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)
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)
