Biology 218 – Human Anatomy - RIDDELL - Napa Valley College

Biology 105 – Human Biology
PRACTICE MIDTERM EXAM 1
51) The bony roof of the mouth is formed by
A) palatine bones.
B) the vomer.
C) maxillae.
D) the sphenoid bone.
E) both A and C
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
52) The paranasal sinuses are located in the ________ bone.
A) frontal
B) ethmoid
C) sphenoid
D) maxillary
E) all of the above
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
53) One role of the fontanels is to
A) allow for compression of the skull during childbirth.
B) serve as ossification centers for the facial bones.
C) serve as the final bony plates of the skull.
D) lighten the weight of the skull bones.
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
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54) Which of the following curves develops as a child begins to stand and walk?
A) lumbar
B) thoracic
C) sacral
D) cervical
E) cervical and sacral
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-7
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
Spring 2011
55244 4 Units
UVC1, 3 and 7 St. Helena
F 9:00 AM – 3:50 PM
RIDDELL
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