Question 1

Which of the following body systems produces movement and maintains posture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nervous 
B)  Circulatory 
C)  Muscular 
D)  Digestive 
A)  Nervous 
B)  Circulatory 
C)  Muscular 
D)  Digestive C

Question 2

Which of the following structures functions in protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ribosomes 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  RNA 
D)  Cristae 
A)  Ribosomes 
B)  Chromosomes 
C)  RNA 
D)  Cristae A

Question 3

Which of the following is not among the functions of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binds structures together 
B)  Supports organs 
C)  Transmits nerve impulses 
D)  Helps repair tissue damage 
A)  Binds structures together 
B)  Supports organs 
C)  Transmits nerve impulses 
D)  Helps repair tissue damage C

Question 4

Which of the following contains enzymes that function to destroy cellular debris and foreign particles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucus 
B)  Lysosomes 
C)  Phagocytes 
D)  Vesicles 
A)  Mucus 
B)  Lysosomes 
C)  Phagocytes 
D)  Vesicles

Question 5

What type of gland secretes its product onto a free surface through a duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine gland 
B)  Exocrine gland 
C)  Avascular gland 
D)  Follicular gland 
A)  Endocrine gland 
B)  Exocrine gland 
C)  Avascular gland 
D)  Follicular gland

Question 6

Amino acids and glucose are transported from the small intestine and into the blood through

Accepted Answer

A)  Active transport 
B)  Osmosis 
C)  Simple diffusion 
D)  Filtration 
A)  Active transport 
B)  Osmosis 
C)  Simple diffusion 
D)  Filtration

Question 7

What is the name of the gel-like fluid inside of a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organelles 
B)  Extracellular fluid 
C)  Cytoplasm 
D)  Mucus 
A)  Organelles 
B)  Extracellular fluid 
C)  Cytoplasm 
D)  Mucus

Question 8

Which of the following structures is anterior to the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertebral column 
B)  Ribs 
C)  Stomach 
D)  Urinary bladder 
A)  Vertebral column 
B)  Ribs 
C)  Stomach 
D)  Urinary bladder

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is NOT present with homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body is in a normal stable condition. 
B)  The internal environment of the body remains the same. 
C)  Illness is present. 
D)  Laboratory test values fall within normal range. 
A)  The body is in a normal stable condition. 
B)  The internal environment of the body remains the same. 
C)  Illness is present. 
D)  Laboratory test values fall within normal range.

Question 10

The process by which secretory products are packaged into vesicles and then released from the cells is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytokinesis 
B)  Exocytosis 
C)  Endocytosis 
D)  Phagocytosis 
A)  Cytokinesis 
B)  Exocytosis 
C)  Endocytosis 
D)  Phagocytosis

Question 11

Which of the following occurs during phagocytosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cell membrane engulfs a particle 
B)  A vesicle containing the particle is formed in the cytoplasm 
C)  Lysosomes digest the particle 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A cell membrane engulfs a particle 
B)  A vesicle containing the particle is formed in the cytoplasm 
C)  Lysosomes digest the particle 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

What is the basic living unit of all organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molecule 
B)  Cell 
C)  Organ 
D)  Tissue 
A)  Molecule 
B)  Cell 
C)  Organ 
D)  Tissue

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forms a protective cushion around the kidneys 
B)  Protects the body from invasion by pathogens 
C)  Insulates the body 
D)  Provides a storage material for energy 
A)  Forms a protective cushion around the kidneys 
B)  Protects the body from invasion by pathogens 
C)  Insulates the body 
D)  Provides a storage material for energy

Question 14

Identify body systems

Accepted Answer

The human body is composed of several in

Question 15

What is name of the connective tissue covering of the brain and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesothelium 
B)  Cranium 
C)  Periosteum 
D)  Meninges 
A)  Mesothelium 
B)  Cranium 
C)  Periosteum 
D)  Meninges

Question 16

Medical Terminology

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical Terminology...

Question 17

Which of the following provides a pathway to transport materials from one part of the cell to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleolus 
B)  Endoplasmic reticulum 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  Plasma membrane 
A)  Nucleolus 
B)  Endoplasmic reticulum 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  Plasma membrane

Question 18

What is the term for a group of cells with a similar structure and function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tissue 
B)  Organ 
C)  Body system 
D)  Total organism 
A)  Tissue 
B)  Organ 
C)  Body system 
D)  Total organism

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forms the framework of the body 
B)  Protects underlying tissues 
C)  Production of antibodies 
D)  Serves as an attachment for muscles 
A)  Forms the framework of the body 
B)  Protects underlying tissues 
C)  Production of antibodies 
D)  Serves as an attachment for muscles

Question 20

The movement of substances from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Active transport 
B)  Osmosis 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Negative feedback 
A)  Active transport 
B)  Osmosis 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Negative feedback

Exam 5: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Which of the following body systems produces movement and maintains posture?

Which of the following structures functions in protein synthesis?

Which of the following is not among the functions of connective tissue?

Which of the following contains enzymes that function to destroy cellular debris and foreign particles?

What type of gland secretes its product onto a free surface through a duct?

Amino acids and glucose are transported from the small intestine and into the blood through

What is the name of the gel-like fluid inside of a cell?

Which of the following structures is anterior to the heart?

Which of the following conditions is NOT present with homeostasis?

The process by which secretory products are packaged into vesicles and then released from the cells is known as

Which of the following occurs during phagocytosis?

What is the basic living unit of all organisms?

Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue?

Identify body systems

What is name of the connective tissue covering of the brain and spinal cord?

Medical Terminology

Which of the following provides a pathway to transport materials from one part of the cell to another?

What is the term for a group of cells with a similar structure and function?

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

The movement of substances from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration is known as

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