Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Final Exam, Version 7 - May 12,1998
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 process known as _____________ takes place in Bowman's capsule
A. secretion
B. reabsorption
C. ultrafiltration
D. all of the above
2. The salivary enzyme amylase functions to digest
A. carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. fats
D. all of these
3. Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the
A. heart
B. esophagus
C. stomach
D. small intestine
4. The male gland(s) that produce(s) secretions that decreases pH and that forms 60% of the volume of semen are called
A. prostate
B. bulbourethral
C. seminal vesicles
D. paraurethral
5. The tubes that drain the kidneys are called
A. urethras
B. ureters
C. vas deferens
D. distal tubules
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 smooth muscles in the reproductive tract to rhythmically contract
7. Small food molecules are absorbed primarily in the:
A. mouth
B. esophagus
C. stomach
D. small intestine
E. large intestine
8. Which bodily function is NOT a particular function of the liver?
A. detoxification
B. glycogen storage
C. production of bile
D. production of blood proteins
E. production of protein-digesting enzymes
9. The enzyme amylase functions to digest
A. carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. fats
D. all of these
10. Which of the following is a protein digesting enzyme found in pancreatic secretions?
A. trypsin
B. lipase
C. amylase
D. nuclease
11. The hormones that induce milk production in female breasts are:
A. FSH
B. prolactin
C. LH
D. oxytocin
12. At least some mechanical digestion occurs in the digestive tract:
A. from the mouth to the anus
B. from the mouth to the stomach
C. from the mouth to the large intestine
D. from the mouth to the small intestine
13. Recent results have indicated that ulcers seem to be caused by:
A. pyloric bacteria
B. stress
C. excess stomach acid
D. heartburn
14. In which portion of the digestive tract would you expect to find contents with the highest concentration of free fatty acids?
A. colon
B. cecum
C. stomach
D. duodenum
E. esophagus
15. Fertilization normally occurs in the
A. ovary
B. Fallopian tube
C. uterus
D. vagina
16. HCl is released in the stomach and functions to:
A. alter protein shape to make them more digestible
B. induce the formation of pepsin from pepsinogen
C. digest proteins
D. A and B
E. All of the above
17. Which of the following are major functions of the pancreas?
A. regulation of blood sugar
B. conversion of ammonia into urea
C. secretion of bile
D. all of these
18. Sperm cells, after they are fully mature, may go into the
A. seminiferous tubules
B. vas deferens
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. Increased production of antidiuretic hormone will cause:
A. increased ultrafiltration
B. decreased ultrafiltration
C. increased reabsorption of ultrafiltrate
D. decreased reabsorption of ultrafiltrate
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. Amino acids and simple sugars are transported to the liver from the small intestine via:
A. a portal system
B. the lymphatic system
C. the bile duct
D. the digestive duct
23. One of the major functions of the stomach is to
A. secrete proteases
B. secrete intrinsic factor
C. secrete lipases
D. A and B only
24. The female structure that corresponds to (is homologous to) the male scrotum is/are the
A. vagina
B. clitoris
C. vestibule
D. labia
25. The enzyme pepsin functions to digest
A. carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. fats
D. all of these
26. Consuming alcohol causes the _________ to produce a(n) ________ in ADH production.
A. hypothalamus, increase
B. kidney, increase
C. hypothalamus, decrease
D. kidney, decrease
27. A type of birth control that can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases is called the:
A. condom method
B. physiologic method
C. chemical method
D. hormonal method
28. The Fallopian tubes are lined with:
A. simple squamous epithelial
B. stratified squamous epithelial
C. ciliated columnar epithelial
D. stratified columnar epithelial
29. A "Pap" smear can be used to:
A. diagnose the potential presence of syphilis
B. diagnose the potential presence of gonorrhea
C. diagnose the potential presence of cancer
D. diagnose the potential presence of HIV
30. The sympto-thermal method of birth control accurately predicts:
A. menstruation
B. gonadotropin release
C. ovulation
D. hCG release
31. Which of the following is not part of the ultrafiltrate in the kidney?
A. glucose
B. salts
C. H2O
D. large proteins
32. Spermatozoa, from the time of their development until the time of ejaculation, are transported through the male reproductive passageways. A number of structures of the reproductive system, each designated by a number, are listed below. Which combination of numbers best describes the route taken by the spermatozoa?
1. seminal vesicles;
2. vas deferens;
3. seminiferous tubules;
4. urethra;
5. epididymis.
A. 1, 2, 5, 4
B. 3, 1, 5, 4
C. 3, 5, 2, 4
D. 4, 2, 3, 6
E. 5, 3, 2, 4
33. For women over the age of 40, the American Cancer Society suggests:
A. a monthly self-examination
B. a yearly self-examination
C. mammography (X-Rays) every 5 years or so
D. mammography (X-Rays) every year or so
E. A and D
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 _______________ produces and secretes bile.
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. The _________________ cells in the testes support and nourish developing sperm.
6. The process by which bile causes the breakdown of fat globules into smaller droplets is __________.
7. The ______________ is the "functional unit" of the kidney.
8. Most absorption of food nutrients takes place in the _______________________.
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 structure that produces bile is the ______________.
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 reproduction is controlled in males.