Human Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test 2

Penile erectile tissue includes the corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum.

Smooth muscles are found in respiratory bronchi.

The first branches of the aorta are the

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

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

Within certain synovial joints, fibrous cartilaginous pads, called ______________, cushion and guide the articulating bones.

The sympathetic nerves to the heart, if stimulated, slow the heart rate and force of contraction.

The digestion of starch occurs mainly in the stomach.

All of the following are examples of anticoagulants EXCEPT

What type of joint that is distinguished by having a fluid-filled joint cavity ?

Blood flows to and from the placenta via

The area in the sensory cortex of brain that represents a part of the body is directly related to the number of receptors in that part of the body.

The cecum is associated with the

Differences in sensation intensity are determined by changes in the frequency of action potentials

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

Stimulation of skin by massage can produce reactions in areas far removed from the site of application of massage.

Chronic smoking can produce

What is a type of cushioning joint that allows limited movement and is found both in the symphysis pubis and in intervertebral discs?

Stimulation of the sympathetic nerves causes an increase in force of ventricular contraction.

The Golgi tendon organ is a sensory receptor.