Question FBQ1 : Anatomy is the science that deals with _____________ Answer: Structure Question FBQ2 : Tissues combine to form _____________ Answer: Organs Question FBQ3 : When Physicians evaluate patients, they normally use a combination of anatomical and ______________ information Answer: Functional Question FBQ4 : Cells that are capable of producing food from raw materials in the cell are called ____________ cells Answer: Autotrophic Question FBQ5 : Eukaryotic cells are defined by their possession of membrane-bound ___________________ Answer: Nucleus Question FBQ6 : Organelles are structural and functional components of ________________ Answer: Cells Question FBQ7 : Bones and cartilages support and protect soft tissues and store _______________ Answer: Minerals Question FBQ8 : Human skin colour is controlled by the interaction of melanin, carotene and ___________________ Answer: Haemoglobin Question FBQ9 : Synthesis of Vitamin D begins with activation of a precursor molecule in the skin called ______________ by ultraviolet rays in sunlight Answer: 7-dehydrocholesterol Question FBQ10 : Ceruminous glands are special ____________cells found in the dermis of the ear canal Answer: Exocrine Question FBQ11 : Adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column are united by _____________ Answer: Intervertebral disc Question FBQ12 : Along with the ribs, the ______________ forms the rib cage Answer: Sternum Question FBQ13 : Sutures are _______________ found between skull bones Answer: Immovable joints Question FBQ14 : The presence of ______________ allows the skull of the foetus to compress as it passes through the birth canal Answer: Fontanels Question FBQ15 : ______________ is the connective tissue sheath that surrounds and separates muscle Answer: Epimysium Question FBQ16 : In the nervous system, ________________ far outnumber neurons and account for roughly 50% of its volume Answer: Neuroglia Question FBQ17 : The _________________division of the Autonomic Nervous System forms the body’s “fight or flight” response Answer: Sympathetic Question FBQ18 : Neurons function through the generation and propagation of electrochemical signals known as _________________________ Answer: Action potentials Question FBQ19 : Once the network of _____________ in the central nervous system evaluates sensory information and decide on an action, they stimulate efferent neurons Answer: Interneurons Question FBQ20 : The uppermost part of the brain stem is the __________________________ Answer: Midbrain Question FBQ21 : A person who has tumour of the ______________ frequently loses balance Answer: Cerebellum Question FBQ22 : The Basilar artery terminates as the ____________________ artery Answer: Posterior cerebral Question FBQ23 : In the adult, the spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the level of the ____________________ vertebra Answer: Second lumbar Question FBQ24 : Bundles of nerve cells within the Central nervous system are called ____________ Answer: Tracts Question FBQ25 : Second order lower motor neurons form part of the final _____________ for information traveling from CNS to peripheral tissues Answer: common pathway Question FBQ26 : Endocrine glands release their secretion into the ___________________ fluid Answer: Extracellular Question FBQ27 : An example of glands that have both endocrine and exocrine functions is the _______________ Answer: Pancreas Question FBQ28 : The endocrine system consists of cells, tissues and organs that secrete hormones that are critical to __________________ Answer: Homeostasis Question FBQ29 : The Pineal gland produces ____________________ Answer: Melatonin Question FBQ30 : Steroid hormones are derived from ________________ Answer: Cholesterol Question FBQ31 : ____________ is the movement of air into the lungs Answer: Ventilation Question FBQ32 : _____________sinuses, named after the associated bones, warm and humidify inspired air Answer: Paranasal Question FBQ33 : The ________________ is located between the Pharynx and Trachea Answer: Larynx Question FBQ34 : ______________________ is the collective term used for the multiple-branched bronchi Answer: Bronchial tree Question FBQ35 : _______________________ is one sequence of inspiration and expiration Answer: Respiratory cycle Question FBQ36 : Contraction of the ______________ muscle moves the ribs upward and outward, causing the rib cage to expand Answer: External intercostal Question FBQ37 : The epithelium lining the digestive tract is ________________ Answer: Simple columnar Question FBQ38 : The ______________ is a double-layered portion of peritoneum Answer: Mesentery Question FBQ39 : The labia majora extend from the mons pubis anteriorly to the _______________ posteriorly Answer: Perineal body Question FBQ40 : Uterine arteries are derived from the anterior division of the _________________ artery Answer: Internal iliac Question FBQ41 : The ______________________ attaches the lateral border of the uterus to the side wall of the pelvis Answer: Broad ligament Question FBQ42 : The ______________ is a sperm storage area of the male genital tract Answer: Epididymis Question FBQ43 : The ductus deferens is joined by the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the _________________ Answer: Ejaculatory duct Question FBQ44 : Sperm contains enzymes in the _________________region of its head, by which it penetrates the oocyte Answer: Acrosome Question FBQ45 : The pulmonary vascular circuit moves blood from the ___________ of the heart to the lungs Answer: Right side Question FBQ46 : _____________ are narrow arteries that branch from the ends of arteries and carry blood to capillaries Answer: Arterioles Question FBQ47 : The contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle while pumping blood is called _____________ Answer: Heart beat Question FBQ48 : In an average adult male, the volume of blood is four to _____________litres Answer: 5 Question FBQ49 : The cortical tissue of the kidney that penetrates between the pyramids form ________________ Answer: Renal columns Question FBQ50 : Innate immunity is ______________ determined Answer: Genetically Question MCQ1 : Histology is a speciality of _______________ Answer: Embryology Question MCQ2 : Animal cells lack _____________ Answer: Cell wall Question MCQ3 : The functions of the integumentary system include ________________ Answer: Nourishment of the epidermis Question MCQ4 : Endocrine cells are not present in __________________ Answer: Kidney Question MCQ5 : The following structure has no influence on the amount of light that reaches the retina of the eye Answer: Sclera Question MCQ6 : Processes to which tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue attach are __________ Answer: Tuberosity Question MCQ7 : Lateral curve of the vertebral column is called ________________________ Answer: Scoliosis Question MCQ8 : Complex integrative functions are performed by ________________ Answer: Spinal cord Question MCQ9 : Cells and dissolved materials including nutrients, wastes and gases are transported by the ______________ Answer: Kidney Question MCQ10 : Calcitriol contributes to the homeostasis of body fluids by aiding the absorption of ________________ Answer: Calcium Question MCQ11 : Normally, only the thick skin of the palm of the hand and sole of the feet has __________ Answer: Stratum Lucidum Question MCQ12 : _____________ sweat glands are found mainly in the axillary and pubic regions and their product is digested by bacteria to produce body odour Answer: Apocrine Question MCQ13 : Which of the following is NOT a function of the human ear? Answer: Excretion of concentrated water Question MCQ14 : Which of these statements does is NOT true about the structure of the human eye? Answer: The anterior segment consists of cornea and iris only Question MCQ15 : The parts of a skeletal muscle include Answer: Tendon Question MCQ16 : Without the skeleton, man can Answer: Speak Question MCQ17 : The vertebral column consists of _____________ vertebral segments Answer: 13 thoracic Question MCQ18 : Structurally, bone tissue does not contain ______________ Answer: Silver Question MCQ19 : Adult human axial and appendicular skeleton together consists of _____________ bones Answer: 206 Question MCQ20 : The bony part of a vertebra does not include ___________ Answer: Transverse foramen Question MCQ21 : Which of the following is not true about skeletal muscle? Answer: Initiates its own contraction Question MCQ22 : A muscle that is named after its shape is the ---- muscle Answer: Deltoid Question MCQ23 : The basic anatomical unit of the nervous system is the _____________ Answer: Ganglion Question MCQ24 : When a neuron is depolarised Answer: The cell becomes positively charged Question MCQ25 : Which of the following statements is NOT true? Answer: The brain consists of 5 billion neurons Question MCQ26 : Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Spinal cord? Answer: Its white matter integrates reflexes to stimuli Question MCQ27 : Which of the following statements about the human brain is false? Answer: It is partly enclosed by the cranium Question MCQ28 : Which of the following brain functions is performed by the Thalamus? Answer: It plays a part in the arousal or alerting mechanism Question MCQ29 : Which of the following statements about the brain is false? Answer: Temporal lobe is concerned with sensation of pressure Question MCQ30 : The Vertebral artery gives rise to __________ Answer: Posterior cerebral artery Question MCQ31 : Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the endocrine system? Answer: Secretions may also be into ducts Question MCQ32 : Which of the following is NOT a class of hormones? Answer: Polysaccharide hormone Question MCQ33 : Which of the following statements is NOT true with respect to the Respiratory system? Answer: It delivers oxygen to gas-exchange layer of the lung Question MCQ34 : Respiratory control centres are located in _________________ Answer: Pons Question MCQ35 : Which of the following is NOT part of the conducting part of the respiratory system? Answer: Oral cavity Question MCQ36 : The bone of the face that does not have air space in it is _______________ Answer: Temporal bone Question MCQ37 : Which of the following statements is true? Answer: The thick cricoid cartilage forms a ring Question MCQ38 : Which of the following statements is false regarding the Trachea? Answer: The cartilages are connected to one another by loose areolar connective tissue Question MCQ39 : Which of the following definitions of respiration is false? Answer: Release of the energy so formed for physical activity Question MCQ40 : Which of the following muscles does not play major role in respiratory movement? Answer: Erector spinae muscle Question MCQ41 : Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system? Answer: Conversion of nutrients to energy Question MCQ42 : Which of the following is not an accessory organ of the digestive system? Answer: Adrenal gland Question MCQ43 : The following are cells in the wall of the stomach except ______________ Answer: Beta cells Question MCQ44 : Which option below is not a function of the large intestine? Answer: Digestion of food Question MCQ45 : Which of the following are not organs of the pelvic cavity? Answer: Anal canal Question MCQ46 : Which of the relations of pelvic organs in the female is wrong? Answer: Ovary is on the side of the urinary bladder Question MCQ47 : In the female perineum, the urethral opening is ____________ Answer: In the vestibule Question MCQ48 : Which of the following statements about the uterus is not true? Answer: The cavity is oval in shape Question MCQ49 : Which statement below is not true about the uterine tube? Answer: Each tube is approximately 20 cm long Question MCQ50 : The Prostate ------------------- Answer: Lies posterior to Urinary Bladder