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UTA: A&P1 EXAM 2 REVIEW 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
What is the name of the joint related to the teeth?
a) Gomphoses
b) Syndesmoses
c) Symphyses
d) Synchondroses - correct answer-a) Gomphoses
When one bone has a projection that fits a ring-like ligament of
the other, it is a called a:
a) hinge
b) pivot
c) ball-and-socket
d) none of the above - correct answer-b) pivot
Where the first rib attaches to the sternum is an example of
what kind of joint?
a) Symphysis
b) Synarthrosis
c) Fibrosis
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d) Gomphosis - correct answer-b) Synarthrosis
Which of the following is false about dislocations?
a) Dislocation occurs when bones are forced out of alignment.
b) They do not require surgery to be placed back into proper
position.
c) They are typically accompanied by sprains, inflammation,
and/or immobility
d) The most common dislocated joint is when the head of the
femur is forced out of alignment with the acetabulum. - correct
answer-d) The most common dislocated joint is when the head
of the femur is forced out of alignment with the acetabulum.
Which of the following is not a major functions of joints?
a) bind bones together
b) allow bone growth
c) enable the body to move in response to skeletal muscle
contraction
d) barrier to protect the body from the outside world - correct
answer-d) barrier to protect the body from the outside world
Which of the following is not true regarding osteoarthritis?
a) It's a result of wear and tear on joints.
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b) Causes ossified scar tissue, or an ankylosis.
c) It's the most common form of arthritis.
d) Causes a crunching sound, crepitus. - correct answer-b)
Causes ossified scar tissue, or an ankylosis.
What is the role of tropomyosin in skeletal muscles?
a) Tropomyosin is the chemical that activates the myosin
heads.
b) Tropomyosin serves as a contraction inhibitor by blocking the
myosin binding sites on the actin molecules.
c) Tropomyosin serves as a contraction inhibitor by blocking the
actin binding sites on the myosin molecules.
d) Tropomyosin is the receptor for the motor neuron
neurotransmitter. - correct answer-b) Tropomyosin serves as a
contraction inhibitor by blocking the myosin binding sites on the
actin molecules.
The strongest muscle contractions are normally achieved by
________.
a) increasing stimulus above the threshold
b) increasing stimulus above the treppe stimulus
c) increasing the stimulation up to the maximal stimulus
d) recruiting small and medium muscle fibers - correct answer-
c) increasing the stimulation up to the maximal stimulus
UTA: A&P1 EXAM 2 REVIEW 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
What is the name of the joint related to the teeth?
a) Gomphoses
b) Syndesmoses
c) Symphyses
d) Synchondroses - correct answer-a) Gomphoses
When one bone has a projection that fits a ring-like ligament of
the other, it is a called a:
a) hinge
b) pivot
c) ball-and-socket
d) none of the above - correct answer-b) pivot
Where the first rib attaches to the sternum is an example of
what kind of joint?
a) Symphysis
b) Synarthrosis
c) Fibrosis
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d) Gomphosis - correct answer-b) Synarthrosis
Which of the following is false about dislocations?
a) Dislocation occurs when bones are forced out of alignment.
b) They do not require surgery to be placed back into proper
position.
c) They are typically accompanied by sprains, inflammation,
and/or immobility
d) The most common dislocated joint is when the head of the
femur is forced out of alignment with the acetabulum. - correct
answer-d) The most common dislocated joint is when the head
of the femur is forced out of alignment with the acetabulum.
Which of the following is not a major functions of joints?
a) bind bones together
b) allow bone growth
c) enable the body to move in response to skeletal muscle
contraction
d) barrier to protect the body from the outside world - correct
answer-d) barrier to protect the body from the outside world
Which of the following is not true regarding osteoarthritis?
a) It's a result of wear and tear on joints.
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b) Causes ossified scar tissue, or an ankylosis.
c) It's the most common form of arthritis.
d) Causes a crunching sound, crepitus. - correct answer-b)
Causes ossified scar tissue, or an ankylosis.
What is the role of tropomyosin in skeletal muscles?
a) Tropomyosin is the chemical that activates the myosin
heads.
b) Tropomyosin serves as a contraction inhibitor by blocking the
myosin binding sites on the actin molecules.
c) Tropomyosin serves as a contraction inhibitor by blocking the
actin binding sites on the myosin molecules.
d) Tropomyosin is the receptor for the motor neuron
neurotransmitter. - correct answer-b) Tropomyosin serves as a
contraction inhibitor by blocking the myosin binding sites on the
actin molecules.
The strongest muscle contractions are normally achieved by
________.
a) increasing stimulus above the threshold
b) increasing stimulus above the treppe stimulus
c) increasing the stimulation up to the maximal stimulus
d) recruiting small and medium muscle fibers - correct answer-
c) increasing the stimulation up to the maximal stimulus
