilar artery
* Brachial artery
* Internal carotid artery
* Posterior cerebral artery
Basilar Artery
149
The accessory hemiazygos vein is a tributary to the:
* Hemiazygos vein
* Brachiocephalic vein
* Internal jugular vein
* Superior vena cava
Hemiazygos Vein
150
The lateral border of the femoral triangle is the:
* Inguinal ligament
* Satorious muscle
* Adductor longus muscle
* Gastrocnemious muscle
Sartorious Muscle
151
The papillary muscles are found in the make-up of the:
* Heart
* Esophagus
* Tongue
* Stomach
Heart
152
Which of the following connects the right and left anterior cerebral arteries?
* Basilar artery
* Cephalic vein
* Anterior communicating artery
* Posterior communicating artery
Anterior Communicating Artery
153
The study of the veins in the body:
* Neurology
* Myology
* Angiology
* Phlebology
Phlebology
154
What is another name for the cerebral arterial circle?
* Circle of Willis
* Antrum of Highmore
* Cisterna chyli
* Ampulla of Vater
Circle of Willis
155
The ovarian arteries supply blood to the:
* Large intestine
* Duodenum
* Female gonads
* Vermiform appendix
Female Gonads
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Which of the following branches of the external carotid artery supplies blood to the nose, lips and chin?
* Ascending pharyngeal artery
* Descending thyroid artery
* Common facial artery
* Posterior auricular artery
Common Facial Artery
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Which of the following arteries is most closely associated with the left ventricle of the heart?
* Common pulmonary artery
* Aorta
* Vertebral artery
* Brachiocephalic artery
Aorta
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Which branch of the internal carotid aftery supplies blood to the eyeball?
* Basilar artery
* Posterior auricular artery
* Common superficial temporal artery
* Ophthalmic artery
Ophthalmic Artery
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The dilated inferior end of the thoracic duct is called the:
* Cisterna chyli
* Sella turcica
* Vasa vasorum
* Cerebellum
Cisterna Chyli
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Another name for the right atrio-ventricular valve of the heart is:
* Bicuspid valve
* Semi-lunar valve
* Eustachian valve
* Tricuspid Valve
Tricuspid Valve
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The pulmonary venus orifices are in the wall of which chamber of the heart?
* Left ventricle
* Right ventricle
* Left atrium
* Right atrium
Left Atrium
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What is another name for the left atrio-ventricular valve?
* Semi-lunar valve
* Eustachian valve
* Tricuspid valve
* Bicuspid valve
Bicuspid Valve
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Blood is supplied to the tongue through the:
* Common carotid artery
* Lingual artery
* Basilar artery
* Superficial temporal artery
Lingual Artery
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What component of blood is about ninety-two percent water?
* Formed elements
* Corpuscles
* Plasma
* Lymph
Plasma
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The internal jugular vein empties into the:
* Brachiocephalic vein
* Subclavian vein
* External jugular vein
* Superior vena cava
Brachiocephalic Vein
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What percentage of the total volume of blood consists of blood cells?
* Twenty-five percent
* Thirty-five percent
* Fourty-five percent
* Fifty-five percent
Fourty-Five Percent
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Venus circulation is considered to terminate in the:
* Right atrium of the heart
* Left atrium of the heart
* Both atria of the heart
* Right ventricle of the heart
Both Atria of the Heart
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The union of the distal ends of two or more blood vessels is called:
* An aneurysm
* Amphoterism
* Anastomosis
* Allotropism
Anastomosis
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The ovarian arteries arise as branches of the:
* Common iliac artery
* Superior mesenteric artery
* Abdominal aorta
* Splenic artery
Abdominal Aorta
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What blood cells are responsible for fighting infection?
* Erythrocytes
* Trombocytes
* Leucocytes
* Platlets
Leucocytes
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The heart chamber in which systemic circulation originates is the:
* Right atrium
* Left atrium
* Right ventricle
* Left ventricle
Left Ventricle
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A group of similar cells acting together to perform a particular function.
* A system
* An organ
* A tissue
* An organelle
A Tissue
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The femoral vein:
* is a vein of the abdomen
* passes through the adductor canal
* is an unpaired vein
* is part of the portal system
Passes Through the Adductor Canal
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A group of organs acting together to perform a common function.
* Cell
* Tissue
* Organelle
* System
System
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The external jugular vein terminates by emptying into the:
* internal jugular vein
* axillary vein
* basilic vein
* subclavian vein
Subclavian Vein
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What type of tissue lines the hollow body organs?
* Epidermal
* Areolar
* Cutaneous
* Epithelial
Epithelial
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A milk-like liquid composed of lymph and globules of digested fat of digested fats coursing through the lacteals during digestion.
* Chyle
* Plasma
* Tissue fluid
* Gastric juice
Chyle
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Which of the following is described as osseous tissue?
* Musce
* Blood
* Nerve
* Bone
Bone
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The inferior vena cava orifice is in the wall of the:
* Right atrium of the heart
* Left atrium of the heart
* Right ventricle of the heart
* Left ventricle of the heart
Right Atrium of the Heart
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What type of bone is found on the interior of a long bone?
* Haversian
* Compact
* Cancellous
* Cartilagenous
Cancellous
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The arteries that arise from the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta are the:
* External iliac arteries
* Internal iliac arteries
* Dorsalis pedis arteries
* Common iliac arteries
Common Iliac Arteries
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What cavity contains yellow bone marrow?
* Pleural
* Cranial
* Medullary
* Haversian
Medullary
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The study of the heart is:
* Hematology
* Angiology
* Arthrology
* Cardiology
Cardiology
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The bones of the arms and legs are considered to be:
* Axial
* Appendicular
* Sesamoid
* Wormian
Appendicular
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The heart valve in the right atrio-ventricular septum is the:
* Tricuspid valve
* Bicuspid valve
* Pulmonary valve
* Mitral valve
Tricuspid Valve
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Which of the following is used to describe bones which are always present in the human skeleton?
* Short
* Long
* Classified
* Axial
Classified
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The term tunica externa suggests which of the following body structures?
* The brain
* The kidney
* The liver
* An artery
An Artery
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How many pairs of false ribs are in the human skeleton?
* 2
* 5
* 7
* 12
5
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The small saphenous veins is a tributary to the:
* Common iliac vein
* Popliteal vein
* Femoral vein
* Splenic vein
Popliteal Vein
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A bone of the lower extremity is the:
* Humerus
* Radius
* Scapula
* Fibula
Fibula
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The term "nutrient arteries" refers to those arteries that supply blood to the:
* Nerves
* Muscles
* Bones
* Tendons
Bones
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Which of the following are located in the wrist of the human body?
* Metacarpals
* Carpals
* Phalanges
* Tarsals
Carpals
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The heart chamber in which pulmonary circulation terminates is the:
* Right atrium
* Left atrium
* Right ventricle
* Left ventricle
Left Atrium
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What type of body joint is described as freely movable?
* Artheritis
* Synarthrosis
* Amphiarthrosis
* Diarthrosis
Diathrosis
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The small ducts that convey lymph from the villi of the small intestine to the cisterna chyli.
* Lacteals
* Sinuses
* Veins
* Arterioles
Lacteals
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A single muscle fiber.
* Osteocyte
* Neuron
* Nephron
* Myocyte
Myocyte
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The inferior mesenteric artery supplies blood to the:
* Liver
* pancreas
* myocardium
* large intestine
Large Intestine
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Which bone is described as the only named and classified sesamoid bone in the human skeleton?
* Malleus
* Atlas
* Vomer
* Patella
Patella
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The heart chamber in which pulmonary circulation originates.
* Right atrium
* Left atrium
* Right ventricle
* left ventricle
Right Ventricle
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Which of these is a muscle of the neck?
* Masseter
* Platysma
* Sartorius
* Buccinator
Platysma
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Each of the following arteries is paired except the:
* Common hepatic artery
* Maxillary artery
* Facial artery
* Internal carotid artery
Common Hepatic Artery
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Which of the following is a muscle of the lower back?
* Adductor longus
* Corrugator
* Latissimus dorsi
* Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
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Which of these is a muscle of the thigh?
* Palpebral superioris
* Adductor longus
* Teres major
* Mentalis
Adductor Longus
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A superficial vein of the arm.
* Brachiocephalic vein
* Cephalic vein
* Azygos vein
* Cystic vein
Cephalic Vein
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The roof of the mouth.
* Frenulum
* Uvula
* Palate
* Vomer
Palate
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An artery closely associated with the inguinal ligament is the:
* Axillary artery
* Abdominal aorta
* Femoral artery
* Suprarenal artery
Femoral artery
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How many decisuous teeth are present in the human species?
* 10
* 16
* 20
* 32
20
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It may be said that veins:
* Convey blood toward the heart
* Are provded with valves
* Have thinner walls than arteries
* Do or have all of these
Do or Have all of These
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how many pairs of salivary glands are there in the body?
* Three pairs
* Four pairs
* Five Pairs
* Six Pairs
Three Pairs
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Of the following body tubular structures, those that do not convey blood are the:
* Sinuses
* Arterioles
* Venules
* Lacteals
Lacteals
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The valve at the entrance to the stomach is the:
* Pyloric sphincter
* Gastric sphincter
* Ileocecal sphincter
* Cardiac sphincter
Cardiac Sphincter
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The pulmonary veins convey highly oxygenated blood into the:
* Right atrium
* Left atrium
* Right ventricle
* Left Ventricle
Left Atrium
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The valve at the exit of the stomach is the:
* Pyloric sphincter
* Cardiac sphincter
* cecal sphincter
* fundic sphincter
Pyloric Sphincter
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The amber-colored liquid portion of the blood.
* Plasma
* Chyle
* Chyme
* Bile
Plasma
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The middle section of the small intestine.
* Duodenum
* Jejunum
* Cecum
* Ileum
Jejunum
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The last section of the colon.
* Anal canal
* Rectum
* Sigmoid colon
* Ileum
Sigmoid Colon
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Each of the following artieries is paired except the:
* External iliac artery
* Superior mesenteric artery
* Testicular artery
* Renal artery
Superior Mesenteric Artery
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One function of the pancreas is to produce:
* Bile
* Insulin
* Rennin
* Ptyalin
Insulin
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The amber-colored watery liquid that occupies the intercellular spaces of the tissues.
* Bile
* lymph
* plasma
* tissue fluid
Tissue Fluid
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The portion of the skull removed in a cranial autopsy.
* Cradle cap
* Ethmoid bone
* Calvarium
* Clavicle
Calvarium
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The inner layer of the wall of the heart.
* Perichondrium
* Epicardium
* Endocardium
* Pericardium
Endocardium
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What gland produces the growth hormone?
* Thyroid
* Thymus
* Pituitary
* Parathyroid
Pituitary
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A vein that arises from the dorsal venus network of the hand.
* Basilic vein
* Axillary vein
* Retromandibular vein
* Median cubital
Basilic Vein
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The formed elements of the blood are also called:
* Corpuscles
* Plasma
* Serum
* Humor
Corpuscles
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The large lymph vessels and large veins have a common factor in that they both:
* Have three tunics
* Convey blood toward the heart
* Convey blood away from the heart
* Are inelastic
Have Three Tunics
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What percentage of the total blood volume is plasma?
* 45%
* 55%
* 92%
* 95%
55%
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The outer layer of the wall of the heart.
* Epicardium
* Endocardium
* Myocardium
* Peritoneum
Epicardium
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Which of these is a process that can be performed by a leukocyte?
* Hemolysis
* Diapedesis
* Hydrolysis
* Bacteriostasis
Diapedesis
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That portion of the circulatory system that conveys blood from the heart to the lungs, and returns it to the heart.
* Maxillary
* coronary
* mesentery
* pulmonary
Pulmonary
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That part of the vascular system that takes oxygenated blood to the body and then returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
* systemic circulation
* pulmonary circulation
* collateral circulation
* systolic circulation
Systemic Circulation
