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A comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions and answers covering various topics in anatomy and physiology 1. It is designed to help students prepare for their final exam by providing a thorough review of key concepts and principles. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including cell structure, tissue types, organ systems, and physiological processes. Particularly useful for students who are enrolled in the straightline anatomy and physiology 1 course.
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"Some drugs for treating acne include peroxides that increases 'peeling' or shedding of skin. This drugs' side effects include drying of the skin, redness, rashes, bleaching and possible loss of hair in areas in
on the dermis and the sebaceous glands are located there." "A sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From the following list of structures, select the order in which they were penetrated. (1) tendon or muscle (2) ligament (3) fibrous capsule (4) skin
of these factors will influence the rate of chemical reactions"
constricting the pupil of the eye" "Which of the following processes generates the most ATP within a human cell? Select one: a. glycolysis b. lactic acid fermentation c. oxidative phosphorylation
"During DNA replication, how does each template strand eventually become two identical DNA molecules? Select one: a. The two strands form continuously, catalyzed by DNA polymerase. b. The two strands form continuously, catalyzed by DNA ligase. c. One strand forms continuously, the other forms in short segments spliced by DNA polymerase.
"Which of the following is the definition of a third degree burn? Select one: a. a burn that covers at least 25% of the skin b. a burn that has destroyed the dermis and epidermis c. a burn that can only be caused by fire
epidermis" "Which of the following types of openings in the skeletal system does a "sinus" describe? Select one: a. cavity b. cleft c. hole
"Which of the following components of the bone matrix, when removed, allows the bone to be easily shattered? Select one: a. cartilage b. collagen c. hydroxyapatite
"Which of the following is the most widely distributed type of muscle in the body? Select one: a. cardiac b. postural c. skeletal
"Which sentence best describes the sliding filament model of muscle contraction? Select one: a. Actin and myosin filaments remain stationary.
C. parathyroid glands.
"Which component of the autonomic nervous system is least active during resting conditions? A. parasympathetic division B. enteric nervous system C. sympathetic division
"Which of the following special senses experiences the least amount of decline as an individual ages? A. olfactory B. balance C. visual
"The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is Select one: a. systemic anatomy. b. regional anatomy. c. molecular biology. d. microbiology.
"There are more microbial cells than human cells in your body and the health of this microbiota clearly influences human well-being. How many microbes are there?. Select one: a. For every cell in your body, there are ten microbial cells. b. For every cell in your body, there are one hundred microbial cells. c. For every cell in your body, there are one thousand microbial cells.
cell in your body, there are ten microbial cells." "An anatomic image created from sound waves is a Select one: a. radiograph. b. CT scan. c. MRI.
"A major limitation of radiographs is that they Select one: a. can only visualize bone. b. give only a flat, two-dimensional image of the body.
c. are old technology that do not give good results.
body." "A tissue is a Select one: a. structure contained within a cell. b. lower level of organization than a cell. c. group of organs that performs specific functions. d. group of cells with similar structure and function.
structure and function." "Visual inspection of the appearance of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which of the following? Select one: a. histology b. physiology c. gross anatomy d. radiology
"An organ system is Select one: a. a small structure within a cell. b. a structure composed of several tissue types. c. the basic structural unit of all living organisms. d. a group of organs with a common set of functions.
common set of functions." "An organelle is Select one: a. a small structure within a cell. b. a structure composed of several tissue types. c. the basic structural unit of all living organisms. d. a group of organs with a common set of functions.
cell." "A cell is Select one: a. a small structure within a molecule.
d. thoracic cavity
"This is a sagittal section through the abdominopelvic cavity. What serous membrane does "C" represent? Select one: a. visceral peritoneum (covers organs) b. mesentery c. parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) d. retroperitoneal organs
""Cutting off your nose" would be a section in the _____ plane. Select one: a. coronal b. nasal c. median d. transverse
"Which of the following is not a function of the control center within a feedback mechanism? Select one: a. receives and processes information b. controls effectors c. establishes a set point
variable" "Cephalic means Select one: a. toward the middle or midline of the body. b. away from the surface. c. closer to the head. d. closer than another structure to the point of attachment to the trunk.
"The lumbar region is the Select one: a. area in front of the elbow. b. chest area. c. lower back. d. bottom of foot.
"The axillary region is the Select one: a. calf. b. armpit. c. hollow behind the knee. d. neck.
"Kinetic energy is Select one: a. the form of energy that actually does work. b. movement of ions or electrons. c. energy that flows between objects with different temperatures. d. stored energy that could do work but is not doing so.
"In an x-ray film of the skeletal system, the dense tissue areas appear ______ because they ______ the x-rays; and the less dense tissues appear ______ because they ______ the x-rays. Select one: a. light, absorb; dark, do not absorb b. dark, absorb; light, do not absorb c. light, do not absorb; dark, aborb
"In the reversible reaction, CO2 + H2O ↔ H2CO3 ↔ H+ + HCO3- , a decrease in respiration rate will increase the concentration of CO2 in the blood. What will this do to the amount of H+ in the blood? Select one: a. H+ will increase. b. H+ will decrease.
"Subatomic particles located around the nucleus of an atom are Select one: a. protons. b. electrons. c. neutrons. d. neutrinos.
"When ionic compounds dissolve in water, their ions
a. phosphorus b. oxygen c. nitrogen d. polar (hydrophilic) region
"Solution A increases its acidity. This means that the Select one: a. solution is closer to neutrality. b. pH of the solution has increased. c. solution will now accept more protons. d. number of hydrogen ions has decreased.
increased." "Which of the following would be classified as a lipid? Select one: a. cholesterol-a steroid b. alanine-an amino acid c. starch-a polysaccharide d. catalase-an enzyme
"Which of the following lists includes only monosaccharides that are isomers of one another? Select one: a. glycogen, glucose, sucrose b. starch, glycogen, cellulose c. glucose, fructose, galactose d. ribose, glycogen, glucose
"Consider the following five terms. Which term does not belong with the other four terms? Select one: a. disaccharide b. sucrose c. lactose d. maltose
"Phospholipids are important components of the plasma membrane. What does "C" represent on the diagram? Select one: a. phosphorus
b. oxygen c. nitrogen d. polar (hydrophilic) region
"Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in the body? Select one: a. structural component of DNA b. protection c. bulk in feces d. energy
"Normal pH for blood is 7.35 to 7.45. Maintenance of the pH in this range is Select one: a. critical because enzymes work best within narrow ranges of pH. b. not critical because extreme pH values do not affect enzyme function. c. called denaturation. d. not required.
narrow ranges of pH." "A solution that contains one osmole of solute in one kilogram (kg) of water is called a Select one: a. 1% solution. b. 1 molar solution. c. 10% solution. d. 1 osmolal solution.
"What particle is formed when an acid loses a proton (H+)? Select one: a. buffer b. conjugate acid c. salt
"What structure does "C" represent on the diagram of the plasma membrane? Select one: a. membrane channel protein b. phospholipid bilayer c. internal membrane surface d. peripheral protein
Select one: a. salt molecules. b. polar molecules. c. nonpolar molecules. d. lopsided molecules.
"Which of the following activities is a function of the plasma membrane? Select one: a. digestion of unneeded cell organelles b. recognition of bacterial cells by the immune system c. transport of products from the nucleus to the endoplasmic reticulum d. cell metabolism
"What structure does "B" represent on the diagram of the plasma membrane? Select one: a. membrane channel protein b. phospholipid bilayer c. internal membrane surface d. peripheral protein
"What structure does "A" represent on the diagram of the plasma membrane? Select one: a. membrane channel protein b. phospholipid bilayer c. internal membrane surface d. peripheral protein
"What structure does "E" represent on the diagram of the plasma membrane? Select one: a. membrane channel protein b. phospholipid bilayer c. internal membrane surface d. peripheral protein
digital subtraction angiography"
organ physiology" "Microscopic examination of a frozen tissue specimen is an application of which of the following
"There are more microbial cells than human cells in your body and the health of this microbiota clearly
your body, there are ten microbial cells"
"Which of the following systems carries necessary compounds like oxygen and nutrients throughout the
base"
prostaglandins"
phospholipid bilayer"
integral protein"
recognition of bacterial cells by the immune system"
membrane channel protein"
internal membrane surface"
hypotonic to the cell" "What type of membrane proteins have an exposed site on the outer cell surface that can attach to a
"Red blood cells (RBCs) have been placed in three different solutions: hypotonic, hypertonic, isotonic.
"Large molecules move across cell membrane with the help or assistance of protein carriers. This type of
membrane caused by ion movement."
metaphase"
the blood supply to the tumor"
but rest"
"The presence of a cellular clock, presence of "death genes" and damage to DNA or mitochondria are all
"A non-albino female who is a carrier for the albino allele (Aa), mates with an albino (aa) male. What is
acinar"
synovial" "Which of the following is NOT an adhesive molecule found in the ground substance of connective
"When Harry stepped on a nail, inflammation and infection were severe, but localized. Which of the
and reticular fibers"
"If one of the functions of the capillaries is to supply body cells with oxygen and nutrients, you would
layers; the hypodermis is not."
"As skin cells move toward the surface of the body, they produce a protein that reduces water loss. This
properties of collagen"
and touch"
"With aging, individuals tend to feel colder and usually need the thermostat in their home set higher in
a decrease in the thickness of their subcutaneous fat layer"