Anatomy Final COMPREHENSIVE Exam Questions

Anatomy Final COMPREHENSIVE Exam Questions In order to separate the abdomen from the thorax, which plane would you use? -sagittal -median (mid-sagittal) -parasagittal -frontal (coronal) -transverse transverse To separate the anterior (frontal) from the posterior (occipital) portion of the brain, which plane would you use? -transverse -midsagittal -parasagittal -coronal (frontal) -longitudinal coronal The primitive streak, which has developed into the cleft between your buttocks, occurs on which plane? -transverse -coronal (frontal) -median (mid-sagittal) -parasagittal median (mid-sagittal) Hanging upside down, your nose becomes inferior to your mouth in the anatomical position. True or false? False. The subscapular fossa occurs on which aspect of the scapula? -proximal -distal -inferior -anterior -posterior anterior The 1st digit (thumb) is oriented on which aspect of the hand? -medial -lateral -distal -external -posterior lateral Scoliosis is the abnormal spinal curvature where the vertebral column deviates from this plane: -oblique -median (mid-sagittal) -parasagittal -frontal (coronal) -transverse median (mid-sagittal) Which is the longest phase of the cell life cycle? -prophase -metaphase -anaphase -cytokinesis -interphase interphase The event, when a ring of peripheral actin and myosin filaments contracts at the cleavage furrow to squeeze the daughter cells apart, is known as: -prophase -metaphase -anaphase -cytokinesis -interphase cytokinesis Mitochondria are self replicative. True or false? True Peroxisomes detoxify toxic substances and are abundant in liver cells. True or false? True The charged polar "heads" of the phospholipid molecules in the phospholipid bilayer are hydrophilic. True or false? True Microvilli and cilia are apical extensions from the plasma membrane (plasmalemma). True or false? True Facilitated diffusion is an example of active transport of materials across the plasma membrane. True or false? False In humans, only macrophages and neutrophils are capable of internalizing materials by phagocytosis. True or false? True Which transport mechanism involves a coated pit (coat of clathrin protein)? -exocytosis -phagocytosis -pinocytosis -receptor-mediated endocytosis receptor-mediated endocytosis The basement membrane is a germinal layer constantly undergoing rapid mitotic divisions supplying new cells to the epithelium. True or false? False The apical (free) surface of epithelium is exposed to the exterior of the body or to the interior of a hollow structure. True or false? True Which statement is NOT true of the Goblet cell? -it is a unicellular gland -it is an endocrine gland -it produces the glycoprotein mucin -it is a columnar cell -it occurs amongst the epithelial cells lining the lumen of the trachea it is an endocrine gland Endocrine glands are ductless. True or false? True Which cell junction enables ions and small molecules to pass rapidly between epithelial cells? -desmosome -gap junction -intermediate junction -tight junction -none of the above gap junction Which statement describes the merocrine gland? -the cells die and are discharged with their contents -the cells discharge only the secretory products -the cells pinch off the portions containing the secretory products for discharge the cells discharge only the secretory products Which is the correct sequence tracing the formation of Connective Tissue Proper? -mesenchyme--mesoderm--fibrocycle--fibroblast -mesoderm--mesenchyme--fibroblast--fibrocyte--connective tissue -mesenchyme--connective tissue--fibroblast -fibroblast--mesenchyme--fibrocyte--connective tissue mesdoderm--mesenchyme--fibroblast--fibrocyte--connective tissue Dense Regular Connective Tissue serves as main components of ligaments and tendons. True or false? True Dense Irregular Connective Tissue forms the leathery dermis. True or false? True Which statement is NOT true for cartilage? -its matrix contains fine collagen fibrils -its tissu fluid contains 60-80% water -chondrocytes are present -lacunae are present -it is densely innervated (nerves) it is densely innervated (nerves) The clavicle is formed through the intramembranous model of ossification. True or false? True Nerves, blood and lymph vessels in the central canal of an osteon (Haversian System) communicate with those in the central canals of adjacent osteons through: -perforating (Volkmann's) canals -canaliculi -lacunae -osteocytes perforating (Volkmann's) canals Osteocytes communicate with neighboring osteocytes via gap junctions through: -perforating canals -central canals -osteoclasts -canaliculi canaliculi The periosteum consists of an outer fibrous layer and an inner osteogenic layer. True or false? True The portion of a long bone that stores yellow marrow in adults is the: -endosteum -nutrient foramen -medullary cavity -articular cartilage medullary cavity Which is responsible for the longitudinal growth of a long bone? -periosteum -epiphyseal plate -synovial membrane -endosteum epiphyseal plate Appositional growth at the inner layer of the periosteum contributes to the diametric expansion of a long bone. True or false? True Which branch (division) of the trigeminal nerve (CN V) goes through the foramen ovale? -ophthalamic -maxillary -mandibular mandibular Which nerve does NOT go through the superior orbital fissure? -occulomotor (CN III) -trochlear (CN IV) -trigeminal (CN V-ophthalamic) -abducens (CN VI) -facial (CN VII) facial (CN VII) Which bone does NOT rise from the visceral (branchial) skeleton? -mandible -incus -hyoid -sternum -malleus sternum Which is the correct sequence tracing the formation of the vertebral column? -mesoderm--mesenchyme--somites--sclerotome--vertebra -mesoderm--somites--sclerotome--mesenchyme--vertebra -mesenchyme--mesoderm--sclerotome--somites--vertebra -mesoderm--somites--dermatome--mesenchyme--vertebra mesoderm--mesenchyme--somites--sclerotome--vertebra Which facial bone does NOT occur in the orbit? -zygomatic -nasal -lacrimal -maxilla -palatine nasal Which structure is NOT involved at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? -mandibular fossa (temporal bone) -coronoid process (mandible) -condyloid process (mandibular condyle) coronoid process (mandible) Rib #7 articulates with which vertebrae? -thoracic 5&6 -thoracic 6&7 -thoracic 5&7 -lumbar 1 -cervical 7 thoracic 6&7 At distal humerus, the trochlea is lateral to the capitulum. True or false? False. Trochlea is medial to capitulum The ulnar notch is on which aspect of the radius? -anterior -posterior -medial -lateral -proximal medial Which carpals articulate with the radius? -pisiform and triquetral (triangular) -scaphoid and pisiform -scaphoid and hamate -scaphoid and lunate -none of the above scaphoid and lunate Which landmark does not occur on the ulna? -pisiform and triquetral (triangular) -scaphoid and pisiform -scaphoid and hamate -scaphoid and lunate -none of the above none of the above. Which part of the acetabulum articulates with the head of the femur? -acetabular fossa -acetabular notch -lunate surface -none of the above lunate surface The soleal line occurs on which aspect of the tibia? -anterior -posterior -lateral -medial -distal posterior Which spinal curvature did you develop after assuming an erect posture? -primary -thoracic -lumbar -cervical -sacrococcygeal lumbar Which bone serves as the keystone of the transverse arch of the foot? -cuboid -talus -intermediate (midd, 2nd) cuneiform -navicular -calcaneus navicular Which statement is NOT true of the patella? -it is a sesamoid bone -its apex points distally -it articulates with the popliteal fossa (surface) of the femur it articulates with the popliteal fossa (surface) of the femur In normal adult human dentition, how many molars are there at each quadrant of the mouth?