Quiz
Term 3 Anatomy & Physiology
Questions in this quiz (173)
11. What nerve is involved when a client experiences pain, numbness or tingling sensations in the medial aspect of the ring finger and pinky finger?
- Aa. Median
- Bb. Sciatic
- Cc. Ulnar
- Dd. Radial
2The lateral malleolus is comprised of which of the following bones?
- Aa. Fibula
- Bb. Tibia
- Cc. Calcaneus
- Dd. Femur
3Piriformis syndrome affects which of the following nerves?
- Aa. Sciatic
- Bb. Musculocutaneous
- Cc. Coccygeal
- Dd. Thoracic
4Which of the following muscles inserts into the olecranon process?
- Aa. Gastrocnemeus
- Bb. Biceps femoris
- Cc. Brachioradialis
- Dd. Triceps brachii
5Where would you expect to find a facet joint?
- Aa. Hand
- Bb. Pelvis
- Cc. Spine
- Dd. Foot
6The psoas major muscle inserts into which bony landmark on the femur?
- Aa. Lesser trochanter
- Bb. Greater trochanter
- Cc. Medial condyle
- Dd. Trocanteric fossa
7The fibular collateral ligament is also known as the ____________.
- Aa. iliotibial band
- Bb. lateral collateral ligament
- Cc. medial collateral ligament
- Dd. anterior cruciate ligament
8Striated muscle is found in which of the following anatomical structures?
- Aa. Intestines
- Bb. Blood vessels
- Cc. Brain
- Dd. Quadriceps
9Smooth muscle is also known as _______________ muscle.
- Aa. skeletal
- Bb. striated
- Cc. involuntary
- Dd. voluntary
10What class of tissue is fascia?
- Aa. Epithelial
- Bb. Connective
- Cc. Nervous
- Dd. Muscular
11The fight-or-flight response is a choreography of physiological changes stimulated by which of the following body systems?
- Aa. Circulatory system
- Bb. Muscular system
- Cc. Sympathetic nervous system
- Dd. Parasympathetic nervous system
1212. The lymphatic system is responsible for the _______________.
- Aa. removal of toxins from our blood
- Bb. synthesis of hormones
- Cc. removal of interstitial fluid from tissues
- Dd. regeneration of new cells
13Where is the largest cache of serotonin located within the body?
- Aa. Brain
- Bb. Thoracic cavity
- Cc. Pelvic cavity
- Dd. Abdominal cavity
14Which system is responsible for carrying oxygen to the cells of the body and assisting in the removal of waste from the cells of the body?
- Aa. Circulatory
- Bb. Lymphatic
- Cc. Respiratory
- Dd. Digestive
15Arteries carry blood to the heart.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis and diarthrosis refers to
- Aa. cellular functions
- Bb. joint movements
- Cc. nervous system functions
- Dd. digestive function
17What is a function of bursa?
- Aa. Lubricates joints
- Bb. Produce hormones
- Cc. Creates bile
- Dd. Storage of lymph
18Peristalsis occurs the most in which of the following body systems?
- Aa. Reproduction
- Bb. Digestion
- Cc. Endocrine
- Dd. Nervous
19Which muscles contract during dry heaves or vomiting?
- Aa. Abdominal
- Bb. Intercostal
- Cc. Esophageal
- Dd. Diaphragm
20Where are the carotid arteries located in the human body?
- Aa. Abdomen
- Bb. Groin
- Cc. Legs
- Dd. Throat
21Which of the following muscles are a part of the hamstrings?
- Aa. Rectus femoris
- Bb. Biceps femoris
- Cc. Gracilis
- Dd. Soleus
22Insulin and glucagon are hormones released from which of the following anatomical structures?
- Aa. Pancreas
- Bb. Liver
- Cc. Adrenal glands
- Dd. Thyroid
23How many vertebrae are located in a typical human body?
- Aa. 16
- Bb. 22
- Cc. 25
- Dd. 33
24The lymphatic system is a part of which greater body system?
- Aa. Reproduction
- Bb. Digestive
- Cc. Nervous
- Dd. Immune
25Endocrine glands secrete _______________ into the blood.
- Aa. lipids
- Bb. bile
- Cc. toxins
- Dd. hormones
26Where would you find a sarcomere in the human body?
- Aa. Brain
- Bb. Liver
- Cc. Muscle
- Dd. Bone
27Osteophyte is the technical term for _______________.
- Aa. a bone spur
- Bb. a tooth
- Cc. a bone fracture
- Dd. bone cancer
28Where would you find a diaphysis in the human body?
- Aa. Kidney
- Bb. Bone
- Cc. Brain
- Dd. Lung
29Which postural muscle is typically indicated in the chronic frozen shoulder?
- Aa. Infraspinatus
- Bb. Supraspinatus
- Cc. Pectoralis major
- Dd. Subscapularis
30An acetabulum is found in which part of the body?
- Aa. Hip
- Bb. Shoulder
- Cc. Spine
- Dd. Knee
31How many cervical vertebrae are present in a normal human body?
- Aa. 5
- Bb. 6
- Cc. 7
- Dd. 8
32Where would you locate the largest grouping of hyaline cartilage?
- Aa. Abdomen
- Bb. Thoracic
- Cc. Joints
- Dd. Ears
33A hairline fracture of the talus bone would indicate an injury to which area of the body?
- Aa. Head
- Bb. Spine
- Cc. Head
- Dd. Foot
34Where would you locate an epiphysis?
- Aa. Femur
- Bb. Brain
- Cc. Kidneys
- Dd. Sternum
35How many epiphysis types are in the human body?
- Aa. 2
- Bb. 4
- Cc. 6
- Dd. 8
36Where would you find collagen?
- Aa. Blood vessels
- Bb. Bones
- Cc. Tendons
- Dd. All of the above
37Which of the following muscles inserts into the mastoid process of the temporal bone?
- Aa. Upper trapezius
- Bb. Posterior scalene
- Cc. Levator scapula
- Dd. Sternocleidomastoid
38Select the muscle that is highlighted in red.
- Aa. Pectineus
- Bb. Pectoralis major
- Cc. Pectoralis minor
- Dd. Serratus anterior
39What term is used to describe the minimum daily caloric requirement the body needs to stay alive when at rest?
- Aa. Metabolism
- Bb. Basal metabolism
- Cc. Essential input
- Dd. Chemotaxis
40Fast twitch or white muscle fibers are anaerobic in function.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41Which of the following is an example of a convergent muscle shape?
- Aa. Sphincter
- Bb. Biceps brachii
- Cc. Pectoralis major
- Dd. Sartorius
42How many layers are present in the thoracolumbar fascia?
- Aa. 1
- Bb. 2
- Cc. 3
- Dd. 4
43Open and closed kinematic chains refer to joint movements.
- ATrue
- BFalse
44What bone has no direct articulation with any other bones?
- Aa. Patella
- Bb. Hyoid
- Cc. Hamate
- Dd. Pisiform
45Where is the insertion of the temporalis muscle?
- Aa. Coronoid process of the mandible
- Bb. Ramus of the mandible
- Cc. Body of the mandible
- Dd. Zygomatic arch
46What area of the body would you find the buccinator muscle?
- Aa. Groin
- Bb. Chest
- Cc. Head
- Dd. Feet
47The arms, legs, and pelvis are part of the _______________ skeleton.
- Aa. axial
- Bb. appendicular
- Cc. osteocalcin
- Dd. phalangeal
48Where would you locate branchiomeric musculature?
- Aa. Feet
- Bb. Intestines
- Cc. Urinary system
- Dd. Head and neck
49Which part of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering the lymph?
- Aa. Ducts
- Bb. Vessels
- Cc. Nodes
- Dd. Capillaries
50Which muscle at the base of the skull is often associated with tension headaches?
- Aa. Frontalis
- Bb. Occipitalis
- Cc. Scalenes
- Dd. Levator scapula
51Which type of nerves are stimulated by massage to send messages to the central nervous system?
- Aa. Afferent nerves
- Bb. Efferent nerves
- Cc. Somatic nerves
- Dd. Neurologic nerves
52Which system is also known as the excretory system?
- Aa. Integumentary
- Bb. Digestive
- Cc. Urinary
- Dd. Respiratory
53What color is associated with the heart chakra?
- Aa. Red
- Bb. Green
- Cc. Blue
- Dd. Violet
54The circadian rhythm is a biological clock that resets every 12 hours.
- ATrue
- BFalse
55Where would you locate stratum lucidum?
- Aheart
- Bmuscle
- Cskin
- Dbone
56What is the name of the joint where the clavicle and scapula meet?
- Aa. Acromioclavicular joint
- Bb. Sternoclavicular
- Cc. Coracoclavicular joint
- Dd. Humeroclavicular joint
57What is the medical term for the shoulder joint?
- Aa. Facet joint
- Bb. Acromioclavicular joint
- Cc. Glenohumeral joint
- Dd. Humeroclavicular joint
58A hematocrit is a medical test for ____________________.
- Aa. healthy liver function
- Bb. identifying peptic ulcers
- Cc. measuring blood and plasma
- Dd. pupil dilation
59Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist abduction?
- Aa. Brachioradialis
- Bb. Extensor carpi radialis
- Cc. Flexor digitorum longus
- Dd. Extensor carpi ulnaris
60Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist adduction?
- Aa. Extensor carpi radialis
- Bb. Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Cc. Flexor digitorum profundus
- Dd. Extensor pollcis brevis
61Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?
- Aa.Rectus femoris
- Bb. Vastus lateralis
- Cc. Vastus intermedius
- Dd. Vast medialis
62Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?
- Aa. Mouth
- Bb. Stomach
- Cc. Small intestine
- Dd. Large intestine
63The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones?
- Aa. Humerus
- Bb. Tibia
- Cc. Ulna
- Dd. Femur
64Pulmonary circulation distributes blood, nutrients and gases throughout the body.
- ATrue
- BFalse
65What is another name for the alimentary canal?
- Aa. Ear canal
- Bb. Digestive tract
- Cc. Hepatic portal vein
- Dd. Nasal cavity
66Which of the following muscles is a synergist for the biceps brachii?
- Aa. Triceps
- Bb. Posterior deltoid
- Cc. Pec major
- Dd. Brachialis
67Extensor pollicis longus attaches to which of the following digits?
- Aa. Pinky
- Bb. Ring
- Cc. Index
- Dd. Thumb
68Which muscle does the radial nerve innervate?
- Aa. Biceps femoris
- Bb. Triceps
- Cc. Flexor digitorum longus
- Dd. Pectorals major
69Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch?
- Aa. Masseter
- Bb. Temporalis
- Cc. Piriformis
- Dd. Illiacus
70Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand?
- Aa. Trigeminal
- Bb. Median
- Cc. Radial
- Dd. Sciatic
71The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?
- Aa. musculocutaneous
- Bb. anterior interosseous
- Cc. palmar digital
- Dd. posterior interosseous
72The ulna rotates around the radius.
- ATrue
- BFalse
73Which two tendons comprise the anatomical snuff box?
- Aa. Extensor pollicus longus and extensor pollicus brevis
- Bb. Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum longus
- Cc. Extensor digiti minimi and flexor carpia radialis
- Dd. Extensor digitorum and extensor retinaculum
74Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?
- Aa. medial epicondylitis
- Bb. thoracic outlet syndrome
- Cc. lateral epicondylitis
- Dd. cubital tunnel syndrome
75Tennis elbow affects the flexor muscles of the forearm.
- ATrue
- BFalse
76The occipitals contribute to TMJD.
- ATrue
- BFalse
77Lateral epicondylitis affects the outside of the knee joint.
- ATrue
- BFalse
78In which region of the lung does the gaseous exchange occur?
- Aa. Alveoli
- Bb. Atrium
- Cc. Bronchii
- Dd. Trachea
79Molecules of carbon dioxide and oxygen are passively exchanged by the process of ______________________.
- Aa. fission
- Bb. diffusion
- Cc. dispersion
- Dd. metabolism
80Which muscle is responsible for initiating inhalation?
- Ad. Pectoralis major
- Ba. Intercostals
- Cb. Abdominals
- Dc. Diaphragm
81Which muscle is flexed during forced exhalation?
- Aa. Abdominals
- Bb. Rectus femoris
- Cc. Diaghram
- Dd. Illiopsoas
82How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex?
- Aa. 2
- Bb. 3
- Cc. 4
- Dd. 5
83Humans are considered to have an open circulation system.
- ATrue
- BFalse
84_____________ are the smallest blood vessels.
- Aa. Arteries
- Bb. Venules
- Cc. Capillaries
- Dd. Arterioles
85How many types of Schwann cells exist in the human body?
- Aa. 1
- Bb. 2
- Cc. 3
- Dd. 4
86The tibial nerve is a distal branch of which nerve?
- Aa. Sciatic
- Bb. Brachial plexus
- Cc. Sacral plexus
- Dd. Lumbar plexus
87Where are the lumbrical muscles located?
- Aa. Lumbar region
- Bb. Hands and feet
- Cc. Pelvic floor
- Dd. Neck
88The cerebral cortex is responsible for ____________.
- Aa. consciousness
- Bb. hormone production
- Cc. regulating the heartbeat
- Dd. muscle motor functions
89The mesencephalon is also known as the _______________.
- Aa. forebrain
- Bb. midbrain
- Cc. hindbrain
- Dd. brainstem
90In humans, which part of the brain is located superiorly to all others?
- Aa. Cerebellum
- Bb. Diencephalon
- Cc. Telencephalon
- Dd. Pons
91Which of the following functions does the pineal gland help regulate?
- Aa. Movement
- Bb. Digestion
- Cc. Blood pressure
- Dd. Sleep patterns
92What does the term "stroma" relate to?
- Aa. Supportive framework of a biological cell
- Bb. Perceptions of the third eye
- Cc. Functional movement of digestive system
- Dd. Light sensitivity
93Auditory ossicles are formed of which kind of tissue?
- Aa. Muscle
- Bb. Bone
- Cc. Cartilage
- Dd. Nervous
94Which body system do the tonsils belong to?
- Aa. Digestive
- Bb. Cardiovascular
- Cc. Endocrine
- Dd. Immune
95Which muscle is a prime mover for neck extension?
- Aa. Splenius capitis
- Bb. Extensor hallicus longus
- Cc. Sternocleidomastoid
- Dd. Rhomboids major
96Which cells are responsible for generating the electrical impulses that control heart rate?
- Aa. Myocytes
- Bb. Glial
- Cc. Epithilial
- Dd. Merkel
97Which part of a cell is responsible for breaking down glucose molecules to release energy?
- Aa. Ribosomes
- Bb. Centrioles
- Cc. Nucleus
- Dd. Mitochondria
98The brachial artery is a branch from which larger artery?
- Aa. Axillary
- Bb. Femoral
- Cc. Carotid
- Dd. Descending aorta
99On which bone would you locate the infraglenoid tubercle?
- Aa. Clavicle
- Bb. Pelvic
- Cc. Calcaneuos
- Dd. Scapula
100Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?
- Aa. Trapezius
- Bb. Pec minor
- Cc. Short head of the biceps brachii
- Dd. Supraspinatis
101Where would you locate the annular ligament?
- Aa. Knee
- Bb. Ankle
- Cc. Wrist.
- Dd. Elbow
102Celiac refers to which location in the body?
- Aa. Abdomen
- Bb. Mouth
- Cc. Brain
- Dd. Chest
103Which is an example of a triangular muscle?
- Aa. Frontalis
- Bb. Deltoid
- Cc. Soleus
- Dd. Masseter
104Where are cubital lymph nodes located?
- Aa. Knees
- Bb. Thoracic cavity
- Cc. Neck
- Dd. Elbow
105Which of the following best describes antigens?
- Aa. A substance that stimulates an immune response
- Bb. A substance that suppresses an immune response
- Cc. A substance that assists digestion
- Dd. A substance that causes muscle to fire
106Which of the following bones are part of the hindfoot?
- Aa. Phalanges
- Bb. Cuboid
- Cc. Navicular
- Dd. Talus
107Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?
- Aa. Emotional response
- Bb. Massage technique
- Cc. Neural pathway
- Dd. Gait assessment
108How many bones comprise the shoulder girdle?
- Aa. 1
- Bb. 2
- Cc. 3
- Dd. 4
109How many anatomical joints are part of the shoulder girdle?
- Aa. 1
- Bb. 2
- Cc. 3
- Dd. 5
110What is another term for the bicipital groove?
- Aa. Tuberosity
- Bb. Intertubercular
- Cc. Epicondyle
- Dd. Fossa
111What does a "sulcus" refer to in the human body?
- Aa. Protuberance
- Bb. Bony landmark
- Cc. Attachment site
- Dd. Furrow
112What do the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate have in common?
- Aa. comprise the proximal row of carpal bones
- Bb. comprise the distal row of carpal bones
- Cc. tarsal bones of the foot
- Dd. bones of the cranium
113Where would you locate the obturator foramen?
- Aa. Pelvis
- Bb. Jaw
- Cc. Skull
- Dd. Spine
114How many arches are in a normal human foot?
- Aa. 1
- Bb. 2
- Cc. 3
- Dd. 4
115What is counted to determine the atomic number of an atom?
- Aa. Neutron
- Bb. Proton
- Cc. Electron
- Dd. Nucleus
116Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and _____________ make up the four majority elements in the human body.
- Aa. calcium
- Bb. sodium
- Cc. potassium
- Dd. nitrogen
117The plasma membrane is also known as ____________________.
- Aa. phospholipid bilayer
- Bb. peripheral protein
- Cc. cytoplasm
- Dd. branching cells
118Which of the following is not found in the nucleus of a cell?
- Aa. Nucleolus
- Bb. Chromatin
- Cc. Chromosomes
- Dd. Lysosomes
119Which best describes mitosis?
- Aa. Cell division
- Bb. Cell death
- Cc. Muscle infection
- Dd. Inflammation
120Where would stratified transitional epithelium be located?
- Aa. Skin
- Bb. Muscle
- Cc. Bladder
- Dd. Tendon
121Which element is needed for muscle contraction?
- Aa. Calcium
- Bb. Nitrogen
- Cc. Magnesium
- Dd. Iron
122What does a "z-line" refer to?
- Aa. A spinal disorder
- Bb. Border of a sarcomere
- Cc. A cardiology report
- Dd. Type of bone fracture
123What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?
- Aa. Astrocyte
- Bb. Oligodendroglia
- Cc. Axons
- Dd. Neurilemma
124Which of the following surrounds the individual fibers within a nerve?
- Aa. Epineurium
- Bb. Perineurium
- Cc. Endoneurium
- Dd. Microglia
125What is another term for nerve impulses?
- Aa. Instinct
- Bb. Action potentials
- Cc. Interneurons
- Dd. Synapse
126What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?
- Aa. Neurotransmitters
- Bb. Digestive enzymes
- Cc. Electrolytes
- Dd. Erythrocytes
127The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?
- Aa. Brain stem
- Bb. Cerebellum
- Cc. Diencephalon
- Dd. Cerebrum
128Which body system does the thymus belong to?
- Aa. Digestive
- Bb. Endocrine
- Cc. Immune
- Dd. Nervous
129Neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages are all under the classification of ________________.
- Aa. lymphocytes
- Bb. phagocytes
- Cc. proteins
- Dd. neurotransmitters
130Albumins, globulins and fibrinogens are the 3 major classes of
- Ad. lymphocytes
- Ba. neuropeptides
- Cb. chromosomes
- Dc. plasma proteins
131Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of
- Aa. leukocytes
- Bb. myocytes
- Cc. pathogens
- Dd. enzymes
132Which of the following cells are important to blood clotting?
- Aa. Erythrocytes
- Bb. Leukocytes
- Cc. Phagocytes
- Dd. Thrombocytes
133Which heart valve is the mitral valve?
- Aa. Tricuspid
- Bb. Bicuspid
- Cc. Pulmonary semilunar
- Dd. Aortic semilunar
134What do the terms systole and diastole refer to?
- Aa. Kidney process
- Bb. Breathing cycle
- Cc. Heart beat
- Dd. Immune function
135Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?
- Aa. FSH
- Bb. ADH
- Cc. Insulin
- Dd. HRT
136Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of metabolism?
- Aa. Thyroxine
- Bb. FSH
- Cc. Progesterone
- Dd. Adrenaline
137Which of the following regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?
- Aa. HRT
- Bb. ADH
- Cc. Insulin
- Dd. FSH
138Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?
- Aa. Duodenum
- Bb. Jejunum
- Cc. Sigmoid
- Dd. Ilium
139What is another term for kinesthesia?
- Aa. Proprioception
- Bb. Pain
- Cc. Mechanoreceptors
- Dd. Tetanus
140Which chemical or element would be found in blood serum?
- Aa. Fibrinogen
- Bb. White blood cells
- Cc. Electrolytes
- Dd. Red blood cells
141Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?
- Ad. Lowered glucose levels in the blood
- Ba. Excess iron in the blood
- Cb. A bacterial infection
- Dc. Insufficient carbohydrate intake
142What is the technical name for the Adam's Apple?
- Aa. Hyoid bone
- Bb. Larangeal prominence
- Cc. Esophagus
- Dd. Zygomatic arch
143Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?
- Aa. Pyloric
- Bb. Mitral
- Cc. Ileocecal
- Dd. Eustachian
144Which bone does the tibialis anterior insert into?
- Aa. Base of the first metacarpal
- Bb. Medial cuneiform
- Cc. Navicular
- Dd. Calcanius
145The suffix -plegia refers to:
- Aa. Light
- Bb. Paralysis
- Cc. Formation
- Dd. Different parts
146The prefix nephro- refers to:
- Aa. Nerve
- Bb. Infant
- Cc. Kidney
- Dd. Brain
147The suffix -crine refers to:
- Aa. Secretions
- Bb. Inflammation
- Cc. Digestion
- Dd. Enzymes
148Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "linea".
- Aa. A passage or canal
- Bb. A line or long ridge
- Cc. A hole or opening
- Dd. A meeting point of two or more bones
149Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "foramen".
- Aa. A rounded articular process
- Bb. A shallow cavity or slight depression
- Cc. A hole or opening for nerves and other tissues to pass through
- Dd. A narrow projection of the spine
150Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "condyle".
- Aa. A shallow cavity or slight depression
- Bb. The superior region of a long bone
- Cc. A projection or protuberance
- Dd. A rounded articular process
151Where are the adrenal glands located?
- Aa. Brain cavity of skull
- Bb. Along the anterolateral portion of the neck
- Cc. Superior to the kidneys
- Dd. Throughout the body along circulatory tissues
152Systole refers to the force needed to contract blood out of the heart.
- ATrue
- BFalse
153Choose the medical term given to name the collection of heart muscle cells that regulate the heart beat.
- Aa. Arterioles
- Bb. Bradycardia
- Cc. Bundle of His
- Dd. Coronary sinus
154The smallest blood vessels in the human body are called ____________.
- Aa. arterioles
- Bb. veins
- Cc. venules
- Dd. capillaries
155What is the function of a bulboid corpuscle?
- Aa. Detect changes in temperature
- Bb. Receptor which responds to pressure
- Cc. Contract to stand hairs straight along body
- Dd. Mucous membranes in the skin
156What is known as the "molecular unit of currency"?
- Aa. Actin
- Bb. ATP
- Cc. T cells
- Dd. Gamma globulins
157Which of the following is the only neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system?
- Aa. Acetylcholine
- Bb. Dopamine
- Cc. Serotonin
- Dd. Glutamate
158What is the control center of a cell?
- Aa. Cytoplasm
- Bb. Mitochondrion
- Cc. Nucleolus
- Dd. Ribosome
159What does the term meiosis relate to?
- Aa. Cell division
- Bb. Milk production
- Cc. Muscle deterioration
- Dd. Voluntary contractions
160What does a sulcus refer to?
- Aa. A passage or canal
- Bb. The meeting point where bones are joined together
- Cc. A narrow groove
- Dd. A knob like process
161What does the term olfaction relate to?
- Aa. Sense of smell
- Bb. Sense of taste
- Cc. Eyesight
- Dd. Hearing
162Which is the correct order of anatomical organization in the human body, from the most basic to the more complex?
- Aa. Cell, organ, tissue
- Bb. Cell, tissue, organ
- Cc. Tissue, cell, organ
- Dd. Organ, cell, tissue
163Which of the following anatomical directional references is not matched correctly?
- Aa. Medial - toward the midline of the body
- Bb. Distal - toward an attached base structure
- Cc. Ventral - toward the front or belly side
- Dd. Dorsal - on the posterior or back side
164The main function of the epiglottis is to:
- Aa. Produce sound and vocalization
- Bb. Protect the airway during swallowing
- Cc. Deliver oxygen to the lungs
- Dd. Protect the esophagus during eating
165A client is eating a snack while waiting for a massage in the waiting area and begins coughing and panicking, pointing to her throat. You ask if you can help, but the client is unable to speak. What has most likely happened, and what should you do?
- Aa. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should give him water to drink.
- Bb. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should hit him sharply on the back to dislodge it.
- Cc. Food is lodged in his trachea and you should immediately apply an abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver) to dislodge it.
- Dd. Food is lodged in his trachea and you should give him water to drink.
166The following structures contain deoxygenated blood?
- Aa. Aorta
- Bb. Pulmonary vein
- Cc. Subclavian artery
- Dd. Pulmonary artery
167It's very cold outside and Bill gets into the spa, turning it up to its maximum temperature (106°F). After several minutes in the water, he faints and would have drowned if a passerby had not saved him. Which best explains what happened?
- Aa. His body could not tolerate the shock going from cold to hot.
- Bb. He suffered a heart attack due to the excess heat.
- Cc. He fainted from a lack of oxygenated blood to his brain.
- Dd. He received second-degree burns and went into shock.
168Waves of muscular contractions in the digestive tract are called:
- Aa. Peristalsis
- Bb. Dialysis
- Cc. Arrhythmia
- Dd. Hemostasis
169The structure that connects the liver to the gall bladder is the:
- Aa. Hepatic portal vein
- Bb. Hepatic duct
- Cc. Bile duct
- Dd. The liver is not connected to the gall bladder
170The protein that stores oxygen in skeletal muscle cells is:
- Aa. Myosin
- Bb. Hemoglobin
- Cc. Myoglobin
- Dd. Troponin
171All of the following are effects of aging on the skin EXCEPT:
- Aa. Decrease in number of hair follicles
- Bb. Thinner epidermis layer
- Cc. Fewer melanocytes
- Dd. Increased sweat gland activity
172A small, rough protuberance on a bone is called a _______________.
- Aa. Tuberosity
- Bb. Condyle
- Cc. Trochanter
- Dd. Spine
173An epiphyseal line on a bone indicates what?
- Aa. The bone has begun a new growth phase.
- Bb. The bone was previously fractured in that location.
- Cc. The bone has stopped growing.
- Dd. The bone has reached its adult length.
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