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A&P Questions 101-150

Question 1 of 50

1

In young growing animals, growth in length of long bones occurs at the:

Select one of the following:

  • Epithelium

  • Periosteum

  • Diaphysis

  • Epiphyseal plate

Explanation

Question 2 of 50

1

The term phagocytosis is used to describe the process whereby cells:

Select one of the following:

  • Manufacture protein

  • Manufacture carbohydrates

  • Eliminate waste products

  • Destroy invading bacteria and debris

Explanation

Question 3 of 50

1

Which is the hardest substance in the animal body?

Select one of the following:

  • Cartilage

  • Bone

  • Dentine

  • Enamel

Explanation

Question 4 of 50

1

Which two structures make up the joint capsule?

Select one of the following:

  • Synovial membrane and hyaline cartilage

  • Synovial membrane and fibrous membrane

  • Fibrous membrane and hyaline cartilage

  • Fibrous membrane and capsular ligament

Explanation

Question 5 of 50

1

The calcaneus is found:

Select one of the following:

  • In the hock

  • In the stifle

  • In the elbow

  • In the carpus

Explanation

Question 6 of 50

1

Hyaline cartilage is found in:

Select one of the following:

  • Intervertebral discs

  • The mandibular symphysis

  • Fibrocartilaginous joints

  • Synovial joints

Explanation

Question 7 of 50

1

An intra-articular meniscus:

Select one of the following:

  • Is made of elastic cartilage

  • Is found in the temporo-mandibular joint

  • Helps to stabilise a joint

  • Replaces the articular cartilage within a joint

Explanation

Question 8 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following types of gland secretes directly into the bloodstream?

Select one of the following:

  • Mucous

  • Simple

  • Compound

  • Endocrine

Explanation

Question 9 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?

Select one of the following:

  • Adrenal

  • Salivary

  • Pituitary

  • Ovary

Explanation

Question 10 of 50

1

Body tissues are all classified into four types:

Select one of the following:

  • Epithelial, glandular, connective, bone

  • Nervous, squamous, nervous, skeletal

  • Epithelial, glandular, nervous, skeletal

  • Epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous

Explanation

Question 11 of 50

1

The predominant type of connective tissue in tendons and ligaments is:

Select one of the following:

  • Areolar connective tissue

  • Dense fibrous connective tissue

  • Elastic connective tissue

  • Fibrocartilage

Explanation

Question 12 of 50

1

A muscle that increases the angle between two bones is known as:

Select one of the following:

  • An abductor

  • An adductor

  • An extensor

  • A flexor

Explanation

Question 13 of 50

1

The femur is an example of:

Select one of the following:

  • Long bone

  • Short bone

  • Flat bone

  • Irregular bone

Explanation

Question 14 of 50

1

The scapula is an example of a:

Select one of the following:

  • Long bone

  • Short bone

  • Flat bone

  • Irregular bone

Explanation

Question 15 of 50

1

The manubrium is found:

Select one of the following:

  • In the epiphysis

  • In the diaphysis

  • At the epiphyseal plate

  • In the growth cartilage

Explanation

Question 16 of 50

1

During endochondral ossification, the primary centre of ossification develops:

Select one of the following:

  • In the epiphysis

  • In the diaphysis

  • At the epiphyseal plate

  • In the growth cartilage

Explanation

Question 17 of 50

1

Secondary centres of ossification then develop:

Select one of the following:

  • In the epiphysis

  • In the diaphysis:

  • At the epiphyseal plate

  • In the growth cartilage

Explanation

Question 18 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Select one of the following:

  • The mandible

  • The sternebrae

  • The sacrum

  • The phalanges

Explanation

Question 19 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?

Select one of the following:

  • The fibula

  • The calcaneus

  • The scapula

  • The sacrum

Explanation

Question 20 of 50

1

An example of a condylar joint is:

Select one of the following:

  • The hip

  • The shoulder

  • The elbow

  • The carpus

Explanation

Question 21 of 50

1

An example of a hinge joint is:

Select one of the following:

  • An intervertebral joint

  • The stifle joint

  • The hip joint

  • The sacroiliac joint

Explanation

Question 22 of 50

1

Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:

Select one of the following:

  • In the bronchi of the respiratory tract

  • Lining the kidney tubules

  • Lining body cavities

  • In the small intestine

Explanation

Question 23 of 50

1

Simple columnar epithelium is found:

Select one of the following:

  • In the bronchi of the respiratory tract

  • Lining the kidney tubules

  • Lining body cavities

  • In the small intestine

Explanation

Question 24 of 50

1

Simple squamous epithelium is found:

Select one of the following:

  • In the bronchi of the respiratory tract

  • Lining the kidney tubules

  • Lining body cavities

  • In the small intestine

Explanation

Question 25 of 50

1

The alveoli are lined with:

Select one of the following:

  • Simple squamous epithelium

  • Ciliated mucous epithelium

  • Stratified squamous epithelium

  • Transitional epithelium

Explanation

Question 26 of 50

1

The following are all types of connective tissue:

Select one of the following:

  • Loose connective tissue, fibrous connective tissue, muscle, blood

  • Areolar tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, nerve

  • Bone, cartilage, skin, blood

  • Cartilage, dense connective tissue, bone, blood

Explanation

Question 27 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following muscle types has branching cells within its structure?

Select one of the following:

  • Skeletal muscle

  • Striated muscle

  • Smooth muscle

  • Cardiac muscle

Explanation

Question 28 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following muscle types is found in the wall of the intestine?

Select one of the following:

  • Skeletal muscle

  • Striated muscle

  • Smooth muscle

  • Cardiac muscle

Explanation

Question 29 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following is NOT a function of skin?

Select one of the following:

  • Temperature regulation

  • Protection against microorganisms

  • Vitamin manufacture

  • Antibody production

Explanation

Question 30 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following breeds of dog does not moult?

Select one of the following:

  • The Standard Poodle

  • The Bichon Frise

  • The Bedlington terrier

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 31 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following structures is NOT associated with the hair follicles on the dorsum (back) of the normal dog?

Select one of the following:

  • Sebaceous gland

  • Sweat gland

  • Arrector pili muscle

  • Wool hairs

Explanation

Question 32 of 50

1

Inspired air consists of:

Select one of the following:

  • 29% nitrogen

  • 79% nitrogen

  • 89% nitrogen

  • 21% nitrogen

Explanation

Question 33 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following is least accurate?

Select one of the following:

  • Nitrogen is unchanged in expired air

  • Oxygen levels in expired air are lower

  • Water vapour is slightly higher is inspired air

  • Carbon dioxide levels are lower in inspired air

Explanation

Question 34 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following is least accurate?

Select one of the following:

  • The trachea is a permanently open tube

  • The oesophagus lies above the trachea

  • The trachea cartilages are open on the dorsal aspect

  • The tracheal cartilages are open on the ventral aspect

Explanation

Question 35 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following sequences is correct with regard to what happens when the trachea splits into two?

Select one of the following:

  • Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar duct, alveolar sac

  • Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar sac, alveolar duct

  • Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar sac, alveolar duct

  • Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveolar duct, alveolar sac

Explanation

Question 36 of 50

1

Which structure does NOT lie within the mediastinum?

Select one of the following:

  • Heart

  • Oesophagus

  • Trachea

  • Lungs

Explanation

Question 37 of 50

1

Which is NOT a feature of the larynx?

Select one of the following:

  • It produces sound

  • It is shared by the digestive and respiratory tracts

  • It plays a role in swallowing

  • It forms the opening into the trachea

Explanation

Question 38 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following would NOT cause a decreased respiratory rate?

Select one of the following:

  • Pyrexia

  • Sleep

  • Anaesthesia

  • Inactivity

Explanation

Question 39 of 50

1

The epithelium found lining the GI tract is known as:

Select one of the following:

  • Stratified squamous epithelium

  • Simple columnar epithelium

  • Ciliated columnar epithelium

  • Simple squamous epithelium

Explanation

Question 40 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following is NOT an exocrine gland?

Select one of the following:

  • Sebaceous gland

  • Anal gland

  • Salivary gland

  • Thyroid gland

Explanation

Question 41 of 50

1

Which ONE of the following is a type of connective tissue?

Select one of the following:

  • Fibrocartilage

  • Compact bone

  • Adipose tissue

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 42 of 50

1

Which organ is NOT part of the upper urinary tract?

Select one of the following:

  • Bladder

  • Kidney

  • Urethra

  • Ureter

Explanation

Question 43 of 50

1

Which structure does NOT enter or leave the hilus of the kidney?

Select one of the following:

  • Blood vessels

  • Nerves

  • Renal pelvis

  • Uterus

Explanation

Question 44 of 50

1

The outer portion of the kidney is:

Select one of the following:

  • Medulla

  • Hilus

  • Renal pelvis

  • Cortex

Explanation

Question 45 of 50

1

Which part of the nephron is NOT found in the cortex of the kidney?

Select one of the following:

  • Glomerulus

  • Loop of Henle

  • PCT

  • DCT

Explanation

Question 46 of 50

1

Blood enters the glomerulus via:

Select one of the following:

  • Afferent arteriole

  • Efferent arteriole

  • Renal artery

  • Afferent venule

Explanation

Question 47 of 50

1

Which part of the nephron is found in the medulla of the kidney?

Select one of the following:

  • PCT

  • DCT

  • Bowman's capsule

  • Loop of Henle

Explanation

Question 48 of 50

1

Which hormone is NOT produced by the kidney?

Select one of the following:

  • Erythropoietin

  • Renin

  • Anti-diuretic hormone

  • Fhyroxine

Explanation

Question 49 of 50

1

Which part of the nephron acts as a filter of plasma?

Select one of the following:

  • PCT

  • Glomerulus

  • DCT

  • Loop of Henle

Explanation

Question 50 of 50

1

Which hormone is responsible for increasing reabsorption of sodium?

Select one of the following:

  • Aldosterone

  • Vitamin D

  • Renin

  • Erythropoietin

Explanation

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