Midterm Practice Flashcards by Chris Castaneda

A ———section is produced if the body is separated into superior and inferior portions.

A.coronal
B.frontal
C.Transverse
D.medial

C. Transverse

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A _____ section through the umbilicus divides the human body into equal left and right portions.

A.midsagittal
B.parasagittal
C.cross-sectional
D.transverse

A. Midsagittal

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A frontal (coronal) section is in a plane that _____

A.divides the body along the midline
B.divides the body into superior and inferior sections
C.divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
D.divides the body into left and right sections

C. Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections

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A passive process that involves movement of substances from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is called _______

A.pinocytosis
B.diffusion
C.exocytosis
D.osmOSiS

B. Diffusion

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A person lying down in the anatomical position is said to be_______
when lying face up.

A.homeostatic
B.supine
C.prone
D.superficial

B. Supine

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Hormones are examples of _______
secretion.

A.merocrine
B.endocrine
C.exocrine
D.holocrine

B. Endocrine

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In anatomical position, a person stands with the legs together and the feet flat on the floor. Additionally, the ___________

A.hands are raise hands are hanging naturally at the person’s sides
B.hands are raised above the head
C.hands are at the sides, and the palms face anteriorly
D.hands are facing posteriorly

C. hands are at the sides, and the palms face anteriorly

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Processes involved in the movement of substances across a membrane at the expense of ATP, via exchange pumps, are classified as__________

A.filtration
B.osmosis
C.facilitated diffusion
D.active transport

D.active transport

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The epidermis is primarily composed of which type of epithelium?

A.stratified cuboidal
B.simple columnar
C.stratified squamous
D.simple squamous

C.stratified squamous

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The major functions of the_______ system are temperature control and protection of the body from the external environmental hazards.

A.digestive
B.urinary
C.integumentary
D.cardiovascular

C.integumentary

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The protein-synthesizing organelles are the_________

A.Golgi apparatus
B.ribosomes
C.nucleus
D.lysosomes

B.ribosomes

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What is the term for the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from a low solute concentration to a high solute concentration?

A.Osmosis
B.facilitated diffusion
C.active transport
D.filtration

A.Osmosis

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Which of the following structures produce black, yellow-brown, or brown pigment?
A.tactile corpuscles
B.Ruffini corpuscles
C.melanocytes
D.lamellated corpuscles

C.melanocytes

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Which of the following terms means two or more layers?

A.stratified
B.pseudostratified
C.columnar

A.stratified

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_________are organelles that contain an unusual double-layered membrane, and functions in producing most of the ATP in the body.

A.Ribosomes
B.Lysosomes
C.Microvilli
D.Mitochondria

D.Mitochondria

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Bones located within a space in the temporal bone that provide the sense of hearing are called ________

A.acoustic bones
B.external acoustic meatus
C.auditory ossicles
D.internal acoustic meatus

C.auditory ossicles

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Which is a major function of the skeletal system?

A.support of the body
B.production of ATP
C.storage of glucose
D.maintenance of interstitial fluid composition

A.support of the body

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Which of the following is produced within red bone marrow?

A.adipose tissue
B.calcium
C.protein
D.blood cells

D.blood cells

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A bone cell that secretes the organic components of bone matrix is ________

A.an osteoclast
B.an osteoblast
C.an osteocyte
D.stimulated by activity of the thyroid gland

B.an osteoblast

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A cartilaginous joint that permits slight movement is (a) _________

A.synchondrosis
B.synostosis
C.symphysis
D.synovial joint

C.symphysis

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A joint that permits free movement is called _________

A.a synarthrosis
B.a synchondrosis
C.a diarthrosis
D.an amphiarthrosis

C.a diarthrosis

Mature bone cells that maintain and monitor the protein and mineral content of the surrounding matrix are called ______

A.osteocytes
B.osteoclasts
C.osteoprogenitor cells
D.osteoblasts

A.osteocytes

Paranasal sinuses _________

A.act as extensions of and open into the nasal cavities
B.resonate during sound production
C.produce mucus
D.All of the answers are correct.

D.All of the answers are correct.

The depression that cradles and protects the pituitary gland is called the _______

A.greater wing!
B.sella turcica
C.crista galli
D.cribiform plate

B.sella turcica

The divisions of the skeletal system include (the) ________ A.proximal and distal B.axial and appendicular C.cranial, caudal, and anterior D.dorsal and ventral

B.axial and appendicular

The function of an osteoclast in osseous tissue is _________ A.to produce new bone matrix B.to dissolve old bone matrix and release amino acids and the stored calcium and phosphate C.to secrete the organic components of the matrix D.to produce new osteoblasts

B.to dissolve old bone matrix and release amino acids and the stored calcium and phosphate

The longest, heaviest bone in the body is the_________ A. If you don’t know this drop the class

The FEMUR DUHHHHHHH

The pectoral girdle, upper limb bones, pelvic girdle, and lower limb bones make up the__________ A.pelvis B.axial skeleton C.thoracic cage D.appendicular skeleton

D.appendicular skeleton

The primary curves of the vertebral column are the __________ A.dorsal and ventral B.thoracic and sacral C.thoracic and coccygeal D.cervical and thoracic

B.thoracic and sacral

When seated, the body weight is borne by the _______ A.posterior superior iliac spine B.pubic ramus C.greater sciatic notch D.ischial tuberosities

D.ischial tuberosities

The largest of the paranasal sinuses___ A.maxillary sinus B.frontal sinus C.ethmoid sinus D.sphenoid sinus

A.maxillary sinus

The secondary or acquired spinal curves A.cervical and lumbar lordosis B.coccygeal C.thoracic and sacral kyphosis D.dorsal and ventral

A.cervical and lumbar lordosis

The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is ______ A.humpback B.lordosis C.scoliosis D.kyphosis

C.scoliosis

The elbow joint is an example of a______ A.synostosis B.ball and socket joint C.saddle joint D.hinge joint

D.hinge joint

The bone that is found in front of the neck that is not attached to any other bone but attached to muscles _______ A.C1 B.Malleus C.C2 D.hyoid

D.hyoid

Extensors of the elbow include (the)_______ A.deltoid and supinator muscles B.coracobrachialis and brachioradialis muscles C.triceps brachii and anconeus muscles D.brachiordialis and brichialis muscles

C.triceps brachii and anconeus muscles

Knee extensors, known as the quadriceps femoris, include the _______ A.biceps femoris, gracilis, and sartorius muscles B.three vastus muscles and the rectus femoris muscle C.popliteus, iliopsoas, and gracilis muscies D.hamstrings and adductors

B.three vastus muscles and the rectus femoris muscle

The complex known as the triad consists of _______ A.myofilaments, myofibrils, and sarcomeres B.actin, myosin, and myofilaments C.one A band, one H zone, and one I band D.one transverse tubule and two terminal cisternae

D.one transverse tubule and two terminal cisternae

The connective tissue surrounding a fascicle is called ______ A.tendon B.cpimystum C.endomysium D.perimysium

D.perimysium

The deepest lateral layer of the abdominal muscles is the______ A.transversus abdominis B.internal oblique C.rectus abdominis D.external oblique

A.transversus abdominis

The diaphragm muscle is innervated by______ A.the subcostal nerves B.cranial nerve X C.the phrenic nerves D.the intercostal nerves

C.the phrenic nerves

The layers of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle from the inside to the outside in correct order are____ A.epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium B.endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium C.endomysium, epimysium, and perimysium D.epimysium, endomysium, and perimysium

B.endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium

The muscles that form the rotator cuff include the____ A.teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis B.supraspinatus, infraspinatus, deltoid, and teres major C.pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and subscapularis D.biceps brachii and deltoid

A.teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis

The sarcoplasmic reticulum stores A.oxygen B.glucose C.ATP D.calcium ions

D.calcium ions

The smallest functional units of the muscle fibers are the ______ A.sarcomeres B.fascicles C.myofilaments D.cisternae

A.sarcomeres

The structures within the muscle fiber that shorten to cause skeletal muscle fiber contraction are (the) ______ A.myoneural junctions B.myosatellite cells C.neuromuscular synapses D.myofibrils

D.myofibrils

The trigeminal nerve controls which group of muscles? A.muscles of facial expression B.muscles of mastication C.muscles of the pharynx D.muscles of the tongue

B.muscles of mastication

Which of the following muscles belongs to the group known as "hamstrings"? A.semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris B.semitendinosus and rectus femoris C.biceps femoris, gracilis, and sartorius

A.semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris

Which of the following muscles is the most powerful muscle involved in the process of chewing or manipulating food in the mouth? A.temporalis B.masseter C.pterygoid D.omohyoid

B.masseter

Why are skeletal muscles called voluntary? A.These muscles maintain a constant rhythm of contraction. B.Only these muscles are stimulated to contract by the central nervous system. C.Contraction of specific muscles occurs to maintain body posture and body position D.Their contractions can be consciously controlled.

D.Their contractions can be consciously controlled.