Anatomy and Physiology Questions

Which of the following is not an effector tissue of the ANS? skeletal muscle glands Smooth muscle cardiac muscle

Identify the location in the body that is the source of all epinephrine (adrenalin).

Which of the following best describes the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)? An autonomic network of nerves that always controls the secretion and motility of the GI tract independently of the central nervous system. A branch of the sympathetic division of the ANS innervating the GI tract. An autonomic network of nerves that may operate independently of the CNS to control secretion and motility. A branch of the parasympathetic division of the ANS innervating the GI tract.

Which of the following is a function of the stomach? Multiple Choice Chemical digestion and absorption of carbohydrates Chemical and mechanical digestion Mechanical digestion only. Chemical digestion only Chemical digestion and absorption of proteins

Identify the lobe of the cerebral cortex most heavily associated with the following integrative activity: perception of noise parietal lobe temporal lobe Ofrontal lobe Ooccipital lobe

A group of related organs makes up a body system. True False

Give the name for cranial nerve eight.

Describe or list the anatomical pathway cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) takes as it circulates through the central nervous system. Include the names of all appropriate anatomical structures.

What is the name of the graph used to visualize brain waves? (please write out the term, half credit is awarded for the initialism).

Select ALL that apply. Which are the basic cell functions? reproduction move materials within cell contraction and force generation Oform dispersed cells in E.C.M. obtain food and oxygen

The attitudes and expectations surrounding gender roles are not typically based on any inherent or natural gender differences, but on gender stereotypes, or oversimplified notions about the attitudes, traits, and behavior patterns of males and females. True False

The maximum amount of air the lungs can contain is known as inspiratory capacity. True or False

Passive force in skeletal muscle fibers is generated by the muscle.

Erythrocytes do not carry out aerobic respiration; thus, they do not consume any of the oxygen they are transporting. True or False True False

Your brain must do some work (effortful processing) to encode information and move it into short-term, and ultimately long-term memory. This has strong implications for a student, as it can impact their learning - if one doesn't work to encode and store information, it will likely be forgotten. Research indicates that people forget 80 percent of what they learn only a day later.

The hypothalamus secretes eight hormones, six to regulate the anterior pituitary and two that are stored in the posterior pituitary. True or False True False

Behaviorism focuses on making psychology an objective science by studying the genetic basis for behavior and theorizing how instincts influence behavior studying implicit motivations for behavior through the use of implicit association tests studying overt behavior and deemphasizing the importance of unobservable mental processes studying how emotional responses influence behavior while deemphasizing the importance of the subconscious

The cognitive revolution created an impetus for psychologists to focus their attention on better understanding. stimulus-response and the instincts that underlie human reaction to pain emotions and cultural norms that underlie emotional responses the mind and mental processes that underlie behavior genetics and the evolutionary adaptations that underlie behavior

What does ataraxia mean? A state of calmness, free from anxiety A state of trepidation or fear A state of discontent A state of jubilation

According to the animation, "Thermoregulation", what two occur when the body gets too cold and help maintain the body's temperature. sweating and vasoconstriction of blood vessels. sweating and vasodilation of blood vessels. arrector pili muscles contracting and vasoconstriction of blood vessels arrector pili muscles contacting (goosebumps) and vasodilation of blood vessels

What bone(s) forms the posteriorportion and the base of the cranium? 1) temporal bones 2) occipital bone 3) frontal bone 4) parietal bones

Opiates is a naturally occurring compound found in the______ plant. Poppy plant Cacao pods Peppermint Cinnamon

Psychology refers to the systematic study of human interaction experimental study of individuals scientific study of the mind and behavior. empirical study of humanity

Which of the following is associated with the brain in creating reward and craving? Dopamine Serotonin Adrenaline 5-HTT

B cell-receptors differ from T cell-receptors in that Multiple Choice B cell-receptors are immunoglobulins similar to those that are secreted, whereas T cell-receptors are not immunoglobulins and are never secreted B cell-receptors are comprised of four polypeptides, whereas T cell-receptors are made up of two polypeptides All of the choices reflect differences between B cell- and T cell-receptors. T cell-receptors are much smaller than B cell-receptors

Check all that are ways in which the secretion of thyroid hormone is regulated. Check All That Apply Thyroid hormone secretion is regulated by a positive feedback loop. Thyroid hormone secretion is regulated using a negative feedback loop. Low body temperature would cause the hypothalamus to secrete thyrotropin- releasing hormone (TRH). The anterior pituitary synthesizes and releases TSH. Increased levels of TSH cause the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormone. As the basal body temperature rises, it causes a chain reaction, leading to an

Check all that are ways in which PTH affects target organs. Check All That Apply PTH stimulates osteoclasts to resorb bone and release calcium ions into the bloodstream. PTH encourages the excretion of calcium ions into the filtrate that becomes urine in the kidneys. PTH stimulates calcitriol synthesis to promote calcium absorption in the small intestine. PTH stimulates osteoblasts to create new bone matrix using excess calcium in the blood.

Check all of the ways that the endocrine system changes as a result of aging. Check All That Apply The secretion of GH increases. The secretion of sex hormones decreases. Testosterone levels increase. Estrogen levels decrease.

Check all of the hormones that are secreted by the gonads. Check All That Apply Oxytocin FSH Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone

What structure listed below forms the ear canal? 1) the acetabulum 2) the lamboidal suture 3) the external auditory meatus 4) the calcaneus

Which is not one of the four primary tissue types? Nervous Epithelial Endocrine Connective

A sinus is a: 1) depression in a bone 2) canal or channel in bone 3) cavity within a bone, usually filled with air 4) hole in a bone where nerve and blood vessels travel through 5) large bump or process of a bone where muscle attach

The function of a tuberosity is to: form a depression so two bones can form a joint. form a cavity to lighten bone so it isn't so heavy provide an opening for nerves and blood vessels to travel through form a roughened area for muscle attachment

Which perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans. Humanism Structuralism Gestalt psychology Behaviorism

The bones in your wrists are called: 1) the phalanges 2) the carpals 4) the tarsals 3) the metatarsals 5) the metacarpals

Which of these bones is U-shaped and is located inferiorly to the mandible? 1) maxilla 2) sternum 3) hyoid 4) zygomatic 5) clavicle

Name the largest, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg (crural region) that is used for muscle attachment and movement of the lower limbs. 1) femur 2) ulna 3) fibula 4) tibia

List the five groups of vertebrae. 1) Pelvic 2) Brachial 3) Sacral 4) Cervical 5) Thoracic 6) Coccygeal 7) Lumbar

In the bone matrix, osteoblasts become osteoclasts osteocytes chondrocytes mesenchyme cells

Finally, what are the known functions of the distal convoluted tubule? Remember you can hover over the structures on the 3D models or check the Theory Pages to refresh your memory! a) It absorbs water and concentrates urine b) It collects the filtrate for the bladder It releases water and dilutes urine d) It reabsorbs sodium and chloride ions and produces ammonium

Zachary wants to tailor his language to make his generic speech more specific to his audience. How can he use audience analysis to cater his language to his specific audience? He can use concrete language. He can simplify his speech. He can avoid exclusionary language He can use words that reflect the regional dialect of his audience.

What are the primary reasons for leadership derailment?

After completing the labster, it gave me a better understanding of chapter 23. Polyuria can be a symptom of diabetes, and I know that diabetes mellitus is much more common than diabetes insipidus. Therefore my questions are, what is the leading cause of diabetes insipidus, and what is the difference between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus when Polyuria occurs.

How does preload in an isolated muscle preparation relate to muscle tone in an intact organism?

What type of tissue am I? "I contain excitable cells that transmit signals about conditions inside and outside the body. My cells make up a huge "wire" network for communication between the central nervous system and the body's cells". 1) Epithelial 2) Muscle 3) Connective 4) Nervous

Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system? 1) regulates the calcium levels in the blood 2) produces white blood cells 3) allows the body to help regulate body temperature 4) absorbs the majority of nutrients used by the body

Functions of the epidermidis include continuous formation of new epidermal cells. What cells accomplish this job? 1) the melanocytes 2) the cells of the stratum corneum 3) the keratinocytes 4) the stem cells of stratum basale 5) dermal papillae of the dermis

Serous membranes are responsible for: 1) producing mucous to help trap foreign particles 2) producing a watery fluid used in lubrication 3) release digestive enzymes used in breaking down tissues 4) all of the above

occurs when the combined action of two hormones is greater than the sum of their individual effects

The enzyme that begins protein digestion by converting large proteins into smaller polypeptides is: a) Pepsin b) Pepsinogen c) Trypsin d) Erepsin e) Enterokinase