TEST BANK ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OPENSTAX
Table of Contents 1. An Introduction to the Human Body ................................................................................................................. 2 2. The Chemical Level of Organization ................................................................................................................ 7 3. The Cellular Level of Organization ................................................................................................................. 13 4. The Tissue Level of Organization ................................................................................................................... 18 5. The Integumentary System ............................................................................................................................ 24 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System ............................................................................................................ 30 7. Axial Skeleton ............................................................................................................................................. 36 8. The Appendicular Skeleton ......................................................................................................................... 41 9. Joints ......................................................................................................................................................... 47 10. Muscle Tissue ............................................................................................................................................. 53 11. The Muscular System .................................................................................................................................. 59 12. The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue ................................................................................................... 64 13. Anatomy of the Nervous System ............................................................................................................. 72 14. The Somatic Nervous System ................................................................................................................. 80 15. The Autonomic Nervous System ............................................................................................................. 88 16. The Neurological Exam................................................................................................................................ 95 17. The Endocrine System .............................................................................................................................. 101 18. The Cardiovascular System: Blood ............................................................................................................ 110 19. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart ...................................................................................................... 116 20. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation ....................................................................... 122 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System .......................................................................................................... 129 22. The Respiratory System ............................................................................................................................ 137 23. The Digestive System ................................................................................................................................ 144 24. Metabolism and Nutrition ........................................................................................................................... 154 25. The Urinary System ................................................................................................................................... 162 26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance .................................................................................................. 167 27. The Reproductive System .......................................................................................................................... 173 28. Development and Inheritance .................................................................................................................... 181
1 | P a g e1. An Introduction to the Human Body
1. is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification
(A) Gross anatomy
(B) Microscopic anatomy
(C) Macroscopic anatomy
(D) Physical anatomy
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2. The word “anatomy” comes from a Greek root that means “ .... ’’
(A) To cut apart
(B) To fix with
(C) To view inside
(D) To study exterior
Ans A
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3. Dissection is still used in ………….
(A) Medical schools
(B) Pathology labs
(C) Anatomy courses
(D) All of above
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4. Microscopic anatomy includes ………….
(A) Histology
(B) Cytology
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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5 .............. is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of
structures that work together to perform a unique body function.
(A) Regional anatomy
(B) Systematic anatomy
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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6. Human physiology is the scientific study of the .... of the structures of the body and the ways in
which they work together to support the functions of life.
(A) Chemistry
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(C) Both Above
(D) None of Above
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7. Homeostasis is the state of steady --- maintained by living things.
(A) Internal Condition
(B) External conditions
(C) Both Above
(D) None of Above
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8. An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of - tissue types.
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Two or more
(D) None of above
Ans C
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9. In ----------- organisms, including humans, all cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body
work together to maintain the life and health of the organism.
(A) Unicellular
(B) Bicellular
(C) Multicellular
(D) None of above
Ans C
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10. The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore -- roles to perform in
physiology.
(A) Unique
(B) Different
(C) Both Above
(D) None of Above
Ans C
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11. A human body consists of trillions of cells organized in a way that maintains distinct ……….. .
(A) Internal compartments
(B) External compartments
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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3 | P a g e12. The organism level is the ....... level of organization
(A) Lowest
(B) Highest
(C) Medium
(D) Extreme
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13. Which of the following mechanism is involved in releasing energy?
(A) Catabolism
(B) Anabolism
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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14. Every cell in your body makes use of a chemical compound, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), to
………. .
(A) Store energy
(B) Release energy
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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15............ is the ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its internal and external environments
(A) Responsiveness
(B) Movement
(C) Locomotion
(D) All of above
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16. Anatomic structures and physiological processes allow runners to coordinate the action of
muscle groups and sweat in response to rising internal ……….. .
(A) Body temperature
(B) Blood pressure
(C) Hormone level
(D) All of above
Ans A
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16 17 ....... is all of the changes the body goes through in life.
(A) Development
(B) Growth
(C) Reproduction
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18. Development includes the process of ………. .
(A) Differentiation
(B) Growth
(C) Repair
(D) All of above
Ans D
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19. Humans have been adapting to life on Earth for at least the past …………. .
(A) years
(B) years
(C) years
(D) years
Ans B
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20. Atmospheric air is only about ....... percent oxygen, but that oxygen is a key component of the
chemical reactions that keep the body alive, including the reactions that produce ATP
(A) 20
(B) 30
(C) 40
(D) 60
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21. Controlled hypothermia often is used, for example, during open-heart surgery because it the
metabolic needs of the brain, heart, and other organs, reducing the risk of damage to them.
(A) Decreases
(B) Increases
(C) Remains constant
(D) None of above
Ans A
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22. In the emergency department, the physician induces coma and lowers the patient’s body
temperature to approximately 91 degrees. This condition, which is maintained for 24 hours . the
patient’s metabolic rate
(A) Slows
(B) Enhances
(C) Neutralizes
(D) None of above
Ans A
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the space surrounding your body
(A) Higher
(B) Lower
(C) Equal
(D) None of above
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24. Decompression sickness (DCS) is a condition in which gases dissolved in the blood or in
other body tissues are no longer dissolved following a reduction in pressure on the body. This
condition affects
……….
(A) Underwater divers
(B) Pilots
(C) Mountaineers
(D) All of above
Ans D
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25. The most common symptom of DCS is ………….. .
(A) Pain in the joints
(B) Headache
(C) Vision disturbances
(D) All of above
Ans D
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26. The brain triggers the thyroid gland in the endocrine system to release thyroid hormone, which
………
metabolic activity and heat production in cells throughout the body.
(A) Increases
(B) Decreases
(C) Remains constant
(D) None of above
Ans A
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27. Childbirth and the body’s response to blood loss are two examples of ........ Loops that are
normal but are activated only when needed.
(A) Positive feedback
(B) Negative feedback
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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Page 2228........... position describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk
of the body
(A) Proximal
(B) Distal
(C) Medial
(D) Lateral
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29. A plane is .............. surface that passes through the body.
(A) Two dimensional
(B) Three dimensional
(C) Imaginary two dimensional
(D) Imaginary three dimensional
Ans C
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30. The .......... is the largest cavity in the body
(A) Abdominopelvic cavity
(B) Thoracic cavity
(C) Cranial cavity
(D) Spinal cavity
Ans A
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2. The Chemical Level of Organization
1. Human chemistry includes …….. .
(A) Organic molecules
(B) Elements
(C) Biochemical
(D) All of above
Ans D
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2. In glucose, there are always six carbon and six oxygen units for every
(A) Three
(B) Six
(C) Twelve
(D) Eighteen
Ans C
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3. The percentage of potassium in human body is ………….
(A) 0.2
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(C) 0.4
(D) 0.5
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4. Uranium (U), is referred to as a heavy metal and it contains .. neutrons
(A) 238
(B) 92
(C) 146
(D) 240
Ans C
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5. The number of protons and neutrons ………….
(A) May be equal for some elements
(B) Are equal for all elements
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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6. An isotope is one of the different forms of an element, distinguished from one another by
different numbers of …………. .
(A) Electrons
(B) Protons
(C) Neutrons
(D) All of above
Ans C
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7. Excessive exposure to radioactive isotopes can cause ………….. .
(A) Damage of human cells
(B) Birth defects
(C) Cancer
(D) All of above
Ans D
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8. If you take a look at the periodic table of the elements, you will notice that hydrogen and
helium are placed alone on either sides of the top row; they are the only elements that have
……….. .
(A) One electron shells
(B) Two electron shells
(C) Three electron shells
(D) Four electron shells
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9. The most common example of ........ in the natural world occurs between molecules of water
(A) Ionic bonding
(B) Covalent bonding
(C) Hydrogen bonding
(D) All of above
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10............... is the energy of position, or the energy matter possesses because of the positioning or
structure of its components.
(A) Kinetic energy
(B) Chemical energy
(C) Potential energy
(D) None of above
Ans C
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11. The full spectrum of .......... is referred to as the electromagnetic spectrum.
(A) Radiant energy
(B) Electrical energy
(C) Mechanical energy
(D) None of above
Ans A
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12. An exchange reaction is a chemical reaction in which both synthesis and
decomposition occur, chemical bonds are both formed and broken, and chemical energy
is ……….. .
(A) Absorbed
(B) Stored
(C) Released
(D) All of above
Ans D
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13. The most important catalysts in the human body are ……….. .
(A) Enzymes
(B) Proteins
(C) Lipids
(D) Carbohydrates
Ans A
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14. An inorganic compound is a substance that does not contain ………….
(A) Carbon
(B) Hydrogen
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(D) None of the above
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15. In the bloodstream of humans, glucose concentration is usually measured in milligram
(mg) per deciliter (dL), and in a healthy adult averages about ………
(A) 10 mg/dL
(B) 100 mg/d
(C) 1000 mg/dL
(D) None of above
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16. A buffer is a solution of a ………………….
(A) Weak acid and its conjugate base
(B) Strong acid and its conjugate base
(C) Weak base and its conjugate acid
(D) Strong base and its conjugate acid
Ans A
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16. Which of the following can cause respiratory alkalosis?
(A) Lung disease
(B) Aspirin overdose
(C) Shock
(D) All of above
Ans D
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17. Which of the following functional groups is involved in dehydration synthesis and
hydrolysis reactions?
(A) Carboxylic group
(B) Hydroxyl group
(C) Methyl group
(D) Phosphate group
Ans B
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18. A triglyceride is one of the most common dietary ..... , and the type found most abundantly in
body tissues
(A) Lipid groups
(B) Carbohydrate groups
(C) Carbohydrate groups
(D) All of above
Ans A
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for
transport in body fluids.
(A) Glycolipids
(B) Fatty acids
(C) Lipoproteins
(D) All of above
Ans C
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20. One reason that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are beneficial is that they stimulate
the production of certain .. that help regulate aspects of blood pressure and inflammation, and
thereby
reduce the risk for heart disease
(A) Prostaglandins
(B) Sterols
(C) Phospholipids
(D) All of above
Ans A
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21. Proteins include the keratin in the epidermis of skin that protects …………….
(A) Collagen
(B) Underlying tissues
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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22. If a particular essential amino acid is not available in sufficient quantities in the amino
acid pool, however, synthesis of proteins containing it can ………… .
(A) Slow
(B) Cease
(C) Increase
(D) A and B
Ans D
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23. In protein shapes, the most common secondary structure is a spiral called ……….
(A) An alpha-helix
(B) Beta-pelated sheet
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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24. A nucleotide is one of a class of organic compounds composed of ………….
(A) One or more phosphate groups
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(C) A nitrogen containing base
(D) All of above
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25. A ........... is a nitrogen-containing molecule with a double ring structure, which accommodates
several nitrogen atoms.
(A) Purine
(B) Pyrimidine
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans A
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26. Humans have almost ...... genes in their DNA, locked up in the 46 chromosomes inside the nucleus
of each cell (except red blood cells which lose their nuclei during
development). (A) 10000
(B) 12000
(C) 20000
(D) 22000
Ans D
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27. The nucleotide adenosine triphosphate (ATP), is composed of ……….. .
(A) Ribose sugar
(B) An adenine base
(C) Three phosphate groups
(D) All of above
Ans D
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(A) High energy compound
(B) Low energy compound
(C) Medium energy compound
(D) None of above
Ans A
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29. Which of the following bases is found in RNA only?
(A) Cytosine
(B) Thymine
(C) Uracil
(D) All of above
Ans C
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Page 7630. Any given enzyme catalyzes ……………. .
(A) One type of reaction
(B) Two types of reactions
(C) Three types of reactions
(D) Multiple type reactions
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1. Primary responsibility of each cell is to contribute to ………. .
(A) Homeostasis
(B) Reproduction
(C) Sustainability
(D) Protection
Ans A
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2. An amphipathic molecule is one that contains ……….. .
(A) Hydrophilic region
(B) Hydrophobic region
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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3. The phospholipid bilayer consists of two adjacent sheets of phospholipids, arranged ……….
(A) Tail to tail
(B) Head to tail
(C) Head to head
(D) Head to tail
Ans A
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4is the movement of substances across the membrane without the expenditure of
cellular energy.
(A) Passive transport
(B) Active transport
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans A
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lower concentration
(A) Active transport
(B) Passive transport
(C) Diffusion
(D) Concentration gradient
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6. Facilitated diffusion of substances crossing the cell (plasma) membrane takes place with the help of
……………. .
(A) Channel proteins
(B) Carrier proteins
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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7 .............. brings fluid containing dissolved substances into a cell through membrane vesicles.
(A) Endocytosis
(B) Phagocytosis
(C) Pinocytosis
(D) All of above
Ans C
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8. Cells of the stomach and pancreas produce and secrete digestive enzymes through ……….. .
(A) Endocytosis
(B) Exocytosis
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans B
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9. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease well known for its damage to the …….. .
(A) Lungs
(B) Liver
(C) Pancreas
(D) All of above
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10. Which of the following is organelle of the endomembrane system?
(A) Endoplasmic reticulum
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(C) Vesicles
(D) All of above
Ans D
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11. One of the main functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum is in the synthesis of ……….. .
(A) Lipids
(B) Proteins
(C) Carbohydrates
(D) All of above
Ans A
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12. Which of the following organelles is the “energy transformer” of the cell.
(A) Cell membrane
(B) Mitochondria
(C) Nucleus
(D) Endoplasmic reticulum
Ans B
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13. Peroxisomes perform a function of ……………….
(A) Lipid metabolism
(B) Chemical detoxification
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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14. Due to their ………………………………., ROS can set off chain reactions where they
remove electrons from other molecules, which then become oxidized and reactive, and do the
same to other molecules, causing a chain reaction
(A) Characteristic paired electrons
(B) Characteristics unpaired electrons
(C) Characteristic free radicals
(D) All of above
Ans A
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15. Which of the following versions of free radical theory is more widely accepted?
(A) Aging process itself is a result of oxidative damage
(B) Oxidative damage causes age related diseases
(C) Both of above
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Ans B
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16. The cytoskeleton consists of …………. .
(A) Microtubules
(B) Microfilaments
(C) Intermediate filaments
(D) All of above
Ans D
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17. The ........ is a region of the nucleus that is responsible for manufacturing the RNA necessary for
construction of ribosomes.
(A) Nucleolus
(B) Nuclear envelop
(C) Nuclei
(D) None of above
Ans A
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18. In the step of ........ Of DNA replication, each strand becomes a template along which a new
complementary strand is built.
(A) Initiation
(B) Elongation
(C) Termination
(D) All of above
Ans B
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19. One of the most important classes of proteins is ..... , which help speed up necessary biochemical
reactions that take place inside the cell
(A) Enzymes
(B) Lipoproteins
(C) Lysozyme
(D) Oligosaccharides
Ans A
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(A) Transcription
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(C) Elongation
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21 is a type of RNA that, together with proteins, composes the structure of the ribosome
(A) rRNA
(B) mRNA
(C) tRNA
(D) all of above
Ans A
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(A) Interphase
(B) Mitosis
(C) Cytokinesis
(D) None of above
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23. A ......... is a point in the cell cycle at which the cycle can be signaled to move forward or stopped
(A) Checkpoint
(B) Cyclin
(C) Cyclindependent kinase
(D) None of above
Ans A
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24. The process of cellular differentiation leads cells to assume their final …………. .
(A) Morphology
(B) Physiology
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
Ans C
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25. A pluripotent stem cell is one that has the potential to differentiate into any type of human
tissue but cannot support the full development of an organism
(A) Pluripotent
(B) Oligopotent
(C) Unipotent
(D) None of above
Ans A
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(B) Cell cycle
(C) Anticodon
(D) Autophagy
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27.......... is one of the coding regions of an mRNA molecule that remain after splicing
(A) Codon
(B) Exon
(C) Anticodon
(D) Chromatin
Ans B
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28. G2 phase is the ...... phase of the cell cycle, after the DNA synthesis phase
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
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29 is the fluid in the small spaces between cells not contained within blood vessels
(A) Interstitial fluid
(B) Intracellular fluid
(C) Intron
(D) None of above
Ans A
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30 is the diffusion of water molecules down their concentration gradient across a
selectively permeable membrane.
(A) Osmosis
(B) Mitosis
(C) Pinocytosis
(D) Phagocytosis
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4. The Tissue Level of Organization
1. The body contains at least ..... distinct cell types
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(B) 200
(C) 300
(D) 400
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2 ............, refers to the sheets of cells that cover exterior surfaces of the body, lines internal cavities
and passageways, and forms certain glands
(A) Epithelial tissues
(B) Connective tissues
(C) Nervous tissues
(D) All of above
Ans A
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3. Synovial membranes surround the joints of the ……….
(A) Shoulder
(B) Elbow
(C) Knee
(D) All of above
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4. Epithelial tissues provide the body’s first line of protection from ...... wear and tear
(A) Physical
(B) Chemical
(C) Biological
(D) All of above
Ans D
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5. Epithelial tissues are classified according to the ……….. .
(A) Shape of the cells
(B) Number of the cells
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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(A) Flat
(B) Horizontal
(C) Elliptical
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7 ............. is a type of epithelium that appears to be stratified but instead consists of a single layer of
irregularly shaped and differently sized columnar cells
(A) Pseudo stratified epithelium
(B) Simple columnar epithelium
(C) Goblet cells epithelium
(D) None of above
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8. Which of the following is examples of endocrine glands?
(A) Anterior pituitary
(B) Thymus
(C) Adrenal cortex
(D) All of above
Ans D
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9. Breast milk is an example of ……….
(A) Endocrine glands
(B) Exocrine glands
(C) Glandular structures
(D) None of above
Ans B
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10. Exocrine glands can be classified by their ……….. .
(A) Mode of secretion
(B) Nature of substances released
(C) Structure of the glands
(D) All of above
Ans D
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11. The process of .......... involves the rupture and destruction of the entire gland cell.
(A) Holocrine secretion
(B) Apocrine secretion
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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12. Bone and cartilage are examples of .... that provide structure and strength to the body
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(B) Loose connective tissues
(C) Supportive connective tissues
(D) None of above
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tissue
(A) Fibrocytes
(B) Adipocytes
(C) Mesenchymal cells
(D) All of above
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14. The brown adipocytes store lipids as many droplets, and have .. metabolic activity
(A) High
(B) Low
(C) Moderate
(D) None of above
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15 contains the protein elastin along with lesser amounts of other proteins and glycoproteins
(A) Elastic fiber
(B) Collagen fiber
(C) Reticular fiber
(D) All of above
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16 is most abundant and it can appear yellow and owes its color to carotene and
related pigments from plant food
(A) White adipose tissue
(B) Brown adipose tissue
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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17. The dermis of the skin is an example of …………….
(A) Dense irregular connective tissues
(B) Dense regular connective tissues
21 | P a g e(C) Loose irregular connective tissues
(D) Loose regular connective tissues
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18. Persons whose jobs and hobbies involve performing the same movements over and over
again are often at the greatest risk of ………….
(A) Tendinitis
(B) Rickets
(C) Arthritis
(D) All of above
Ans A
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19. ……….. , is the most common type of cartilage in the body, consists of short and
dispersed collagen fibers and contains large amounts of proteoglycans
(A) Hyaline cartilage
(B) Fibrocartilage
(C) Elastic cartilage
(D) None of above
Ans A
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20. Menisci in the knee joint and the intervertebral discs are examples of ………..
(A) Fibrocartilage
(B) Hyaline cartilage
(C) Elastic cartilage
(D) None of above
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(A) Hardest connective tissue
(B) Highly vascularized tissue
(C) Short recovering tissues
(D) All of above
Ans D
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22........... , are responsible for defending against potentially harmful microorganisms or molecules.
(A) Erythrocytes
(B) Leukocytes
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23. Which of the following is fluid connective tissues? (A) Blood (B) Lymph (C) Both of above (D) None of above Ans C
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TEST BANK ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OPENSTAX
Table of Contents
1. An Introduction to the Human Body ................................................................................................................. 2
2. The Chemical Level of Organization ................................................................................................................ 7
3. The Cellular Level of Organization ................................................................................................................. 13
4. The Tissue Level of Organization ................................................................................................................... 18
5. The Integumentary System ............................................................................................................................ 24
6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System ............................................................................................................ 30
7. Axial Skeleton............................................................................................................................................. 36
8. The Appendicular Skeleton ......................................................................................................................... 41
9. Joints ......................................................................................................................................................... 47
10. Muscle Tissue ............................................................................................................................................. 53
11. The Muscular System .................................................................................................................................. 59
12. The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue ................................................................................................... 64
13. Anatomy of the Nervous System ............................................................................................................. 72
14. The Somatic Nervous System ................................................................................................................. 80
15. The Autonomic Nervous System ............................................................................................................. 88
16. The Neurological Exam................................................................................................................................ 95
17. The Endocrine System .............................................................................................................................. 101
18. The Cardiovascular System: Blood ............................................................................................................ 110
19. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart...................................................................................................... 116
20. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation ....................................................................... 122
21. The Lymphatic and Immune System .......................................................................................................... 129
22. The Respiratory System ............................................................................................................................ 137
23. The Digestive System ................................................................................................................................ 144
24. Metabolism and Nutrition ........................................................................................................................... 154
25. The Urinary System ................................................................................................................................... 162
26. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance .................................................................................................. 167
27. The Reproductive System .......................................................................................................................... 173
28. Development and Inheritance .................................................................................................................... 181
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, 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
1. is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification
(A) Gross anatomy
(B) Microscopic anatomy
(C) Macroscopic anatomy
(D) Physical anatomy
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2. The word “anatomy” comes from a Greek root that means “ .... ’’
(A) To cut apart
(B) To fix with
(C) To view inside
(D) To study exterior
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3. Dissection is still used in ………….
(A) Medical schools
(B) Pathology labs
(C) Anatomy courses
(D) All of above
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4. Microscopic anatomy includes ………….
(A) Histology
(B) Cytology
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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5 .............. is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of
structures that work together to perform a unique body function.
(A) Regional anatomy
(B) Systematic anatomy
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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6. Human physiology is the scientific study of the .... of the structures of the body and the ways in
which they work together to support the functions of life.
(A) Chemistry
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, (B) Physic
(C) Both Above
(D) None of Above
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7. Homeostasis is the state of steady --- maintained by living things.
(A) Internal Condition
(B) External conditions
(C) Both Above
(D) None of Above
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8. An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of - tissue types.
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Two or more
(D) None of above
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9. In ----------- organisms, including humans, all cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body
work together to maintain the life and health of the organism.
(A) Unicellular
(B) Bicellular
(C) Multicellular
(D) None of above
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10. The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore -- roles to perform in
physiology.
(A) Unique
(B) Different
(C) Both Above
(D) None of Above
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11. A human body consists of trillions of cells organized in a way that maintains distinct ……….. .
(A) Internal compartments
(B) External compartments
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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, 12. The organism level is the ....... level of organization
(A) Lowest
(B) Highest
(C) Medium
(D) Extreme
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13. Which of the following mechanism is involved in releasing energy?
(A) Catabolism
(B) Anabolism
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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14. Every cell in your body makes use of a chemical compound, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), to
………. .
(A) Store energy
(B) Release energy
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above
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15............ is the ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its internal and external environments
(A) Responsiveness
(B) Movement
(C) Locomotion
(D) All of above
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16. Anatomic structures and physiological processes allow runners to coordinate the action of
muscle groups and sweat in response to rising internal ……….. .
(A) Body temperature
(B) Blood pressure
(C) Hormone level
(D) All of above
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16 17 ....... is all of the changes the body goes through in life.
(A) Development
(B) Growth
(C) Reproduction
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