A and P FINAL
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BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology, The Fab Four
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Terms | Definitions |
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 Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called theA: Stratum Lucidum B: Stratum Spinosum C: Stratum Germinativum D: Stratum Granulosum E: Stratum Corneum | stratum corneum |
| Tactile receptors composed of capsules that surround a core of collagen fibers intertwined with dendrites are called A: root hair plexuses B: ruffini corpuscles C: tactile discs D: tactile (Meissner) corpuscles E: lamellated corpuscles | Ruffini corpuscles |
| All of the following compose the epithelial projections found on the tongue, except A: filiform papillae B: circumvallate papillae C: fungiform papillae D: gustatory papillae E: none of the above | gustatory papillae |
| The brain waves produced by normal adults while resting with their eyes closed are__ waves. A: delta B: beta C: alpha D: theta E: gamma | alpha |
| When all three cone populations are stimulated equally, we perceive A: red B: blackness C: green D: white E: blue | white |
| The ______ ear collects sounds waves and transmits them to the _____ ear, which contains auditory ossicles A: inner; middle B: middle; inner C: outer; middle D: outer; inner E: either B or D | outer; middle |
| The _____ covers most of the exposed surface of the eye A: Cornea B: Conjunctiva C: Cathus D: Iris E: Anterior Chamber | conjunctiva |
| Almost 75% of all parasympathetic outflow travels along the A: facial nerves B: splanchnic nerves C: vagus nerves D: trigeminal nerve E: glossopharyngeal nerve | vagus nerve |
| An albino individual lacks the ability to produce A: keratin B: eleidin C: melanin D: perspiration E: carotene | melanin |
| Mechanoreceptors that respond to changes in blood pressure called A: chemoreceptors B: theromoreceptors C: nociceptors D: baroreceptors E: proprioceptors | baroreceptors |
| The celiac ganglion innervates the A: stomach B: pancreas C: liver D: all of the above E: A and C only | All of the above : stomach, pancreas, liver |
| Postganglionic axons usually are A: larger than preganglionic fibers B: unmyelinated C: myelinated D: located in the spinal cord E: located in the brain | unmyelinated |
| Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following, except A: hair follicles B: nails C: epidermis D: sweat glands E: sebaceous glands | epidermis |
| Clusters of ganglionic sympathetic neurons that innervate organs in the abdominopelvic region are called___ ganglia. A: collateral B: suprarenal C: chain D: collateral E: prevertebral | collateral ganglia |
| The part of the eye that determines eye color is the A: pupil B: iris C: conjunctiva D: cornea E: canal of schlemm | iris |
| The vibrations received by the tympanic membrane are transferred to the oval window by the A: stapedius muscle B: tensor tympani C: cochlea D: oval window E: auditory ossicles | auditory ossicles |
| Clusters of ganglionic sympathetic neurons lying along either side of the spinal cord are called sympathetic ___ ganglia. A: intramural B: suprarenal C: chain D: collateral E: prevertebral | chain ganglia |
| Earwax is produced by ___ glands A: merocrine sweat B: apocrine sweat C: ceruminous D: sebaceous E: eccrine sweat | ceruminous glands |
| Which of the following is true of the vascular tunic of the eye A: regulates the amount of light entering the eye B: secretes and reabsorbs the aqueous humor C: controls the shape of the lens D: provides a routh for blood vessels and lymphatics that supply tissue of the eye. E: All of the above | All of the Above: regulates the amount of light entering the eye, secretes and reabsorbs the aqueous humor, controls the shape of the lens, provides a route for blood vessels and lymphatics that supply tissues of the eye |
| The palpebrae A: contain tarsal glands B: are controlled by cranial nerves C: cover and protect the eye D: support the lateral rectus muscle of the eye E: A, B, and C | contain tarsal glands, are controlled by cranial nerves, cover and protect the eye, support the lateral rectus muscles of the eye |
| Changes in the CNS that accompany aging include A: decreased blood flow to the brain B: reduction in brain size and weight C: decrease in the number of neurons D: all of the above E: B and C only | All of the above: decreased blood flow to the brain, reduction in brain size and weight, decrease in the number of neurons |
| A tactile receptor composed of highly coiled dendrites that are surrounded by modified Schwann cells and a fibrous capsule is a A: lamellated corpuscle B: ruffini corpuscle C: root hair plexus D: tactile (meissner) corpuscle E: tactile (merkel) disc | tactile (Meissner) corpuscle |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the special senses A: smell B: hearing C: vibration D: taste E: vision | vibration |
| Examples of sensory modalities include A: smell B: vibration C: touch D: warmth E: all of the above | All of the above: smell, vibration, touch, warmth |
| The suprarenal medullae secrete A: medullin B: epinephrine C: norepinephrine D: renin E: both B and C | epinephrine & norepinephrine |
| Only about ______ of the info provided by afferent fibers reaches the cerebral cortex and our awareness A: 50 B: 10 C: 25 D: 95 E: 1 | 1% |
| The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuries is the A: subcutaneous layer B: epidermis C: stratum corneum D: sebum layer E: dermis | epidermis |
| The human lens focuses light on the photoreceptor cells by A: changing shape B: moving in and out C: opening and closing D: dilating and contricting E: moving up and down | changing shape |
| A highly sensitive tactile receptor composed of dendritic processes of a single myelinated fiber that makes contact with specialized cells of the stratum germinativum is a A: tactile (Meissner) corpuscle B: tactile (Merkel) disc C: Ruffini corpuscle D: root hair plexus E: lamellated corpuscle | tactile (Merkel) disc |
| Gustatory receptors are located A: in the eye B: on the surface of the tongue C: in the ear D: in the nose E: on the skin | on the surface of the tongue |
| The basal nuclei A: initiate conscious motor activity B: provide the backgroud patterns of movement involved in voluntary motor activities. C: exert direct control over lower motor neurons D: act as gatekeepers, filtering out unneccesary sensorimotor activity. E: activate spinal reflexes. | provide the background patterns of movement involved in voluntary motor activities |
| Treatment of full-thickness burns includes which of the following A: assist tissue repair B: increase caloric intake C: prevent infection D: replace fluids E: all of the above | All of the above: assist tissue repair, increase caloris intake, prevent infection, replace fluids |
| Which of the following is essential for memory consolidation A: basal nuclei B: hippocampus C: occipital lobe D: insula E: prefrontal lobe | hippocampus |
| Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by the A: cochlea B: round window C: auditory ossicles D: tympanic membrane E: oval window | tympanic membrane |
| Olfactory glands A: support the olfactory epithelium B: react to aromatic molecules C: group as olfactory bulbs D: coat the olfactory epithelium with a pigmented mucus. E: house the sense of smell | coat the olfactory epithelium with a pigmented mucus |
| Our perception of our environment is imperfect for all of the following reasons, except that A: receptors respond in an all-or-nothing manner B: abnormal receptor function can produce sensations that have no basis in fact. C: humans lack receptors for every possible stimulus. D: not all sensations lead to a perception E: our receptors have limited sensitivity | receptors respond in an all-or-nothing manner ??? |
| The external ear ends at the A: ossicles B: cochlea C: tympanic membrane D: vestibule E: pinna | tympanic membrane |
| The gelatinous material that gives the eyeball its base shape is the A: posterior cavity B: aqueous humor C: ora serrata D: perilymph E: vitreous humor | vitreous humor |
| The largest number of taste buds in adults are associated with the A: fungiform papillae B: filiform papillae C: circumvallate papillae D: pharynx E: larynx | circumvallate papillae |
| The middle ear communicates with the nasopharynx through the A: auricle B: membranous labyrinth C: auditory tube D: bony labyrinth E: auditory meatus | auditory tube |
| A very large, fast-adapting tactile receptor that is compsoed of a single dendrite enclosed by concentric layers of collagen is a A: root hair plexus B: ruffini corpuscle C: tactile (Merkel) disc D: lamellated corpuscle E: tactile (Meissner) corpuscle | lamellated corpuscle |
| Sensible perspiration is produced by___ glands A: apocrine sweat B: mammary C: sebaceous D: merocrine sweat E: ceruminous | merocrine sweat glands |
| The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the___ layer A: papillary B: reticular C: epidermal D: subcutaneous E: hypodermal | papillary layer |
| Which of the following is an example of a visceral reflex A: pupillary reflex B: defecation reflex C: ejaculation in response to tactile stimuli D: vomitting reflex E: all of the above | All of the above: pupillary reflex, defecation reflex, ejaculation in response to tactile stimuli, vomiting reflex |
| Olfactory receptors send axons through the cribiform plate. They synapse on neurons in the A: cerebral cortex B: medial geniculate C: olfactory tract D: medulla oblongata E: olfactory bulb | olfactory bulb |
| Collateral ganglia contain neurons that innervate tissues and organs in which cavity A: thoracic B: craniosacral C: lumbar D: abdominopelvic E: both B and C | abdominopelvic |
| The auditory ossicles connect the A: tympanic membrane to the round window B: tympanic membrane to the oval window C: oval window to the round window D: otitis to the media E: stapedius to the tympanic membrane | tympanic membrane to the oval window |
| Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are____ glands A: merocrine sweat B: ceruminous C: mammary D: sebaceous E: apocrine sweat | sebaceous glands |
| The two components of the integumentary system are the A: cutaneous membrane and hypodermis B: integument and hypodermis C: cutaneous membrane and accessory structures D: epidermis and superficial fascia E: epidermis and dermis | cutaneous membrane and accessory structures |
| Autonomic tone is an important aspect of ANS function because it | allows ANS neurons to increase or decrease their activity, providing a range of control options |
| An important vitamin that is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight is | Vitamin D |
| A fast-adapting tactile receptor that monitors movements across the body surface is a A: tactile (Merkel) disc B: Ruffini corpuscle C: root hair plexus D: lamellated corpuscle E: tactile (Meissner) Corpuscle | root hair plexus |
| The opening in the iris through which light passes is the | pupil |
| Motor neurons whose cell bodies are within the spinal cord are called | lower motor neurons |
| Thermoreceptors | are found within the dermis & are free nerve endings |
| An age-related decline in mental function characterized by difficulties with spatial orientation, memory, language, and personality is called | senile dementia |
| The layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is termed the | cuticle |
| Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by | melanocytes |
| Movement of the endolymph in the semicircular canals | signals rotational movements |
| A state of unconsciousness in which an individual can be aroused by a normal stimuli is | sleep |
| The term general senses refers to the sensitivity to all of the following, EXCEPT | taste |
| A state of unconsciousness in which an individual cannot be aroused even by strong stimuli is | coma |
| The ______ glands in the axilla become active at the time of puberty | apocrine sweat |
| Conversion of a short-term memory to a long-term memory is called | memory consolidation |
| In general, parasympathetic preganglionic fibers are _______ and postganglionic fibers are _______ | myelinated, long; unmyelinated, short |
| Long-term memories that are with you for a lifetime are called | tertiary memories |
| The layer of the skin that contains bundles of collagen and elastic fibers responsible for the strength of the skin is the | reticular layer |
| During sympathetic activation, ________ occurs | elevated BP, heart rate, blood glucose and sweating |
| A child who skins his knee in a fall has an | abrasion |
| Which of the following is NOT an effect of ultraviolet radiation | vitiligo |
| An adult has approximately ______ taste buds | 3000 |
| Taste receptors are distributed in which of the following places | portions of the larynx, pharynx and surface of the tongue |
| The type of cells that form the strate (stratum corneum) in the epidermis are | keratinocytes |
| Mechanoreceptors might detect which of the following sensations | muscle length, pressure, vibration, touch |
| The parasympathetic nervous system in especially active during which physiological state | digestion |
| Receptors that monitor the position of joints belong to the category called | proprioceptors |
| The nail body covers the | nail bed |
| Olfactory information is first received by which part of the brain | cerebrum |
| The sympathetic division of the ANS is also known as which of the following | thorcolumbar division |
| The tough "horny" superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the | stratum corneum |
| Complex motor activities such as riding a bicycle | require the coordinated activity of several regions of the brain |
| Taste buds are monitored by which of the cranial nerves | glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) and facial nerve (VII) |
| An area of the retina that contains only cones and is the site of sharpest vision is the | fovea |
| The mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium does all of the following, EXCEPT that is | dissolves unwanted chemicals and washes them away |
| The effects of aging on the skin include | a decline in the activity of sebaceous glands |
| Which of the following is sometimes called "prickling pain" | fast pain |
| The transparent portion of the fibrous tunic is the | cornea |
| The layer of dividing cells at the base of the epidermis is the | stratum germinativum |
| Alzheimer disease is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT that is | has a clear genetic basis |
| Endorphins can reduce perception of sensations initiated by | nociceptors (pain) |
| Which of the following would be an example of higher-level control of autonomic function | increased heart rate when you see a person you fear |
| We can localized sensations that originate in different areas of the body because | sensory neurons from specific body regions project to specific cortical regions |
| The _____ division of the autonomic nervous system is said to function during "rest and digest" | parasympathetic |
| Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system are located in the | lateral gray horns of segments T1 to L2 of the spinal cord |
| In the sympathetic nervous system, where are preganglionic neurons located | thoracic and lumbar segments of the spinal cord |
| The function of gustatory receptors parallels that of | olfactory receptors |
| Which of the following is a function of tear | provide oxygen, wash away debris, lubricate the eye, nourish the cornea and conjunctiva |
| Parasympathetic functions include all of the following, EXCEPT | dilation of the airways |
| A fast-adapting mechnoreceptor in the papillary layer of the dermis that responds to fine touch is a | tactile (Meissner) corpuscle |
| Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving | both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation |
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