BIOD 151 MODULE 1 EXAM 2026 PORTAGE
LEARNING PRACTICE SCRIPT QUESTIONS
ANSWERS INCLUDED
◉ Epithelium is an example of what level of organization in the human
body? Answer: Tissue
◉ What is the synthesis of more complex substances? Answer:
Anabolism
◉ List the four basic types of tissues. Answer: epithelium, muscle,
connective, and nervous tissue
◉ List the three layers of the skin in order from superficial to deep. The
most superficial layer of the skin should be at the top of your list. To
receive credit the layers must be in this order. Answer: 1. epidermis
(outer layer)2. dermis (middle layer)3. hypodermis (inner, also called
subcutaneous tissue layer)*MUST be in this order (top to bottom) to
receive credit
◉ Note: Essay answers must clearly be in your own words.
Testosterone contributes to muscle strength and bone mass. Based upon
your learning of metabolism, would it be considered an anabolic or
catabolic hormone? Explain why. Answer: Anabolic because it is
building new tissues from smaller cells and using energy to do so.
, ◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the front
of the body"? Answer: Ventral
◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the
upper part of a structure"? Answer: Superior
◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the body
surface"? Answer: Superficial
◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "closer to the
point of attachment of a limb"? Answer: Proximal
◉ You are looking at a diagram of a patient standing in anatomical
position. On the sheet of paper containing the diagram, which thumb
points to the left side of the paper, right or left? Answer: The thumb
points to the right of the paper
◉ Are the arms part of the axial or appendicular region of the body?
Answer: The arms are the appendicular region of the body.
◉ A patient is standing with his hand covering his mouth. He returns his
hand to his side, moving into anatomical position. What anatomical
action term is best used to indicate the motion occurring at his elbow?
Answer: Extention
LEARNING PRACTICE SCRIPT QUESTIONS
ANSWERS INCLUDED
◉ Epithelium is an example of what level of organization in the human
body? Answer: Tissue
◉ What is the synthesis of more complex substances? Answer:
Anabolism
◉ List the four basic types of tissues. Answer: epithelium, muscle,
connective, and nervous tissue
◉ List the three layers of the skin in order from superficial to deep. The
most superficial layer of the skin should be at the top of your list. To
receive credit the layers must be in this order. Answer: 1. epidermis
(outer layer)2. dermis (middle layer)3. hypodermis (inner, also called
subcutaneous tissue layer)*MUST be in this order (top to bottom) to
receive credit
◉ Note: Essay answers must clearly be in your own words.
Testosterone contributes to muscle strength and bone mass. Based upon
your learning of metabolism, would it be considered an anabolic or
catabolic hormone? Explain why. Answer: Anabolic because it is
building new tissues from smaller cells and using energy to do so.
, ◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the front
of the body"? Answer: Ventral
◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the
upper part of a structure"? Answer: Superior
◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the body
surface"? Answer: Superficial
◉ What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "closer to the
point of attachment of a limb"? Answer: Proximal
◉ You are looking at a diagram of a patient standing in anatomical
position. On the sheet of paper containing the diagram, which thumb
points to the left side of the paper, right or left? Answer: The thumb
points to the right of the paper
◉ Are the arms part of the axial or appendicular region of the body?
Answer: The arms are the appendicular region of the body.
◉ A patient is standing with his hand covering his mouth. He returns his
hand to his side, moving into anatomical position. What anatomical
action term is best used to indicate the motion occurring at his elbow?
Answer: Extention
