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Nursing College
Name:----------------------------- No: ------------------------- 1/6/2009
Mid-term Exam
Anatomy&phys(A)ِ
Time: 1 hour
Choose the correct answer
( )What are groups of nerve cell bodies in the CNS called?
a- nerves
b- tracts
c- ganglia
d- central area
e- nuclei
( ) What detects the amount of stretch or tension in skeletal muscles, their
tendons, and joints?
a-pain receptors
b-pressure receptors
c-heat receptors
d-cutaneous receptors e-proprioceptors
( )The cell bodies of sensory neurons whose fibers enter the cord by the dorsal
root are found in the:
a-ventral root ganglion
b-autonomic ganglia.
c-dorsal root ganglion
d-basal ganglia
( )The basic unit of the nervous system is the:
a-nephron.
b- dendron.
c-nerve cell body
d-neuron.
e -axon.
( )The cerebral cortex is characterized by numerous elevated ridges called:
a-the cerebral lobes.
b- gyri.
c-sulci.
d- neural tubes.
e-fissures
( )The transparent anterior portion of the sclera is the:
a-choroid.
b-ciliary body
c- cornea.
d-iris
e-retina
( )The outer fibrous coating of the eyeball is the:
a-iris.
b- sclera.
c- retina.
d- choroid.
e- ciliary body.
( )The area of the retina containing only cone cells is the:
a- uvea b. optic disc
c. fovea centralis
d. blind spot
e. both b and d
( ) The anatomical term meaning toward the midline of the body:
a.anterior.
b. inferior.
c. distal.
d. lateral.
e. medial.
( ) Which of the following is NOT a posterior body landmark?
a.popliteal. b. sternal.
c. scapular.
d. occipital
e. vertebral.
( ) Most connective tissues are well vascularized except
a.bone
b.tendons
c. ligaments
d. areolar tissue
e. b and c
( ) The uptake of liquids that contain dissolved proteins or fats into a cell is:
a.osmosis.
b. pinocytosis
c. passive transport.
d.phagocytosis
e.diffusion
( )One of the following is not a serous membrane:
a-pericardium
b-pleura c-peritoneum d-perineum
( )What kind of membranes is composed of connective tissue?
a-mucous
b-parietal
c-synovial
d-serous
e-cutaneous
( )Sebaceous glands secrete:
a-oil.
b- melanin.
c-cerumen.
d-sudoriferous.
e- wax.
( ) Which of the following is not a cranial bone?
a- maxilla
b-temporal
c- occipital
d- frontal
( )The cerebellum aids in maintenance of:
a- balance and posture. b - binocular vision.
c - emotional behavior.
d- speech.
e - visual acuity
( )A delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the part of the outer
surface of the eyeball is called
a - lacrimal gland
b - cornea
c- conjunctiva d- retina
e- choroids
( )The auditory (or Eustachian) tube is located between the:
a - throat and middle ear.
b- throat and trachea c- . throat and larynx.
d- throat and inner ear.
e - middle ear and inner ear.
( )The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body is known as:
a- flexion.
b- extension.
c - abduction.
d- adduction.
e- pronation.
( )The ___ bone is inferior to the mandible, superior to the larynx and does not
articulate directly with any other bone.
a - mandible
b- clavicle
c - hyoid
d- vomer
e - inferior concha
( ) The tip of the tongue is very sensitive to which taste(s)?
a. bitter
b. salty
c. sour
d. sweet
( )One of the following is not a serous membrane:
a-pericardium
b-pleura
c-peritoneum
d-perineum
( ) What does the term biceps mean?
a- divided into two
b- two insertions c- moves in two directions
e- two origins
( ) What is the muscle that encircles the eye?
a- orbicularis oris b-orbicula orbicularis c- opticalris oculi d- none of the above
( ) A tissue with striations and many flattened nuclei under the plasma membrane is
a. cardiac muscle.
b. visceral muscle.
c. skeletal muscle.
d. smooth muscle.
e. both b and d above are correct.
( ) What does the term deltoid mean?
a-near the arm
b very strong
c-near the shoulder
d- triangle shaped
( ) The energy source that is directly responsible for muscle fiber contraction is:
a- glucose.
b - glycogen.
c - ADP.
d - lactic acid.
e- ATP.
( ) The muscle whose action is planter flexion of the foot is the
a- biceps femoris.
b - sartorius.
c - rectus femoris.
d- tibialis anterior.
e- gastrocnemius.
( ) The muscle that causes flexion of the forearm is the:
a - biceps femoris.
B- buccinator.
c - biceps brachii.
d - triceps brachii.
e- rectus femoris.
( ) The muscle that is mainly responsible for a particular movement is known as the:
a- - synergist. b - pronator. c - fixator. d - antagonist.
e - prime mover.
( ) The plasma membrane of a muscle cell is most usually termed a:
a - sarcomere. b- sarcoplasmic reticulum.
c- sarcolemma.
d- intercalated disc.
( ) The "all-or-none" property of muscles is a phenomenon that occurs on the ___ level.
a - cellular
b - tissue
c - organ
d- groups of muscles
e - sarcomere
( ) Which of these muscles is located in the abdominal region?
a- Rectus femoris
b - Latissimus dorsi
c - External oblique
d - Biceps brachii
e - Biceps femoralis
( ) The nuclei of skeletal muscle cells are pushed aside by long ribbonlike
organelles called _______, which nearly fill the cytoplasm.
a - myofibrils
b - sarcolemma
c - sarcomeres
d- myofilaments
( ) The state of continuous partial contractions is called:
a- isometric contraction b- muscle tone c - muscle fatigue d - oxygen debt
( ) What is the specific neurotransmitter that is released by motor neurons and
stimulates skeletal muscle?
a- endomysium
b- epinephrine
c - acetylcholine (Ach)
d - dopamine
( ) Which of the following are characteristic of cardiac muscle?
a- intercalated disks
b- body skeleton attachment
c- multinucleated cells
d- spindle-shaped cell
e-nonstriated
( ) Which of the following is NOT a function of muscle?
a- generates heat
b - participates in the transport of oxygen in the blood
c- produces movement
d - maintains posture
e - stabilizes joints
( ) Which of the following is the only muscle type that is nonstriated and involuntary?
a- cardiac b-smooth
c- epimysium
d - skeletal e- muscle fiber
( )41-Which of the following refers to one neuron and all the skeletal muscle cells it stimulates?
a- neuromuscular junction
b - synaptic cleft
c- motor unit
d- muscle fiber
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