Human Anatomy and Physiology Exam Review -Questions with Correct Answers
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Reabsorption of glucose Occurs primarily through the walls of the proximal tubule.
Angina pectoris pain Results from a blockage in an artery that supplies the heart.
Primary function of lymphocytes To act against foreign substances.
Phagocyte Functions include neutrophils.
Effect of NSAID pain relievers Disrupts prostaglandin hormone signaling to cells in the
stomach, affecting mucous neck cells.
Peristalsis location Occurs from the pharynx to the anus.
Bolus movement in the esophagus Peristalsis of the esophageal walls forces the bolus to
the stomach.
Feature of the spleen The highly permeable venous sinuses within the spleen allow blood
to pass into the red pulp where it is filtered.
Role of the lymphatic system Moves excess tissue fluid from the interstitium to the
bloodstream.
Hematocrit A measure of the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood
cells.
Percent of red blood cells in a blood sample A)
, Stem cell that gives rise to the agranulocytes B)
Clotting factor C)
An abnormal red blood cell resulting from a genetic disorder D)
Metabolic water A by-product of the oxidative metabolism of nutrients
Water that a person drinks after exercising 10)
Water that is in food C)
Water consumed in beverages D)
A nephron consists of what structures? A) An afferent and efferent arteriole
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the esophagus
How does lymph differ from plasma? C) Lymph contains only white blood cells and
plasma contains both red and white blood cells.
How does the composition of glomerular filtrate differ from that of plasma? Filtrate
contains most of the same substances as plasma except for larger protein molecules.
Which of the following occur with emphysema? A) Additional respiratory membranes
form within alveoli, increasing surface area for gas exchange.
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Reabsorption of glucose Occurs primarily through the walls of the proximal tubule.
Angina pectoris pain Results from a blockage in an artery that supplies the heart.
Primary function of lymphocytes To act against foreign substances.
Phagocyte Functions include neutrophils.
Effect of NSAID pain relievers Disrupts prostaglandin hormone signaling to cells in the
stomach, affecting mucous neck cells.
Peristalsis location Occurs from the pharynx to the anus.
Bolus movement in the esophagus Peristalsis of the esophageal walls forces the bolus to
the stomach.
Feature of the spleen The highly permeable venous sinuses within the spleen allow blood
to pass into the red pulp where it is filtered.
Role of the lymphatic system Moves excess tissue fluid from the interstitium to the
bloodstream.
Hematocrit A measure of the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood
cells.
Percent of red blood cells in a blood sample A)
, Stem cell that gives rise to the agranulocytes B)
Clotting factor C)
An abnormal red blood cell resulting from a genetic disorder D)
Metabolic water A by-product of the oxidative metabolism of nutrients
Water that a person drinks after exercising 10)
Water that is in food C)
Water consumed in beverages D)
A nephron consists of what structures? A) An afferent and efferent arteriole
Heartburn is usually caused by the effects of gastric juice on the esophagus
How does lymph differ from plasma? C) Lymph contains only white blood cells and
plasma contains both red and white blood cells.
How does the composition of glomerular filtrate differ from that of plasma? Filtrate
contains most of the same substances as plasma except for larger protein molecules.
Which of the following occur with emphysema? A) Additional respiratory membranes
form within alveoli, increasing surface area for gas exchange.
