Deck 6: The Human Body

Question 1

When there is insufficient oxygen,__________ metabolism will occur.

A) homeostatic
B) cyanotic
C) anaerobic
D) caustic

Answer 1

anaerobic

Question 2

In a cell, the Golgi apparatus

A) processes and packages proteins.
B) breaks down and metabolizes fat.
C) is the main point of energy production.
D) is the center of protein manufacture.

Answer 2

processes and packages proteins.

Question 3

What is the barrier between intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid?

A) Blood plasma
B) The cell nucleus
C) The cell membrane
D) A capillary

Answer 3

The cell membrane

Question 4

Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels?

A) Abdominal cavity
B) Pleural cavity
C) Pericardial cavity
D) Thoracic cavity

Question 5

The spleen is located in which quadrant of the abdomen?

A) Right upper quadrant
B) Right lower quadrant
C) Left lower quadrant
D) Left upper quadrant

Question 6

You dissect a brain horizontally through the middle, such that the cerebrum is separated from the brain stem. Along which plane has this dissection been made?

A) Sagittal
B) Transverse
C) Coronal
D) Frontal

Question 7

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra that supports the skull?

A) Axis
B) Alpha
C) Axon
D) Atlas

Question 8

What is the difference between true ribs and false ribs?

A) The true ribs connect directly to the sternum, and the false ribs connect to the cartilage of the 7th rib.
B) The true ribs expand and contract with each breath, and the false ribs do not.
C) The true ribs are made of bone, and false ribs are made of cartilage.
D) The true ribs are connected to intercostal muscles, and false ribs are not connected to any muscles.

Question 9

What are the names of the two bones in the forearm?

A) Radius and ulna
B) Radial and ulnar
C) Radius and ulnar
D) Radial and ulna

Question 10

Which of the following can you voluntarily move?

A) Skeletal muscles
B) Smooth muscles
C) Ligaments
D) Tendons

Question 11

In typical atmospheric air, what is the approximate fraction of inspired oxygen?

A) 100%
B) 78%
C) 21%
D) 33%

Question 12

What is the name of the cartilage that prevents food and drink from entering the lungs?

A) Cricoid
B) Glottis
C) Epiglottis
D) Larynx

Question 13

What is the correct calculation for minute volume?

A) Minute volume = tidal volume x blood pressure
B) Minute volume = respiratory rate x blood pressure
C) Minute volume = respiratory rate x tidal volume
D) Minute volume = tidal volume x 60 seconds

Question 14

The peripheral chemoreceptors, which monitor changes in carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the blood, are located in the

A) carotid arteries and aorta.
B) bronchi and alveoli.
C) jugular veins and superior vena cava.
D) subclavian arteries and veins.

Question 15

Where is most of the oxygen in the body located?

A) Bound to hemoglobin molecules
B) Inside of the trachea and bronchi
C) Resting within the alveoli
D) Floating in the blood plasma

Question 16

Which blood pressure measurements fall within the normal range for a healthy adult?

A) 100/40
B) 140/84
C) 127/90
D) 117/77

Question 17

Which is an example of parasympathetic stimulation?

A) Increase in heart rate
B) Constriction of pupils
C) Production of stress hormones
D) Dilation of bronchial tubes

Question 18

The islets of Langerhans, which control blood glucose concentration, are located in the

A) duodenum.
B) liver.
C) appendix.
D) pancreas.

Question 19

A stone produced in the kidney moves through which object to reach the bladder?

A) Lymph vessel
B) Vein
C) Artery
D) Ureter

Question 20

When a patient is hemorrhaging from his brachial artery, what is happening?

A) He has a clogged artery in his leg.
B) He is having a stroke.
C) He is bleeding from his arm.
D) He has blood collecting in the lungs.

Question 21

A person who receives a blow to the head and has lost short-term memory has most likely damaged which lobe of the brain?

A) Frontal lobe
B) Temporal lobe
C) Occipital lobe
D) Parietal lobe

Question 22

Where is epinephrine and norepinephrine produced in the body?

A) The adenoid glands
B) The thymus gland
C) The thyroid gland
D) The adrenal glands

Question 23

Where is the gallbladder located?

A) Immediately above the kidneys
B) Behind the bladder
C) Attached to the intestines
D) Beneath the liver

Question 24

Which of the following is one of the basic elements of human blood?

A) Estrogen
B) Erythrocytes
C) Epinephrine
D) Epithelial cells

Question 25

Which part of the cell is indicated in this picture?

A) Nucleolus
B) Golgi apparatus
C) Mitochondrion
D) Ribosomes

Question 26

The dorsal cavity contains the

A) cranial cavity and vertebral canal.
B) pericardial cavity and diaphragm.
C) abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity.
D) thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.

Question 27

The left upper quadrant contains which organs?

A) Liver, gallbladder, stomach, kidney
B) Intestines, aorta, bladder, appendix
C) Stomach, spleen, pancreas, kidney
D) Lung, heart, gallbladder, stomach

Question 28

The highlighted plane, which divides the body into top and bottom portions, is called the

A) frontal plane.
B) lateral plane.
C) sagittal plane.
D) transverse plane.

Question 29

The thoracic cage contains the

A) frontal, zygomatic, and mandible.
B) ileum, ischium, and pubis.
C) clavicle, scapula, and sternum.
D) sternum, ribs, and costal cartilages.

Question 30

Which bones are highlighted?

A) Ulna and radius
B) Tibia and fibula
C) Carpal and metacarpal
D) Tarsal and metatarsal

Question 31

The arrow is pointing to the

A) frontal bone.
B) temporal bone.
C) parietal bone.
D) occipital bone.

Question 32

Which bone is highlighted in this picture?

A) Temporal bone
B) Mandible
C) Maxilla
D) Zygomatic bone

Question 33

The arrows in the diagram are pointing to which part of the spine?

A) Coccyx
B) Axis
C) Atlas
D) Sacrum

Question 34

The arrow is pointing to the part of the vertebra on the posterior side of the body,
which is called the

A) body.
B) spinal cord.
C) disk.
D) spinous process.

Question 35

This picture shows the dissection of a(n)

A) aorta.
B) spinal cord.
C) femur bone.
D) muscle.

Question 36

The arrows in the image are pointing to the bones that make up which part of the human ribcage?

A) True Ribs
B) Clavicle
C) Sternum
D) False Ribs

Question 37

The arrow points to which part of the hand?

A) Radius
B) Carpals
C) Phalanges
D) Metacarpals

Question 38

In the diagram, the arrow is pointing to which part of the leg?

A) Femur
B) Tibia
C) Fibula
D) Patella

Question 39

In the illustration, which part of the arm is relaxed?

A) Biceps brachii
B) Brachioradialis
C) Deltoids
D) Triceps brachii

Question 40

The upper respiratory tract is composed of the

A) pharynx, larynx, and nasal cavity.
B) pharynx, larynx, trachea.
C) nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx.
D) trachea, bronchi, lungs.

Question 41

Which is NOT a part of the respiratory tract?

A) Soft Palate
B) Frontal Sinus
C) Epiglottis
D) Tonsils

Question 42

What is depicted in this image?

A) Swallowing
B) Epiglottitis
C) Tonsilitis
D) Choking

Question 43

This section of the bronchial tree is known as a

A) secondary bronchus.
B) minor bronchus.
C) middle bronchus.
D) distal bronchus.

Question 44

What is this view of the chest called?

A) Anterior
B) Posterior
C) Sagittal
D) Transverse

Question 45

The area highlighted in blue that immediately surrounds the heart is called the

A) pleural cavity.
B) visceral pleura.
C) parietal pleura.
D) pericardial cavity.

Question 46

The indicated muscles contract during

A) regular expiration.
B) regular inspiration.
C) hyperventilation.
D) labored breathing.

Question 47

The arrow in this image is pointing to

A) a lymph node.
B) an alveolar sac.
C) a terminal bronchiole.
D) an alveolus.

Question 48

Which body structures are visible toward the center of this picture?

A) Lungs, diaphragm, liver
B) Spleen, rib cage, lungs
C) Heart, spleen, liver
D) Rib cage, heart, diaphragm

Question 49

In this image, the black arrow is pointing to the

A) left atrium.
B) right ventricle.
C) right atrium.
D) left ventricle.

Question 50

What is the function of the cells in this picture?

A) Disease immunity
B) Oxygen transport
C) Immune defense
D) Blood clotting

Question 51

The normal flow of blood from the heart through the body moves through the following vessels in this order:

A) arterioles, arteries, capillaries, veins, venules.
B) veins, venules, capillaries, arterioles, arteries.
C) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins.
D) venules, veins, capillaries, arteries, arterioles.

Question 52

What is the function of the structure indicated in the image by the blue arrow?

A) To prevent the back flow of blood
B) To push blood towards the heart
C) To push blood towards the body
D) To separate arteries from veins

Question 53

This major artery is called the

A) femoral artery.
B) tibial artery.
C) popliteal artery.
D) axillary artery.

Question 54

The parts of the peripheral nervous system are

A) B and D.
B) A and B.
C) C and D.
D) A and C

Question 55

The parts of the diencephalon are

A) the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
B) the thalamus and hypothalamus.
C) the cerebrum and corpus callosum.
D) the cerebellum, midbrain, and hypothalamus.

Question 56

Which of these is found in the epidermis?

A) Sweat gland pores
B) Sweat gland duct
C) Touch receptor
D) Nerve fiber

Question 57

What is the function of the organ indicated in this image?

A) Serve as the main site of food absorption
B) Absorb water and minerals
C) Detoxification and glycogen storage
D) Produce and release digestive enzymes

Question 58

The body system indicated here is responsible for

A) removing body wastes and assisting in regulating blood pressure.
B) controlling the voluntary and involuntary activity of the body.
C) manufacturing cells that allow continuation of the human species.
D) secreting chemicals that stimulate many body functions.

Question 59

What is the function of this structure?

A) Secreting an alkaline fluid that activates sperm.
B) Storing sperm as they finish maturing.
C) Secreting a fructose-rich fluid that carries sperm.
D) Transporting semen to the urethra.

Question 60

In this picture, which reproductive structure is indicated?

A) Bladder
B) Vagina
C) Cervix
D) Uterus

Question 61

The structure indicated in this image is called the

A) greater omentum.
B) interior abdominal oblique.
C) transverse abdominal muscle.
D) diaphragm.

Question 62

At the position indicated, this artery is known as the

A) brachial artery.
B) subclavian artery.
C) radial artery.
D) axillary artery.

Question 63

These arteries are called the

A) inferior mesenteric arteries.
B) common iliac arteries.
C) superior mesenteric arteries.
D) peripheral iliac arteries.

Question 64

Which bone is an example of a flat bone?

A) Bone B
B) Bone D
C) Bone C
D) Bone A

Question 65

What would be an example of sympathetic stimulation?

A) A drop in blood pressure.
B) A narrowing of the pupils.
C) A decrease in heart rate.
D) An increase in heart rate.

Question 66

The time when the heart contracts and pumps blood is referred to as

A) perfusion.
B) diastole.
C) pulse.
D) systole.

Question 67

What is the definition of a pulse?

A) The speed at which blood moves through the arteries and veins.
B) The expansion and recoil of an artery as blood flows through it.
C) The continuous intake and expulsion of blood by the heart.
D) The pressure of blood going through the arteries and veins.

Question 68

Which artery is compressed during a standard blood pressure check?

A) The brachial artery
B) The femoral artery
C) The radial artery
D) The carotid artery

Question 69

What is the name of a vessel that carries blood away from the heart?

A) Vein
B) Artery
C) Arteriole
D) Venule

Question 70

What happens in the capillaries?

A) Blood is cleaned as it goes from the arteries to the veins.
B) The exchange of gases between blood and body cells.
C) Lymphocytes enter the bloodstream to attack viruses.
D) They constrict and expand the larger blood vessels.

Question 71

Blood that is low in oxygen first arrives in which chamber of the heart?

A) Right atrium
B) Left atrium
C) Left ventricle
D) Right ventricle

Question 72

How does the human body produce most of its carbon dioxide?

A) By binding carbon monoxide and inhaled oxygen
B) As a byproduct of the cell's energy production
C) As a byproduct of digestion in the small intestine
D) By breaking down foreign contaminants

Question 73

What is the definition of external respiration?

A) When cellular material receives oxygen and outputs energy.
B) When an outside source is responsible for maintaining breathing.
C) The physical act of exhaling carbon dioxide gas from the lungs.
D) The exchange of gases between blood cells in the alveoli.

Question 74

Which of the following correctly explains the ways in which the right and left lung differ?

A) The left lung is longer because it holds more important blood vessels from the heart.
B) The left lung has 3 lobes to increase airflow to the heart, and the right lung has 2 lobes.
C) The left lung has 2 lobes to make room for the heart, and the right lung has 3 lobes.
D) The right lung is longer because it lies above a blood-rich vital organ, the liver.

Question 75

What is the purpose of Cricoid Pressure?

A) To completely press the air out of the lungs during the process of CPR
B) To warm the body after its internal temperature has been dangerously lowered
C) To stop the flow of blood from an artery during a severe heart attack
D) To decrease the amount of air entering the stomach during artificial ventilation

Question 76

Where is the Oropharynx located?

A) In the lowermost part of the throat.
B) In the middle part of the throat.
C) Immediately leading to the trachea.
D) Directly behind the nasal cavity.

Question 77

What is the purpose of a turbinate?

A) To act as a catalyst in cellular respiration.
B) To warm and filter air as it passes to the lungs.
C) To prevent the backflow of blood in veins.
D) To clean lung tissues of pollution and debris.

Question 78

What normally causes skeletal muscles to contract?

A) When you consciously think about moving the muscle.
B) When your brain sends chemical messengers to activate the area.
C) When an electrical impulse from the brain stimulates a nerve.
D) When a signal is carried along a cranial nerve to the area.

Question 79

What is the strongest, heaviest, and longest bone in the human body?

A) Fibula
B) Humerus
C) Femur
D) Spine

Question 80

Why is the spinal cord most at risk of damage in the cervical and thoracic areas?

A) The small vertebral disks offer no protection.
B) The spinal cord narrows in these areas.
C) These vertebrae can twist and break easily.
D) The spinal cord is close to the vertebrae walls.