The Muscular System
Which muscle group is responsible for flexing the knee by pulling on its insertion at the fibula and tibia?
a. Hamstrings
b. Adductors
c. Gastrocnemius
d. Quadriceps
Adductors
An adult human being carries a supply of oxygen in the blood, lungs, and tissues adequate to sustain life for about __ minute(s).
a. two
b. one
c. eight
d. four
four
kinesi/o
The combining form “bronch/o” means:
A. Nose
B. Chest
C. Lung
D. Bronchus
Bronchus
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of internal organs and functions without conscious control?
a. Voluntary muscle
b. Cardiac muscle
c. Skeletal muscle
d. Smooth muscle
Smooth muscle
Which of the following forms a sheet-like, tough membrane that creates sheaths to cover and protect muscle tissue?
a. Tendon
b. Tissue
c. Fascia
d. All the responses are correct
Fascia
Which radiologic exam helps detect problems in pulmonary circulation using contrast dye?
a. Pulmonary angiography/arteriography
b. Chest X-ray
c. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
d. Pulmonary function test
Pulmonary angiography/arteriography
Which combining form means smooth muscle?
A. sarc/o
B. leiomy/o
C. muscul/o
D. rhabd/o
leiomy/o
The term “laryngitis” means:
A. Inflammation of the larynx
B. Inflammation of the bronchi
C. Inflammation of the lungs
D. Inflammation of the pleura
Inflammation of the larynx
When muscles contract, they become:
a. longer and thicker.
b. longer and thinner.
c. shorter and thicker.
d. shorter and thinner.
shorter and thicker.
Which large muscle covers the back and primarily functions to extend and adduct the arm, as seen in swimming movements?
a. Deltoid
b. Pectoralis major
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Latissimus dorsal
Latissimus dorsi
Which respiratory condition is marked by loud snoring and multiple episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep, often leading to daytime fatigue and heart strain?
a. Chronic bronchitis
b. Pneumoconiosis
c. Obstructive sleep apnea
d. Emphysema
Obstructive sleep apnea
The term “rhabdomyolysis” involves breakdown of:
A. Tendons
B. Fascia
C. Skeletal muscle
D. Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Which condition means inflammation of the bronchi?
A. Thoracitis
B. Rhinitis
C. Pleuritis
D. Bronchitis
Bronchitis
Condition that may be caused by several different viruses and can be transmitted by respiratory droplets, contaminated objects, or hands.
a. Primary acute histoplasmosis
b. Upper respiratory infection (URI)
c. Acute bronchitis
d. Asbestosis
Upper respiratory infection (URI)
The extensor muscle that straightens the elbow is the:
a. trapezius.
b. biceps.
c. flexor carpi ulnaris.
d. triceps.
triceps.
Which type of influenza is considered the most common and causes seasonal epidemics almost every year?
a. C
b. D
c. A
d. B
A
____________________ means flesh.
a. tend/o
b. sarc/o
c. leiomy/o
d. ton/o
sarc/o
____________________ means pleura.
a. pharyng/o
b. rhabd/o
c. pleur/o
d. thorac/o
pleur/o
Which combining form refers to the voice box?
A. laryng/o
B. trache/o
C. pharyng/o
D. pleur/o
laryng/o
Which structure functions as a watery cushion to minimize pressure and friction over bony prominences and under tendons?
a. Tendon
b. Bursa
c. Cartilage
d. Tissue
Bursa
How does the structure and function of the lungs typically change as a person ages?
a. Lung tissue strengthens, improving oxygen exchange over time.
b. Muscle and tissue changes near the airways can restrict breathing.
c. The number of alveoli significantly increases after age 35.
d. Airways become more elastic, increasing airflow into the lungs.
Muscle and tissue changes near the airways can restrict breathing.
Which combining form refers to tendons?
A. my/o
B. sarc/o
C. ton/o
D. tend/o
tend/o
The medical term “pneumonia” is an infection of the:
A. Bronchi
B. Lungs
C. Pleura
D. Throat
Lungs
The medical term “myalgia” means:
A. Muscle inflammation
B. Muscle weakness
C. Muscle tumor
D. Muscle pain
Muscle pain