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enzyme - ANSWER- A substance that has a name ending in -ase is most likely a(n) a.) enzyme b.) lipid c.) carbohydrate d.) mixture lung - ANSWER- Which of the following is NOT in the abdominopelvic cavity? a.) small intestine b.) stomach c.) lung d.) liver anatomy - ANSWER- Dr. C interested in the structure of the inner ear. The field of study best suited to her interests is: a.) physiology b.) anatomy c.) pathology d.) surgery pathology - ANSWER- The study of disease is called: a.) metabolism b.) anatomy c.) pathology d.) physiology nervous and endocrine - ANSWER- The body systems involved in communication and control are the: a.) integumentary and reproductive b.) lymphatic and urinary c.) nervous and endocrine d.) respiratory and digestive pelvic cavity - ANSWER- The urinary bladder is located in the: a.) thoracic cavity
b.) spinal cavity c.) dorsal cavity d.) pelvic cavity skeletal system - ANSWER- Which system is comprised of bones and joints: a.) skeletal system b.) nervous system c.) immune system d.) muscular system pathology - ANSWER- Dr. M is interested in diseases of the retina. The field of study best suited to his interests is: a.) physiology b.) anatomy c.) pathology d.) metabolism dorsal - ANSWER- The term that means nearer to the back is: a.) ventral b.) superior c.) anterior d.) dorsal brain and spinal cord - ANSWER- the dorsal body cavity contains: a.) spinal cord and lungs b.) brain and spinal cord c.) heart and kidney d.) brain and reproductive organs inguinal region - ANSWER- The iliac region of the abdomen is also called the: a.) inguinal region b.) right upper quadrant c.) hypogastric region d.) left lower quadrant medial - ANSWER- The term that describes the position of the hypogastric region of the abdomen with respect to the iliac region is: a.) lateral b.) anterior c.) medial
femoral - ANSWER- Which anatomic adjective describes the anterior thigh? a.) crural b.) femoral c.) popliteal d.) sural cell, tissue, organ, system, organism - ANSWER- The correct order of body organization from the simplest to the most complex is: a.) organ, tissue, cell, organism, system b.) cell, tissue, organ, system, organism c.) system, cell, organ, organism, tissue d.) cell, system, tissue, organ, organism the structure of the stomach - ANSWER- The study most suitable for an anatomist would be: a.) the structure of the stomach b.) the mechanism of protein digestion c.) stomach cancer d.) anabolic reactions carpal - ANSWER- The anatomical adjective that describes the wrist is: a.) pedal b.) carpal c.) tarsal d.) plantar lung - ANSWER- Which of the following organs is NOT in the abdominopelvic cavity? a.) stomach b.) small intestine c.) lung d.) liver anabolic reaction - ANSWER- A reaction in which simple compounds are assembled into more complex compounds is the most accurately described as a(n): a.) anabolic reaction b.) catabolic reaction c.) homeostatic reaction d.) metabolic reaction
catabolic reaction - ANSWER- The breakdown of complex glycogen molecules into simple glucose molecules is most accurately described as a(n): a.) catabolic reaction b.) anabolic reaction c.) metabolic reaction d.) synthesis reaction metabolism - ANSWER- The term that summarizes all the reactions that sustain life is: a.) anabolism b.) catabolism c.) metabolism d.) determinism oxygen - ANSWER- Which element makes up the greatest percentage of body weight? a.) nitrogen b.) oxygen c.) potassium d.) sodium transverse plane - ANSWER- A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is the: a.) sagittal plane b.) transverse plane c.) frontal plane d.) coronal plane 13 - ANSWER- A common isotope of sodium is called sodium-24, based on its atomic weight. The atomic weight can be calculated by adding the number of protons and the number of neutrons. The atomic number of sodium is 11. How many neutrons does sodium-24 have? hint proton number = atomic number a.) 9 b.) 11 c.) 13 d.) more information is required to answer this question. 26 - ANSWER- The atomic number of iron is 26. How many protons does iron have? a.) 13 b.) 26 c.) 39 d.) 52
a.) anion b.) atom c.) electrolyte d.) element nonpolar covalent bond - ANSWER- A molecule of oxygen is formed by a(n) a.) exchange of electrons b.) ionic bond c.) nonpolar covalent bond d.) polar covalent bond physiology - ANSWER- The study of body functions is called: a.) physiology b.) anatomy c.) pathology d.) metabolism O2 - ANSWER- Which chemical is not a compound? a.) CO b.) H2O c.) NaCL d.) O a base - ANSWER- Which substance accepts hydrogen ions? a.) an acid b.) a base c.) a buffer d.) a salt A rise in blood calcium levels stimulates the release of a hormone that lowers blood calcium levels - ANSWER- Which example demonstrates the principle of negative feedback? a.) A decrease in blood sugar stimulates the release of hormone that further decreases blood sugar b.) a decrease in room temperature activates a thermostat, which further decreases heat output by a furnace c.) A rise in blood calcium levels stimulates the release of a hormone that lowers blood calcium levels d.) A rise in estrogen levels stimulates the production of a hormone that stimulates estrogen production
repeals water - ANSWER- A hydrophobic substance: a.) mixes easily with water b.) repeals water c.) is a colloid d.) contains hydrogen bonds an acid - ANSWER- Which substance has a pH below 7? a.) an acid b.) a base c.) a buffer d.) a salt compound - ANSWER- A substance composed of two or more different elements participating in a chemical bond is a(n): a.) solution b.) atom c.) mixture d.) compound solution - ANSWER- A mixture in which the components remain evenly distributed is a(n): a.) solution b.) molecule c.) suspension d.) compound popliteal - ANSWER- The anatomical adjective that describes the back of the knee is: a.) femoral b.) sural c.) popliteal d.) crural a buffer - ANSWER- Which substance is most important in maintaining a relatively constant pH in body fluids? a.) an acid b.) a buffer c.) a base d.) a salt solute - ANSWER- A substance that dissolves in another substance is a
b.) enzyme c.) lipid d.) nucleotide nucleotide - ANSWER- Which organic compound is used to store genetic information? a.) carbohydrate b.) enzyme c.) lipid d.) nucleotide same - ANSWER- The prefix homeo- is best defined as: a.) same b.) increased c.) different d.) decreased 12 - ANSWER- A basic substance could have a pH of: a.) 0 b.) 6 c.) 12 d.) 7 endoplasmic reticulum - ANSWER- Which of the following is a network of membranes within the cytoplasm that can be described as smooth or rough? a.) endoplasmic reticulum b.) double helix c.) ligand d.) Golgi apparatus pinocytosis - ANSWER- Droplets of fluid are taken in by the cell using the process of: a.) diffusion b.) pinocytosis c.) exocytosis d.) active transport mRNA - ANSWER- Transcription involves the synthesis of: a.) rRNA b.) mRNA c.) sRNA d.) tRNA
phosphate unit - ANSWER- A nucleotide contains a nitrogen base, a sugar unit, and a: a.) fatty acid b.) protein unit c.) phosphate unit d.) glycerol microvilli - ANSWER- Small projections of the plasma membrane that aid in absorption of materials are: a.) centrioles b.) lysosomes c.) vesicles d.) microvilli prophase - ANSWER- The phase of mitosis during which the chromosomes condense is: a.) interphase b.) metaphase c.) anaphase d.) prophase same - ANSWER- The prefix iso- means: a.) between b.) above c.) same d.) end divide - ANSWER- If a cell lacked centrioles, it would not be able to: a.) divide b.) synthesize RNA c.) synthesize proteins d.) secrete proteins translation - ANSWER- Ribosomes participate in the process of: a.) transcription b.) translation c.) DNA synthesis d.) mutation
a.) increase b.) None of the answers are correct. c.) no change d.) decrease phospholipids and cholesterol - ANSWER- The major lipids in the plasma membrane are: a.) phospholipids and cholesterol b.) carbohydrates and proteins c.) calcium salts and phospholipids d.) proteins and phospholipids a body within - ANSWER- Based on your knowledge of word parts, the most likely definition of the word endosome is: a.) a body without b.) a body within c.) a colored body d.) a small body eating a high fat diet - ANSWER- Which of the following is a risk factor for cancer? a.) frequent exercise b.) eating fruits and vegetables c.) eating a high fat diet d.) wearing sunscreen ribosomes - ANSWER- Which of the following organelles is NOT involved in destruction of harmful substances? a.) ribosomes b.) peroxisomes c.) lysosomes d.) proteasomes aquaporin - ANSWER- Which of the following aids in moving water through the plasma membrane? a.) vesicle b.) glucose c.) aquaporin d.) steroid nucleolus - ANSWER- Which small nuclear body assembles ribosomes?
a.) centriole b.) nucleolus c.) mitochondrion d.) endoplasmic reticulum anaphase - ANSWER- The phase of mitosis when the chromosomes separate is: a.) interphase b.) metaphase c.) telophase d.) anaphase transporter - ANSWER- Which type of membrane protein changes shape to move substances across the plasma membrane? a.) channel b.) receptor c.) transporter d.) enzyme active transport - ANSWER- Which of the following processes requires cellular ATP? a.) diffusion b.) osmosis c.) filtration d.) active transport mitochondria - ANSWER- Two cells vary in the amount of energy they require. One cell, a muscle cell, must generate large supplies of ATP. The other cell, a skin cell, requires very little ATP. Based solely on information provided in this question, these two cells would differ in the abundance of: a.) lysosomes b.) mitochondria c.) vesicles d.) Golgi apparatus linker - ANSWER- Which type of membrane protein attaches cells to other cells? a.) linker b.) transporter c.) channel d.) cell identity marker
b.) More information is required to answer this question. c.) 11 d.) 10 serous - ANSWER- Pleurae are examples of which type of membrane? a.) synovial b.) mucous c.) subcutaneous d.) serous sugar water - ANSWER- Which of the following is a mixture? a.) sodium hydroxide b.) sugar water c.) hydrochloric acid d.) table salt dendrites - ANSWER- Fibers that conduct a nerve impulse toward a neuron cell body are: a.) fibrils b.) neuroglia c.) dendrites d.) axons joints - ANSWER- Synovial membranes are found in the: a.) abdominal cavity b.) heart c.) joints d.) lungs glycerol - ANSWER- Which of the following is an organic compound? a.) salt b.) zinc c.) water d.) glycerol 15 - ANSWER- The atomic number of phosphorus is 15. How many protons does phosphorus have? a.) More information is required to answer this question. b.) 12 c.) 10
d.) 15 synovial membranes - ANSWER- Rheumatoid arthritis results from inflammation of which of the following membranes? a.) subcutaneous membranes b.) mucous membranes c.) synovial membranes d.) cutaneous membranes new - ANSWER- The prefix neo- means: a.) beside b.) new c.) below d.) nipple monosaccharide - ANSWER- The simplest form of carbohydrate is a(n): a.) unisaccharide b.) disaccharide c.) polysaccharide d.) monosaccharide polar - ANSWER- If electrons are shared unequally in a covalent bond, the bond is described as: a.) nonpolar b.) radioactive c.) ionic d.) polar peritonitis - ANSWER- Inflammation of the serous membrane within the abdominal cavity results in a condition called: a.) fasciculitis b.) peritonitis c.) lupus d.) arthritis cartilage - ANSWER- Osteocytes are to bone as chondrocytes are to: a.) muscle b.) fat c.) cartilage d.) nerves
D) exclusively in long bones spongy bone - ANSWER- Red marrow is found in: A) spongy bone B) compact bone C) periosteum D) lacunae osteoclasts - ANSWER- Cells involved in bone resorption are: A) osteoclasts B) osteoblasts C) fibroblasts D) chondrocytes epiphyseal plates - ANSWER- Bone growth occurs in children in the: A) center of bone shafts B) epiphyseal plates C) medullary cavities D) endosteum fossa - ANSWER- A bony depression is called a: A) process B) sinus C) meatus D) fossa sinus - ANSWER- An air space within bone is called a: A) sinus B) foramen C) condyle D) fossa meatus - ANSWER- A short bony channel is called a: A) meatus B) fossa C) sinus D) depression occipital bone - ANSWER- The bone that forms the back and part of the base of the skull is the: A) parietal bone B) temporal bone C) occipital bone D) sphenoid bone parietal bones - ANSWER- The bones that form the top and sides of the skull are:
A) parietal bones B) temporal bones C) maxillae D) lacrimal bones sphenoid bone - ANSWER- The bone located at the base of the skull that has winglike extensions is the: A) ethmoid bone B) sphenoid bone C) vomer bone D) hyoid bone ethmoid - ANSWER- The bone located between the eyes that forms the nasal cavity roof is the: A) vomer B) ethmoid C) sphenoid D) palatine sacrum - ANSWER- The spinal column section that forms part of the bony pelvis is the: A) sacrum B) lumbar region C) thoracic region D) cervical region 7 - ANSWER- How many pairs of true ribs are found in the adult thorax? A) 7 B) 9 C) 5 D) 13 suture - ANSWER- Skull bones are united by an immovable joint called a(n): A) suture B) amphiarthrosis C) diarthrosis D) condyloid joint occipital bone - ANSWER- The bone that contains the foramen magnum is the: A) temporal bone B) frontal bone C) occipital bone D) parietal bone anterior fontanel - ANSWER- The large soft spot at the junction of the parietal bones and the frontal bone in the infant cranium is the: A) anterior fontanel
