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Human Anatomy & Physiology I - Complete Mock Exam 2025, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive mock exam for human anatomy & physiology i, covering essential topics such as cellular processes, tissue types, and basic physiological functions. It includes multiple-choice questions designed to test understanding of key concepts like meiosis, organelle functions, mitosis, membrane transport, and tissue characteristics. The exam also assesses knowledge of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for exams. This mock exam is designed to help students assess their knowledge and prepare for exams in human anatomy & physiology i. It covers a wide range of topics, including cell biology, tissue types, and basic physiological functions. The questions are designed to test understanding of key concepts and principles, providing a comprehensive review of the material. It serves as a valuable tool for students to gauge their comprehension and identify areas for further study.

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BSC2087C Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Complete Mock Exam
Questions & Answers
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During what phase of meiosis does crossing-over occur?
prophase II
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Which organelle is responsible for breaking down damaged or faulty proteins?
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golgi complex
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Complete Mock Exam

Questions & Answers

Question 1 0 / 1 pts During what phase of meiosis does crossing-over occur? prophase II prophase I metaphase II anaphase I interphase IncorrectQuestion 2 0 / 1 pts Which organelle is responsible for breaking down damaged or faulty proteins? proteosomes ribosomes peroxisomes golgi complex

Question 3 1 / 1 pts In which stage of mitosis does the nuclear envelope disintegrate? anaphase telophase prophase metaphase IncorrectQuestion 4 0 / 1 pts How many chromosomes are in human somatic cells? 23 (haploid) 23 (diploid) 46 (diploid) 46 (haploid) IncorrectQuestion 5 0 / 1 pts Proteins are synthesized in the and sorted, packaged, and transported by the . golgi complex, ribosomes golgi complex, rough ER rough ER, golgi complex smooth ER, golgi complex ribosomes, rough ER IncorrectQuestion 6 0 / 1 pts Which molecule helps stabilize and reinforce the plasma membrane? glycolipids phosophlipids

Question 10 1 / 1 pts Which mode of secretion consists of glandular secretions that are carried by vesicles and use exocytosis? holocrine apocrine

endocrine merocrine Question 11 1 / 1 pts What are the three types of protein fibers found in connective tissue? collagen, elastic, loose reticular, collagen, irregular tendons, ligaments, joints cartilage, elastic, collagen reticular, elastic, collagen IncorrectQuestion 12 0 / 1 pts Select the characteristics that cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue have in common. contain intercalated discs nonstriated striated voluntary involuntary Question 13 1 / 1 pts Which type of connective tissue can be found in tendons and ligaments? cartilage osseous tissue dense regular

Which of the following cell junctions would you most likely find in the walls of blood vessels? gap junctions desmosomes tight junctions hemidesmosomes Question 18 1 / 1 pts During which part of the cell cycle is the cytoplasm split, producing two individual daughter cells? cytokinesis telophase S phase anaphase IncorrectQuestion 19 0 / 1 pts In which type of epithelial tissue does diffusion occur the easiest? simple squamous pseudostratified columnar stratified squamous simple cuboidal IncorrectQuestion 20 0 / 1 pts Which of the following transport mechanisms are considered passive? osmosis pinocytosis

phagocytosis Na+/K+ pump simple diffusion filtration IncorrectQuestion 21 0 / 1 pts Select all SUBTYPES of connective tissue compact bone simple squamous hyaline cartilage cardiac muscle areolar tissue neuroglia adipose tissue pseudostratified Question 22 1 / 1 pts Which of the following organelles are responsible for producing ATP? lysosomes ribosomes golgi apparatus mitochondria

B. trachea C. larynx D. epiglottis

  1. Where does gas exchange occur in the human body? A. alveoli B. bronchi C. larynx D. pharynx
  2. What mineral is responsible for muscle contractions? A. Chloride B. Sodium C. Calcium D. Magnesium
  3. In which of the following locations would the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs be found? A. Thoracic cavity B. Mediastinum C. Abdominal cavity D. Pelvic cavity
  4. What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? A. Diaphragm B. Mediastinum C. Liver D. Lungs
  1. Which of the following epithelial types is correctly matched with its major function? A. Simple squamous epithelium—secretion or absorption B. Stratified squamous epithelium—changes shape when stretched C. Stratified squamous epithelium—diffusion D. Simple columnar epithelium—secretion or absorption
  2. A tissue examined under the microscope exhibits the following characteristics: cells found on internal surface of stomach, no extracellular matrix, cells tall and thin, no blood vessels in the tissue. What type of tissue is this? A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Muscle D. Cartilage E. Nervous
  3. Nerve tissue is composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as which of the following? A. Osteoblasts B. Neuroglia C. Osteocytes D. Arterioles
  4. Which tissue serves as the framework of the body by providing support and structure for the organs? A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Nervous D. Muscle

B. Supporting cartilaginous rings keep it open. C. It is reinforced with bone that cannot collapse. D. Special muscles are working to keep the trachea open.

  1. The stomach muscle churns and mixes food, turning the mass into a soupy substance called which of the following? A. Bolus B. Bile C. Chyme D. Feces
  2. Which type of cell division takes place in the gonads? A. Mitosis B. Meiosis C. Binary fission D. Asexual division
  3. In what area of the body would you expect to find an especially thick stratum corneum? A. Back of the hand B. Heel of the foot C. Abdomen D. Over the shin
  4. Which of the following proteins is produced by cartilage? A. actin B. estrogen C. collagen D. myosin
  1. Which component of the nervous system is responsible for lowering the heart rate? A. central nervous system B. sympathetic nervous system C. parasympathetic nervous system D. distal nervous system
  2. Which type of substance breaks down to form urea? A. lipid B. protein C. carbohydrate D. iron
  3. What is the name for a joint that can only move in two directions? A. hinge B. insertion C. ball and socket D. flange
  4. In which of the following muscle types are the filaments arranged in a disorderly manner? A. cardiac B. smooth C. skeletal D. rough
  5. What are the glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion? A. Sebaceous glands B. Eccrine glands C. Apocrine glands
  1. The heart has an intrinsic beat that is initiated by which of the following? A. Semilunar valve B. Bicuspid valve C. Tricuspid valve D. Sinoatrial node
  2. Vasodilation and vasoconstriction result from which of the following? A. Contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall B. Relaxation of smooth muscle in the arterial wall C. Relaxation and contraction of smooth muscle in the arterial wall D. Contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle in the venous wall
  3. Which of the following is the blood vessel where exchanges take place between blood and the cells of the body? A. Artery B. Vein C. Capillary D. Arteriole
  4. What is the function of aldosterone? A. It converts proinsulin to insulin. B. It conserves sodium in the body. C. It protects against stress. D. It affects heat production.
  5. All the nutrients that enter the hepatic portal vein are routed where for decontamination? A. Kidney B. Pancreas C. Spleen

D. Liver

  1. Which of the following bones is the only moveable bone of the skull? A. Maxilla B. Zygomatic C. Lacrimal D. Mandible
  2. Which mineral is responsible for regulating fluid in the body? A. Chloride B. Sodium C. Calcium D. Magnesium
  3. Why are skeletal muscles also called voluntary muscles? A. They are under conscious control. B. They are attached to the skeleton. C. They use ATP to energize contraction. D. They are striated in appearance.
  4. All actions of the nervous system depend on the transmission of nerve impulses over which of the following? A. Neuroglia B. Efferent pathways C. Afferent pathways D. Neurons
  5. Motor or neurons transmit nerve impulses away from the CNS. A. Afferent

B.

C.

D.

Basophils—the most common type of WBC Lymphocytes—important in immune response Neutrophils—phagocytize microorganisms

  1. Which are the functional units of the kidney? A. Ureters B. Glomeruli C. Nephrons D. Renal capsules
  2. What are the two functions of the male and female sex organs? A. Production of all cells and production of hormones B. Production of interstitial cells and production of hormones C. Production of gametes and production of hormones D. Production of gametes and production of interstitial cells
  3. In men, spermatozoa develop within the of each testis. A. Seminiferous tubules B. Vas deferens C. Ejaculatory ducts D. Bulbourethral glands
  4. Testicular activity is under the control of which hormone(s)? A. FSH B. LH C. GH D. Both FSH and LH
  1. Which hormone initiates the preparation of the endometrium of the uterus for pregnancy? A. FSH B. Estrogen C. LH D. Progesterone
  2. During pregnancy, what organ produces the hormones that maintain the endometrium and prepare the breasts for milk production? A. Placenta B. Uterus C. Cervix D. Corpus luteum
  3. What is the name of the structure that prevents food from entering the airway? A. trachea B. esophagus C. diaphragm D. epiglottis
  4. Which substance makes up the pads that provide support between the vertebrae? A. bone B. cartilage C. tendon D. fat
  5. How many different types of tissue are there in the human body? A. four B. six C. eight