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94 Questions on Anatomy and Physiology - Exam |, Exams of Physiology

Southwestern Illinois CollegePhysiology

Material Type: Exam; Class: Anatomy & Physiology; Subject: Biology / Biological Sciences; University: Southwestern Illinois College; Term: Forever 1989;

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Anatomy&Physiology–PracticeExamI
1. Physiologyis:
A) Thestudyoftissues(groupsofcells.)
B) Thestudyofstructure.
C) Thestudyofanatomyonthe“macrolevel.”
D) Thestudyoffunction.
2. Histologyis:
A) Thestudyofanatomyonthe“macrolevel.”
B) Thestudyoffunction.
C) Thestudyoftissues(groupsofcells.)
D) Thestudyofstructure.
3. Anatomyis:
A) Thestudyofstructure.
B) Thestudyoffunction.
C) Thestudyofanatomyonthe“macrolevel.”
D) Thestudyoftissues(groupsofcells.)
4. Whyisitimportanttostudyanatomyandphysiology?
A) Tohaveabasicunderstandingofdiseases.
B) Tohaveanunderstandingofhowthebodyworks.
C) Toachieveanunderstandingofhowthebodyrespondstostimuli.
D) Alloftheabove.
5. Indicatethechoicethatbestrepresentsthestructurallevelsofthebodyinthecorrectorder.
A) ChemicalCellOrganTissueOrganSystemOrganism
B) ChemicalOrganCellOrganSystemTissueOrganism
C) ChemicalCellTissueOrganOrganSystemOrganism
D) CellChemicalOrganTissueOrganismOrganSystem
6. Metabolismistheabilitytouse______________________andencompassallofthechemical
reactionsinthebody.
7. Responsivenessis:
A) Theabilitytosensechangesintheenvironmentandmakeadjustments.
B) Theabilitytosensechangesintheenvironment.
C) Theabilitytoclearlycommunicateneedsandfeelings.
D) Theabilitytouseenergy.
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Anatomy & Physiology – Practice Exam I

  1. Physiology is: A) The study of tissues (groups of cells.) B) The study of structure. C) The study of anatomy on the “macro level.” D) The study of function.
  2. Histology is: A) The study of anatomy on the “macro level.” B) The study of function. C) The study of tissues (groups of cells.) D) The study of structure.
  3. Anatomy is: A) The study of structure. B) The study of function. C) The study of anatomy on the “macro level.” D) The study of tissues (groups of cells.)
  4. Why is it important to study anatomy and physiology? A) To have a basic understanding of diseases. B) To have an understanding of how the body works. C) To achieve an understanding of how the body responds to stimuli. D) All of the above.
  5. Indicate the choice that best represents the structural^ levels^ of^ the^ body^ in^ the^ correct^ order. A) Chemical CellOrganTissueOrgan SystemOrganism B) ChemicalOrganCellOrgan SystemTissueOrganism C) ChemicalCellTissueOrganOrgan SystemOrganism D) CellChemicalOrganTissueOrganismOrgan System
  6. Metabolism is the ability to use ______________________ and encompass all of the chemical reactions in the body.
  7. Responsiveness is: A) The ability to sense changes in the environment and make adjustments. B) The ability to sense changes in the environment. C) The ability to clearly communicate needs and feelings. D) The ability to use energy.
  1. The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment using the ability to make internal adjustments as a result of changes in the environment is collectively called _______________________.
  2. List all six characteristics of life and give a brief explanation of their significance.
  3. What is the mechanism that maintains homeostasis? A) Positive Feedback B) Negative Loop C) Neutral Feedback D) Negative Feedback
  4. List the three components of negative feedback, provide their function and interaction and then give an example.
  1. ____________ is anything that occupies space and has mass.
  2. An _______________ is the simplest type of matter with unique chemical properties; composed of atoms of only one kind.
  3. _____________ are the smallest particle of an element that has chemical characteristics of that element. These are considered “one functional unit” of an element.
  4. 96% of living matter is composed of: A) Carbon, Nitrogen, Helium, Oxygen B) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Sodium C) Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen D) Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, Potassium
  5. Atoms are composed of these three sub ‐ atomic particles. A) Newtons, Protons, Electrons B) Neutrons, Prunetons, Electrons C) Neutrons, Protons, Electrons D) Newtrons, Protrons, Elections
  6. The nucleus is composed of these two types of sub ‐ atomic particles. A) Neutrons and Electrons B) Neutrons and Protons C) Protons and Electrons D) None of the above.
  7. The atomic number is equal to the number of ________________ in each atom; which is also equal to the number of electrons.
  8. The mass number is equal to the sum of the number of ____________ and the number of __________.
  9. A ______________ is the combination of two or more atoms that are combined or bonded together.
  10. ________ are formed when an atom loses or gains electrons and becomes charged.
  11. _______________ is the ability of an atom to pull and hold electrons.
  12. Covalent bonding occurs when atoms ___________ electrons.
  13. Ionic bonding occurs when atoms ____________ electrons.
  14. Hydrogen bonding is an _________molecular force.
  1. Differences in electronegativity determine the type of bond created between two atoms. True False
  2. Intermolecular forces are forces that occur between molecules. True False
  3. __________________ forces hold the individual bonds of one molecule together.
  4. Which of the following are benefits (from properties) or points of importance of having water in the body? A) High Specific‐Heat B) Protection C) Actively Reactive D) Mixing Medium E) All of the above.
  5. ________________ is the ability of one substance to dissolve in another.
  6. An electrolyte is the result of the dissociation of an ionic compound in water. True False
  7. When chemical bonds are made, they require energy. This is an example of _____________.
  8. When chemical bonds are broken, they release energy. This is an example of _____________.
  9. __________________ is the collective term used for the sum of all of the anabolic and catabolic reactions in the body.
  10. This organic chemistry mechanism is responsible for molecular synthesis resulting in the product of water. A) Hydrolysis B) Dehydration C) Hydration D) Acylation
  11. ___________________ is the organic chemistry mechanism responsible for molecular decomposition.
  12. Biologically active substances are called __________________.
  1. Nucleotides are composed of: A) 5 Carbon Sugar, Phosphate, Oxygenous Base B) 6 Carbon Sugar, Nitrogenous Base, Phosphene C) 3 Carbon Sugar, RNA, ATP D) 5 Carbon Sugar, Nitrogenous Base, Phosphate
  2. This component of a nucleotide is responsible for independent function/specificity. A) 3 Carbon Sugar B) 5 Carbon Sugar C) Nitrogenous Base D) Phosphate
  3. ATP is a nucleotide. True False
  4. Lipids are all polar and hydrophobic. True False
  5. A ________________ is composed of glycerol and fatty acids.
  6. Cholesterol, bile salts, estrogen and testosterone are all steroids. True False
  7. Which of the lists best represents the basic structure of a cell? A) Plasma Membrane, Cytoplasm Containing Organelles, Nucleus B) Plasma Membrane, Cytoplasm Containing Organelles, Centriole C) Plasma Membrane, Nucleus, Nucleolus D) Cytoplasm Containing Organelles, Nucleus, Chromatin
  8. The plasma membrane often determines the function of the cell. True False
  9. List the four basic functions of the cell.
  10. The hydrophilic phosphate head of a phospholipid is polar while the hydrophobic tail is non ‐ polar. True False
  1. The plasma membrane provides both a physical and chemical barrier. Explain.
  2. Molecules that cannot pass through the plasma membrane are both ____________ and ___________ in size.
  3. Steroids are non ‐ polar and can pass through the plasma membrane. True False
  4. Plasma membrane can fuse with itself or the plasma membrane of other cells. True False
  5. Integral proteins: A) Allow cells to identify one another or other molecules. B) Are attached to integral proteins at inside or outside of lipid bilayer. C) Part of the plasma membrane; embedded. D) None of the above.
  6. Glycoproteins: A) Part of the plasma membrane; embedded. B) Allow cells to identify one another or other molecules. C) Are attached to integral proteins at inside or outside of lipid bilayer. D) Break down excess glucose.
  7. Peripheral proteins: A) Are attached to integral proteins at inside or outside of lipid bilayer. B) Part of the plasma membrane; embedded. C) Allow cells to identify one another or other molecules. D) All of the above.
  8. The _________________ region of a transport protein faces inward towards the cell.
  9. Non ‐ gated ion channels are: A) Opened when there is a change in charge across the membrane. B) Opened as response to physical movement of the cell membrane. C) Opened in response to small molecules that bind to proteins or glycoproteins. D) Always open.
  1. Contrast the two major transport processes. Give examples of each.
  2. Receptor proteins are proteins or glycoproteins in membranes with an exposed receptor site. They can attach to specific chemical signal molecules (ligands) and act as an intercellular communication system. The ligand can attach only to cells with that specific receptor. True False
  3. Diffusion is the movement of solute from highlow concentration. True False
  4. The difference between two points with differing concentrations is: A) Differing Concentration Factor B) Concentration Gradient C) Concentration Differing Factor D) Concentration Graduation
  5. List the four types of movement through the plasma membrane.
  6. What are the three types of mediated transport?
  7. Osmosis is the diffusion of water (solvent) across a selectively permeable membrane from a high concentration of solute to a low concentration of solute. True False
  8. ___________________ is the force required to prevent water from moving across a membrane by osmosis.
  1. Define ‘isosmotic’, ‘hyperosmotic’ and ‘hyposmotic.’
  2. Define ‘isotonic’, ‘hypotonic’ and ‘hypertonic.’
  3. Explain filtration.
  4. Describe mediated transport.
  5. Facilitated diffusion moves large water ‐ soluble molecules and is carrier or channel mediated; passive. True False
  6. In secondary active transport, molecules are moved in the same or different directions. The passive movement of sodium ions provides energy to do active transport of glucose. True False
  7. _______________ is the internalization of substances by the formation of a vesicle.
  8. Give an example of a cell that uses phagocytosis.
  9. Give an example of a cell/molecule that uses pinocytosis.
  10. Explain receptor ‐ mediated endocytosis.