Question 1

Which of the following is not a supporting structure of the male reproductive system?
  Penis 
  Scrotum 
  Prostate 
  Pair of spermatic cords

Accepted Answer

Prostate

Question 2

The process of egg formation is called:
  ovulation. 
oogenesis. 
  fertilization. 
  germination.

Accepted Answer

oogenesis.

Question 3

The region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the:
  mons pubic. 
  labia majora. 
  labia minora. 
  perineum.

Accepted Answer

perineum.

Question 4

The urethral orifice is _____ to the vagina opening.
  posterior 
  anterior 
  medial 
  lateral

Accepted Answer

Question 5

In the male, LH:
  stimulates the seminiferous tubules to produce sperm more rapidly. 
  inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary. 
  stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone. 
  is referred to as

Accepted Answer

stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone.

Question 6

The layer that is incomplete because it covers none of the cervix and only part of the body is called the:
  parietal peritoneum. 
  myometrium. 
  endometrium. 
  symphysis pubis.

Accepted Answer

parietal peritoneum.

Question 7

The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the:
  corpus hemorrhagicum. 
  corpus luteum. 
  corpus albicans. 
  mature follicle.

Accepted Answer

corpus albicans.

Question 8

The tube connecting the ovaries to the uterus is called the:
  uterine tubes. 
  oviducts. 
  fallopian tubes. 
  All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following is not an effect of testosterone?
  Promotes excretion of potassium by kidneys 
  Promotes anabolism of proteins 
  Promotes growth of skeletal muscles 
  Promotes lengthening of long bones

Accepted Answer

Promotes lengthening of long bones

Question 10

The supporting structures in the male reproductive system include:
  the penis. 
  a pair of spermatic cords. 
  the scrotum. 
  all of the above.

Accepted Answer

all of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an accessory sex organ of the female reproductive system?
  Ovary 
  Vagina 
  Fallopian tube 
  Mammary glands

Accepted Answer

Ovary

Question 12

The tightly coiled tube of the epididymis measures _____ feet in length.
  5 
  10 
  15 
  20

Accepted Answer

20

Question 13

The efferent ductules:
  surround and protect each testis. 
  are part of the tunica albuginea. 
  drain the rete testis. 
  do all of the above.

Accepted Answer

drain the rete testis.

Question 14

Which of the following hormones causes ejection of milk into the mammary ducts, making it accessible for the infant?
  Progesterone 
  Oxytocin 
  Prolactin 
  Estrogen

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin

Question 15

The greater vestibular glands are also called _____ glands.
  Bartholin 
  Cowper 
  Skene 
  Huntington

Accepted Answer

Bartholin

Question 16

The uterus is suspended between two folds of parietal peritoneum that form a partition across the pelvic cavity. These ligaments are _____ ligaments.
  round 
  uterosacral 
  anterior and posterior 
  broad

Accepted Answer

broad

Question 17

The urethral orifice is _____ to the vagina opening.
  posterior 
  anterior 
  medial 
  lateral

Accepted Answer

Question 18

The dense, white, fibrous capsule that encases each testis is called the:
  rete testis. 
  efferent ductule. 
  tunica albuginea. 
  scrotum.

Accepted Answer

tunica albuginea.

Question 19

The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the:
  corpus hemorrhagicum. 
  corpus luteum. 
  corpus albicans. 
  mature follicle.

Accepted Answer

corpus albicans.

Question 20

Which of the following is(are) not classified as an accessory organ(s) of the reproductive system in the male?
  Testes 
  Epididymides 
  Urethra 
  Seminal vesicles

Accepted Answer

Testes

Question 21

Which of the following is the approximate threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose?
  100 mg/100 ml 
  300 mg/100 ml 
  200 mg/100 ml 
  250 mg/100 ml

Accepted Answer

300 mg/100 ml

Question 22

In the male reproductive system, the essential organs of reproduction are called:
  seminal vesicles. 
  testes. 
  vasa deferentia. 
  Cowper glands.

Accepted Answer

testes.

Question 23

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?
  It can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male. 
  It serves as the lower part of the birth canal. 
  It is a passageway for urine. 
  It acts as an excretory duct for uterine secretions

Accepted Answer

It is a passageway for urine.

Question 24

Which of these statements is not true of the kidney?
  The kidney is usually located next to the vertebrae from T12 to L3. 
  The kidney is retroperitoneal. 
  The kidney is protected by a heavy layer of fat. 
  All of the above are true of the kidney

Accepted Answer

All of the above are true of the kidney.

Question 25

Which of the following is not a part of the glomerular-capsular membrane?
  Parietal layer of the glomerular capsule 
  Visceral layer of the glomerular capsule 
  Glomerular endothelium 
  Basement membrane

Accepted Answer

Parietal layer of the glomerular capsule

Question 26

Reabsorption, as performed in the kidney, may be defined as the:
  movement of molecules out of the tubule and into the peritubular blood. 
  movement of molecules out of the peritubular blood and into the tubule for excretion. 
  movement of water and

Accepted Answer

movement of molecules out of the tubule and into the peritubular blood.

Question 27

Approximately how much blood flows through the kidneys per minute?
  500 ml 
  750 ml 
  1200 ml 
  3500 ml

Accepted Answer

1200 ml

Question 28

Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced?
  ANH 
  Aldosterone 
  ADH 
  Both B and C

Accepted Answer

ANH

Question 29

The normal osmotic pressure of the capsular filtrate is _____ mm Hg.
  60 
  32 
  18 
  0

Accepted Answer

0

Question 30

In the kidney, blood flows from the interlobular artery into the:
  glomerulus. 
  efferent arteriole. 
  afferent arteriole. 
  peritubular capillaries.

Accepted Answer

afferent arteriole.

Question 31

Urine is conducted from the kidney to the urinary bladder through a tube called the:
  renal column. 
  renal pelvis. 
  urethra. 
  ureter.

Accepted Answer

ureter.

Question 32

Which of the following is(are) classified as an accessory organ of the urinary system?
  Ureters 
  Urinary bladder 
  Urethra 
  All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 33

Substances travel from the glomerulus into the glomerular capsule by the process of:
  diffusion. 
  active transport. 
  filtration. 
  osmosis.

Accepted Answer

filtration.

Question 34

Fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the:
  ovary. 
  fallopian tube. 
  uterus. 
  vagina.

Accepted Answer

fallopian tube.

Question 35

To be capable of fertilizing an ovum, sperm must undergo a process called:
  epiphyseal closure. 
  ejaculation. 
  capacitation. 
  gonadotropin secretion.

Accepted Answer

capacitation.

Question 36

Under normal conditions, most nutrients are reabsorbed in which portion of the nephron?
  Proximal tubule 
  Ascending nephron loop 
  Distal tubule 
  Collecting tubule

Accepted Answer

Proximal tubule

Question 37

The substance most often measured to determine normal kidney function is:
  creatinine. 
  glucose. 
  sodium. 
  potassium.

Accepted Answer

creatinine.

Question 38

Which structure of the kidney narrows as it exits the kidney to become the ureter?
  Renal pyramids 
  Renal pelvis 
  Renal columns 
  Hilum

Accepted Answer

Renal pelvis

Question 39

A drop in systemic blood pressure would cause the filtration rate to:
  increase. 
  decrease. 
  stay the same. 
  vary depending on the level of AHD in the blood.

Accepted Answer

decrease.

Question 40

The mechanism for voiding begins with:
  the relaxation of the internal sphincter. 
  the contraction of the muscles of the bladder. 
  the relaxation of the external sphincter. 
  a parasympathetic impulse sent to the bladder.

Accepted Answer

the relaxation of the internal sphincter.

Question 41

Of all the blood pumped per minute by the heart, approximately ____ goes through the kidneys.
  1/5 
  1/3 
  1/2 
  3/4

Accepted Answer

1/5

Question 42

Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?
  ANH 
  Aldosterone 
  ADH 
  Both B and C

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Question 43

The function of the urinary bladder is to:
  serve as a reservoir for urine before it leaves the body. 
  expel urine from the body, aided by the urethra. 
  help concentrate the urine in periods of dehydration. 
  do both A and B.

Accepted Answer

do both A and B.

Question 44

Which of the following is not a normal function of the kidneys?
  Synthesize prostaglandins 
  Regulate blood sugar 
  Produce hormones 
  Regulate blood electrolytes

Accepted Answer

Regulate blood sugar

Question 45

One difference between the male urethra and the female urethra is the male urethra is:
  shorter. 
  part of two different body systems. 
  unique in that there are no additional ducts that merge with it. 
  both B and C.

Accepted Answer

part of two different body systems.

Question 46

Urine formation involves all the following processes except:
  filtration. 
  catabolism. 
  reabsorption. 
  secretion.

Accepted Answer

catabolism.

Question 47

A portion of the nephron that can lie within the medulla is the:
  proximal tubule. 
  glomerular capsule. 
  distal tubule. 
  nephron loop.

Accepted Answer

nephron loop.

Question 48

A drop in systemic blood pressure would cause the filtration rate to:
  increase. 
  decrease. 
  stay the same. 
  vary depending on the level of AHD in the blood.

Accepted Answer

decrease.

Question 49

The portion of the nephron tubule that is essentially always impermeable to water is the:
  proximal tubule. 
  distal tubule. 
  collecting tubule. 
  ascending nephron loop.

Accepted Answer

ascending nephron loop.

Question 50

The flap of tissue suspended from the midpoint of the posterior border of the soft palate is the:
  fauces. 
  frenulum. 
  uvula. 
  gingiva.

Accepted Answer

uvula.

Question 51

Which of the following salivary glands produces only a mucus type of saliva?
  Sublinguals 
  Parotids 
  Submandibulars 
  Both A and B

Accepted Answer

Sublinguals

Question 52

The substance that forms the outer covering of the neck and root of a tooth is:
  enamel. 
  dentin. 
  cementum. 
  pulp.

Accepted Answer

cementum.

Question 53

The part of the colon that lies in the vertical position, on the left side of the abdomen, extending from a point below the stomach and spleen to the level of the iliac crest is the _____ colon.
  ascending 
  transverse 
  descending 
  sigmoid

Accepted Answer

descending

Question 54

A barium enema study is used to detect and locate:
  polyps. 
  tumors. 
  diverticula. 
  all of the above.

Accepted Answer

all of the above.

Question 55

The hard palate consists of portions of:
  four bones: three maxillae and one palatine. 
  two bones: one maxillae and one palatine. 
  four bones: two maxillae and two palatines. 
  two bones: two palatines.

Accepted Answer

four bones: two maxillae and two palatines.

Question 56

Surgical removal of the gallbladder is referred to as:
  cholelithiasis. 
  cholecystitis. 
  cholecystectomy. 
  choledochorrhaphy.

Accepted Answer

cholecystectomy.

Question 57

Microvilli can be found in the:
  stomach. 
  small intestine. 
  large intestine. 
  Both B and C are correct.

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct.

Question 58

Which of the following is not an anatomical part of the small intestine?
  Duodenum 
  Cecum 
  Ileum 
  Jejunum

Accepted Answer

Cecum

Question 59

Which of the following papillae of the tongue lack taste buds?
  Vallate 
  Fungiform 
  Filiform 
  Lingual

Accepted Answer

Filiform

Question 60

The fan-shaped projection of peritoneum that connects the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the:
  visceral peritoneum. 
  greater omentum. 
  lesser omentum. 
  mesentery.

Accepted Answer

mesentery.

Question 61

After leaving the stomach, food enters the:
  large intestine. 
  small intestine. 
  esophagus. 
  rectum.

Accepted Answer

small intestine.

Question 62

Which of the following organs has a mucosa layer composed of stratified squamous epithelium that resists abrasion?
  Esophagus 
  Stomach 
  Small intestine 
  Large intestine

Accepted Answer

Esophagus

Question 63

An incision into the wall of the GI tract would cut, in order, from superficial to deep:
  mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa. 
  serosa, submucosa, muscularis, and mucosa. 
  serosa, muscularis, submucosa, and mucosa. 
  muscularis, submucosa,

Accepted Answer

serosa, muscularis, submucosa, and mucosa.

Question 64

The portion of the nephron that empties into a calyx is the:
  distal tubule. 
  nephron loop. 
  collecting tubule. 
  proximal tubule.

Accepted Answer

collecting tubule.

Question	Answer
Which of the following is not a supporting structure of the male reproductive system? Penis Scrotum Prostate Pair of spermatic cords	Prostate
The process of egg formation is called: ovulation. oogenesis. fertilization. germination.	oogenesis.
The region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the: mons pubic. labia majora. labia minora. perineum.	perineum.
The urethral orifice is _____ to the vagina opening. posterior anterior medial lateral	anterior
In the male, LH: stimulates the seminiferous tubules to produce sperm more rapidly. inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary. stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone. is referred to as	stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone.
The layer that is incomplete because it covers none of the cervix and only part of the body is called the: parietal peritoneum. myometrium. endometrium. symphysis pubis.	parietal peritoneum.
The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the: corpus hemorrhagicum. corpus luteum. corpus albicans. mature follicle.	corpus albicans.
The tube connecting the ovaries to the uterus is called the: uterine tubes. oviducts. fallopian tubes. All of the above are correct.	All of the above are correct.
Which of the following is not an effect of testosterone? Promotes excretion of potassium by kidneys Promotes anabolism of proteins Promotes growth of skeletal muscles Promotes lengthening of long bones	Promotes lengthening of long bones
The supporting structures in the male reproductive system include: the penis. a pair of spermatic cords. the scrotum. all of the above.	all of the above.
Which of the following is not an accessory sex organ of the female reproductive system? Ovary Vagina Fallopian tube Mammary glands	Ovary
The tightly coiled tube of the epididymis measures _____ feet in length. 5 10 15 20	20
The efferent ductules: surround and protect each testis. are part of the tunica albuginea. drain the rete testis. do all of the above.	drain the rete testis.
Which of the following hormones causes ejection of milk into the mammary ducts, making it accessible for the infant? Progesterone Oxytocin Prolactin Estrogen	Oxytocin
The greater vestibular glands are also called _____ glands. Bartholin Cowper Skene Huntington	Bartholin
The uterus is suspended between two folds of parietal peritoneum that form a partition across the pelvic cavity. These ligaments are _____ ligaments. round uterosacral anterior and posterior broad	broad
The urethral orifice is _____ to the vagina opening. posterior anterior medial lateral	anterior
The dense, white, fibrous capsule that encases each testis is called the: rete testis. efferent ductule. tunica albuginea. scrotum.	tunica albuginea.
The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the: corpus hemorrhagicum. corpus luteum. corpus albicans. mature follicle.	corpus albicans.
Which of the following is(are) not classified as an accessory organ(s) of the reproductive system in the male? Testes Epididymides Urethra Seminal vesicles	Testes
Which of the following is the approximate threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose? 100 mg/100 ml 300 mg/100 ml 200 mg/100 ml 250 mg/100 ml	300 mg/100 ml
In the male reproductive system, the essential organs of reproduction are called: seminal vesicles. testes. vasa deferentia. Cowper glands.	testes.
Which of the following is not true of the vagina? It can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male. It serves as the lower part of the birth canal. It is a passageway for urine. It acts as an excretory duct for uterine secretions	It is a passageway for urine.
Which of these statements is not true of the kidney? The kidney is usually located next to the vertebrae from T12 to L3. The kidney is retroperitoneal. The kidney is protected by a heavy layer of fat. All of the above are true of the kidney	All of the above are true of the kidney.
Which of the following is not a part of the glomerular-capsular membrane? Parietal layer of the glomerular capsule Visceral layer of the glomerular capsule Glomerular endothelium Basement membrane	Parietal layer of the glomerular capsule
Reabsorption, as performed in the kidney, may be defined as the: movement of molecules out of the tubule and into the peritubular blood. movement of molecules out of the peritubular blood and into the tubule for excretion. movement of water and	movement of molecules out of the tubule and into the peritubular blood.
Approximately how much blood flows through the kidneys per minute? 500 ml 750 ml 1200 ml 3500 ml	1200 ml
Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced? ANH Aldosterone ADH Both B and C	ANH
The normal osmotic pressure of the capsular filtrate is _____ mm Hg. 60 32 18 0	0
In the kidney, blood flows from the interlobular artery into the: glomerulus. efferent arteriole. afferent arteriole. peritubular capillaries.	afferent arteriole.
Urine is conducted from the kidney to the urinary bladder through a tube called the: renal column. renal pelvis. urethra. ureter.	ureter.
Which of the following is(are) classified as an accessory organ of the urinary system? Ureters Urinary bladder Urethra All of the above	All of the above
Substances travel from the glomerulus into the glomerular capsule by the process of: diffusion. active transport. filtration. osmosis.	filtration.
Fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the: ovary. fallopian tube. uterus. vagina.	fallopian tube.
To be capable of fertilizing an ovum, sperm must undergo a process called: epiphyseal closure. ejaculation. capacitation. gonadotropin secretion.	capacitation.
Under normal conditions, most nutrients are reabsorbed in which portion of the nephron? Proximal tubule Ascending nephron loop Distal tubule Collecting tubule	Proximal tubule
The substance most often measured to determine normal kidney function is: creatinine. glucose. sodium. potassium.	creatinine.
Which structure of the kidney narrows as it exits the kidney to become the ureter? Renal pyramids Renal pelvis Renal columns Hilum	Renal pelvis
A drop in systemic blood pressure would cause the filtration rate to: increase. decrease. stay the same. vary depending on the level of AHD in the blood.	decrease.
The mechanism for voiding begins with: the relaxation of the internal sphincter. the contraction of the muscles of the bladder. the relaxation of the external sphincter. a parasympathetic impulse sent to the bladder.	the relaxation of the internal sphincter.
Of all the blood pumped per minute by the heart, approximately ____ goes through the kidneys. 1/5 1/3 1/2 3/4	1/5
Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced? ANH Aldosterone ADH Both B and C	Both B and C
The function of the urinary bladder is to: serve as a reservoir for urine before it leaves the body. expel urine from the body, aided by the urethra. help concentrate the urine in periods of dehydration. do both A and B.	do both A and B.
Which of the following is not a normal function of the kidneys? Synthesize prostaglandins Regulate blood sugar Produce hormones Regulate blood electrolytes	Regulate blood sugar
One difference between the male urethra and the female urethra is the male urethra is: shorter. part of two different body systems. unique in that there are no additional ducts that merge with it. both B and C.	part of two different body systems.
Urine formation involves all the following processes except: filtration. catabolism. reabsorption. secretion.	catabolism.
A portion of the nephron that can lie within the medulla is the: proximal tubule. glomerular capsule. distal tubule. nephron loop.	nephron loop.
A drop in systemic blood pressure would cause the filtration rate to: increase. decrease. stay the same. vary depending on the level of AHD in the blood.	decrease.
The portion of the nephron tubule that is essentially always impermeable to water is the: proximal tubule. distal tubule. collecting tubule. ascending nephron loop.	ascending nephron loop.
The flap of tissue suspended from the midpoint of the posterior border of the soft palate is the: fauces. frenulum. uvula. gingiva.	uvula.
Which of the following salivary glands produces only a mucus type of saliva? Sublinguals Parotids Submandibulars Both A and B	Sublinguals
The substance that forms the outer covering of the neck and root of a tooth is: enamel. dentin. cementum. pulp.	cementum.
The part of the colon that lies in the vertical position, on the left side of the abdomen, extending from a point below the stomach and spleen to the level of the iliac crest is the _____ colon. ascending transverse descending sigmoid	descending
A barium enema study is used to detect and locate: polyps. tumors. diverticula. all of the above.	all of the above.
The hard palate consists of portions of: four bones: three maxillae and one palatine. two bones: one maxillae and one palatine. four bones: two maxillae and two palatines. two bones: two palatines.	four bones: two maxillae and two palatines.
Surgical removal of the gallbladder is referred to as: cholelithiasis. cholecystitis. cholecystectomy. choledochorrhaphy.	cholecystectomy.
Microvilli can be found in the: stomach. small intestine. large intestine. Both B and C are correct.	Both B and C are correct.
Which of the following is not an anatomical part of the small intestine? Duodenum Cecum Ileum Jejunum	Cecum
Which of the following papillae of the tongue lack taste buds? Vallate Fungiform Filiform Lingual	Filiform
The fan-shaped projection of peritoneum that connects the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the: visceral peritoneum. greater omentum. lesser omentum. mesentery.	mesentery.
After leaving the stomach, food enters the: large intestine. small intestine. esophagus. rectum.	small intestine.
Which of the following organs has a mucosa layer composed of stratified squamous epithelium that resists abrasion? Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine	Esophagus
An incision into the wall of the GI tract would cut, in order, from superficial to deep: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa. serosa, submucosa, muscularis, and mucosa. serosa, muscularis, submucosa, and mucosa. muscularis, submucosa,	serosa, muscularis, submucosa, and mucosa.
The portion of the nephron that empties into a calyx is the: distal tubule. nephron loop. collecting tubule. proximal tubule.	collecting tubule.
The right angle between the transverse colon and the ascending colon is the: costal angle. hepatic flexure. left colonic bend. splenic flexure.	hepatic flexure.
The proper anatomical order for the divisions of the colon is: transverse, sigmoid, and ascending. ascending, transverse, sigmoid, and descending. sigmoid, ascending, transverse, and descending. ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid	ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid.
Bile is secreted by: parietal cells. crypts of Lieberkühn. Kupffer cells. hepatic cells.	hepatic cells.
The numerous small elevations on the surface of the tongue that support taste buds are called: cilia. rugae. villi. papillae.	papillae.
Approximately how much saliva do the three pairs of compound tubuloalveolar glands (parotids, submandibulars, and sublinguals) secrete each day? 200 ml 500 ml 750 ml 1 liter	1 liter
The most essential part of bile is: bile salts. bile pigments. cholesterol. bilirubin.	bile salts.
All of the following are classified as accessory organs of the digestive system except the: tongue. mouth. liver. pancreas.	mouth.
The walls of the GI tract are composed of ____ layers of tissue. two three four five	four
Which of the following is not a lobe of the liver? Right lobe Medial lobe Left lobe Caudate lobe Quadrate lobe	Medial lobe
Phagocytic cells lining liver sinusoids are called _____ cells. chief alpha Kupffer hepatic	Kupffer
The type of tissue designed for absorption and secretion found throughout much of the GI tract is _____ epithelium. simple columnar stratified squamous simple squamous pseudostratified	simple columnar
Which of the following structures is anatomically the longest? Esophagus Duodenum Jejunum Ileum	Ileum
The shape of the kidney could best be described as _____-shaped. bean pear pea potato	bean
The calyces of the kidney join together to form a large collection reservoir called the: renal columns. renal pyramids. renal pelvis. hilum.	renal pelvis.
The longest portion of the small intestine is the: duodenum. ileum. jejunum. colon.	ileum.
Phagocytic cells lining liver sinusoids are called _____ cells. chief alpha Kupffer hepatic	Kupffer
The extrinsic tongue muscles differ from the intrinsic tongue muscles in that the _____ outside the tongue. intrinsic muscles have their origin inside the tongue but their insertion extrinsic muscles insert into the tongue but have their origin	extrinsic muscles insert into the tongue but have their origin
The more common term for deglutition is: chewing. swallowing. mechanical digestion. vomiting.	swallowing.
The function of surfactant is to: transport oxygen from the air to the blood. transport carbon dioxide from the blood to the air. prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration. trap foreign particles as they enter	prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration.
The anatomical division of the pharynx that is located behind the mouth from the soft palate above to the level of the hyoid bone below is called the: nasopharynx. oropharynx. laryngopharynx. sphenopharynx.	oropharynx.
Gas exchange, the lungs’ main and vital function, takes place in the: bronchioles. secondary bronchi. primary bronchi. alveoli.	alveoli.
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following structures except the: larynx. trachea. oropharynx. nasopharynx.	trachea.
The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium. stratified columnar pseudostratified columnar simple squamous simple columnar	pseudostratified columnar
Which of the following is true of the cribriform plate? It separates the nasal and cranial cavities. It forms the lateral aspects of the nose. It separates the internal nose from the mouth. It forms a midline separation in the nasal cavity.	It separates the nasal and cranial cavities.
The hollow nasal cavity is separated by a midline partition called the: septum. conchae. cribriform plate. turbinates.	septum.
Which of the following does not distribute air? Trachea Bronchus Alveolus Nose	Alveolus
Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with: bone marrow. a serous fluid. mucus. air.	air.
Olfactory epithelium is found: lining the nasopharynx. covering the superior turbinate. lining the paranasal sinuses. in all of the above.	covering the superior turbinate.
The small openings in the cribriform plate function to: allow air to move between the nostrils. allow branches of the olfactory nerve to enter the cranial cavity and reach the brain. provide a filtering system for the inspired air. do both A and B	allow branches of the olfactory nerve to enter the cranial cavity and reach the brain.
In the right lung, the superior and middle lobes are separated by the: horizontal fissure. oblique fissure. bronchopulmonary segments. hilum.	horizontal fissure.
The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the: trachea. nose. nasopharynx. oropharynx.	nasopharynx.
Which of the following is true of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx? Their origin is the hyoid bone. They move the larynx as a whole. They serve in voice production. Both A and B are correct.	They serve in voice production.
Which of the following lists the correct sequence of air as it passes through the nose into the pharynx? Anterior nares vestibule inferior, middle, and superior meatus posterior nares Inferior, middle, and superior meatus nostrils vestibule posteri	Anterior nares vestibule inferior, middle, and superior meatus posterior nares
Which of the following is true of the cribriform plate? It separates the nasal and cranial cavities. It forms the lateral aspects of the nose. It separates the internal nose from the mouth. It forms a midline separation in the nasal cavity.	It separates the nasal and cranial cavities.
The small openings in the cribriform plate function to: allow air to move between the nostrils. allow branches of the olfactory nerve to enter the cranial cavity and reach the brain. provide a filtering system for the inspired air. do both	allow branches of the olfactory nerve to enter the cranial cavity and reach the brain.
The structure in the neck known as the “Adam’s apple” is the: epiglottis. cricoid cartilage. glottis. thyroid cartilage.	thyroid cartilage.
The respiratory portion of the nasal passage is lined with a mucous membrane made up of _____ epithelium. stratified columnar pseudostratified columnar simple squamous simple columnar	pseudostratified columnar
The more common name for the pharynx is the: throat. windpipe. voice box. nasal cavity.	throat.
Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system? Assists with homeostasis of body pH Distributes oxygen to cells Filters air Warms air	Distributes oxygen to cells
The fauces, one of the seven openings found in the pharynx, opens into the: oropharynx. nasopharynx. esophagus. Both A and B are correct.	oropharynx.
The approximate length of the trachea, or windpipe, is _____ cm. 5 11 17 24	11
The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the: epiglottis. cricoid cartilage. glottis. thyroid cartilage.	cricoid cartilage.
The small, leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the: cricoid cartilage. thyroid cartilage. corniculate cartilage. epiglottis.	epiglottis.
The external openings to the nasal cavities can be referred to as: nostrils. anterior nares. external nares. all of the above.	all of the above.
The fauces, one of the seven openings found in the pharynx, opens into the: oropharynx. nasopharynx. esophagus. Both A and B are correct.	oropharynx.
Which of the following is not a true statement? When the diaphragm contracts, it pulls the floor of the thoracic cavity downward. Changes in thorax size bring about inspiration Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax	Raising the ribs decreases the depth and width of the thorax

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