BIO.250 Human Anatomy/Physiology I JJC Spring 25' Sample Questions

The examination of tissues is termed which of the following? a. Cytology b. Histology c. Physiology d. Anatomy

Histology

Major organs of this system include the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. a. Nervous system b. Skeletal system c. Muscular system d. Cardiovascular system

Nervous System

Major organs of this system include the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and tonsils. a. Endocrine system b. Lymphatic system c. Nervous system d. Male reproductive system

Lymphatic system

Towards an attached base is describing which of the following directional terms? a. Superior b. Caudal c. Proximal d. Distal

Proximal

The heart is contained specifically in which cavity? a. Abdominal cavity b. Pericardial cavity c. Peritoneal cavity d. Pelvic cavity

Pericardial cavity

Which structural level of a protein is best described as a three dimensional folding? a. Primary structure b. Secondary structure c. Tertiary structure d. Quaternary structure

Tertiary structure

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane? a. Cholesterol b. Triglycerides c. Phospholipids d. Integral proteins

Triglycerides

Which organelle is composed on five to six flattened, membranous discs? a. Golgi apparatus b. Mitochondria c. Endoplasmic reticulum d. Nucleus

Golgi apparatus

Infoldings termed cristae are found in which membrane? a. Nuclear envelope b. Outer mitochondrial membrane c. Inner mitochondrial membrane d. Plasma membrane

Inner mitochondrial membrane

DNA cannot leave this organelle. a. Golgi apparatus b. Peroxisome c. Endoplasmic reticulum d. Nucleus

Nucleus

Which of the following organelles uses an acidic environment to break down other nonfunctional organelles? a. Ribosome b. Lysosome c. Golgi apparatus d. Mitochondria

Lysosome

Translation occurs where in the cell? a. In the cytoplasm b. In the nucleus c. Against the plasma membrane d. Inside of the endoplasmic reticulum

In the cytoplasm

The movement of sodium into the cell involves which process? a. Simple diffusion b. Facilitated diffusion c. Sodium-potassium pump d. None of the above

Sodium-potassium pump

Cancer that spreads to another area of the body is known by which term? a. Benign b. Malignant c. Metastatic d. All of the above

Metastatic

Mucous is produced via which type of gland? a. Serous gland b. Mucous gland c. Mammary gland d. Sebaceous gland

Mucous gland

Sebum is produced via which type of gland? a. Serous gland b. Mucous gland c. Mammary gland d. Sebaceous gland

Sebaceous gland

Breast milk is produced via which type of gland? a. Serous gland b. Mucous gland c. Mammary gland d. Sebaceous gland

Mammary gland

Identify the tissue type that typically occupies areas between the skin and underlying tissues. a. Areolar tissue b. Dense regular connective tissue c. Dense Irregular connective tissue d. Reticular tissue

Areolar tissue

Which of the following types of muscle involves voluntary contraction? a. Skeletal muscle b. Cardiac muscle c. Smooth muscle d. All of the above

Skeletal muscle

Which disease process involves a yellowing of the skin and eyes? a. Jaundice b. Pituitary tumor c. Addison's disease d. Vitiligo

Jaundice

The mixture of triglycerides, cholesterol, proteins, and electrolytes deposited onto the skin is termed which of the following? a. Sweat b. Cerumen c. Sebum d. Pus

Sebum

Major organs of this system include The Skin, Hair, Sweat Glands, and Nails. a. Nervous system b. Skeletal system c. Muscular system d. Integumentary System

Integumentary System

Major organs of this system include The Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, and Bone Marrow. a. Nervous system b. Skeletal system c. Muscular system d. Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Major organs of this system include Skeletal muscle, and Tendons. a. Nervous system b. Skeletal system c. Muscular system d. Integumentary System

Muscular System