REVIEW PRACTICE TEST: HUMAN BIOLOGY

I MATCH THE TERMS IN THE KEY TO THE RELATIONSHIPS LISTED IN QUESTIONS 1-7
COLUMN A
I Match the relationship to the key terms
listed in questions 1-7.
1. _____ The trachea in relation to the
esophagus.
2. _____ The heart in relation to the
rib cage.
3. _____ The face is superior to the
neck.
4. _____ The eyes in relation to the
nose.
5. _____ The elbow in relation to the
hand
6. _____ The umbilicus in relation to
the chin.
7. _____ The shoulder is distal to the
hand.
II Match the organs to the key terms
listed in questions
8. _____ heart
9. _____ urinary bladder
10._____ brain

COLUMN B

A. Anterior
B. Posterior
C. Superior
D. Lateral
E. Proximal
F. Inferior
G. Distal

H. Thoracic cavity
I. Abdominal cavity
J. Cranial cavity

DIRECTIONAL TERMS
1. _____________________________ This means that a body part is farther from the
point of attachment of farther from the trunk or torso.
2. _____________________________This means that a body part is closer to the point
of attachment or closer to the trunk.
3. _____________________________This means that a body part is below another
part or toward the feet.
4. _____________________________This means that a body part is located toward
the back.
5. _____________________________This means that a body part is located above
another body part or toward the head.
6. _____________________________This means that body part is farther away from
the midline.
7. _____________________________This means that body part is located toward the
front.
BODY CAVITIES

8. _____________________________A hollow space in the cranium, containing the

brain.
9. _____________________________A hollow place within the chest.
10._____________________________A portion of the body between the diaphragm
and the pelvis.

THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

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The outer and thinner region of the skin:

a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
c. Hypodermis
d. Subcutaneous
Thick skin layer that lies beneath the epidermis.
a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
c. Hypodermis
d. Subcutaneous
Mainly composed of fat, this loose layer is directly beneath the dermis;
subcutaneous:
a. Epidermis
b. Dermis
c. Hypodermis
d. Subcutaneous
The upper layer of epidermis is made up of tough, dead cells which are
constantly being shed to be replaced by new cells in about how many days?
a. 28 seconds
b. 28 minutes
c. 28 hours
d. 28 days
The uppermost keratinized layer of the epidermis:
a. Outer stratum corneum
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum graniosum
d. Stratum germinativum
All but one are epithelial cells of the skin where cells being produced through
active mitosis:
a. Outer stratum corneum
b. Stratum lucidum
c. Stratum graniosum
d. Stratum germinativum
The pinkish color of fair-skinned people is due to the pigment hemoglobin in
the red blood cells in the capillaries of the dermis. TRUE OR FALSE?
Melanocyte is present in the epidermal cells and in the dermis and gives the
skin of certain Asians its yellowish hue. TRUE OR FALSE?
FILL IN THE BLANKS:

9. Sebaceous glands are associated with ____________________ in the dermis and

they secrete an oily substance called __________________________.
10.Sweat glands are involved in body ____________________ regulation.
11.Skin protects against _________________________ trauma, __________________
invasion and _________________ gain or loss.
12.Skin cells produced vitamin _________________, which is needed for strong
bones.
13.A form of skin cancer that begins in the epidermis and rarely metastasize but
has the capacity to invade local tissues:
a. Basal cell carcinoma
b. Melanoma
c. Squamous cell carcinoma
d. Non melanoma
14. ______________________________It is described as tube-like depression in the
skin in which a hair is developed.
15._______________________________Are solid plates of epidermis cells.
16._______________________________The whitish color of the half-moon shaped
base.
17.The nail grows only about how many millimeter per week?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d.
18._______________________________A disorder of the skin which is due to an
excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.
19._______________________________An inflammation caused by sensitivity to
soaps, detergents, certain fabrics or even to heat or dryness.
20._______________________________A disorder of the skin due to an over active cell
division in which the skin develops pink or reddish patches covered by silvery
scales.
SKELETAL SYSTEM
21.The following are functions of the skeleton. Select that all apply.
a. It helps maintain a constant body temperature.
b. It helps protect internal organs and stabilize joints.
c. It permits flexible body movement.
d. It produces blood cells.
e. It protects soft body parts.
f. It stores minerals and fat.
22.Axial skeleton lies in the middle of the body and consists of the following
bones except:
a. Vertebral column
b. Skull
c. Rib cage
d. Pectoral bone
e. Hyoid bone
23.The upper limb contains the following pectoral bones except:
a. Humerus

b. Radius and ulna

c. Carpal and metacarpals
d. Femur
24.The following are bones of the foot. Select that all apply.
a. Tarsals
b. Carpals
c. Metatarsals
d. Metacarpals
e. Phalanges
25.Flexion, extension, adduction and abduction are joint movement classified as:
a. Angular
b. Circular
c. Special
d. Premium
26.The following are circular classification of joint movements except:
a. Circumduction
b. Rotation
c. Supination and pronation
d. Inversion and eversion
27.______________________________A type of bones usually found in the skull,
composed of thin inner and outer layers of compact bone.
28.______________________________Bones that are found in the limbs such as the
arms and legs.
29.______________________________A type of joints that allows no movement.
30.Synovial or freely movable joints that allows wide range of movement. Which
of the following allows movement in all direction?
a. Hinge joint
b. Gliding joint
c. Ball & socket joint
d. Pivot joint
31.True rib cage is composed of:
a. 11th and 12th pairs of ribs with no attachment
b. Upper 7 ribs attached to the sternum
c. 8th, 9th and 10th ribs attached anterior to the 7th rib
d. 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th ribs anterior to the 7th rib with no attachment
32.__________________________These are bone forming cells.
33.__________________________Cell that causes erosion of the bone.
34.__________________________Weakening of the bones due to decrease bone
mass.
35.__________________________Inflammation of any of the friction easing sacs
called bursae within the knee joint.
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
36.FILL IN THE BLANKS: The human body contains more than ___________
muscles making about _________ of the body mass.
37.______________________________ muscle is uninucleated, nonstriated, and
located in the walls of internal organs.
38.______________________________An involuntary muscle that makes up the heart.

39.______________________________A voluntary muscle with many nuclei located

inside the
edges of cells.
40.Bones undergo decomposition for a long period of time. TRUE OR FALSE?
41.The strength of contraction depends on the adequate blood supply. TRUE OR
FALSE?
42.As we age muscles become weaker, but exercise can help retain vigor. TRUE
OR FALSE?
43._____________________________Overstretching of a muscle near a joint.
44._____________________________Twisting of a joint leading to swelling and injury
to ligaments and tendons, blood vessels and nerves.
45._____________________________An inflammation of the muscle tissue.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
46.The alimentary canal consists of the following except;
a. Mouth and pharynx
b. Esophagus and stomach
c. Pancreas, liver and gallbladder
d. Small intestines and large intestines
47.An enzyme that begins in digestion of starch:
a. Salivary amylase (ptyalin)
b. Lipase
c. Pancreatic amylase
d. Trypsin
48._______________________________The part of the mouth between the gums and
cheeks.
49.An enzyme that digest protein:
a. Ptyalin
b. Lipase
c. Pepsin
d. Trypsin
50.A small lump of food that has been chewed and swallowed.
51.A rhythmical contraction that moves the contents along in tubular organs
such as the digestive tract.
52.The main organ of taste where nerve endings are present.
53.The temporary teeth erupt at ____________ months and should complete at
_________ months of age.
54.The permanent teeth begin to replace the temporary at ________ year of age
consisting of ______ teeth which usually complete by the year of 24the year of
the individual.
55.____________________________A funnel shaped structure commonly used as
passageway for both food intake and air movement.
56.____________________________Tube that transports food from the mouth to the
stomach.
57.____________________________A thick-walled or c-shaped expandable organ
located between the esophagus and the small intestine.
58.The following are functions of the stomach except:

a. Temporary reservoir for food

b. Produces gastric juice
c. Absorption of nutrient materials
d. Has muscular action that moves food to the small intestine
59._____________________________A portion of the digestive tract where chemical
digestion is completed and most of the absorption of nutrient materials takes
place.
60._____________________________A portion of the digestive tract that extends from
the small intestine to the anus.
61._____________________________Part of the pancreas where hormones insulin and
glucagons are secreted.
62._____________________________The largest gland in the body.
63.The following are functions of the liver except:
a. Converts glucose to glycogen
b. Secretion of hormone cholecystokinin and secretin
c. Main heat producing organ of the body
d. Detoxifies drugs and noxious substance
64.The following are functions of gallbladder. Select that all apply.
a. Act as reservoir of bile
b. Lining adds mucus to the bile
c. Synthesize vitamin A, iron and blood clotting factors
d. Absorbs water
e. Metabolizes ethanol in alcohol drink
f. Secretes bile
65.Following are diseases of the digestive tract or alimentary tract except:
a. Stomatitis
b. Cirrhosis
c. Hepatitis
d. Pancreatitis
URINARY SYSTEM/ EXCRETORY
66.__________________________A liquid produced by the kidneys, collected in the
bladder and excreted through the urethra.
67.The urinary organs include the following except;
a. Kidneys
b. Ureter
c. Urethra
d. Urinary meatus
68.________________________It is the removal of the metabolic waste from the
body.
69.As the kidney produces urine, they carry out the following functions. Select
that all apply.
a. Excretion of metabolic waste
b. Regulates body temperature
c. Maintenance of water-salt balance
d. Maintenance of acid-base balance
e. Regulates water loss
f. Secretion of hormones

70.TRUE or FALSE: The right kidney is slightly higher than the left.
71.It acts as a receptacle for urine formation in the kidney:
a. Fibrous capsule
b. Cortex
c. Renal pelvis
d. Medulla
72.____________________________The functional units of the kidney.
73.____________________________A process of urine formation that occurs in the
semi-permeable walls of the glomerulus and the Bowmans capsule.
74.During the process of secretion some substances pass out from the blood to
urine via the kidney which occurs in the:
a. Bowmans capsule
b. Convoluted tubule
c. Renal pelvis
d. Glomerulus
75.The capillary tuft inside the glomerular capsule is called the
_____________________________GLOMERULUS
76.Urine leaves the bladder in the _______________________
77._________________________is a substance that is found in the filtrate is
reabsorbed and is present in urine.
78.________________________is a substance that is found in the filtrate is not
reabsorbed and is concentrated in urine.
79.Reabsorption of water from the collecting dust is regulated by the hormone
________________
80.The accumulation of uric acid crystals in a joint cavity produces a condition
called ________________________________ GOUT
81.Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by a pair of organs
called ________________URETERS
82.