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Understanding Anatomy & Physiology
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1The study of the structure of the body is
- AAnatomy
- BPhysiology
- CPathophysiology
- DHomeostasis
2Specialized groups of cells with similar structure and function are:
- AOrgans
- BTissues
- COrganelles
- DMitochondria
3The term used to describe something toward the body's midline is:
- ALateral
- BSuperficial
- CMedial
- DProximal
4The plane that divides the body into right and left sides is the:
- ATransverse Plane
- BSagittal Plane
- CLateral Plane
- DFrontal Plane
5Which organ system functions to destroy pathogens that enter the body?
- ACirculatory system
- BNervous system
- CImmune system
- DRespiratory system
6The term 'patellar' is used to identify which region of the body?
- AFoot
- BPalm
- CKnee
- DArmpit
7what is the name of the major body cavity encompassing the front portion of the body?
- APelvic
- BVentral
- CDorsal
- DThoracic
8what is the term used to describe the abdominal region just under the breastbone?
- AHypogastric
- BHypochondriac
- CEpigastric
- DLliac
9what type of tissues covers/lines the body surface?
- AMuscular
- BConnective
- CSkeletal
- DEpithelial
10The process of homeostatic regulation operates most often through a system of:
- APositive feedback
- BNegative feedback
- CSitus inversus
- DRespiration
11A chemical compound contains at least two:
- AProtons
- BIonic bonds
- CMolecules
- DElements
12The atomic number of an element is determined by:
- AThe number of neurons in the nucleus
- BThe number of electrons is contains
- CIts atomic weight
- DThe number of protons in the nucleus
13Ionic bonds are formed when:
- AOne atom transfers an electron from its outer shell to another atom
- BTwo atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
- CTwo anions meet
- DTwo elements are dissolved in water
14Electrolytes are:
- AElements tat contain an extra neutron
- BCompounds that dissociate in water
- CThe building blocks of protein
- DAtoms joined together by covalent bonds
15What is the name of the process used to break down complex compounds into simpler ones to release energy?
- ACatabolism
- BAnabolism
- CMetabolism
- DIonization
16Which is the most abundant inorganic compound in the body?
- ACarbohydrates
- BProteins
- CWater
- DLipids
17Which type of substance releases a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water?
- ABase
- BSalt
- CElectrolyte
- Dacid
18What is the body's main source of energy?
- AProteins
- BCarbohydrates
- CLipids
- DWater
19The body stores glucose in the form of:
- AStarch
- BGalactose
- CCellulose
- DGlycogen
20How do cells obtain the energy they need?
- AThey receive energy directly from the catabolism of nutrients from food
- BThey receive energy when ATP is ingested in the diet
- CThey receive energy when the phosphate bonds of ATP are broken
- DCells don't need an outside supply of energy
21The nucleus of the cell is called the control center because it:
- AControls the function of all the organelles in the cells
- BContains all the genetic material for the cell
- CRegulates the flow of substances into and out of the cell
- DResides at the center of the cell
22The plasma Membrane is made up of:
- AA rigid layer of protein
- BA double layer of protein and cholesterol
- CA double layer of phospholipids with cholesterol and proteins embedded at various spots
- DA rigid layer of carbohydrates and protein
23What is the chief purpose of the Golgi apparatus?
- APrepare and package proteins in vesicles for export to other parts of the body
- BSynthesize proteins
- CBreak down protein the cell doesn't need
- DParticipate in cell division
24What is the function of the mitochondria?
- ATo destroy bacteria
- BTo burn ATP for energy
- CTo store ATP
- DTo convert organic compounds into ATP
25The hair-like processes on the surface of the cell that beat in waves to help propel materials across its surface are called:
- AMicrovilli
- BFlagella
- CCilia
- DCentrioles
26Which of the following correctly describe diffusion?
- AIt is a form of transport in which water moves from an area of higher to lower concentration
- BIt is a form of active transport in which particles moves from an area of higher to lower concentration
- CIt is a form of passive transport in which particles moves from an area of higher to lower concentration
- DIt is a form of passive transport in which particles pass through channels on the cell membrane to move from an area of higher to lower concentration
27Osmotic pressure is the:
- Aforce that drives osmosis
- BForce that drives solutes through capillary walls
- CPressure that aids in venous return
- DWater pressure that develops as a result of osmosis
28If red blood cells are immersed in a hypertonic solution, the cells will:
- ARemain normal in size and water content
- BLose fluid and shrivel
- CSwell and possibly burst
- DDiffuse through capillary walls
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