CSFA PRACTICE EXAM - QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Body temperature is regulated by the: correct ans - hypothalamus
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight?
Correct ans - 50%-70%
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the? Correct
ans - isthmus
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of: correct ans
- underlying muscle tension
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the
stomach, duodenum, and distal rectum, is derived from the: correct ans
- superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes: correct ans -
acromegaly
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and
descends into the arm is the: correct ans - subclavian
An enzyme active inthe digestion of starches is: correct ans -
amylase
The normal ph of blood is: correct ans - 7.3-7.4
Which cells secrete pepsinogen? Correct ans - chief
Which vein drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins onthe outside of
the skull? Correct ans - emissary
Which arteries supplies blood to the brain? Correct ans - vertebral
and internal carotids
, Which artery divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries?
Correct ans - internal carotid
Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the internal carotid?
1. Vertebral
2.aorta
3. Middle cerebral
4. Facial correct ans - 3. Middle cerebral
The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with
the third ventricle through the opening called: correct ans -
foramen of monro
The thied ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through
the? Correct ans - aqueduct of sylvius
Spinal fluid is produced by the: correct ans - choroid plexus
The fold of dura mater that separates the cerebral hemispheres:
correct ans - falx cerebri
Which of the following separates the frontal and temporal lobes?
1. Fissure of sylvius
2.fissure of rolando
3.fissure of bicht
3.longitudinal fissure correct ans - 1. Fissure of sylvius
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called
the; correct ans - fissure of rolando
Which of the following areas located in the frontal gyrus of the brain
controls the function of speech:
1. Brodmann's
2.broca's
3.temporal
4.cerebral cortex correct ans - 2. Broca's
The white line of hilton is situated: correct ans - between the
external and internal anal sphincters
ANSWERS
Body temperature is regulated by the: correct ans - hypothalamus
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight?
Correct ans - 50%-70%
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the? Correct
ans - isthmus
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of: correct ans
- underlying muscle tension
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the
stomach, duodenum, and distal rectum, is derived from the: correct ans
- superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes: correct ans -
acromegaly
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and
descends into the arm is the: correct ans - subclavian
An enzyme active inthe digestion of starches is: correct ans -
amylase
The normal ph of blood is: correct ans - 7.3-7.4
Which cells secrete pepsinogen? Correct ans - chief
Which vein drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins onthe outside of
the skull? Correct ans - emissary
Which arteries supplies blood to the brain? Correct ans - vertebral
and internal carotids
, Which artery divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries?
Correct ans - internal carotid
Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the internal carotid?
1. Vertebral
2.aorta
3. Middle cerebral
4. Facial correct ans - 3. Middle cerebral
The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with
the third ventricle through the opening called: correct ans -
foramen of monro
The thied ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through
the? Correct ans - aqueduct of sylvius
Spinal fluid is produced by the: correct ans - choroid plexus
The fold of dura mater that separates the cerebral hemispheres:
correct ans - falx cerebri
Which of the following separates the frontal and temporal lobes?
1. Fissure of sylvius
2.fissure of rolando
3.fissure of bicht
3.longitudinal fissure correct ans - 1. Fissure of sylvius
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called
the; correct ans - fissure of rolando
Which of the following areas located in the frontal gyrus of the brain
controls the function of speech:
1. Brodmann's
2.broca's
3.temporal
4.cerebral cortex correct ans - 2. Broca's
The white line of hilton is situated: correct ans - between the
external and internal anal sphincters
