AP 2

Question 1

This structure lies between the arachnoid and pia mater:

Answer 1

Subarachnoid space

Question 2

Which two organs are associated with the lymphatic system?

Answer 2

Thymus and spleen

Question 3

A body part that is further from the point of attachment to the trunk, than another part is said to be?

Answer 3

Distal

Question 4

The vital centres include the (choose all that apply):

Answer 4

Respiratory centre

Question 5

Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?

Answer 5

Liver

Question 6

Which endocrine gland is closely associated with the larynx?

Answer 6

thyroid gland

Question 7

Red blood cells are recycled in the?

Answer 7

Liver and spleen

Question 8

…………………… cells are scattered among the columnar cells, secreting mucus on the tissue surface

Answer 8

Goblet

Question 9

The most common type of cartilage is?

Answer 9

Hyaline

Question 10

Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?

Answer 10

Humorous

Question 11

The liver is superior to the diaphragm?

Answer 11

False

Question 12

The enzyme pepsin breaks down which of the following?

Answer 12

Protein

Question 13

Which of the following regulates body temperature?

Answer 13

Hypothalamus

Question 14

Which of the following structures helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles?

Answer 14

hypothalamus

Question 15

Which of the hearts chambers has the thickest layer of myocardium?

Answer 15

Left ventricle

Question 16

Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into the?

Answer 16

Pulmonary arteries

Question 17

Production of new red blood cells takes place in:

Answer 17

Red bone marrow

Question 18

Blood pressure rises with all of the following, except increased?

Answer 18

Vasodilation

Question 19

What is the ordinary percentage of oxygen in the air?

Answer 19

21%

Question 20

When the atria contact, the atrioventricular valves open, because:

Answer 20

The pressure in the atria is higher than the pressure in the ventricles

Question 21

The ureters pass through the (choose all that apply):

Answer 21

Abdominal and pelvic cavity

Question 22

Which of the following is true?

An acid solution has a higher pH than an alkaline solution

A strongly acidic solution has a higher pH than a weaker one

There are no ions in a neutral solution

An alkaline solution has a higher pH than an acid one

Answer 22

An alkaline solution has a higher pH than an acid one

Question 23

The large intestine is longer than the small intestine?

True

False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Which of the following lobes primarily processes information related to concentration, planning and problem solving?

Answer 24

Frontal lobe

Question 25

CSF circulation is aided by (choose all that apply): Breathing Pulsing blood vessels A pump Changes in posture

Answer 25

Pulsing blood vessels

Question 26

Which of the following types of muscle tissue contains intercalated discs?

Answer 26

Cardiac muscles

Question 27

Which of the following transport mechanisms involves water moving across a semipermeable membrane?

Answer 27

Osmosis

Question 28

For normal gas exchange in the lungs, which of the following is true? Oxygen moves into the alveoli because the P02 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli. Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood. Oxygen moves into the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood. Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the blood than in the alveoli.

Answer 28

Oxygen moves out of the alveoli, because the P02 is higher in the alveoli than in the blood.

Question 29

Blood is considered which type of tissue?

Answer 29

Connective

Question 30

Which of the following are necessary for the secretion of cerebrospinal fluid (choose all that apply): Arachnoid villi Choroid plexuses Third ventricle Fourth ventricle

Answer 30

Choroid plexuses and Fourth ventricle

Question 31

The approximate volume of CSF in adults is?

Answer 31

150mls

Question 32

The adams apple is known as?

Answer 32

Thyroid cartilage

Question 33

Exhaled air when compared with inhaled air, contains more?

Answer 33

Carbon dioxide and less oxygen.

Question 34

The hormone.........................., stimulates production of red blood cells.

Answer 34

erythropoietin

Question 35

The cricoid cartilage: Has its broadest portion posteriorly. Is also called the Adams Apple. Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage. Is linked to the hyoid bone by the cricohyoid cartilage.

Answer 35

Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage.

Question 36

An acid solution releases which ion when dissolved?

Answer 36

Hydrogen ions

Question 37

The network of blood vessels that carries blood between the heart and lungs is the?

Answer 37

Pulmonary circulation

Question 38

The stomach is adapted to allow stretching as it fills. This is permitted by?

Answer 38

Rugae

Question 39

Which chamber of the heart has the largest blood supply?

Answer 39

Left ventricle

Question 40

The characteristics of the nervous system include? Group of answer choices Short-term effects. Rapid responses. Assisting in the maintenance of homeostasis. Very specific responses. All of these are correct.

Answer 40

All of these are correct

Question 41

The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron is called the?

Answer 41

Synapse

Question 42

Inflammation of the pleura is known as ...................?

Answer 42

Pleurisy

Question 43

The principal effect of aldosterone is to increase reabsorption of?

Answer 43

Sodium and water

Question 44

Cardiovascular function is regulated by all of the following, except?

Answer 44

Conscious control

Question 45

In diffusion, substances move from areas of higher to lower concentration until what happens?

Answer 45

Equilibrium

Question 46

The middle layer of the meninges is called?

Answer 46

Arachnoid

Question 47

The patella is proximal or distal to the tarsal bone?

Answer 47

Proximal

Question 48

Collateral circulation is?

Answer 48

Lymphatic vessels running alongside arteries

Question 49

Oxygen molecules travel from the alveoli into the bloodstream by:

Answer 49

Diffusion