Part ONE
LESSON 1
Questions 1 to 25: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
Break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
1. A patient is having problems with the function of the small intestines. What will this problem most likely?
affect?
A. Lubrication
B. Acid secretion
C. Nutrient absorption
D. Waste storage
2. A patient is told that she has a joint disorder that’s caused by an infection. What type of disorder does
this person have?
A. Bursitis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Gout
D. Septic arthritis
3. What are the constituents of DNA?
A. Lipids, nitrogenous bases, and proteins
B. Sugars and lipids
C. Sugars, phosphates, and nitrogenous bases
D. Proteins and sugars
4. A person needs to lie on the stomach to expose the back for a procedure. In which position will the
person be placed?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
5. Which one of the following processes is achieved through osmosis?
A. Transport of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus
B. Particles of oxygen filling the lungs
C. A cube of sugar dissolving in coffee
D. Water moving across the cell membrane
6. Which part of the endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids and steroids?
A. Smooth
B. Rough
C. Cilia
D. Flagella
7. A 22-year-old man is stabbed in the chest. Which organ systems are most likely to be directly injured?
A. Nervous and circulatory systems
B. Respiratory and circulatory systems
C. Respiratory and reproductive systems
D. Digestive and endocrine systems
8. During an emergency room examination for an injured arm, the physician palpates the arm’s entire
length, starting at the shoulder and ending at the fingers of the hand. This process takes him from a(n)
_______ position.
A. anterior to ventral
B. proximal to distal
C. right to left
D. coronal to transverse
9. When you do a push-up from the floor, what kind of movement describes the motion of your elbow?
A. Extension
B. Rotation
C. Flexion
D. Abduction
10. The skin plays a major role in
A. absorption of vitamin A and certain drugs.
B. temperature regulation and sensation.
C. retention of oxygen and excretion of carbon dioxide.
D. synthesis and storage of proteins.
11. What is the medical term for the kneecap?
A. Tarsus
B. Femur
C. Patella
D. Tibia
12. Muscles are attached to bones by
A. ligaments.
B. cartilage.
C. nerves.
D. tendons
13. A patient is infected with an organism that enters the cell and uses the cell’s energy parts to grow and
multiply. What type of organism is causing this patient’s infection?
A. Protozoa
B. Fungi
C. Virus
D. Bacteria
14. In which phase of the cell cycle are the chromosomes split?
A. Prophase
B. Metaphase
C. Telophase
D. Anaphase
15. What is the mechanism that maintains a stable environment within the body?
A. Prognosis
B. Symptoms
C. Syndrome
D. Equilibrium
16. A person is diagnosed with a problem with the gall bladder. Which part of the abdomen will be
examined for this problem?
A. Left upper quadrant
B. Right lower quadrant
C. Right upper quadrant
D. Left lower quadrant
17. A person has a sideways curvature of the vertebral column. What type of curvature does this person
have?
A. Kyphosis
B. Ptosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Lordosis
18. The process of breaking a complex substance down into smaller components is called
A. catabolism.
B. neutralization.
C. anabolism.
D. metabolism.
19. A patient has a problem with adjusting water balance and tissue metabolism. Which structure within the
endocrine system regulates these functions?
A. Thymus
B. Pituitary gland
C. Adrenal glands
D. Pancreas
20. While being examined, a patient is found to have problems moving the thumb. Which type of joint is
being affected?
A. Saddle
B. Hinge
C. Gliding
D. Pivot
21. During football practice, a high school student injures the left pectoral girdle. Which bones are affected
by this injury?
A. Clavicle and scapula
B. Scapula and humerus
C. Clavicle and ischium
D. Scapula and radius
22. The function of smooth muscle is to provide
A. rapid contractions.
B. involuntary movement.
C. cushioning around the joints.
D. skeletal support.
23. A eukaryotic cell in a human body has just reproduced assexually. Which of the following has mostl
likely just occurred?
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Fertilization
D. Metastasis
24. Glucose is the main source of cell energy, but any glucose that can’t be used immediately is stored for
future use as
A. fat.
B. carbohydrates.
C. galactose.
D. glycogen.
25. Chromosomes can be seen only during
A. neutralization.
B. active transport.
C. cell division.
D. meiosis.
PART TWO
LESSON 2
Questions 1 to 25: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
1. A person is complaining of muscle weakness, numbness, paralysis, and pain. Which disorder of the
nervous system is this person most likely experiencing?
A. Carpal tunnel syndrome
B. Peripheral neuropathy
C. Meningitis
D. Myasthenia gravis
2. Where are keratinized cells found in the body?
A. Hair and nails
B. Subcutaneous layer of the skin
C. Capillaries and nerve endings
D. Sweat and sebaceous glands
3. The three membranous coverings that protect the brain and spinal cord are called
A. gyri.
B. pons.
C. meninges.
D. sulci.
4. A seven-year-old boy breaks his tibia and requires immobilization by a hard cast for six weeks until the
break heals. A potential consequence of this therapy is atrophy of the
A. gastrocnemius.
B. trapezius.
C. serratus anterior.
D. pectoralis major.
5. The skin plays a major role in
A. storage of fatty tissure for energy.
B. retention of oxygen and excretion of carbon dioxide.
C. synthesis and storage of proteins.
D. absorption of vitamin A and certain drugs.
6. The __________ gland regulates the function of many other endocrine glands.
A. thyroid
B. thymus
C. adrenal
D. pituitary
7. Structurally, what is the difference between the dermis and the epidermis?
A. The epidermis is thicker.
B. The epidermis consists of mostly adipose cells.
C. The dermis contains more types of tissue.
D. The dermis is made mostly of dead cells.
8. The muscle contractions that propel food through your intestines are controlled by the _______ nervous
system.
A. voluntary
B. peripheral
C. central
D. autonomic
9. A secretary who experiences pain, swelling, and tingling sensations in her hands and arms may suffer
from
A. bell’s palsy.
B. neuritis.
C. carpal tunnel syndrome.
D. trigeminal neuralgia.
10. A 6-year-old boy is noticeably taller than his classmates. He stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall. What glandular
problem do you suspect he may have?
A. Dysfunction of the posterior pituitary gland
B. Dysfunction of the anterior pituitary gland
C. Dysfunction of the parathyroid gland
D. Dysfunction of the thyroid gland
11. A person is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What is another name for this disorder?
A. Addison’s disease
B. Cushing’s syndrome
C. Hashimoto’s disease
D. Graves’ disease
12. After an eye examination a person is told that glasses are needed for nearsightedness. What common
disorder of the eye is this person experiencing?
A. Myopia
B. Amblyopia
C. Hyperopia
D. Presbyopia
13. Which process is performed by the endocrine system?
A. Breakdown of hormones into simpler molecules
B. Secretion of hormones from cells
C. Transport of hormones to muscles
D. Excretion of hormones from the body
14. In addition to the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane, a single neuron possesses
A. one dendrite and several axons.
B. one nucleus and many neuroglia.
C. many nuclei and one neurilemma.
D. several dendrites and one axon.
15. Which part of the ear is normally filled with fluid to aid in the transmission of sound waves?
A. Semicircular canals
B. Auditory canal
C. Cochlea
D. Malleus
16. A person is having problems chewing. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected in this person?
A. Accessory
B. Trochlear
C. Trigeminal
D. Abducens
17. The portion of the nervous system that controls involuntary activities is a subdivision of the _______
nervous system.
A. sympathetic
B. parasympathetic
C. peripheral
D. central
18. A 63-year-old man has become progressively hard of hearing. He’s a retired airplane mechanic. He also
notices a lot of wax in his ears. What kind of hearing loss is this man likely to have?
A. Infectious and sensorineural
B. Infectious
C. Conductive
D. Conductive and sensorineural
19. Which part of the brain is responsible for the maintenance of muscle tone and the coordination of
muscle movements?
A. Hippocampus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Cerebellum
D. Midbrain
20. A young man happens to spot an ex-girlfriend he’s trying to avoid. Why does his mouth become dry?
A. His central nervous system shuts down saliva production.
B. His sympathetic nervous system overrides the parasympathetic stimulation for
saliva production.
C. His cervical plexus overrides the parasympathetic stimulation for saliva production.
D. His cranial nerves shut down saliva production.
21. A 15-year-old gymnast falls and suffers an injury to her brachial plexus. What action might now be
difficult for her?
A. Extending her wrist
B. Flexing her knee
C. Flexing her foot
D. Extending her neck
22. Acne is an example of a(n)
A. nodule.
B. papule.
C. vesicle.
D. ulcer.
23. The hypothalamus is considered the brain of the brain because it
A. controls voluntary movement.
B. maintains balance.
C. regulates vital body functions.
D. produces cerebrospinal fluid.
24. A 60-year-old woman is diagnosed with a tumor in her left temporal lobe. The surgeons remove the
tumor along with a large portion of her temporal lobe. After surgery, the woman might have difficulty with
A. detecting taste.
B. moving her arms.
C. sensing pain.
D. speaking fluently.
25. Impairment of the vagus nerve may affect the ability to move the
A. tongue.
B. face.
C. eyes.
D. lungs.
PART THREE
Lesson 3
Questions 1 to 45: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
1. As we grow older, our hair turns grey because of a reduction in an enzyme that neutralizes
A. lunula.
B. keratin.
C. hydrogen peroxide.
D. sebum.
2. A 30-year-old man is involved in a serious car accident from which he suffers internal injuries. The man
requires surgery to remove most of his pancreas. What condition may develop as a possible consequence
of this surgery?
A. Diabetes
B. Bell’s palsy
C. Cushing’s syndrome
D. Acromegaly
3. A young child has a neurological disorder that causes spastic paralysis. What disease does this child most
likely have?
A. Myasthenia gravis
B. Huntington’s disease
C. Cerebral palsy
D. Subdural hematoma
4. A middle-aged patient is diagnosed with a bone disorder caused by vitamin D deficiency. Which type of
disorder is caused by a lack of vitamin D?
A. Osteomalacia
B. Osteomyelitis
C. Osteoporosis
D. Scurvy
5. A patient presents to the emergency room with a severe headache that began after a bike accident, in
which he suffered a blow to his head. A CT scan shows bleeding between the dura mater and the
arachnoid layers. What is the correct diagnosis?
A. Subdural hematoma
B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
C. Epidural hemorrhage
D. Epidural hematoma
6. Several bones form the _______, which is attached to leg bones and muscles.
A. xiphoid process
B. pelvic girdle
C. obturator foramen
D. axial skeleton
7. A 32-year-old man has trouble tying his shoelaces, writing, and walking in a straight line. A computed
tomographic (special x-ray) scan of the brain would likely reveal that the man has an abnormality in the
A. cerebellum.
B. diencephalon.
C. brain stem.
D. cerebrum.
8. What movement are you demonstrating if you stand with your arms down at your sides and lift them up
to shoulder height?
A. Adduction
B. Abduction
C. Rotation
D. Flexion
9. On what part of the body are sudoriferous glands present in highest concentrations?
A. On the scalp and thighs
B. Under the arms and on the palms of hands
C. On the back and behind the knees
D. On the neck and arms
10. A medical procedure performed to keep the ends of a broken bone together is called
A. reduction.
B. casting.
C. remodeling.
D. traction.
11. Both cranial and spinal cavities are contained within the _______ cavity.
A. dorsal
B. thoracic
C. anterior
D. orbital
12. Respiration, heart rate, and digestion are all regulated by the _______ system.
A. autonomic nervous
B. peripheral nervous
C. sympathetic
D. limbic
13. The part of the brain that translates the impulses that the eyes receive into vision is the
_______ lobe.
A. frontal
B. parietal
C. temporal
D. occipital
14. Bone cells that deposit new bone are called
A. endostea.
B. erythrocytes.
C. osteoblasts.
D. osteoclasts.
15. The white matter that provides for communication between the right and left sides of the cerebrum is
called the
A. central fissure.
B. cerebral aqueduct.
C. choroid plexus.
D. corpus callosum.
16. A protein molecule that can affect a chemical reaction in the body without being affected by the
reaction is a(n)
A. phospholipid.
B. carbohydrate.
C. steroid.
D. enzyme.
17. A patient has blue eyes. Which part of the eye has color?
A. Retina
B. Vitreous humor
C. Sclera
D. Iris
18. What type of fracture, common among children, is characterized by incomplete breakage of the bone?
A. Compound fracture
B. Comminuted fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Closed fracture
19. The inner ear contains three semicircular canals that are exclusively used for
A. maintaining balance.
B. hearing faint sounds.
C. equalizing air pressure.
D. transmitting sound waves.
20. By what process is a particular substance engulfed by a cell membrane and then digested?
A. Diffusion
B. Phagocytosis
C. Pinocytosis
D. Osmosis
21. The hormones stored in the posterior pituitary are released only when triggered by the
A. pancreas.
B. parathyroid.
C. hypothalamus.
D. thalamus.
22. A patient has a disease process that affects the adrenal cortex. Which hormone level will be affected by
this disease process?
A. Growth hormone
B. Adrenocorticosteroids
C. Norepinephrine
D. Glucagon
23. Infant bones are very soft and pliable because of
A. mineral deposition in select areas of the body.
B. incomplete ossification at birth.
C. cartilage formation throughout the body.
D. fluid accumulation between collagenous fibers.
24. A 27-year-old woman suffers a fracture of the tibia where a part of the bone is pushed through the
skin. How would this fracture be classified?
A. Spiral
B. Compound
C. Comminuted
D. Hairline
25. The second largest bone in the body, and the only bone in the upper arm, is the
A. humerus.
B. radius.
C. scapula.
D. ulna.
26. The study of tissues as a part of microscopic anatomy is known as
A. histology.
B. physiology.
C. endocrinology.
D. cytology.
27. During a windstorm, something is blown into your eye causing you discomfort. You immediately rub
your eye to try to remove the particle. What part of the eye might be irritated by this rubbing?
A. Retina
B. Optic nerve
C. Sclera
D. Cornea
28. Movement across a cell membrane that occurs through a selectively permeable membrane is called
A. filtration.
B. facilitated diffusion.
C. diffusion.
D. osmosis.
29. Glucose is an example of a
A. triglyceride.
B. monosaccharide.
C. polysaccharide.
D. diglyceride.
30. A state of _______ is necessary for proper cell function within the body.
A. bacteriostasis
B. homeostasis
C. ionization
D. neutralization
31. The basic unit of structure and function of all living things is the
A. atom.
B. ion.
C. molecule.
D. cell.
32. _______ carry messages away from the cell body.
A. Myelin
B. Axons
C. Neurilemma
D. Dendrites
33. All 31 pairs of spinal nerves, which carry messages to and from the brain, spinal cord, and all parts of
the body, are called _______ nerves.
A. motor
B. sensory
C. mixed
D. cranial
34. The simplest response to a stimulus is a
A. motor movement.
B. reflex.
C. parasympathetic response.
D. sympathetic response.
35. The loss of heart muscle tissue is detrimental because the tissue
A. grows too rapidly.
B. doesn’t repair itself.
C. heals very slowly.
D. builds up in the heart.
36. In which step of cell division does the nucleus disappear and spindle fibers are formed?
A. Metaphase
B. Prophase
C. Telophase
D. Anaphase
37. A 45-year-old man dislocates his shoulder. To restore proper joint position, the doctor must maneuver
the head of the
A. humerus back into the socket of the clavicle.
B. femur back into the socket of the clavicle.
C. femur back into the socket of the scapula.
D. humerus back into the socket of the scapula.
38. The body’s master gland is the
A. testes.
B. thyroid.
C. pituitary.
D. thymus.
39. A patient is scheduled to have the parathyroid glands removed. What will the removal of these glands
most likely affect?
A. Calcium level
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B. Level of growth hormone
C. Genetic transfer
D. Red blood cell production
40. Which membrane covers the brain surface?
A. Dura mater
B. Pia mater
C. Periosteal mater
D. Arachnoid mater
41. _______, or afferent, neurons carry messages toward the spinal cord and brain.
A. Sensory
B. Motor
C. Interneurons
D. Associative
42. Which pair of hormones exerts opposite effects?
A. Calcitonin and epinephrine
B. Insulin and glucagon
C. Growth hormone and insulin
D. Thyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone
43. Which neurotransmitter is needed for muscle function?
A. Epinephrine
B. Serotonin
C. Acetylcholine
D. Norepinephrine
44. A patient comes in to see the physician after stepping on a rusty nail. Which health problem is this
patient prone to developing?
A. Guillain-Barré syndrome
B. Neuritis
C. Tetanus
D. Myasthenia gravis
45. A patient has fractured the right trochanter. Where is this patient’s injury?
A. Femur
B. Neck
C. Elbow
D. Lower leg
BACKGROUND
During your study, you may have found one of the medical
disorders you read about to be especially interesting. This
assignment gives you an opportunity to apply what you’ve
learned by doing some research in outside sources and
increasing your understanding of one disorder.
PROCEDURE
Go to http://lessons.pennfoster.com/pdf/sp0754.pdf and
read the instructions for research papers. Select a single medical
disorder that affects the skeletal, muscular, integumentary,
nervous, sensory, or endocrine systems. Consult the software
program Anatomy & Physiology Revealed 3.0, and determine
the Histology and possible Imaging studies used to diagnose the
disorder. Utilize other resources including textbooks, journal
articles, and primary websites to validate your findings. Then
prepare a detailed report on the medical disorder, including
the following elements:
1. Definition
2. Method(s) of diagnosis
3. Symptoms and complications of the disorder
4. Diagnostic findings from Imaging and Histology
5. Treatment of the disorder
6. Methods of prevention, if any
7. Directions for future research
The information from this course should be incorporated but
not limited to what you’ve learned while studying this course.
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GOAL
This assignment is designed to help you apply what you’ve
learned from your lessons by researching and writing about a
medical disorder you’ve studied and to give you an opportunity
to demonstrate your written communication and research skills.
WRITING GUIDELINES
1. Type your submission, double-spaced, in a standard
print font, Times New Roman or Arial Font size 12. Use
a standard document format with 1-inch margins. (Do
not use any fancy or cursive fonts.)
2. Include the following information at the top of your paper:
a. Name and complete mailing address
b. Student number
c. Course title and number (Anatomy and Physiology 1,
SCI 135)
d. Research project number (40943400)
3. Read the assignment carefully and address the topic
suggested. Use proper citation in either APA or MLA style.
4. Be specific. Limit your submission to the main
topic identified.
5. Include a reference page in either APA or MLA style. On
this page, list websites, journals, and all other references
used in preparing the submission.
6. Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
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GRADING CRITERIA
Your grade will be based on the following criteria:
Content 40 percent
Written communication 40 percent
Format 20 percent
Here’s a brief explanation of each of these points.
Content
The student
■ Provides a clear discussion of the assigned topic or issue
■ Addresses the subject in complete sentences, not just
simple yes or no statements
■ Supports his or her opinion by citing specific information
from the assigned websites and any other references using
correct APA or MLA guidelines for citations and references
■ Stays focused on the assigned issues
■ Writes in his or her own words and uses quotation
marks to indicate direct quotations
Written Communication
The student
■ Includes an introductory paragraph, a body,
and a concluding paragraph
■ Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and sentence structure
■ Provides clear organization (for example, uses words like
first, however, on the other hand, and so on, consequently,
since, next, and when)
■ Makes sure the paper contains no typographical errors
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Format
The paper is double-spaced and typed using either Times
New Roman or Arial in font size 12. It includes the student’s
■ Name and complete mailing address
■ Student number
■ Course title and number (Anatomy and Physiology 1,
SCI 135)
■ Research project number (40943400)
