Deck 3: Main Exercises

Question 1

The following guidelines will protect you from chemical hazards EXCEPT which statement?

A) Always use a spoon or spatula to take a dry chemical from a large storage container.
B) Most chemicals are safe to handle with bare hands.
C) Do not return unused portions of chemicals to their original containers.
D) When mixing solutions always add a chemical to water; never add water to the chemical.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following require wearing gloves to protect your skin?

A) microscope
B) water bath
C) chemicals
D) none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

________ is the study of cells.

A) Histology
B) Cytology
C) Physiology
D) Gross anatomy

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Cytology would be best defined as the study of ________.

A) tissue
B) cells
C) cell chemistry
D) the gross structures of the body

Question 5

Which of the following is the best definition of physiology?

A) the study of the structures of the human body
B) the study of organ systems and organs of the body
C) the study of how the body functions and of the work that cells must do to keep the body stable and operating efficiently
D) the study of the tissues and organs of the human body

Question 6

The main instrument that you will use to study anatomy is a ________.

A) water bath
B) scalpel
C) microscope
D) microcentrifuge

Question 7

A cut that separates anterior and posterior structures is ________.

A) transverse
B) frontal
C) midsagittal
D) parasagittal

Question 8

The maintenance of a relatively steady internal environment through physiology work is termed ________.

A) positive feedback
B) homeostasis
C) negative feedback
D) integration

Question 9

All of the following are considered hazardous wastes EXCEPT ________.

A) urine
B) broken glass
C) a preserved specimen
D) a salt solution

Question 10

The following guidelines should be followed when working with body fluids EXCEPT which statement?

A) Clean up all body-fluid spills with soap and water.
B) Work only with your own body fluids.
C) Always wear gloves and safety glasses when working with body fluids.
D) Always assume that a body fluid can infect you with a disease.

Question 11

The lungs lie in the ________ cavity.

A) dorsal
B) mediastinum
C) pleural
D) pericardial

Question 12

Which of the following regions corresponds to the lower back?

A) cephalic
B) thoracic
C) lumbar
D) gluteus

Question 13

Which of the following is a common piece of equipment used in dissecting preserved specimens?

A) microcentrifuge
B) microscope
C) water bath
D) scalpel

Question 14

The heart is found at what level of organization of the cardiovascular system?

A) chemical
B) tissue
C) organ
D) cellular

Question 15

All of the following are proper guidelines for using a microscope EXCEPT which statement?

A) Use one hand to carry the microscope.
B) Use only special lens paper to clean the lenses of the microscope.
C) Unplug the microscope by pulling on the plug, not by tugging on the electrical cord.
D) Use only cleaning solution provided by your laboratory instructor to clean the microscope lenses.

Question 16

All of the following are necessary guidelines to ensure that the laboratory is a safe environment EXCEPT which statement?

A) Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the laboratory.
B) No eating is allowed in laboratory; however, drinks are allowed.
C) Never perform an experiment without your instructor's permission.
D) Wear shoes at all times in the laboratory.

Question 17

All of the following are considered to be hazardous wastes EXCEPT ________.

A) blood
B) a salt solution
C) a preserved specimen
D) urine

Question 18

Which of the following is the best definition of physiology?

A) the study of the tissues and organs of the human body
B) the study of body structures
C) the study of how the body functions and of the work that cells must do to keep the body stable and operating efficiently
D) the study of human growth and development

Question 19

Histology would be best defined as a study of ________.

A) cell chemistry
B) cells
C) tissues
D) the gross structures of the body

Question 20

Which of the following can be disposed of in the sink?

A) salt solution
B) preservative
C) blood
D) saliva

Question 21

The stomach is found in which abdominopelvic quadrant?

A) left upper quadrant
B) right lower quadrant
C) right upper quadrant
D) left lower quadrant

Question 22

A cut that passes parallel through the long axis of the body and divides the body into equal left and right halves is known as a ________.

A) coronal
B) parasagittal
C) frontal
D) midsagittal

Question 23

There are ________ abdominopelvic regions.

A) seven
B) eight
C) nine
D) ten

Question 24

A ________ section passes through the long axis of the body and divides the body into nearly equal halves.

A) parasagittal
B) midsagittal
C) transverse
D) oblique

Question 25

All the following describe proper anatomical position EXCEPT the ________.

A) eyes are straight ahead
B) feet are facing forward
C) palms of the hands are facing backward
D) palms are the hands are facing forward

Question 26

The serous membrane of the lungs is called the ________.

A) pericardium
B) pleura
C) peritoneum
D) periosteum

Question 27

The layer of the serous membrane that is directly attached to the internal organ is the ________.

A) peritoneum
B) parietal layer
C) pericardium
D) visceral layer

Question 28

Which two cavities are continuous with each other?

A) pericardial and pleural
B) thoracic and abdominopelvic
C) the two pleural cavities
D) cranial and spinal

Question 29

All the following are found on the ventral side of the body EXCEPT the ________.

A) shoulder blade
B) navel
C) knees
D) sternum

Question 30

A ________ section divides a body or organ into right and left portions.

A) transverse
B) frontal
C) sagittal
D) coronal

Question 31

All the following structures are inferior to the hips EXCEPT the ________.

A) knees
B) thighs
C) waist
D) feet

Question 32

The following are all regions of the upper limb EXCEPT ________.

A) pollex
B) axillary
C) brachial
D) antecubital

Question 33

Which structure is medial to the eyes?

A) ears
B) nose
C) eyebrows
D) shoulders

Question 34

Which type of section would separate superior and inferior structures?

A) transverse
B) sagittal
C) frontal
D) coronal

Question 35

All of the following are inferior to the umbilical region EXCEPT the ________.

A) urinary bladder
B) hypogastric region
C) pubic region
D) epigastric region

Question 36

The ventral body cavity is divided into two major cavities, the superior ________ cavity and the inferior ________ cavity.

A) mediastinum; abdominal
B) thoracic; abdominopelvic
C) abdominal; pelvic
D) thoracic; pericardial

Question 37

What is the function of the serous fluid?

A) increase friction
B) reduce friction
C) supplies nutrients to the organs
D) absorb shock when the organs move

Question 38

Which type of section would separate the anterior and posterior?

A) transverse
B) frontal
C) parasagittal
D) midsagittal

Question 39

All the following structures are superior to the hips EXCEPT the ________.

A) shoulders
B) thighs
C) head
D) stomach

Question 40

What type of section is perpendicular to the vertical orientation of the body?

A) transverse
B) midsagittal
C) frontal
D) oblique

Question 41

On a four-legged animal, inferior refers to ________.

A) cephalic
B) dorsal
C) ventral
D) caudal

Question 42

Which organ system directs immediate responses to stimuli?

A) endocrine
B) nervous
C) cardiovascular
D) lymphatic

Question 43

Which organ is NOT part of the endocrine system?

A) thymus
B) lymph node
C) adrenal glands
D) gonads

Question 44

As magnification increases, ________.

A) the field diameter increases
B) the field diameter decreases

Question 45

Which organ is not found in the neck?

A) primary bronchi
B) larynx
C) trachea
D) esophagus

Question 46

What body system adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body?

A) endocrine
B) nervous
C) digestion
D) respiratory

Question 47

How many organ systems make up the human body?

A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12

Question 48

What part of the microscope is mounted on the nosepiece?

A) objective lenses
B) focus knobs
C) condenser
D) iris diaphragm

Question 49

The oil immersion objective is typically ________.

A) 45X
B) 100X
C) 1000X
D) 10,000X

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic steps in successfully viewing a specimen under the microscope?

A) setup
B) placing the specimen on the stage of the microscope
C) focusing
D) magnification

Question 51

All of the following are parts of the small intestine EXCEPT ________.

A) cecum
B) duodenum
C) jejunum
D) ileum

Question 52

Which body system absorbs water and nutrients?

A) cardiovascular system
B) urinary system
C) digestive system
D) respiratory system

Question 53

What is the organ system that forms blood cells?

A) endocrine
B) skeletal
C) cardiovascular
D) integumentary

Question 54

Which organ is NOT found in the abdominal cavity?

A) diaphragm
B) gallbladder
C) spleen
D) pancreas

Question 55

The following are guidelines for dissecting the cat EXCEPT which statement?

A) Do not dispose of the fixative from your specimen.
B) Wear gloves and safety glasses.
C) Discard the cat tissue in the sink or trash.
D) Always direct cutting and scissor motion away from yourself to prevent an accident.

Question 56

Which organ is NOT found in the thoracic cavity?

A) heart
B) primary bronchi
C) lung
D) liver

Question 57

The following body systems aid in controlling body temperature EXCEPT ________.

A) skeletal
B) integumentary
C) muscular
D) cardiovascular

Question 58

The spleen is an organ in which body system?

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) digestive
D) lymphatic

Question 59

Depth of field is ________.

A) greatest at high power and increases as magnification increases
B) greatest at high power and decreases as magnification increases
C) greatest at scanning power and decreases as magnification increases
D) greatest at low power and increases as magnification increases

Question 60

The following are all part of the female reproductive organs EXCEPT ________.

A) prostate gland
B) ovaries
C) uterus
D) uterine horns

Question 61

The ability to distinguish between two objects located close to each other is called ________.

A) field of view
B) resolution
C) total magnification
D) depth of field

Question 62

The ________ is the eyepiece where you place your eyes to observe the specimen.

A) nosepiece
B) ocular lens
C) objective lens
D) condenser

Question 63

The ________ is a small lens under the stage that narrows the beam of light and directs it through the specimen on the slide.

A) iris diaphragm
B) condenser
C) objective lens
D) ocular lens

Question 64

The following are all needed to make and view a wet-mount slide EXCEPT ________.

A) a slide
B) glue for mounting the coverslip
C) water
D) a coverslip

Question 65

All of the following are guidelines for using the oil-immersion lens EXCEPT which statement?

A) Once your slide is in position, place a drop of oil on the slide and focus first at low power.
B) Place the slide on the microscope and focus first on low power and then medium and the high dry magnifications.
C) Once the oil-immersion lens is in place, swing the objective away from the slide and add a small drop of oil.
D) Once the oil is applied and the oil-immersion objective lens is moved in place, focus the lens with the fine adjustment knob.

Question 66

All of the following are steps in setting up the microscope in order to view a specimen EXCEPT ________.

A) checking the position of the condenser
B) focusing
C) positioning the low-magnification objective lens over the aperture
D) plugging in the electrical cord and turning the microscope lamp on

Question 67

All of the following are guidelines for cleaning the oil-immersion lens EXCEPT which statement?

A) Place a drop of lens-cleaning solution on the paper and completely remove any remaining oil.
B) Use a lens tissue to wipe the oil off the lens.
C) Use the coarse focus knob and move the objective lens away from the slide to create a working space for cleaning.
D) Use a paper towel to wipe the oil off the lens.

Question 68

Which of the following is NOT a membranous organelle?

A) Golgi apparatus
B) mitochondrion
C) rough endoplasmic reticulum
D) ribosome

Question 69

The focal plane is ________ at scanning power and ________ at high power.

A) None of the listed responses is correct.
B) thinner; thinner
C) thicker; thicker
D) thicker; thinner

Question 70

Which of the following statements is NOT included in the cell theory?

A) Cells are not the smallest living units that perform physiological functions.
B) All plants and animals are composed of cells.
C) All cells come from preexisting cells.
D) Each cell works to maintain itself at the cellular level.

Question 71

The following are all procedures to measure the field diameter EXCEPT which statement?

A) Position the slide so that a vertical line on the paper lines up with the edge of the field.
B) Position the slide so that the horizontal line on the paper is on the top of the field.
C) Count the number of millimeters across the field to measure the field diameter.
D) Use your low-power measured field diameter to calculate the field diameter for high power.

Question 72

The following are all functions of the plasma membrane EXCEPT ________.

A) separating the extracellular fluid from the intracellular fluid
B) storing energy
C) regulating the movements of ions in and out of the cell
D) all of the above

Question 73

The in-focus thickness of a specimen viewed under a microscope is called the ________.

A) resolution
B) depth of field
C) field of view
D) focal plane

Question 74

As the magnification ________, the field diameter ________.

A) increases; decreases
B) increases; increases
C) decreases; decreases
D) None of the listed responses is correct.

Question 75

If the field diameter is 8mm, and an object occupies one-half of the field, the object is approximately ________ wide.

A) 2 mm
B) 4 mm
C) 6 mm
D) 7 mm

Question 76

Which of the following is NOT a step in preparing a wet-mount slide?

A) Using tweezers or your fingers, touch the water stain with the edge of the coverslip.
B) Place the specimen on the slide and add a small drop of water to it.
C) Do not use a coverslip with a wet-mount preparation.
D) Use the coarse adjustment knob to move the objective lens as close to the specimen as possible without touching the slide.

Question 77

All of the following are correct steps in focusing on a specimen under the microscope EXCEPT which statement?

A) When you are ready to change magnification, do not move the adjustment knobs before changing the objective lens.
B) Once the image is clear, use the fine adjustment knob to focus on small details.
C) Start with a high-power objective lens when focusing.
D) If two images are visible, slowly move the body tubes closer together until you see, with both eyes open, a single circular field of view.

Question 78

The ________ is the supportive frame of the microscope that joins the body tube to the base.

A) arm
B) base
C) body tube
D) nosepiece

Question 79

All of the following are ways to best control the magnification of the microscope EXCEPT which statement?

A) To examine part of the specimen at higher magnification, move that part of the slide to the center over the aperture before changing to a higher-magnification lens.
B) Always use low magnification during your initial observation.
C) To examine part of the specimen at higher magnification, move that part of the specimen off to the side.
D) Use a drop of immersion oil to look at the specimen under the highest magnification.

Question 80

The following are all guidelines for proper use of a microscope EXCEPT which statement?

A) Carry the microscope with two hands at all times.
B) When cleaning the lens of a microscope, use water and a paper towel.
C) Completely unwind the electrical plug before plugging it in.
D) Store the microscope with the low-power objective lens in position.