Physiology – Ch 23, 24, 25a

Which of the following is an involuntary muscle? Choose all that apply.

• cardiac muscle

• smooth muscle

• skeletal muscle

Answer explanation

• Understand the different roles of involuntary and voluntary muscle contractions

Which type of muscle tissue is found lining the digestive tract and blood vessels?

• smooth muscle

• cardiac muscle

• skeletal muscle

Answer explanation

• Compare and contrast the functions of cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle

Which two proteins are involved in the contraction of muscle tissue? Choose two.

• actin

• myosin

• collagen

• pepsin

Answer explanation

• Describe how the components of skeletal muscle work together to contract

The skull, ribcage, and spinal column support the long axis of the body and protect vital organs and are part of the . . .

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

• exoskeleton

• cartilage in joints

Answer explanation

• Separate the skeletal system into axial and appendicular categories by function

Connective tissue that connects one bone to another bone is . . .

• a ligament

• a tendon

• a synovial sac

• bone marrow

Answer explanation

• List the elements of a functional joint

The middle layer of the integumentary system contains connective tissue, hair follicles, sweat glands, blood vessels, and sensory neurons and is called the . . .

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• hyperdermis

Answer explanation

• List the parts of the integumentary system, including the layers of skin

Which of the following organs involved in the digestion of food is responsible for producing enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine to digest food?

• pancreas

• stomach

• liver

• colon

Answer explanation

• Relate the structures to the functions of the individual digestive system components

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Vitamins and minerals are small organic and inorganic molecules, respectively, that are essential nutrients for the human body. These are categorized as . . .

• micronutrients

• macronutrients

• microvilli

• microfilaments

Answer explanation

• Name and give examples of the two key groups of nutrients essential for maintaining a healthy body

Which of the following vessels carries deoxygenated blood (blood lacking oxygen) to the lungs to get oxygenated?

• pulmonary arteries

• pulmonary veins

• aorta (largest artery)

• vena cava (largest vein)

Answer explanation

• Create a flowchart depicting the movement of blood through the cardiovascular system

Which of the following statements is/are true? Choose all that apply.

• Veins carry blood towards the heart.

• Arteries always carry oxygenated blood.

• Capillaries allow for efficient gas exchange at tissues.

• Capillaries at the alveoli in the lungs receive CO2 and release O2.

Answer explanation

• Describe the functions of the different components of blood, and compare the three types of blood vessels