ALHS 1011 MIDTERM REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
Anatomy - Answers The study of body structure
Physiology - Answers The study of body function
Protons - Answers Positively charged particles
Neutrons - Answers neutral charge
Electrons - Answers Negatively charged particles
Ions - Answers positively and negatively charged atoms
Compounds - Answers 2 or more elements chemically combined
DNA - Answers A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the
chromosomes.
RNA - Answers A single-stranded nucleic acid that passes along genetic messages
covalent bond - Answers A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons
ionic bond - Answers Formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Synthesis - Answers combining parts into a whole
Hydrolysis - Answers Breaking down complex molecules by the chemical addition of water
Glycolysis - Answers A metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a
series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and release energy for the body in the form of
ATP
Atom - Answers Basic unit of matter
Diffusion - Answers Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Osmosis - Answers Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
active transport - Answers the movement of materials through a cell membrane using energy
Chromosomes are made of - Answers DNA and protein
Aerobic - Answers Process that requires oxygen
Anaerobic - Answers without oxygen
Cytokinesis - Answers division of the cytoplasm
Oogenesis - Answers Egg production
basement membrane - Answers Layer between epithelium and underlying connective tissue
Metabolism - Answers All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
Anabolism - Answers Metabolic pathways that construct molecules, requiring energy.
Catabolism - Answers The sum total of all processes in an organism which break down chemicals to
produce energy and simple chemical building blocks.
endothelium - Answers innermost lining of blood vessels
cyanosis - Answers A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
arrector pili - Answers a smooth muscle attached to hair follicles that causes "goose bumps" to
appear on the skin when contracted
sebum - Answers oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
Osteoclasts are - Answers Bone-destroying cells
Osteoblasts - Answers Bone building cells
Ossification - Answers bone formation
Periosteum - Answers Double-layered connective tissue that covers and nourishes the bone.
Endosteum - Answers membranous lining of the hollow cavity of the bone
Melanocytes - Answers cells that produce melanin
Parts of the nail - Answers free edge, body, root, nail folds, eponychium (cuticle)
free edge of nail - Answers the portion of the nail that grows out away from the body
body of nail - Answers main part of the nail
root of nail - Answers part of nail that lies in a groove and is hidden by cuticle
cuticle of nail (eponychium) - Answers fold of skin that hides the root; pink color due to vascular
dermis under the nail body.
nail folds - Answers Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
Parts of a long bone - Answers diaphysis, epiphyses, metaphyses, articular cartilage, periosteum,
medullary cavity, endosteum
Tendon - Answers Connects muscle to bone
Ligament - Answers Connects bone to bone
Layers of skin - Answers epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Anatomy - Answers The study of body structure
Physiology - Answers The study of body function
Protons - Answers Positively charged particles
Neutrons - Answers neutral charge
Electrons - Answers Negatively charged particles
Ions - Answers positively and negatively charged atoms
Compounds - Answers 2 or more elements chemically combined
DNA - Answers A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the
chromosomes.
RNA - Answers A single-stranded nucleic acid that passes along genetic messages
covalent bond - Answers A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons
ionic bond - Answers Formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Synthesis - Answers combining parts into a whole
Hydrolysis - Answers Breaking down complex molecules by the chemical addition of water
Glycolysis - Answers A metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a
series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and release energy for the body in the form of
ATP
Atom - Answers Basic unit of matter
Diffusion - Answers Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Osmosis - Answers Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
active transport - Answers the movement of materials through a cell membrane using energy
Chromosomes are made of - Answers DNA and protein
Aerobic - Answers Process that requires oxygen
Anaerobic - Answers without oxygen
Cytokinesis - Answers division of the cytoplasm
Oogenesis - Answers Egg production
basement membrane - Answers Layer between epithelium and underlying connective tissue
Metabolism - Answers All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
Anabolism - Answers Metabolic pathways that construct molecules, requiring energy.
Catabolism - Answers The sum total of all processes in an organism which break down chemicals to
produce energy and simple chemical building blocks.
endothelium - Answers innermost lining of blood vessels
cyanosis - Answers A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
arrector pili - Answers a smooth muscle attached to hair follicles that causes "goose bumps" to
appear on the skin when contracted
sebum - Answers oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
Osteoclasts are - Answers Bone-destroying cells
Osteoblasts - Answers Bone building cells
Ossification - Answers bone formation
Periosteum - Answers Double-layered connective tissue that covers and nourishes the bone.
Endosteum - Answers membranous lining of the hollow cavity of the bone
Melanocytes - Answers cells that produce melanin
Parts of the nail - Answers free edge, body, root, nail folds, eponychium (cuticle)
free edge of nail - Answers the portion of the nail that grows out away from the body
body of nail - Answers main part of the nail
root of nail - Answers part of nail that lies in a groove and is hidden by cuticle
cuticle of nail (eponychium) - Answers fold of skin that hides the root; pink color due to vascular
dermis under the nail body.
nail folds - Answers Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
Parts of a long bone - Answers diaphysis, epiphyses, metaphyses, articular cartilage, periosteum,
medullary cavity, endosteum
Tendon - Answers Connects muscle to bone
Ligament - Answers Connects bone to bone
Layers of skin - Answers epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
