Online Pretest for Chapter 4 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Online Pretest for Chapter 4 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

1: The first part of the lower airway is the:

A: larynx.

B: pharynx.

C: epiglottis.

D: oropharynx.

2: Which of the following is NOT a major function of the skeleton?

A: Allows movement

B: Gives the body form

C: Produces white blood cells

D: Serves as a reservoir for body chemicals

3: The term "distal" describes structures that are:

A: nearer to the trunk.

B: on the front surface.

C: toward the midline of the body.

D: nearer to the free end of the extremity.

4: The largest single organ of the body is the:

A: skin.

B: liver.

C: brain.

D: heart.

5: In the neck, the esophagus lies:

A: anterior to the trachea.

B: posterior to the trachea.

C: posterior to the cervical vertebrae.

D: within the cricoid cartilage.

6: Which of the following statements about the heart is true?

A: It is under the control of the autonomic nervous system.

B: It can tolerate an interruption of its blood supply for long periods of time.

C: The right side of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

D: The heart is divided down the middle into two sides by a wall called the ventricle.

7: Which of the following tissues can function with less blood when at rest?

A: Brain

B: Heart

C: Kidneys

D: Intestines

8: Which of the following statements about a child's respiratory system is true?

A: Children depend less heavily on the diaphragm for breathing.

B: Infants younger than age 1 month are able to breathe through the mouth.

C: The larynx and cricoid cartilage are smaller and softer than those of an adult.

D: The tongue takes up less space in a child's mouth than in an adult's mouth.

9: Skeletal muscles will cramp when:

A: there is too much oxygen.

B: there is not enough oxygen.

C: acidic waste products are carried away.

D: the nerve supply is lost through injury to the spinal cord.

10: The part of the nervous system that regulates activities such as walking and talking is called the:

A: central nervous system.

B: somatic nervous system.

C: autonomic nervous system.

D: peripheral nervous system.

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