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APHY 101 Ivy Tech Indianapolis 2026–2027 Final Exam –
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Introduction
This document contains 100 APHY 101 final exam questions
and answers covering anatomy and physiology topics
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including cell biology, metabolism, tissues, skeletal and
muscular systems, the nervous system, and sensory organs. It
provides comprehensive exam preparation material aligned
with the Ivy Tech Indianapolis APHY 101 curriculum for the
2026–2027 academic year. The content includes key
definitions, physiological processes, anatomical structures,
and foundational concepts frequently assessed in final
examinations.
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Exam Question and Answers
What is the difference among isotonic, hypotonic and
hypertonic solutions? --- correct precise answer ---A solution
with the same osmotic pressure as body fluids is called
isotonic; one with higher osmotic pressure than body fluids is
hypertonic; one with lower osmotic pressure is hypotonic.
What is a hypotonic solution? --- correct precise answer ---
the solution has a lower solute concentration than the cell so
water moves into the cell causing plant cells to swell and
animal cells to swell and burst
What is hypertonic solution? --- correct precise answer ---
The solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell so
water moves out of the cell and into the solution causing the
cell to plasmolyze
Steps of the cell cycle --- correct precise answer ---
interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase,
cytokinesis
What are the two types of metabolic reactions? --- correct
precise answer ---Anabolism and Catabolism
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Anabolism --- correct precise answer ---Small molecules are
built up into larger molecules, requiring energy
Catabolism --- correct precise answer ---larger molecules are
broken down into smaller molecules, releasing energy
What happens when an enzyme substrate complex is formed?
--- correct precise answer ---When the enzyme and substrate
are joined, the catalytic action of the enzyme converts the
substrate to the product (or products) of the reaction.
What is the active site on an enzyme? --- correct precise
answer ---Active sites on the enzyme combine with the
substrate and a reaction occurs.
Denaturation --- correct precise answer ---the alteration of a
protein shape through some form of external stress (for
example, by applying heat, acid or alkali), in such a way that
it can no longer carry out its cellular function.
What is ATP? --- correct precise answer ---the primary
source of energy for a cell
How do cells get the energy to make ATP? --- correct precise
answer ---By breaking apart glucose molecules
What is aerobic respiration? What are the two stages? How
many ATP are produced? --- correct precise answer ---
APHY 101 Ivy Tech Indianapolis 2026–2027 Final Exam –
Complete Questions and Answers Study Material Pass
Guaranteed A+ Graded
Introduction
This document contains 100 APHY 101 final exam questions
and answers covering anatomy and physiology topics
,Page 2 of 45
including cell biology, metabolism, tissues, skeletal and
muscular systems, the nervous system, and sensory organs. It
provides comprehensive exam preparation material aligned
with the Ivy Tech Indianapolis APHY 101 curriculum for the
2026–2027 academic year. The content includes key
definitions, physiological processes, anatomical structures,
and foundational concepts frequently assessed in final
examinations.
,Page 3 of 45
Exam Question and Answers
What is the difference among isotonic, hypotonic and
hypertonic solutions? --- correct precise answer ---A solution
with the same osmotic pressure as body fluids is called
isotonic; one with higher osmotic pressure than body fluids is
hypertonic; one with lower osmotic pressure is hypotonic.
What is a hypotonic solution? --- correct precise answer ---
the solution has a lower solute concentration than the cell so
water moves into the cell causing plant cells to swell and
animal cells to swell and burst
What is hypertonic solution? --- correct precise answer ---
The solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell so
water moves out of the cell and into the solution causing the
cell to plasmolyze
Steps of the cell cycle --- correct precise answer ---
interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase,
cytokinesis
What are the two types of metabolic reactions? --- correct
precise answer ---Anabolism and Catabolism
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Anabolism --- correct precise answer ---Small molecules are
built up into larger molecules, requiring energy
Catabolism --- correct precise answer ---larger molecules are
broken down into smaller molecules, releasing energy
What happens when an enzyme substrate complex is formed?
--- correct precise answer ---When the enzyme and substrate
are joined, the catalytic action of the enzyme converts the
substrate to the product (or products) of the reaction.
What is the active site on an enzyme? --- correct precise
answer ---Active sites on the enzyme combine with the
substrate and a reaction occurs.
Denaturation --- correct precise answer ---the alteration of a
protein shape through some form of external stress (for
example, by applying heat, acid or alkali), in such a way that
it can no longer carry out its cellular function.
What is ATP? --- correct precise answer ---the primary
source of energy for a cell
How do cells get the energy to make ATP? --- correct precise
answer ---By breaking apart glucose molecules
What is aerobic respiration? What are the two stages? How
many ATP are produced? --- correct precise answer ---
