Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Final Exam, Version 5 - May 17,1996
Dr. Chabot
Multiple Choice (@2 points): Circle the letter of the one best answer. GOOD LUCK!
Answer only 30 out of 33! The first 30 answered will be graded.
1. The cells that produce inhibin are
A. Sertoli cells
B. spermatozoa
C. Leydig cells
D. all of the above
2. Proteins released by a variety of cells and which decrease a virus ability to reproduce are called
A. interferons
B. defensins
C. kinins
D. pyrogens
3. The function of monocytes is to:
A. act as phagocytes
B. produce heparin or histamine
C. help to control allergic reactions
D. produce antibodies or killer T cells
4. The male gland(s) that produce(s) secretions that contribute to sperm motility and that forms 13-33% of the volume of semen are called
A. prostate
B. bulbourethral
C. seminal vesicles
D. paraurethral
5. The hormone commonly used to detect if a woman is pregnant is
A. estrogen
B. progesterone
C. hCG
D. ADH
6. The mechanism that produces ejaculation of semen after sexual excitement stimuli have occurred is
A. skeletal muscles within the penis contract
B. parasympathetic impulses cause arteries leading to the penis to constrict
C. parasympathetic impulses cause veins to constrict, decreasing blood flow away from the penis
D. sympathetic impulses cause sooth muscles in the reproductive tract to rhythmically contract
7. Menstruation is triggered in females by
A. rising levels of LH
B. falling levels of LH
C. rising levels of estrogen and progesterone
D. falling levels of estrogen and progesterone
8. The enzyme trypsin functions to digest
A. carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. fats
D. all of these
9. Which of the following is a carbohydrate digesting enzyme found in pancreatic secretions?
A. trypsin
B. lipase
C. amylase
D. nuclease
10. The hormones that induce milk production or milk ejection in female breasts are:
A. FSH and LH
B. prolactin and oxytocin
C. placental lactogens
D. GnRH and oxytocin
11. At least some chemical digestion occurs in the digestive tract:
A. from the pharynx to the anus
B. in the stomach and small intestine only
C. in the small and large intestines only
D. in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
12. "Non-specific" defenses against micro-organisms include
A. sweating
B. continual sloughing off of cells
C. sebum
D. all of the above
13. Recent results have indicated that ulcers seem to be caused by:
A. pyloric bacteria
B. stress
C. excess stomach acid
D. heartburn
14. The digestive functions of bile include
A. chemically digesting lipids
B. mechanically digesting lipids
C. chemically digesting proteins
D. all of these
15. Ovulation normally occurs in the
A. ovary
B. Fallopian tube
C. uterus
D. vagina
16. Which of the following is a primary function of the ileum?
A. absorption of water and salts
B. absorption of food molecules
C. digestion of amino acids
D. A and B only
17. Which of the following are major functions of the liver?
A. regulation of blood sugar
B. conversion of ammonia into urea
C. secretion of bile
D. all of these
18. Sperm cells are stored to allow for maturation primarily in the
A. seminiferous tubules
B. ejaculatory ducts
C. epididymis
D. seminal vesicles
19. Pancreatic digestive secretions are regulated by
A. parasympathetic "reflexes"
B. the autonomic nervous system
C. whether or not chyme is being squirted into the duodenum
D. all of these
20. The cells that function to produce antibodies are:
A. B cells
B. Helper T cells
C. Killer T cells
D. Suppressor T cells
21. The effects of sympathetic nerve impulses on the alimentary canal are __________ and parasympathetic impulses are __________.
A. stimulative, or cause increases in activity; inhibitory, or slow down activity
B. varied with most of the activity being inhibitory; inhibitory all the time
C. not known; integrative, or integrate all the activities of the canal
D. none of the above
22. The part of the fallopian tubes that partly enclose the ovaries with finger like projections are called
A. vas deferens
B. oviducts
C. fimbriae
D. myometrial tubes
23. One of the major functions of the stomach is to
A. secrete proteases
B. reabsorb water from chyme
C. secrete lipases
D. A and C only
24. The female structure that corresponds to (is homologous to) the male penis is/are the
A. vagina
B. clitoris
C. vestibule
D. labia
25. Killer T cells need _______ in order to kill micro-organisms
A. an antibody labeled organism
B. to be exposed to interleukin
C. pyrogens
D. A and B only
26. Functions of the lymphatic system include:
a. absorbing ammino acids from food
b. absorbing fats from food
c. producing digestive enzymes
d. producing sperm and eggs
27. The type of birth control that can reduce the risk of STDs is called the:
A. barrier method
B. physiologic method
C. chemical method
D. hormonal method
28. The vagina is lined with:
A. simple squamous epithelial
B. stratified squamous epithelial
C. simple columnar epithelial
D. stratified columnar epithelial
29. The organ that helps to regulate blood ion composition and remove wastes is called the:
A. liver
B. pancreas
C. kidney
D. small intestine
30. Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?
A. seminal vesicles
B. bulbourethral glands
C. Fallopian tubes
D. B and C only
31. "The pill" works to prevent fertilization by:
A. increasing LH production
B. suppressing the LH surge
C. preventing endometrial thickening
D. decreasing spermatogenesis
32. Retroviruses like HIV infect a cell with the help of an enzyme known as:
A. trypsin
B. cholecystokinin
C. reverse transcriptase
D. DNA-ase
33. The tube that drains the kidney is called the
A. urethra
B. ureter
C. vas deferens
D. distal tubule
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FILL-INS (@2 points):
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words (# indicated by # of lines).
Choose 10 out of 12 only.
1. The primary organs (gonads) of the male reproductive system are the __________.
2. The ______ secretes lipases, proteases, and carbohydrases.
3. Seminal vesicle secretions contain __________ that provides an energy source for sperm cells.
4. Pancreatic fluid contains a high concentration of ________, which makes it alkaline.
5. __________ (a process) occurs in the female reproductive tract to sperm which are only then capable of fertilization.
FILL-INS (cont):
6. The process by which bile causes the breakdown of fat globules into smaller droplets is __________.
7. The male pituitary hormone which stimulates testosterone production is ___________.
8. Along with digestion, mastication, and ingestion, ___________ is a major function of the digestive system.
9. The hormone that stimulates the secretion (ejection) of milk from the mammary glands is __________.
10. ___________ functions to alter protein shape so that proteases can better digest proteins.
11. The __________ is the "functional unit" of the kidney.
12. The female structure that corresponds to (is homologous to) the male penis is the _________.
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Essay/Short Answer (@ 10 pts). Answer only 2 of the following 3. The first 2 answered will be graded.
1. Draw and label the human digestive tract. Also list the functions of four of the labeled parts.
2. Describe the monthly changes which occur to the inner lining of the uterus. Be sure to mention how this process is controlled.
3. Describe how HIV infects humans.