Nemesis Statements Quiz No 1 & 2

What is the position of the clavicle in relation to the illium?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Lateral

• Medial

What type of synovial joint occurs at the junction of two carpals?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Gliding joint

Which term describes the anatomical position of the tibia?

• On the medial part of the tarsals

• On the distal end of the femur

• On the proximal end of the pelvic girdle

• On the proximal end of the humerus

Which movement characteristics apply to cartilaginous joints?

• No observable movement

• Allow for expansion of skull

• Allow for a wide range of movement types

• Slight movements between intervertebral discs

What is vital capacity (VC)?

• Additional air inspired over and above tidal volume

• Volume of air breather in and out in any one breath

• Inflow and outflow of air between the atmosphere and the lungs

• Maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation

What is the definition of inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)?

• The volume of air in the lungs after maximal inhalation

• The volume of air inspired during normal breathing

• The additional inspired air over and above the tidal volume

• The maximum volume of air that can be inhaled after a maximal exhalation

What is the significance of an increase in carbon dioxide in the control of pulmonary ventilation?

• It stimulates an increase in ventilation rate

• It results in decreased stimulation of the diaphragm

• It stimulates a decrease in ventilation rate

• It makes the blood less acidic

What does the elevated breathing rate after exercise allow the body to do?

• To stimulate the peripheral chemoreceptors

• To increase the pH of the blood

• To trigger the Hering-Breuer reflex

• To stimulate muscle proprioceptors

Blood is made up of plasma and which type of cells?

i. electrolytes

ii. erythrocytes

iii. leucocytes

iv. platelets

• i only

• i and ii only

• i, ii and iii only

• ii, iii and iv only

What valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle?

• Bicuspid valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Aortic valve