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A&P Questions 101-150

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Veterinary Nursing (Anatomy and Physiology ) Quiz on A&P Questions 101-150, created by Megan Webb on 10/05/2017.
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Question 1

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In young growing animals, growth in length of long bones occurs at the:
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  • Epithelium
  • Periosteum
  • Diaphysis
  • Epiphyseal plate

Question 2

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The term phagocytosis is used to describe the process whereby cells:
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  • Manufacture protein
  • Manufacture carbohydrates
  • Eliminate waste products
  • Destroy invading bacteria and debris

Question 3

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Which is the hardest substance in the animal body?
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  • Cartilage
  • Bone
  • Dentine
  • Enamel

Question 4

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Which two structures make up the joint capsule?
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  • Synovial membrane and hyaline cartilage
  • Synovial membrane and fibrous membrane
  • Fibrous membrane and hyaline cartilage
  • Fibrous membrane and capsular ligament

Question 5

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The calcaneus is found:
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  • In the hock
  • In the stifle
  • In the elbow
  • In the carpus

Question 6

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Hyaline cartilage is found in:
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  • Intervertebral discs
  • The mandibular symphysis
  • Fibrocartilaginous joints
  • Synovial joints

Question 7

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An intra-articular meniscus:
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  • Is made of elastic cartilage
  • Is found in the temporo-mandibular joint
  • Helps to stabilise a joint
  • Replaces the articular cartilage within a joint

Question 8

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Which ONE of the following types of gland secretes directly into the bloodstream?
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  • Mucous
  • Simple
  • Compound
  • Endocrine

Question 9

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Which ONE of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
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  • Adrenal
  • Salivary
  • Pituitary
  • Ovary

Question 10

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Body tissues are all classified into four types:
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  • Epithelial, glandular, connective, bone
  • Nervous, squamous, nervous, skeletal
  • Epithelial, glandular, nervous, skeletal
  • Epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous

Question 11

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The predominant type of connective tissue in tendons and ligaments is:
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  • Areolar connective tissue
  • Dense fibrous connective tissue
  • Elastic connective tissue
  • Fibrocartilage

Question 12

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A muscle that increases the angle between two bones is known as:
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  • An abductor
  • An adductor
  • An extensor
  • A flexor

Question 13

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The femur is an example of:
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  • Long bone
  • Short bone
  • Flat bone
  • Irregular bone

Question 14

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The scapula is an example of a:
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  • Long bone
  • Short bone
  • Flat bone
  • Irregular bone

Question 15

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The manubrium is found:
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  • In the epiphysis
  • In the diaphysis
  • At the epiphyseal plate
  • In the growth cartilage

Question 16

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During endochondral ossification, the primary centre of ossification develops:
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  • In the epiphysis
  • In the diaphysis
  • At the epiphyseal plate
  • In the growth cartilage

Question 17

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Secondary centres of ossification then develop:
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  • In the epiphysis
  • In the diaphysis:
  • At the epiphyseal plate
  • In the growth cartilage

Question 18

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Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
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  • The mandible
  • The sternebrae
  • The sacrum
  • The phalanges

Question 19

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Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
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  • The fibula
  • The calcaneus
  • The scapula
  • The sacrum

Question 20

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An example of a condylar joint is:
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  • The hip
  • The shoulder
  • The elbow
  • The carpus

Question 21

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An example of a hinge joint is:
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  • An intervertebral joint
  • The stifle joint
  • The hip joint
  • The sacroiliac joint

Question 22

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Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:
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  • In the bronchi of the respiratory tract
  • Lining the kidney tubules
  • Lining body cavities
  • In the small intestine

Question 23

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Simple columnar epithelium is found:
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  • In the bronchi of the respiratory tract
  • Lining the kidney tubules
  • Lining body cavities
  • In the small intestine

Question 24

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Simple squamous epithelium is found:
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  • In the bronchi of the respiratory tract
  • Lining the kidney tubules
  • Lining body cavities
  • In the small intestine

Question 25

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The alveoli are lined with:
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  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Ciliated mucous epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Transitional epithelium

Question 26

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The following are all types of connective tissue:
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  • Loose connective tissue, fibrous connective tissue, muscle, blood
  • Areolar tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, nerve
  • Bone, cartilage, skin, blood
  • Cartilage, dense connective tissue, bone, blood

Question 27

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Which ONE of the following muscle types has branching cells within its structure?
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  • Skeletal muscle
  • Striated muscle
  • Smooth muscle
  • Cardiac muscle

Question 28

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Which ONE of the following muscle types is found in the wall of the intestine?
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  • Skeletal muscle
  • Striated muscle
  • Smooth muscle
  • Cardiac muscle

Question 29

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Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of skin?
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  • Temperature regulation
  • Protection against microorganisms
  • Vitamin manufacture
  • Antibody production

Question 30

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Which ONE of the following breeds of dog does not moult?
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  • The Standard Poodle
  • The Bichon Frise
  • The Bedlington terrier
  • All of the above

Question 31

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Which ONE of the following structures is NOT associated with the hair follicles on the dorsum (back) of the normal dog?
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  • Sebaceous gland
  • Sweat gland
  • Arrector pili muscle
  • Wool hairs

Question 32

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Inspired air consists of:
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  • 29% nitrogen
  • 79% nitrogen
  • 89% nitrogen
  • 21% nitrogen

Question 33

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Which ONE of the following is least accurate?
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  • Nitrogen is unchanged in expired air
  • Oxygen levels in expired air are lower
  • Water vapour is slightly higher is inspired air
  • Carbon dioxide levels are lower in inspired air

Question 34

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Which ONE of the following is least accurate?
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  • The trachea is a permanently open tube
  • The oesophagus lies above the trachea
  • The trachea cartilages are open on the dorsal aspect
  • The tracheal cartilages are open on the ventral aspect

Question 35

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Which ONE of the following sequences is correct with regard to what happens when the trachea splits into two?
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  • Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar duct, alveolar sac
  • Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar sac, alveolar duct
  • Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar sac, alveolar duct
  • Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar duct, alveolar sac

Question 36

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Which structure does NOT lie within the mediastinum?
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  • Heart
  • Oesophagus
  • Trachea
  • Lungs

Question 37

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Which is NOT a feature of the larynx?
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  • It produces sound
  • It is shared by the digestive and respiratory tracts
  • It plays a role in swallowing
  • It forms the opening into the trachea

Question 38

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Which ONE of the following would NOT cause a decreased respiratory rate?
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  • Pyrexia
  • Sleep
  • Anaesthesia
  • Inactivity

Question 39

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The epithelium found lining the GI tract is known as:
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  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Simple columnar epithelium
  • Ciliated columnar epithelium
  • Simple squamous epithelium

Question 40

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Which ONE of the following is NOT an exocrine gland?
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  • Sebaceous gland
  • Anal gland
  • Salivary gland
  • Thyroid gland

Question 41

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Which ONE of the following is a type of connective tissue?
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  • Fibrocartilage
  • Compact bone
  • Adipose tissue
  • All of the above

Question 42

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Which organ is NOT part of the upper urinary tract?
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  • Bladder
  • Kidney
  • Urethra
  • Ureter

Question 43

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Which structure does NOT enter or leave the hilus of the kidney?
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  • Blood vessels
  • Nerves
  • Renal pelvis
  • Uterus

Question 44

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The outer portion of the kidney is:
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  • Medulla
  • Hilus
  • Renal pelvis
  • Cortex

Question 45

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Which part of the nephron is NOT found in the cortex of the kidney?
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  • Glomerulus
  • Loop of Henle
  • PCT
  • DCT

Question 46

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Blood enters the glomerulus via:
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  • Afferent arteriole
  • Efferent arteriole
  • Renal artery
  • Afferent venule

Question 47

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Which part of the nephron is found in the medulla of the kidney?
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  • PCT
  • DCT
  • Bowman's capsule
  • Loop of Henle

Question 48

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Which hormone is NOT produced by the kidney?
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  • Erythropoietin
  • Renin
  • Anti-diuretic hormone
  • Fhyroxine

Question 49

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Which part of the nephron acts as a filter of plasma?
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  • PCT
  • Glomerulus
  • DCT
  • Loop of Henle

Question 50

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Which hormone is responsible for increasing reabsorption of sodium?
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  • Aldosterone
  • Vitamin D
  • Renin
  • Erythropoietin
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