A&P 2 STRAIGHTERLINE FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which cell type is part of the innate immune system? - Answer-a. natural killer cell
b. memory B cell
c. plasma cell
d. helper T cell
In the body's defense system, specificity and memory are key characteristics of -
Answer-b. adaptive immunity.
Which of these is an autoimmune disease? - Answer-d. systemic lupus erythematosus
What is the first stage of HIV infection? - Answer-b. A protein on the surface of the virus
binds to a CD4 molecule on the cell surface.
Which three organs make up the lower respiratory tract? - Answer-a. pharynx, larynx,
and trachea
b. nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx
c. pharynx, trachea, and bronchi
d. trachea, bronchi, and lungs
The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is called - Answer-d. ventilation.
In the human body, internal respiration is a gas exchange between the - Answer-a. air in
the lungs and the blood.
b. air in the lungs and the tissues.
c. blood and the lymph.
d. blood and the tissues.
The inspiratory reserve volume for a young adult male is 3000 mL, the tidal volume is
500 mL, and the expiratory reserve volume is 1100 mL. What is the vital capacity? -
Answer-Select one:
a. 1400 mL
b. 2400 mL
c. 4100 mL
d. 4600 mL
In the respiratory system, the muscles of inspiration include the diaphragm, the
pectoralis minor, scalenes, and the - Answer-a. external intercostals.
During inspiration, how does the air pressure outside the body compare with the air
pressure in the alveoli? - Answer-a. The air pressure outside the body is lower than the
air pressure in the alveoli.
, b. The air pressure outside the body is higher than the air pressure in the alveoli.
c. The air pressure outside the body is the same as the air pressure in the alveoli.
d. The air pressure outside the body varies while the air pressure in the alveoli stays at
zero.
Which statement about the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve during exercise is
correct? - Answer-a. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the right; in the lungs, the curve
shifts to the left.
b. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the left; in the lungs, the curve shifts to the right.
c. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the right; in the lungs, the curve shifts to the right.
d. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the left; in the lungs, the curve shifts to the left.
How does the partial pressure of oxygen within the alveoli normally compare with the
partial pressure of oxygen in the blood flowing into the pulmonary capillaries? - Answer-
a. It is higher.
Cystic fibrosis is best described as - Answer-c. a genetic disorder that affects mucus
secretions in ducts and tubes.
Emphysema is characterized by - Answer-a. the destruction of alveolar walls.
In which portion of the digestive tract does digestion begin? - Answer-c. mouth
Dying blood cells are phagocytized by Kupffer cells in the - Answer-Select one:
a. lungs.
b. kidneys.
c. liver.
d. stomach.
What is the process by which contractions of the esophageal muscles move food
toward the stomach? - Answer-b. peristalsis
Protein digestion begins in the - Answer-Select one:
a. small intestine.
b. esophagus.
c. mouth.
d. stomach.
An individual deficient for vitamin A would experience which set of symptoms? -
Answer-d. night blindness, retarded growth, and skin disorders
Which organic compound contains the most kilocalories of energy per gram? - Answer-
elect one:
a. fats
b. carbohydrates
c. proteins
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which cell type is part of the innate immune system? - Answer-a. natural killer cell
b. memory B cell
c. plasma cell
d. helper T cell
In the body's defense system, specificity and memory are key characteristics of -
Answer-b. adaptive immunity.
Which of these is an autoimmune disease? - Answer-d. systemic lupus erythematosus
What is the first stage of HIV infection? - Answer-b. A protein on the surface of the virus
binds to a CD4 molecule on the cell surface.
Which three organs make up the lower respiratory tract? - Answer-a. pharynx, larynx,
and trachea
b. nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx
c. pharynx, trachea, and bronchi
d. trachea, bronchi, and lungs
The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is called - Answer-d. ventilation.
In the human body, internal respiration is a gas exchange between the - Answer-a. air in
the lungs and the blood.
b. air in the lungs and the tissues.
c. blood and the lymph.
d. blood and the tissues.
The inspiratory reserve volume for a young adult male is 3000 mL, the tidal volume is
500 mL, and the expiratory reserve volume is 1100 mL. What is the vital capacity? -
Answer-Select one:
a. 1400 mL
b. 2400 mL
c. 4100 mL
d. 4600 mL
In the respiratory system, the muscles of inspiration include the diaphragm, the
pectoralis minor, scalenes, and the - Answer-a. external intercostals.
During inspiration, how does the air pressure outside the body compare with the air
pressure in the alveoli? - Answer-a. The air pressure outside the body is lower than the
air pressure in the alveoli.
, b. The air pressure outside the body is higher than the air pressure in the alveoli.
c. The air pressure outside the body is the same as the air pressure in the alveoli.
d. The air pressure outside the body varies while the air pressure in the alveoli stays at
zero.
Which statement about the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve during exercise is
correct? - Answer-a. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the right; in the lungs, the curve
shifts to the left.
b. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the left; in the lungs, the curve shifts to the right.
c. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the right; in the lungs, the curve shifts to the right.
d. In the tissue, the curve shifts to the left; in the lungs, the curve shifts to the left.
How does the partial pressure of oxygen within the alveoli normally compare with the
partial pressure of oxygen in the blood flowing into the pulmonary capillaries? - Answer-
a. It is higher.
Cystic fibrosis is best described as - Answer-c. a genetic disorder that affects mucus
secretions in ducts and tubes.
Emphysema is characterized by - Answer-a. the destruction of alveolar walls.
In which portion of the digestive tract does digestion begin? - Answer-c. mouth
Dying blood cells are phagocytized by Kupffer cells in the - Answer-Select one:
a. lungs.
b. kidneys.
c. liver.
d. stomach.
What is the process by which contractions of the esophageal muscles move food
toward the stomach? - Answer-b. peristalsis
Protein digestion begins in the - Answer-Select one:
a. small intestine.
b. esophagus.
c. mouth.
d. stomach.
An individual deficient for vitamin A would experience which set of symptoms? -
Answer-d. night blindness, retarded growth, and skin disorders
Which organic compound contains the most kilocalories of energy per gram? - Answer-
elect one:
a. fats
b. carbohydrates
c. proteins
