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Test Bank - Human Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd Edition (Amerman, 2019), Chapter 1-27 | All Chapters
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1. Which of the following is the smallest structural level in the body? A. Tissue B. Organ C. Chemical D. Cellular
2. Which organ system is responsible for producing movement and generating heat? A. Integumentary B. Endocrine C. Muscular D. Lymphatic
3. Which directional term means "closer to the point of origin"? A. Distal
B. Proximal C. Superficial D. Deep
4. The heart is located in which cavity? A. Abdominal B. Cranial C. Pleural D. Pericardial
5. Which feedback mechanism enhances the original stimulus? A. Negative feedback B. Equilibrium feedback C. Homeostatic feedback D. Positive feedback
6. Which type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs of the lungs? A. Stratified squamous B. Simple squamous C. Transitional D. Simple cuboidal
10. What type of gland secretes products by exocytosis without damaging the cell? A. Holocrine B. Apocrine C. Merocrine D. Sebaceous
11. Which bone cell breaks down bone tissue? A. Osteoblast B. Osteoclast C. Osteocyte D. Chondrocyte
12. What type of bone is the sternum classified as? A. Irregular B. Flat C. Short D. Long
13. What structure in a long bone contains yellow marrow? A. Epiphyseal plate B. Medullary cavity C. Periosteum D. Endosteum
14. The axial skeleton includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. Skull B. Vertebrae C. Scapula D. Sternum
15. What type of joint allows for the most movement? A. Suture B. Syndesmosis C. Synovial D. Symphysis
16. The sarcomere is part of which muscle type? A. Smooth B. Cardiac
20. The functional unit of the nervous system is the: A. Dendrite B. Axon C. Neuron D. Neuroglia
21. Which part of the brain regulates vital functions like heart rate and breathing? A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla oblongata D. Thalamus
22. The myelin sheath increases: A. Neurotransmitter production B. Speed of impulse conduction C. Brain mass D. Axon branching
23. Which division of the nervous system controls skeletal muscles? A. Autonomic B. Somatic C. Sympathetic D. Parasympathetic
24. What structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland? A. Corpus callosum B. Infundibulum C. Thalamus D. Pineal gland
25. The hormone insulin is secreted by the: A. Pancreas B. Adrenal gland C. Pituitary gland D. Thyroid gland
26. Which hormone increases blood calcium levels? A. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) B. Calcitonin
30. What is the function of the epiglottis? A. Aids in phonation B. Prevents food from entering the airway C. Produces mucus D. Moves vocal cords
31. The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the: A. Stomach B. Small intestine C. Large intestine D. Esophagus
32. Bile is produced in the: A. Gallbladder B. Liver C. Pancreas D. Stomach
33. Which structure stores and concentrates bile? A. Pancreas B. Gallbladder C. Duodenum D. Spleen
34. Which organ filters blood to form urine? A. Liver B. Kidney C. Spleen D. Pancreas
35. The functional unit of the kidney is the: A. Ureter B. Renal pelvis C. Nephron D. Glomerulus
36. Sperm production occurs in the: A. Seminiferous tubules B. Epididymis C. Vas deferens
B. Progesterone C. Luteinizing hormone (LH) D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
41. What is the pH of blood under normal conditions? A. 6. B. 7. C. 7.35–7. D. 7.
42. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin K D. Vitamin B
43. Which leukocytes are most abundant? A. Lymphocytes B. Neutrophils C. Monocytes D. Eosinophils
44. What is the role of surfactant in the lungs? A. Cilia movement B. Reduces surface tension C. Gas exchange D. Oxygen binding
45. The diaphragm is a muscle used in: A. Inspiration B. Digestion C. Swallowing D. Defecation
46. Which lymphoid organ filters blood? A. Thymus B. Lymph node C. Spleen D. Appendix
47. What antibody is secreted in breast milk? A. IgG
51. What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and lacks striations? A. Skeletal B. Cardiac C. Smooth D. Voluntary
52. Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision? A. Optic (II) B. Olfactory (I) C. Trochlear (IV) D. Vagus (X)
53. What part of the neuron receives signals? A. Axon B. Dendrite C. Soma D. Myelin
54. What happens during depolarization of a neuron? A. Potassium enters the cell B. Sodium enters the cell C. Chloride exits the cell D. Calcium enters the cell
55. The endocrine system communicates using: A. Electrical impulses B. Neurotransmitters C. Hormones D. Enzymes
56. Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels? A. Glucagon B. Cortisol C. Insulin D. Growth hormone
57. Which leukocyte targets parasitic infections? A. Neutrophils B. Basophils
61. What occurs during systole? A. The heart fills with blood B. The heart contracts C. The heart rests D. The valves open
62. The respiratory membrane allows for: A. Gas transport by blood B. Gas exchange between alveoli and capillaries C. Gas humidification D. Gas buffering
63. The majority of CO₂ is transported in blood as: A. Dissolved gas B. Carbaminohemoglobin C. Bicarbonate ions D. Carbon monoxide
64. Which digestive enzyme is produced in the stomach? A. Pepsin B. Trypsin C. Amylase D. Lipase
65. Which part of the small intestine receives chyme from the stomach? A. Jejunum B. Ileum C. Duodenum D. Cecum
66. The process of filtration in the kidney occurs in the: A. Renal pelvis B. Glomerulus C. Loop of Henle D. Distal tubule