A&P WCC EXAM 5 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027
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Term
The first event in expiration is:
A. Inter-alveolar pressure increases.
B. Elastic tissues of the lungs, thoracic cage, and abdominal organs
recoil.
C. Air is squeezed out of the lungs.
D. The diaphragm and external intercostal respiratory muscles relax.
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B. A propulsive movement of
A. Increase in the volume of the
contents of the lumen from one area
thorax.
to another.
, D. The diaphragm and external
D. Sneezing intercostal respiratory muscles
relax.
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2 of 98
Term
Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract
A. From the pharynx to the anus.
B. In the stomach and small intestine only.
C. In the small and large intestines only.
D. In the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
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D. Protein and fat in the small
D. It is the site of gas exchange.
intestine.
A. From the pharynx to the
D. All of the following.
anus.
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,Term
What is the name of the volume of air moved in or out of the lungs
during a quiet respiratory cycle?
A. Residual volume
B. Tidal volume
C. Inspiratory reserve volume
D. Vital capacity
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D. Uvula. B. Tidal volume
C. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5 D. Tidal volume.
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4 of 98
Term
The root canal of the tooth contains
A. Blood vessels and nerves.
B. Dentin.
C. Cementum.
D. Gingiva.
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, A. Atmospheric pressure. A. Blood vessels and nerves.
D. All of the above. C. Pons and medulla oblongata.
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5 of 98
Term
The hormone secretin
A. Converts trypsinogen to trypsin.
B. Inhibits the action of pancreatic lipase.
C. Stimulates the release of pancreatic juice.
D. Activates chymotrypsin.
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C. Stimulates the release of C. Elastic recoil of tissues and surface
pancreatic juice. tension.
B. Increases secretion by the gastric C. Mucosa, submucosa, muscular
glands. layer, serosa.
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QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027
1 of 98
Term
The first event in expiration is:
A. Inter-alveolar pressure increases.
B. Elastic tissues of the lungs, thoracic cage, and abdominal organs
recoil.
C. Air is squeezed out of the lungs.
D. The diaphragm and external intercostal respiratory muscles relax.
Give this one a try later!
B. A propulsive movement of
A. Increase in the volume of the
contents of the lumen from one area
thorax.
to another.
, D. The diaphragm and external
D. Sneezing intercostal respiratory muscles
relax.
Don't know?
2 of 98
Term
Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract
A. From the pharynx to the anus.
B. In the stomach and small intestine only.
C. In the small and large intestines only.
D. In the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Give this one a try later!
D. Protein and fat in the small
D. It is the site of gas exchange.
intestine.
A. From the pharynx to the
D. All of the following.
anus.
Don't know?
3 of 98
,Term
What is the name of the volume of air moved in or out of the lungs
during a quiet respiratory cycle?
A. Residual volume
B. Tidal volume
C. Inspiratory reserve volume
D. Vital capacity
Give this one a try later!
D. Uvula. B. Tidal volume
C. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5 D. Tidal volume.
Don't know?
4 of 98
Term
The root canal of the tooth contains
A. Blood vessels and nerves.
B. Dentin.
C. Cementum.
D. Gingiva.
Give this one a try later!
, A. Atmospheric pressure. A. Blood vessels and nerves.
D. All of the above. C. Pons and medulla oblongata.
Don't know?
5 of 98
Term
The hormone secretin
A. Converts trypsinogen to trypsin.
B. Inhibits the action of pancreatic lipase.
C. Stimulates the release of pancreatic juice.
D. Activates chymotrypsin.
Give this one a try later!
C. Stimulates the release of C. Elastic recoil of tissues and surface
pancreatic juice. tension.
B. Increases secretion by the gastric C. Mucosa, submucosa, muscular
glands. layer, serosa.
Don't know?
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