Question 1

An equilateral triangle known as the trigone of the bladder is formed by the _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   two openings of the ureters and the opening of the urethra
B)   ureters and the prostate gland
C)   right and left kidneys and the bladder
D)   bladder and the cervix of the uterus
E)   none of the above A

Question 2

A large body cavity containing the major portion of the digestive tract and the viscera of the genitourinary system is the _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   perineum
B)   pelvis
C)   abdomen
D)   thoracic cavity
E)   pulmonary system C

Question 3

The stomach is located in the _________ of the abdomen, with its proximal end immediately below the left dome of the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A)   upper-right quadrant
B)   upper-left quadrant
C)   direct center
D)   lower-right quadrant
E)   lower-left quadrant B

Question 4

Which of the following comprise layers of the spermatic cord?

Accepted Answer

A)   External spermatic fascia
B)   Cremaster muscle
C)   Remnants of the processus vaginalis
D)   All of the above
E)   None of the above

Question 5

A double-layered fold of peritoneum that suspends some abdominal organs from the posterior body wall and allows some degree of movement in the gut is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   parietal peritoneum
B)   visceral peritoneum
C)   deep fascia
D)   omentum
E)   mesentery

Question 6

In a vasectomy, the ______ is/are sectioned and ligated, resulting in sterility but not impotency.

Accepted Answer

A)   prostate gland
B)   testes
C)   ductus deferens
D)   epididymis
E)   urethra

Question 7

Blood supply to the kidney is provided by the _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hepatic artery
B)   splenic artery
C)   aorta
D)   renal artery
E)   mesenteric artery

Question 8

Which of the following is not part of the female genital system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uterine tubes
B)   Ovaries
C)   Vagina
D)   Epididymis
E)   Uterus

Question 9

A/An ________ is a hollow, muscular tube that extends from the area approximating the ovary to the lumen of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)   vagina
B)   uterine tube
C)   infundibulum
D)   fimbria
E)   labia minora

Question 10

The duodenum is the first section of the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   large intestine
B)   small intestine
C)   bowel
D)   stomach
E)   esophagus

Question 11

Camper's fascia and Scarpa's fascia are two layers of the ________ fascia of the abdominal wall.

Accepted Answer

A)   deep
B)   superficial
C)   transversalis
D)   peritoneal
E)   muscular

Question 12

The main function of the diaphragm is ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   vocalization
B)   respiration
C)   esophageal constriction
D)   digestion
E)   circulation

Question 13

At approximately age 16, the ilium, ischium, and pubis bones fuse together to form the _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   collarbone
B)   shoulder girdle
C)   pelvis
D)   os coxae
E)   coccyx

Question 14

The liver is located in the _________ quadrant of the abdominal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)   lower-left
B)   lower-right
C)   upper-left
D)   upper-right
E)   central

Question 15

The abdominal cavity is lined by a single layer of squamous cell mesothelium termed the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pleura
B)   peritoneum
C)   perineal membrane
D)   transversalis fascia
E)   deep fascia

Question 16

Fertilization of an ovum usually takes place in the _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   uterine tube
B)   uterus
C)   vagina
D)   ovary
E)   urethra

Question 17

Which organ has the following functions: storage of blood, production of lymphocytes, and filtering debris from blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver
B)   Pancreas
C)   Spleen
D)   Bile duct
E)   Kidney

Question 18

The epiglottis, which prevents food from entering the airway, is located in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   oral cavity
B)   esophagus
C)   stomach
D)   duodenum
E)   pharynx

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   Production of leukocytes
B)   Production of bile
C)   Storage of vitamin A
D)   Storage of blood
E)   Transformation of glucose to glycogen

Question 20

A double-layered fold of peritoneum that joins two viscera is ____________________________.

Accepted Answer