Bio 1101 CSCC Exam 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Nails are a continuation of this layer of the epidermis. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stratus
Lucidum
The epidermis is avascular meaning it has a good blood supply running through it. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
Vasodilation is the enlargement of blood vessel diameter increasing blood flow to the skin. The
resulting negative feedback mechanism of homeostasis: - CORRECT ANSWER - cools
the skin by increasing heat loss when too warm
The most superficial layer of the skin is the - CORRECT ANSWER - Epidermis
This is the deeper layer of the dermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue. -
CORRECT ANSWER - reticular layer
Dead, keratinized cells continuously slough off in protecting the skin in this layer of the
epidermis. - CORRECT ANSWER - stratum corneum
Two tissue types making up the hypodermis are: - CORRECT ANSWER - areolar and
adipose
Nails function to protect bone, the fingertip and surrounding soft tissue. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Blood vessels that nourish the hair are found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER - root hair
plexus
,This feature of a synovial joint cushions the ends of the bones: - CORRECT ANSWER -
articulating cartilage
The flat bones encasing the brain is an example of this skeletal system function. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protection
Roles of the pelvic girdle include: - CORRECT ANSWER - attaches lower limbs to axial
skeleton
transmits weight of upper body to lower limbs
supports organs of abdomen and pelvis
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which bone contains the mastoid and styloid processes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Temporal bone
When you smell something wonderful like pizza, just remember cranial nerve I, the olfactory
nerve has carried this sense through small holes in this bone. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ethmoid bone
This smooth convex surface on the scapula forms the socket for the shoulder joint: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Glenoid cavity
What is the tiny shin bone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fibula
The anterior portion of the coxal bone: - CORRECT ANSWER - Pubis
What are the bones that are like the fingers, but are actually beneath the fingers? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Metacarpals
, These vertebrae attach to the ribs. - CORRECT ANSWER - Thoracic
The shaft of the long bone is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - diaphysis
How many thoracic vertebrae do we have? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
Study the skull anatomy graph. - CORRECT ANSWER - Do it, you coward.
Study the skin anatomy graph. - CORRECT ANSWER - Do it.
This thickened area of bone bears weight when we sit down. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ischial tuberosity
What's the weird little tail at the base of the sternum? - CORRECT ANSWER - Xiphoid
process
Nodding your head, "yes" is due to the sternocleidomastoid muscle pulling on this process: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mastoid process
Which 2 bones make up the pectoral girdle? - CORRECT ANSWER - Clavicle and
Scapula
These paired processes are pointed laterally and articulate with the ribs in the thoracic vertebrae:
- CORRECT ANSWER - Transverse process
Identify the vertebrae/structure labeled E: - CORRECT ANSWER - Coccyx
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Nails are a continuation of this layer of the epidermis. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stratus
Lucidum
The epidermis is avascular meaning it has a good blood supply running through it. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
Vasodilation is the enlargement of blood vessel diameter increasing blood flow to the skin. The
resulting negative feedback mechanism of homeostasis: - CORRECT ANSWER - cools
the skin by increasing heat loss when too warm
The most superficial layer of the skin is the - CORRECT ANSWER - Epidermis
This is the deeper layer of the dermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue. -
CORRECT ANSWER - reticular layer
Dead, keratinized cells continuously slough off in protecting the skin in this layer of the
epidermis. - CORRECT ANSWER - stratum corneum
Two tissue types making up the hypodermis are: - CORRECT ANSWER - areolar and
adipose
Nails function to protect bone, the fingertip and surrounding soft tissue. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Blood vessels that nourish the hair are found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER - root hair
plexus
,This feature of a synovial joint cushions the ends of the bones: - CORRECT ANSWER -
articulating cartilage
The flat bones encasing the brain is an example of this skeletal system function. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protection
Roles of the pelvic girdle include: - CORRECT ANSWER - attaches lower limbs to axial
skeleton
transmits weight of upper body to lower limbs
supports organs of abdomen and pelvis
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which bone contains the mastoid and styloid processes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Temporal bone
When you smell something wonderful like pizza, just remember cranial nerve I, the olfactory
nerve has carried this sense through small holes in this bone. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ethmoid bone
This smooth convex surface on the scapula forms the socket for the shoulder joint: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Glenoid cavity
What is the tiny shin bone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fibula
The anterior portion of the coxal bone: - CORRECT ANSWER - Pubis
What are the bones that are like the fingers, but are actually beneath the fingers? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Metacarpals
, These vertebrae attach to the ribs. - CORRECT ANSWER - Thoracic
The shaft of the long bone is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - diaphysis
How many thoracic vertebrae do we have? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12
Study the skull anatomy graph. - CORRECT ANSWER - Do it, you coward.
Study the skin anatomy graph. - CORRECT ANSWER - Do it.
This thickened area of bone bears weight when we sit down. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ischial tuberosity
What's the weird little tail at the base of the sternum? - CORRECT ANSWER - Xiphoid
process
Nodding your head, "yes" is due to the sternocleidomastoid muscle pulling on this process: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mastoid process
Which 2 bones make up the pectoral girdle? - CORRECT ANSWER - Clavicle and
Scapula
These paired processes are pointed laterally and articulate with the ribs in the thoracic vertebrae:
- CORRECT ANSWER - Transverse process
Identify the vertebrae/structure labeled E: - CORRECT ANSWER - Coccyx
