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A&P Questions 101-150
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1In young growing animals, growth in length of long bones occurs at the:
- AEpithelium
- BPeriosteum
- CDiaphysis
- DEpiphyseal plate
2The term phagocytosis is used to describe the process whereby cells:
- AManufacture protein
- BManufacture carbohydrates
- CEliminate waste products
- DDestroy invading bacteria and debris
3Which is the hardest substance in the animal body?
- ACartilage
- BBone
- CDentine
- DEnamel
4Which two structures make up the joint capsule?
- ASynovial membrane and hyaline cartilage
- BSynovial membrane and fibrous membrane
- CFibrous membrane and hyaline cartilage
- DFibrous membrane and capsular ligament
5The calcaneus is found:
- AIn the hock
- BIn the stifle
- CIn the elbow
- DIn the carpus
6Hyaline cartilage is found in:
- AIntervertebral discs
- BThe mandibular symphysis
- CFibrocartilaginous joints
- DSynovial joints
7An intra-articular meniscus:
- AIs made of elastic cartilage
- BIs found in the temporo-mandibular joint
- CHelps to stabilise a joint
- DReplaces the articular cartilage within a joint
8Which ONE of the following types of gland secretes directly into the bloodstream?
- AMucous
- BSimple
- CCompound
- DEndocrine
9Which ONE of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
- AAdrenal
- BSalivary
- CPituitary
- DOvary
10Body tissues are all classified into four types:
- AEpithelial, glandular, connective, bone
- BNervous, squamous, nervous, skeletal
- CEpithelial, glandular, nervous, skeletal
- DEpithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
11The predominant type of connective tissue in tendons and ligaments is:
- AAreolar connective tissue
- BDense fibrous connective tissue
- CElastic connective tissue
- DFibrocartilage
12A muscle that increases the angle between two bones is known as:
- AAn abductor
- BAn adductor
- CAn extensor
- DA flexor
13The femur is an example of:
- ALong bone
- BShort bone
- CFlat bone
- DIrregular bone
14The scapula is an example of a:
- ALong bone
- BShort bone
- CFlat bone
- DIrregular bone
15The manubrium is found:
- AIn the epiphysis
- BIn the diaphysis
- CAt the epiphyseal plate
- DIn the growth cartilage
16During endochondral ossification, the primary centre of ossification develops:
- AIn the epiphysis
- BIn the diaphysis
- CAt the epiphyseal plate
- DIn the growth cartilage
17Secondary centres of ossification then develop:
- AIn the epiphysis
- BIn the diaphysis:
- CAt the epiphyseal plate
- DIn the growth cartilage
18Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
- AThe mandible
- BThe sternebrae
- CThe sacrum
- DThe phalanges
19Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
- AThe fibula
- BThe calcaneus
- CThe scapula
- DThe sacrum
20An example of a condylar joint is:
- AThe hip
- BThe shoulder
- CThe elbow
- DThe carpus
21An example of a hinge joint is:
- AAn intervertebral joint
- BThe stifle joint
- CThe hip joint
- DThe sacroiliac joint
22Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:
- AIn the bronchi of the respiratory tract
- BLining the kidney tubules
- CLining body cavities
- DIn the small intestine
23Simple columnar epithelium is found:
- AIn the bronchi of the respiratory tract
- BLining the kidney tubules
- CLining body cavities
- DIn the small intestine
24Simple squamous epithelium is found:
- AIn the bronchi of the respiratory tract
- BLining the kidney tubules
- CLining body cavities
- DIn the small intestine
25The alveoli are lined with:
- ASimple squamous epithelium
- BCiliated mucous epithelium
- CStratified squamous epithelium
- DTransitional epithelium
26The following are all types of connective tissue:
- ALoose connective tissue, fibrous connective tissue, muscle, blood
- BAreolar tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, nerve
- CBone, cartilage, skin, blood
- DCartilage, dense connective tissue, bone, blood
27Which ONE of the following muscle types has branching cells within its structure?
- ASkeletal muscle
- BStriated muscle
- CSmooth muscle
- DCardiac muscle
28Which ONE of the following muscle types is found in the wall of the intestine?
- ASkeletal muscle
- BStriated muscle
- CSmooth muscle
- DCardiac muscle
29Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of skin?
- ATemperature regulation
- BProtection against microorganisms
- CVitamin manufacture
- DAntibody production
30Which ONE of the following breeds of dog does not moult?
- AThe Standard Poodle
- BThe Bichon Frise
- CThe Bedlington terrier
- DAll of the above
31Which ONE of the following structures is NOT associated with the hair follicles on the dorsum (back) of the normal dog?
- ASebaceous gland
- BSweat gland
- CArrector pili muscle
- DWool hairs
32Inspired air consists of:
- A29% nitrogen
- B79% nitrogen
- C89% nitrogen
- D21% nitrogen
33Which ONE of the following is least accurate?
- ANitrogen is unchanged in expired air
- BOxygen levels in expired air are lower
- CWater vapour is slightly higher is inspired air
- DCarbon dioxide levels are lower in inspired air
34Which ONE of the following is least accurate?
- AThe trachea is a permanently open tube
- BThe oesophagus lies above the trachea
- CThe trachea cartilages are open on the dorsal aspect
- DThe tracheal cartilages are open on the ventral aspect
35Which ONE of the following sequences is correct with regard to what happens when the trachea splits into two?
- ATrachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar duct, alveolar sac
- BTrachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar sac, alveolar duct
- CTrachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar sac, alveolar duct
- DTrachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar duct, alveolar sac
36Which structure does NOT lie within the mediastinum?
- AHeart
- BOesophagus
- CTrachea
- DLungs
37Which is NOT a feature of the larynx?
- AIt produces sound
- BIt is shared by the digestive and respiratory tracts
- CIt plays a role in swallowing
- DIt forms the opening into the trachea
38Which ONE of the following would NOT cause a decreased respiratory rate?
- APyrexia
- BSleep
- CAnaesthesia
- DInactivity
39The epithelium found lining the GI tract is known as:
- AStratified squamous epithelium
- BSimple columnar epithelium
- CCiliated columnar epithelium
- DSimple squamous epithelium
40Which ONE of the following is NOT an exocrine gland?
- ASebaceous gland
- BAnal gland
- CSalivary gland
- DThyroid gland
41Which ONE of the following is a type of connective tissue?
- AFibrocartilage
- BCompact bone
- CAdipose tissue
- DAll of the above
42Which organ is NOT part of the upper urinary tract?
- ABladder
- BKidney
- CUrethra
- DUreter
43Which structure does NOT enter or leave the hilus of the kidney?
- ABlood vessels
- BNerves
- CRenal pelvis
- DUterus
44The outer portion of the kidney is:
- AMedulla
- BHilus
- CRenal pelvis
- DCortex
45Which part of the nephron is NOT found in the cortex of the kidney?
- AGlomerulus
- BLoop of Henle
- CPCT
- DDCT
46Blood enters the glomerulus via:
- AAfferent arteriole
- BEfferent arteriole
- CRenal artery
- DAfferent venule
47Which part of the nephron is found in the medulla of the kidney?
- APCT
- BDCT
- CBowman's capsule
- DLoop of Henle
48Which hormone is NOT produced by the kidney?
- AErythropoietin
- BRenin
- CAnti-diuretic hormone
- DFhyroxine
49Which part of the nephron acts as a filter of plasma?
- APCT
- BGlomerulus
- CDCT
- DLoop of Henle
50Which hormone is responsible for increasing reabsorption of sodium?
- AAldosterone
- BVitamin D
- CRenin
- DErythropoietin
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