TEST BANK
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions
Jonathan Bubb
1st Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Tissues of the Human Body 1
Chapter 02 The Integumentary System 20
Chapter 03 The Skeletal System 40
Chapter 04 Joints of the Human Body 75
Chapter 05 The Muscular System 93
Chapter 06 The Nervous System 132
Chapter 07 The Endocrine System 173
Chapter 08 The Blood 214
Chapter 09 The Cardiovascular System 236
Chapter 10 The Respiratory System 272
Chapter 11 The Lymphatic System 295
Chapter 12 The Immune System 317
Chapter 13 The Gastrointestinal System 340
Chapter 14 Human Nutrition 381
Chapter 15 The Renal System 403
Chapter 16 Water, Electrolyte, and pH Homeostasis 444
Chapter 17 The Reproductive System 466
Chapter 18 Pregnancy and Childbirth 483
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Chapter 01 - Tissues of the Human Body
1. Which characteristic does epithelial tissue have?
a. Highly vascular
b. Slow cell regeneration
c. Loose connections among most of its cells
d. Anchored in place by a basement membrane
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Epithelial tissue is avascular. See Epithelial Tissue.
b. Incorrect. With sufficient nutrients, epithelial cells regenerate quickly. See Epithelial
Tissue.
c. Incorrect. With the exception of glandular epithelium, specialized cell membrane
junctions bind epithelial cells tightly together at many points. See Epithelial Tissue.
d. Correct. Epithelium is anchored in place by a basement membrane thatissecreted by basal
epithelial cells and the underlying connective tissue cells. See Epithelial Tissue.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:12 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:18 AM
2. Cora is playing with her cat who ends up scratching her. Cora thinks she might need to bandage her skin but notices
that she is not bleeding. Why is this the case?
a. The claws only scratched the epithelial layer, which is a vascular.
b. The cells in the epithelial layer regenerated rapidly from the damage by the claws.
c. Loose gaps between the epithelial layer allowed the cat’s claws to pass through without causing damage.
d. Basement membrane of the epithelial layer prevented the cat’s claws from penetrating too deeply.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Epithelial tissue is a vascular, which means that is has no blood supply of its
own. See Epithelial Tissue.
b. Incorrect. Epithelial cells regenerate rapidly but they would not have regenerated
completely within minutes of damage to the skin. See Epithelial Tissue.
c. Incorrect. With the exception of glandular epithelium, specialized cell membrane
junctions bind epithelial cells tightly together at many points. See Epithelial Tissue.
d. Incorrect. Epithelium is anchored in place by a basement membrane but it is a very thin
layer which would not provide resistance to cat claws.See Epithelial Tissue.
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:22 AM
3. Which function of epithelial tissue produces hormones, sweat, and enzymes?
a. Filtration
b. Absorption
c. Secretion
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d. Protection
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Filtration involves the forcing of fluid through epithelial tissue. One place this
occurs is in the kidneys. See Epithelial Tissue.
b. Incorrect. Absorption involves the movement of substances through epithelial tissue. For
example, the digestive system is lined with epithelium that nutrients pass through to enter
the bloodstream. See Epithelial Tissue.
c. Correct. Secretion is a specialty of glandular epithelium which produces substances such
as hormones, sweat, mucus, and enzymes.See Epithelial Tissue.
d. Incorrect. The epithelial layer of skin protects the body by being a barrier that keeps
bacteria and chemicals from entering the body. Hormones, sweat, and enzymes are not
produced in this process. See Epithelial Tissue.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:37 AM
4. A patient is seeing his healthcare professional because he has been losing weight and feeling fatigued. The healthcare
professional determines that malabsorption of nutrients in his small intestine is causing these symptoms. Which tissue
layer is most directly involved in the patient’s disorder?
a. Connective
b. Epithelial
c. Muscle
d. Nervous
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Functions of connective tissue do not influence absorption. They include
support, storage, transport, binding, and protection. See Epithelial Tissue.
b. Correct. Functions of epithelial tissue include absorption, protection, filtration, and
secretion. See Epithelial Tissue.
c. Incorrect. The primary function of muscle tissue is to create body movements. See
Epithelial Tissue.
d. Incorrect. The characteristic functions of nervous tissue are its ability to be stimulated
(receive impulses) and its ability to conduct (pass impulses on). See Epithelial Tissue.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:39 AM
5. Epithelial cells that are about as wide as they are tall are called:
a. cuboidal.
b. stratified.
c. squamous.
d. columnar.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Cuboidal epithelial cells are cube-shaped, meaning they are about as wide as
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they are tall. See Classification of Epithelial Tissues.
b. Incorrect. Stratified means having more than one layer of epithelial cells. See
Classification of Epithelial Tissues.
c. Incorrect. Squamous epithelial cells are flat and hexagonal shaped. See Classification of
Epithelial Tissues.
d. Incorrect. Columnar epithelial cells are shaped like columns, meaning they are taller than
they are wide. See Classification of Epithelial Tissues.
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:43 AM
6. Which type of epithelia is used to filter wastes out of the blood in the kidneys?
a. Simple cuboidal
b. Simple squamous
c. Stratified squamous
d. Pseudostratified columnar
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Simple cuboidal epithelium is specialized for secretion and absorption, not
filtration. Simple cuboidal epithelium does line kidney tubules, but it serves a different
purpose. See Simple Epithelia.
b. Correct. Simple squamous epithelium is one cell layer thick, making it specialized for
diffusion and filtration in the capillary walls, lungs, and kidneys.See Simple Epithelia.
c. Incorrect. Stratified squamous epithelium has more than one layer of cells, andis
specialized to withstand large amounts of friction. The multiple layers of cells do not
allow filtration. See Simple Epithelia.
d. Incorrect. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium has tall cells. This shape does not allow
filtration. Instead, this type of epithelia is specialized for absorption and secretion. It is
found in the male reproductive tract and the ducts of some large glands. See Simple
Epithelia.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:39 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:45 AM
7. Which feature allows epithelial cells to move mucous along the upper respiratory tract?
a. Cilia
b. Apical layer
c. Desmosomes
d. Basement membrane
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Cilia are projections on the surface some epithelial cells; they create movement
that transports molecules. Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium lines the upper
respiratory tract. See Simple Epithelia.
b. Incorrect. The apical layer of epithelia is the unattached or free side; it is the exposed
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surface of the skin or cavity of an internal organ. It does not move substances along the
epithelia. See Simple Epithelia.
c. Incorrect. Desmosomes are junctions scattered throughout epithelial cell membranes that
prevent the cells from being pulled apart by mechanical stress. They do not move
substances along the epithelia. See Simple Epithelia.
d. Incorrect. Basement membrane anchors epithelium in place; it does not move substances
along the epithelia. See Simple Epithelia.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:46 AM
8. Areas of the body that are subject to large amount of friction are lined with which type of epithelium?
a. Simple cuboidal
b. Pseudostratified columnar
c. Stratified squamous
d. Simple columnar
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Simple cuboidal epithelium has a single layer of cells. It is specialized for
absorption and secretion but could be easily damaged by friction. See Stratified Epithelia.
b. Incorrect. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium appears to have multiple layers of cells
but is only a single layer. It is specialized for absorption and secretion but could be easily
damaged by friction. See Stratified Epithelia.
c. Correct. Stratified epithelium is specialized to withstand large amounts of friction. The
cells on the apical surface are squamous, while the cells below are cuboidal or columnar.
See Stratified Epithelia.
d. Incorrect. Simple columnar epithelium has a single layer of cells. It is specialized for
absorption and secretion but could be easily damaged by friction. See Stratified Epithelia.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:48 AM
9. A 67-year-old patient has come to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. The healthcare team runs several
tests, including an ultrasound and a CT scan. The results show that urine is leaking through the wall of the patient’s
bladder and into the abdominal cavity. Damage to which type of epithelial tissue is responsible for the patient’s condition?
a. Simple cuboidal
b. Pseudostratified columnar
c. Stratified squamous
d. Transitional
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Simple cuboidal epithelium lines kidney tubules, the ducts of small glands, and
forms the secretory cells of many glands in the body. See Stratified Epithelia.
b. Incorrect. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is found in the male reproductive tract
and the ducts of some large glands. A ciliated variety is found in the upper respiratory
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tract. See Stratified Epithelia.
c. Incorrect. Stratified epithelium is specialized to withstand large amounts of friction and is
found in the mouth, esophagus, vagina, and surface of the skin. See Stratified Epithelia.
d. Correct. Transitional epithelium functions not only to stretch but to also form an
impermeable barrier that keeps urine from leaking through the wall of the bladder. See
Stratified Epithelia.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
10. The tissue that forms secretory organs is:
a. nervous tissue.
b. mesothelium.
c. hyaline cartilage.
d. glandular epithelium.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Nerve tissue makes up organs that are part of the nervous system, such as the
brain, spinal cord, and nerves. See Glandular Epithelium.
b. Incorrect. Mesothelium makes up one of the layers of serous membranes, whichline
cavities of the body that do not open to the exterior.See Glandular Epithelium.
c. Incorrect. Hyaline cartilage is a connective tissue that provides a flexible but firm support
in the body. See Glandular Epithelium.
d. Correct. Glandular epithelium forms secretory organs called glands, which are classified
as either exocrine or endocrine depending on how they secrete their product.See
Glandular Epithelium.
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:40 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:53 AM
11. Ryan has just been diagnosed with anhidrosis, which is an inability to sweat. Which of Ryan’s tissues is involved in
this disorder?
a. Nervous tissue
b. Endothelium
c. Elastic cartilage
d. Glandular epithelium
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Nerve tissue makes up organs that are part of the nervous system, such as the
brain, spinal cord, and nerves. See Glandular Epithelium.
b. Incorrect. Endothelium is an inner lining of epithelial tissue. It does not produce sweat.
See Glandular Epithelium.
c. Incorrect. Elastic cartilage is a connective tissue that provides a flexible but firm support
in the body. It does not produce sweat. See Glandular Epithelium.
d. Correct. Glandular epithelium forms secretory organs called glands. Sweat glands
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produce sweat. See Glandular Epithelium.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:55 AM
12. Which type of tissue does the blood come in contact with inside healthy blood vessels?
a. Endothelium
b. Mesothelium
c. Hyaline cartilage
d. Smooth muscle
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Endothelium is an inner lining of epithelial tissue. It forms a slick surface that
decreases friction as blood and fluid move through the vessel lumen. See Glandular
Epithelium.
b. Incorrect. Mesothelium is not found in the walls of blood vessels. Mesothelium makes up
one of the layers of serous membranes, whichline cavities of the body that do not open to
the exterior. See Glandular Epithelium.
c. Incorrect. Hyaline cartilage is a connective tissue that provides a flexible but firm support
in the body. It is not found inside blood vessels. See Glandular Epithelium.
d. Incorrect. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of blood vessels but itis deep enough that
blood does not contact it when blood vessels are healthy. See Glandular Epithelium.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:56 AM
13. Yasmine has Raynaud’s phenomenon. Her fingers and toes turn white, then greyish blue due to low oxygen levels.
What is happening in her arteries that is limiting oxygenation?
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Ischemia
c. Vasoconstriction
d. Binding
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic response. It involves tissue responses, not what
is happening within arteries. See Glandular Epithelium.
b. Incorrect. Ischemia is low oxygen in the tissues. It does not refer to what is happening
within the arteries. See Glandular Epithelium.
c. Correct. Vasoconstriction means arteries are constricting which decreases blood flow into
an area. It results in the characteristic symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon. See
Glandular Epithelium.
d. Incorrect. Binding refers to dense irregular connective tissue connecting skin to
underlying muscle and bone, tendons binding muscles to bone, and ligaments binding
bone to bone.See Endothelium and Mesothelium.
POINTS: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 6:58 AM
14. Which characteristic does connective tissue have?
a. Closely packed cells
b. Ability to transmit electrical signals
c. Ability to secrete mucous
d. Extracellular matrix
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Connective tissue cells tend to be scattered throughout the tissue. See
Characteristics of Connective Tissue.
b. Incorrect. Connective tissue does not transmit electrical signals; neurons do. See
Characteristics of Connective Tissue.
c. Incorrect. Connective tissue does not secrete mucous; glandular epithelium does. See
Characteristics of Connective Tissue.
d. Correct. Everything outside of connective tissue cells, including protein fibers, make up
the extracellular matrix. The extracellular matrix also contains a material called the
ground substance. See Characteristics of Connective Tissue.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 12:17 PM
15. Which type of tissue keeps the stomach and intestines in place and cushions them?
a. Endothelium
b. Areolar connective
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Reticular connective
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Endothelium is an inner lining of epithelial tissue. See Areolar Connective
Tissue Structure.
b. Correct. Areolar connective tissue is the soft packing material of the body. It helps hold
internal organs together, cushions and protects the organs it surrounds, and keeps organs
in their proper positions. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
c. Incorrect. Fibrocartilage is strong, flexible, and found in between bones where more
strength is needed in the joint. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
d. Incorrect. Reticular connective tissue is a net-like structure that makes up the internal
structure of lymphatic tissue and provides a framework that provides support to structures
such as the lymph nodes, the spleen, bone marrow, and the liver. See Areolar Connective
Tissue Structure.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
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16. Which component of areolar connective tissue is involved in allergic reactions?
a. Mast cells
b. Fibroblasts
c. Plasma cells
d. Macrophages
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Mast cells contain heparin and histamine. Heparin plays a role in thinning blood
in the body, and histamine is an important part of immune responses, such as allergic
reactions and anaphylaxis. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
b. Incorrect. Fibroblasts are part of areolar connective tissue but are not involved in allergic
reactions. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
c. Incorrect. Plasma cells are part of areolar connective tissue but are not involved in
allergic reactions. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
d. Incorrect. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell. They surround and absorb foreign
debris. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 7:04 AM
17. Kithra has body aches, fatigue, and a temperature of 102 degrees. Which type of connective tissue cell is most likely
to have elevated numbers in her body?
a. Osteocytes
b. Fibroblasts
c. Plasma cells
d. Macrophages
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Osteocytes are bone cells, and are not part of immune responses. They are not
likely linked to Kithra's symptoms. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
b. Incorrect. Fibroblasts are part of areolar connective tissue.They are not likely linked to
Kithra's symptoms. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
c. Incorrect. Chondrocytes are cartilage cells. They help give structure to cartilage, but are
not likely linked to Kithra's symptoms. See Areolar Connective Tissue Structure.
d. Correct. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell. They are involved in immune
responses. Kithra’s symptoms are consistent with an infection. See Areolar Connective
Tissue Structure.
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/21/2020 6:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/21/2020 7:06 AM
18. The netlike framework that gives shape to lymph nodes and the spleen is:
a. epithelium.
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