Professor Tate's Test 1: Ch 22- 25
Questions from previous tests for Tate's A&P class: Chapters 22- 25.
- 1.A fluid secreted into small intestine during digestion that contains cholesterol, emulsification agents and phospholipids is:
- A.
Bile.
- B.
Gastric juice.
- C.
Intestinal juice.
- D.
Pancreatic juice.
- 2.Select the correct statement about the ureters.
- A.
Ureters contain sphincters at the entrance to the bladder to prevent the back-flow of urine.
- B.
The ureter is innervated by parasympathetic nerve endings only.
- C.
The epithelium is stratified squamous like the skin, which allows a great deal of stretch.
- D.
The ureters are capable of peristalsis like that of the gastrointestinal tract.
- 3.The mechanism of water reabsorption by the renal tubules is:
- A.
Osmosis.
- B.
Active transport.
- C.
Cotransport with sodium ions.
- D.
Solvent drag.
- 4.The lamina propria is composed of:
- A.
Reticular connective tissue.
- B.
Dense irregular connective tissue.
- C.
Loose connective tissue.
- D.
Dense regular connective tissue.
- 5.The fluid in the glomerular (Bowman's ) capsule is similar to plasma except that it does not contain a significant amount:
- A.
Plasma protein.
- B.
Glucose.
- C.
Electrolytes.
- D.
Hormones.
- 6.The fatty tissue surrounding the kidney is important because:
- A.
It stabilizes the position of the kidneys by holding them in their normal position.
- B.
It ensures adequate energy for the adrenal glands to operate efficiently.
- C.
It is necessary as a barrier between the adrenal glands and kidneys.
- D.
It produces vitamin D.
- 7.Select the correct statement about the physical factors influencing pulmonary ventilation.
- A.
Surfactant helps increase alveolar surface tension.
- B.
A decrease in compliance causes an increase in ventilation.
- C.
As alveolar surface tension increases, additional muscle action will be required.
- D.
A lung that is less elastic will require less muscle action to perform adequate ventilation.
- 8.The enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule is called _____.
- A.
Diffusion
- B.
Active transport
- C.
Denatured
- D.
Hydrolysis
- 9.Which of the following is not reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule?
- A.
Creatinine
- B.
K+
- C.
Glucose
- D.
Na+
- 10.The propulsion of food down the gastrointestinal tract includes:
- A.
The pharyngeal-esophageal phase, an involuntary process.
- B.
Deglutition which is the elimination of undigested materials.
- C.
The gastric phase, activated by distension of the stomach receptors.
- D.
The buccal phase, an involuntary phase controlled by swallowing centers in the medulla and pons.
- 11.Which of the following does not occur in the mitochondria?
- A.
Krebs cycle.
- B.
Formation of malic acid from fumaric acid.
- C.
Electron transport.
- D.
Glycolysis.
- 12.Factors that influence the rate and depth of breathing include:
- A.
Stretch receptors in the alveoli.
- B.
Voluntary cortical control.
- C.
Thalamic control.
- D.
Composition of alveolar gas.
- 13.A Bowman's capsule does not contian:
- A.
A podocyte.
- B.
A fenestrated capillary.
- C.
An efferent arteriole.
- D.
A vasa recta.
- 14.Since the lungs are filled with fluid during fetal life which of the following statements is true regarding respiratory exchange?
- A.
Respiratory exchanges are made through the ductus arterious.
- B.
Respiratory exchanges are not necessary.
- C.
Since the lungs develop later in gestation, fetuses do not need a mechanism for respiratory exchange.
- D.
Respiratory exchanges are made through the placenta.
- 15.You have just eaten french fries, buttered toast, ice cream and whole milk. Which of the following glands would be active in helping you to digest this food?
- A.
The pancreas.
- B.
The buccal glands.
- C.
The parotid glands.
- D.
The thyroid gland.
- 16.The amount of ______ produced is probably the most important factor in determining BMR.
- A.
Norepinephrine
- B.
ADH
- C.
Prolactin
- D.
Thyroxine
- 17.The functional and structural unit of the kidneys is:
- A.
The loop of Henle.
- B.
Bowman's capsule.
- C.
The basement membrane of the capillaries.
- D.
The nephron.
- 18.The ______ contains lobules with sinusoids (lined with macrophages) that lead to a central venous structure.
- A.
Liver
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Pancreas
- D.
Spleen
- 19.The mechanical and chemical receptors that control digestive activity are located:
- A.
In the glandular tissue that lines the organ lumen.
- B.
In the pons and medulla.
- C.
Only in the esophagus because this is the only part of the tract that needs to change to accommodate food passage.
- D.
In the walls of the tract organ.
- 20.Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach?
- A.
Serous cells
- B.
Parietal cells
- C.
Chief cells
- D.
Mucous neck cells
- 21.The most powerful respiratory stimulus for breathing in a healthy person is:
- A.
PH (alkalosis).
- B.
Loss of oxygen in tissues.
- C.
PH (acidosis).
- D.
Increase of carbon dioxide.
- 22.The dental formula for an adult is 2-1-2-3. What does 1 stand for?
- A.
Premolar tooth
- B.
Canine tooth
- C.
Molar tooth
- D.
Incisor tooth
- 23.The kidneys are stimulated to produce renin:
- A.
When the specific gravity of urine rises above 1.10.
- B.
When the peritubular capillaries are dilated.
- C.
By a decrease in the blood pressure
- D.
When the pH of the urine decreases.
- 24.An increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water is due to:
- A.
A decrease in the concentration of the blood plasma.
- B.
An increase in the production of aldosterone.
- C.
A decrease in the production of ADH.
- D.
An increase in the production of ADH.
- 25.The larynx contains:
- A.
A cricoid cartilage also called the Adam's apple.
- B.
The thyroid cartilage.
- C.
An upper pair of avascular mucosal folds called true vocal folds.
- D.
Lateral cartilage ridges called false vocal folds.
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