Human Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test 2

The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the aorta is

Infection can be acquired though direct physical contact with an infected person, injection into the skin by insects, and direct penetration of the skin by the infectious agent.

In a healthy adult, the approximate volume of blood pumped out by the heart in 1 minute is

The metabolic rate can be increased by all of the following EXCEPT

The valve that prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium is the

Ovulation typically occurs about 14 days prior to the beginning of the next menstrual cycle.

Lymphocytes are manufactured in the bone marrow.

Vasectomy does not affect masculinity.

The type of innervation associated with the large intestine is/are

The actual sites of gas exchange within the lungs are the

Under normal circumstances, the plasma of a person who is Rh- has antibodies against Rh antigen.

The stroke volume is the volume of blood pumped out of the heart per minute.

Muscle spindles are spindle-shaped smooth muscles.

Nitrogen gas contributes most to the atmospheric pressure.

The peroneus longus, tibialis major, gracilis, and sartorius are all muscles located in the lower limb.

Which blood cells actively participate in blood clotting?

Saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates and fats.

A second-class lever is the most common muscle arrangement.

If the heart is removed from the body and coronary circulation is maintained together with the temperature, oxygen, and nutrients required, it is possible for the heart to continue beating.

Muscle spindles are innervated by both sensory and motor nerve fibers.