Question 1

The study of the shape and structure of the human body is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Gross anatomy 
B)  Human anatomy 
C)  Microscopic anatomy 
D)  Human physiology

Question 2

Which of the following allows sperm to have a swimming motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cristae 
B)  Cilia 
C)  Mucus 
D)  Flagella 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

What is the name of the control center that directs the activities of the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleolus 
B)  Nucleus 
C)  Chromosomes 
D)  RNA

Question 4

Which of the following systems brings oxygen into the lungs and removes carbon dioxide from the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory 
B)  Cardiovascular 
C)  Digestive 
D)  Muscular

Question 5

What makes up the fetal skeleton until bone is laid down?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elastic cartilage 
B)  Hyaline cartilage 
C)  Fibrocartilage 
D)  Epithelial tissue

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of collagenous fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Composed of protein 
B)  Strong and flexible 
C)  Can withstand pulling forces 
D)  Found in tendons and ligaments 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

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Question 8

Which of the following determines what can enter or leave a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma membrane 
B)  Nuclear membrane 
C)  Chromosomes 
D)  Nucleolus

Question 9

Which of the following is not an examples of an organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Heart 
C)  Liver 
D)  Muscle

Question 10

Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained

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Question 11

The cranial cavity and spinal cavity make up the

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal cavity 
B)  Thoracic cavity 
C)  Ventral cavity 
D)  Dorsal cavity

Question 12

What is the term used to describe a part that is located on or near the surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topical 
B)  Superficial 
C)  Deep 
D)  Anterior

Question 13

The term for several organs that work together to accomplish a set of functions is

Accepted Answer

A)  Tissue 
B)  Body system 
C)  Cavity 
D)  Total organism

Question 14

Which of the following systems allows the body parts to communicate with each other and to communicate with the outside environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integumentary 
B)  Nervous 
C)  Endocrine 
D)  Respiratory

Question 15

The type of cell division in which the number of chromosomes is halved in order to produce an egg and sperm is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Meiosis 
B)  Mitosis 
C)  Cytokinesis 
D)  Spermatogenesis

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protects underlying tissue from injury 
B)  Protects against water loss 
C)  Contains sense receptors 
D)  Helps in temperature regulation 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an exocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sebaceous gland 
B)  Pituitary gland 
C)  Mammary gland 
D)  Salivary gland

Question 18

What type of membrane lines a body cavity that opens to the outside?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serous membrane 
B)  Cutaneous membrane 
C)  Synovial membrane 
D)  Mucous membrane

Question 19

Which of the following is a proper use of directional body terminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lungs are posterior to the vertebral column 
B)  The foot is proximal to the knee 
C)  The foot is distal to the knee 
D)  The skull is inferior to the ribs 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following structures increase the surface area available for the absorption of nutrients into the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cilia 
B)  Microvilli 
C)  Flagella 
D)  Spindle fibers 
E)  All of the above

Exam 5: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology