IVY TECH APHY 101 FINAL EXAM
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Which of the following best describes the reaction NaNO3 + HCl → HNO3 + NaCl? -
ANSWER-exchange reaction
The function of the association area in the frontal lobe is - ANSWER-higher intellectual
processes, such as reasoning and judgment.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by __________ and it __________. - ANSWER-choroid
plexuses in the ventricles; protects the brain from blows to the skull
The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the __________ , whereas the
aerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the __________ . - ANSWER-
cytoplasm without O2 required; mitochondria with O2 required
A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through - ANSWER-proprioceptors
Epithelial tissue functions in - ANSWER-secretion, absorption, and protection.
Receptors for the special senses are found - ANSWER-primarily in the head
Which of the following lists the parts of a reflex arc in the correct sequence? -
ANSWER-Receptor, sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector
Epidermis is __________, whereas dermis is __________. - ANSWER-composed of
stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle,
and nerve cell processes
Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because - ANSWER-
chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies.
Most of the joints between the short bones in the ankle and wrist are - ANSWER-plane
joints
The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and
production of body heat. - ANSWER-true
Chemistry deals with - ANSWER-the composition and changes of substances that make
up living as well as non-living matter.
, The __________ is the thin meninx attached to the surface of the brain, containing
many nerves and blood vessels. - ANSWER-pia mater
The three borders of the scapula are called - ANSWER-the superior, lateral, and medial
borders.
The three borders of the scapula are called - ANSWER-long bone
Action potentials are related to impulses conducted along an axon in that - ANSWER-
propagation of a series of action potentials along a nerve fiber constitutes an impulse.
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?
- ANSWER-Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming
sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion
In what molecule are codons found? - ANSWER-mRNA
The movement of molecules through a membrane by filtration requires - ANSWER-
hydrostatic pressure
What is the relationship of osmotic pressure to the number of solute particles in a
solution? - ANSWER-The greater the number of impermeant solute particles, the
greater the osmotic pressure.
Macromolecules are built of atoms. - ANSWER-true
The consequence of sensory nerve fibers crossing over is that the - ANSWER-right
hemisphere of the cerebrum receives sensory impulses originating on the left side of the
body and vice versa.
Bones of a synovial joint are held together by - ANSWER-joint capsule
The functional connection between a neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber is a -
ANSWER-synapse
If the area of the cerebral hemisphere corresponding to Broca's area is damaged, -
ANSWER-motor control of the muscles associated with speech is lost.
Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER-respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
The intestines are innervated by both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
divisions of the autonomic nervous system. During a meal, the __________ division
activates digestion and slows heart rate. During exercise, the __________ division
slows digestion and increases heart rate. - ANSWER-parasympathetic; sympathetic
Masses of myelinated nerve fibers appear - ANSWER-white
LATEST 2026 UPDATE ACTUAL EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following best describes the reaction NaNO3 + HCl → HNO3 + NaCl? -
ANSWER-exchange reaction
The function of the association area in the frontal lobe is - ANSWER-higher intellectual
processes, such as reasoning and judgment.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by __________ and it __________. - ANSWER-choroid
plexuses in the ventricles; protects the brain from blows to the skull
The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the __________ , whereas the
aerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the __________ . - ANSWER-
cytoplasm without O2 required; mitochondria with O2 required
A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through - ANSWER-proprioceptors
Epithelial tissue functions in - ANSWER-secretion, absorption, and protection.
Receptors for the special senses are found - ANSWER-primarily in the head
Which of the following lists the parts of a reflex arc in the correct sequence? -
ANSWER-Receptor, sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector
Epidermis is __________, whereas dermis is __________. - ANSWER-composed of
stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle,
and nerve cell processes
Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because - ANSWER-
chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies.
Most of the joints between the short bones in the ankle and wrist are - ANSWER-plane
joints
The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and
production of body heat. - ANSWER-true
Chemistry deals with - ANSWER-the composition and changes of substances that make
up living as well as non-living matter.
, The __________ is the thin meninx attached to the surface of the brain, containing
many nerves and blood vessels. - ANSWER-pia mater
The three borders of the scapula are called - ANSWER-the superior, lateral, and medial
borders.
The three borders of the scapula are called - ANSWER-long bone
Action potentials are related to impulses conducted along an axon in that - ANSWER-
propagation of a series of action potentials along a nerve fiber constitutes an impulse.
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?
- ANSWER-Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming
sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion
In what molecule are codons found? - ANSWER-mRNA
The movement of molecules through a membrane by filtration requires - ANSWER-
hydrostatic pressure
What is the relationship of osmotic pressure to the number of solute particles in a
solution? - ANSWER-The greater the number of impermeant solute particles, the
greater the osmotic pressure.
Macromolecules are built of atoms. - ANSWER-true
The consequence of sensory nerve fibers crossing over is that the - ANSWER-right
hemisphere of the cerebrum receives sensory impulses originating on the left side of the
body and vice versa.
Bones of a synovial joint are held together by - ANSWER-joint capsule
The functional connection between a neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber is a -
ANSWER-synapse
If the area of the cerebral hemisphere corresponding to Broca's area is damaged, -
ANSWER-motor control of the muscles associated with speech is lost.
Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER-respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
The intestines are innervated by both the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
divisions of the autonomic nervous system. During a meal, the __________ division
activates digestion and slows heart rate. During exercise, the __________ division
slows digestion and increases heart rate. - ANSWER-parasympathetic; sympathetic
Masses of myelinated nerve fibers appear - ANSWER-white
