HS 2211 HUMAN ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY(ALL QUIZZES) UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Metabolism can be defined as the
a. adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
b. process whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to perform distinct
functions
c. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
d. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism. ANSWER -sum of all chemical
reactions in an organism
Connective tissue is made of which three essential components?. ANSWER -cells,
ground substance, and protein fibers
Which of the following is a molecule, but not a compound?. ANSWER -H2
Which of the following is not a type of tissue?. ANSWER -embryonic
Striations, cylindrical cells, and multiple nuclei are observed in. ANSWER -skeletal
muscle only
Together, just four elements make up more than 95 percent of the body's mass.
These include. ANSWER -oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
,Which of the following processes is not a cardinal sign of inflammation?. ANSWER -
fever
The cells responsible for the transmission of the nerve impulse are. ANSWER -
neurons
C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for a. ANSWER -hexose monosaccharide
In observing epithelial cells under a microscope, the cells are arranged in a single
layer and look tall and narrow, and the nucleus is located close to the basal side of
the cell. The specimen is what type of epithelial tissue?. ANSWER -columnar
During endochondral ossification of a long bone. ANSWER -growth of the
epiphyseal plate will produce bone lengthening
Which of these joints is classified as a synarthrosis?. ANSWER -the manubriosternal
joint
Why are osteocytes spread out in bone tissue?. ANSWER -Formation of osteoid
spreads out the osteoblasts that formed the ossification centers.
Bone tissue can be described as. ANSWER -dense, hard connective tissue
A shoulder separation results from injury to the. ANSWER -acromioclavicular joint
All of the following play a role in calcium homeostasis EXCEPT:. ANSWER -
thyroxine
The primary curvatures of the vertebral column. ANSWER -are remnants of the
original fetal curvature
The diaphysis contains. ANSWER -fat stores
, A synchondrosis is. ANSWER -found at the first sternocostal joint of the thoracic
cage
Synovial joints. ANSWER -develop at an interzone site
What is the origin of the wrist flexors?. ANSWER -the medial epicondyle of the
humerus
What is the linea alba?. ANSWER -a long tendon that runs down the middle of the
rectus abdominis
What is the largest muscle in the lower leg?. ANSWER -gastrocnemius
An individual using a sharp knife notices a small amount of blood where he just cut
himself. Which of the following layers of skin did he have to cut into in order to
bleed?. ANSWER -papillary dermis
Depolarization of the sarcolemma means. ANSWER -the inside of the membrane
has become less negative as sodium ions accumulate
If cardiac muscle cells were prevented from undergoing aerobic metabolism, they
ultimately would. ANSWER -stop contracting
The cell membrane of a muscle fiber is called. ANSWER -sarcolemma
Which muscle name does not make sense?
a. extensor digitorum
b. gluteus minimus
c. biceps femoris
d. extensor minimus longus. ANSWER -extensor minimus longus
PHYSIOLOGY(ALL QUIZZES) UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Metabolism can be defined as the
a. adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
b. process whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to perform distinct
functions
c. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
d. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism. ANSWER -sum of all chemical
reactions in an organism
Connective tissue is made of which three essential components?. ANSWER -cells,
ground substance, and protein fibers
Which of the following is a molecule, but not a compound?. ANSWER -H2
Which of the following is not a type of tissue?. ANSWER -embryonic
Striations, cylindrical cells, and multiple nuclei are observed in. ANSWER -skeletal
muscle only
Together, just four elements make up more than 95 percent of the body's mass.
These include. ANSWER -oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
,Which of the following processes is not a cardinal sign of inflammation?. ANSWER -
fever
The cells responsible for the transmission of the nerve impulse are. ANSWER -
neurons
C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for a. ANSWER -hexose monosaccharide
In observing epithelial cells under a microscope, the cells are arranged in a single
layer and look tall and narrow, and the nucleus is located close to the basal side of
the cell. The specimen is what type of epithelial tissue?. ANSWER -columnar
During endochondral ossification of a long bone. ANSWER -growth of the
epiphyseal plate will produce bone lengthening
Which of these joints is classified as a synarthrosis?. ANSWER -the manubriosternal
joint
Why are osteocytes spread out in bone tissue?. ANSWER -Formation of osteoid
spreads out the osteoblasts that formed the ossification centers.
Bone tissue can be described as. ANSWER -dense, hard connective tissue
A shoulder separation results from injury to the. ANSWER -acromioclavicular joint
All of the following play a role in calcium homeostasis EXCEPT:. ANSWER -
thyroxine
The primary curvatures of the vertebral column. ANSWER -are remnants of the
original fetal curvature
The diaphysis contains. ANSWER -fat stores
, A synchondrosis is. ANSWER -found at the first sternocostal joint of the thoracic
cage
Synovial joints. ANSWER -develop at an interzone site
What is the origin of the wrist flexors?. ANSWER -the medial epicondyle of the
humerus
What is the linea alba?. ANSWER -a long tendon that runs down the middle of the
rectus abdominis
What is the largest muscle in the lower leg?. ANSWER -gastrocnemius
An individual using a sharp knife notices a small amount of blood where he just cut
himself. Which of the following layers of skin did he have to cut into in order to
bleed?. ANSWER -papillary dermis
Depolarization of the sarcolemma means. ANSWER -the inside of the membrane
has become less negative as sodium ions accumulate
If cardiac muscle cells were prevented from undergoing aerobic metabolism, they
ultimately would. ANSWER -stop contracting
The cell membrane of a muscle fiber is called. ANSWER -sarcolemma
Which muscle name does not make sense?
a. extensor digitorum
b. gluteus minimus
c. biceps femoris
d. extensor minimus longus. ANSWER -extensor minimus longus
