Ivy Tech APHY 101 Final Exam Questions
and Answers (100% Verified)
Which of the following best describes the reaction NaNO3 + HCl → HNO3 + NaCl? -CORRECT ANS-
exchange reaction
The function of the association area in the frontal lobe is-CORRECT ANS- higher intellectual processes,
such as reasoning and judgment.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by __________ and it __________. -CORRECT ANS- 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 __________ .-CORRECT ANS- cytoplasm without O2 required;
mitochondria with O2 required
A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through-CORRECT ANS- proprioceptors
Epithelial tissue functions in-CORRECT ANS- secretion, absorption, and protection.
Receptors for the special senses are found-CORRECT ANS- primarily in the head
Which of the following lists the parts of a reflex arc in the correct sequence?-CORRECT ANS- Receptor,
sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector
Epidermis is __________, whereas dermis is __________.-CORRECT ANS- 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-CORRECT ANS-
chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies.
Most of the joints between the short bones in the ankle and wrist are-CORRECT ANS- plane joints
The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and production of body
heat.-CORRECT ANS- true
Chemistry deals with-CORRECT ANS- the composition and changes of substances that make up living
as well as non-living matter.
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,The __________ is the thin meninx attached to the surface of the brain, containing many nerves and
blood vessels.-CORRECT ANS- pia mater
The three borders of the scapula are called-CORRECT ANS- the superior, lateral, and medial borders.
The three borders of the scapula are called-CORRECT ANS- long bone
Action potentials are related to impulses conducted along an axon in that-CORRECT ANS- 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?-CORRECT
ANS- Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that
packages protein molecules for secretion
In what molecule are codons found?-CORRECT ANS- mRNA
The movement of molecules through a membrane by filtration requires-CORRECT ANS- hydrostatic
pressure
What is the relationship of osmotic pressure to the number of solute particles in a solution?-CORRECT
ANS- The greater the number of impermeant solute particles, the greater the osmotic pressure.
Macromolecules are built of atoms.-CORRECT ANS- true
The consequence of sensory nerve fibers crossing over is that the-CORRECT ANS- 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-CORRECT ANS- joint capsule
The functional connection between a neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber is a-CORRECT ANS- synapse
If the area of the cerebral hemisphere corresponding to Broca's area is damaged,-CORRECT ANS- motor
control of the muscles associated with speech is lost.
Eccrine sweat glands-CORRECT ANS- 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.-CORRECT ANS-
parasympathetic; sympathetic
Masses of myelinated nerve fibers appear-CORRECT ANS- white
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,Blood with excess oxygen causes cyanosis.-CORRECT ANS- false
While examining a sample of muscle tissue under a microscope, you notice that the cells are
multinucleated. They are long, unbranched, striated, and contain a developed transverse tubule system.
Which muscle type does this sample contain?-CORRECT ANS- skeletal muscle
When K+ and Cl- meet, they will-CORRECT ANS- from KCL with an ionic bond
Myelin-CORRECT ANS- consists of layers of lipids and proteins that wrap around an axon.
The functional unit of muscle contraction is-CORRECT ANS- the sarcomere
The color receptors in the retina are most sensitive to light waves that are-CORRECT ANS- red, green,
and blue
The act of closing the fingers to make a fist is an example of what type of joint movement (at the
interphalangeal joints)?-CORRECT ANS- flexion
Cell membranes are described as a fluid mosaic that maintains stability while still allowing movement.
What component maintains most of the flexibility of the membrane?-CORRECT ANS- phospholipid
bilayer
A mutation can cause disease if-CORRECT ANS- the DNA sequence changes so that one amino acid is
substituted for another in a way that affects the encoded protein's functioning.
When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?-CORRECT ANS-
The palms are facing backward.
Stereoscopic vision results when the-CORRECT ANS- images in the eyes are different
Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?-CORRECT ANS- control of postural
reflexes
During metaphase of mitosis, chromosomes first condense and become visible when stained and viewed
under a microscope.-CORRECT ANS- false
A soldier suffers a brain injury, and becomes unable to speak. The damage is likely in-CORRECT ANS-
Broca's area
Rotation of the forearms so the palms face upward is called pronation.-CORRECT ANS- false
The origin of the term "anatomy" is related to-CORRECT ANS- the Greek word for "cutting up."
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, The muscle that adducts and flexes the arm is the-CORRECT ANS- coracobrachialis
A motor unit is-CORRECT ANS- a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates
If a person contracted meningitis (an inflammation of the meninges due to infection), which specific
nervous structures would be inflamed and swollen? -CORRECT ANS- The pia mater, arachnoid mater,
and dura mater
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of-CORRECT ANS- brain and spinal cord
Treatment for a cataract is usually removal of the-CORRECT ANS- lens
The genetic code is-CORRECT ANS- the correspondence between a sequence of three DNA nucleotides
and a specific amino acid.
Myofibrils are composed primarily of-CORRECT ANS- actin and myosin
Transverse tubules-CORRECT ANS- transmit muscle impulses into the cell interior.
A ball-and-socket joint is also called an ellipsoidal joint.-CORRECT ANS- false
The soft part of the nose and the supporting rings of the respiratory passages are composed of
fibrocartilage.-CORRECT ANS- false
Every neuron has-CORRECT ANS- cell body
Transmitting an impulse from one neuron to another involves a(n)-CORRECT ANS- impulse stimulating
a presynaptic axon to release a neurotransmitter into a synaptic cleft.
Which of the nitrogenous bases is part of DNA, but not RNA?-CORRECT ANS- thymine
DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.-CORRECT ANS- true
In an ionic bond-CORRECT ANS- oppositely charged atoms attract.
Which of the following processes is most important to the continuation of the human species? -
CORRECT ANS- reproduction
The __________ separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.-CORRECT ANS- transverse fissure
pain receptors-CORRECT ANS- respond to factors that can damage tissue.
It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the bone and
looking for a(n)-CORRECT ANS- epiphyseal plate
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and Answers (100% Verified)
Which of the following best describes the reaction NaNO3 + HCl → HNO3 + NaCl? -CORRECT ANS-
exchange reaction
The function of the association area in the frontal lobe is-CORRECT ANS- higher intellectual processes,
such as reasoning and judgment.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by __________ and it __________. -CORRECT ANS- 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 __________ .-CORRECT ANS- cytoplasm without O2 required;
mitochondria with O2 required
A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through-CORRECT ANS- proprioceptors
Epithelial tissue functions in-CORRECT ANS- secretion, absorption, and protection.
Receptors for the special senses are found-CORRECT ANS- primarily in the head
Which of the following lists the parts of a reflex arc in the correct sequence?-CORRECT ANS- Receptor,
sensory neuron, interneuron, motor neuron, effector
Epidermis is __________, whereas dermis is __________.-CORRECT ANS- 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-CORRECT ANS-
chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies.
Most of the joints between the short bones in the ankle and wrist are-CORRECT ANS- plane joints
The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture, and production of body
heat.-CORRECT ANS- true
Chemistry deals with-CORRECT ANS- the composition and changes of substances that make up living
as well as non-living matter.
1|Page SUCCESS!!!
,The __________ is the thin meninx attached to the surface of the brain, containing many nerves and
blood vessels.-CORRECT ANS- pia mater
The three borders of the scapula are called-CORRECT ANS- the superior, lateral, and medial borders.
The three borders of the scapula are called-CORRECT ANS- long bone
Action potentials are related to impulses conducted along an axon in that-CORRECT ANS- 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?-CORRECT
ANS- Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that
packages protein molecules for secretion
In what molecule are codons found?-CORRECT ANS- mRNA
The movement of molecules through a membrane by filtration requires-CORRECT ANS- hydrostatic
pressure
What is the relationship of osmotic pressure to the number of solute particles in a solution?-CORRECT
ANS- The greater the number of impermeant solute particles, the greater the osmotic pressure.
Macromolecules are built of atoms.-CORRECT ANS- true
The consequence of sensory nerve fibers crossing over is that the-CORRECT ANS- 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-CORRECT ANS- joint capsule
The functional connection between a neuron and a skeletal muscle fiber is a-CORRECT ANS- synapse
If the area of the cerebral hemisphere corresponding to Broca's area is damaged,-CORRECT ANS- motor
control of the muscles associated with speech is lost.
Eccrine sweat glands-CORRECT ANS- 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.-CORRECT ANS-
parasympathetic; sympathetic
Masses of myelinated nerve fibers appear-CORRECT ANS- white
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,Blood with excess oxygen causes cyanosis.-CORRECT ANS- false
While examining a sample of muscle tissue under a microscope, you notice that the cells are
multinucleated. They are long, unbranched, striated, and contain a developed transverse tubule system.
Which muscle type does this sample contain?-CORRECT ANS- skeletal muscle
When K+ and Cl- meet, they will-CORRECT ANS- from KCL with an ionic bond
Myelin-CORRECT ANS- consists of layers of lipids and proteins that wrap around an axon.
The functional unit of muscle contraction is-CORRECT ANS- the sarcomere
The color receptors in the retina are most sensitive to light waves that are-CORRECT ANS- red, green,
and blue
The act of closing the fingers to make a fist is an example of what type of joint movement (at the
interphalangeal joints)?-CORRECT ANS- flexion
Cell membranes are described as a fluid mosaic that maintains stability while still allowing movement.
What component maintains most of the flexibility of the membrane?-CORRECT ANS- phospholipid
bilayer
A mutation can cause disease if-CORRECT ANS- the DNA sequence changes so that one amino acid is
substituted for another in a way that affects the encoded protein's functioning.
When the body is placed in the anatomical position, which of the following is not true?-CORRECT ANS-
The palms are facing backward.
Stereoscopic vision results when the-CORRECT ANS- images in the eyes are different
Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?-CORRECT ANS- control of postural
reflexes
During metaphase of mitosis, chromosomes first condense and become visible when stained and viewed
under a microscope.-CORRECT ANS- false
A soldier suffers a brain injury, and becomes unable to speak. The damage is likely in-CORRECT ANS-
Broca's area
Rotation of the forearms so the palms face upward is called pronation.-CORRECT ANS- false
The origin of the term "anatomy" is related to-CORRECT ANS- the Greek word for "cutting up."
3|Page SUCCESS!!!
, The muscle that adducts and flexes the arm is the-CORRECT ANS- coracobrachialis
A motor unit is-CORRECT ANS- a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates
If a person contracted meningitis (an inflammation of the meninges due to infection), which specific
nervous structures would be inflamed and swollen? -CORRECT ANS- The pia mater, arachnoid mater,
and dura mater
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of-CORRECT ANS- brain and spinal cord
Treatment for a cataract is usually removal of the-CORRECT ANS- lens
The genetic code is-CORRECT ANS- the correspondence between a sequence of three DNA nucleotides
and a specific amino acid.
Myofibrils are composed primarily of-CORRECT ANS- actin and myosin
Transverse tubules-CORRECT ANS- transmit muscle impulses into the cell interior.
A ball-and-socket joint is also called an ellipsoidal joint.-CORRECT ANS- false
The soft part of the nose and the supporting rings of the respiratory passages are composed of
fibrocartilage.-CORRECT ANS- false
Every neuron has-CORRECT ANS- cell body
Transmitting an impulse from one neuron to another involves a(n)-CORRECT ANS- impulse stimulating
a presynaptic axon to release a neurotransmitter into a synaptic cleft.
Which of the nitrogenous bases is part of DNA, but not RNA?-CORRECT ANS- thymine
DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.-CORRECT ANS- true
In an ionic bond-CORRECT ANS- oppositely charged atoms attract.
Which of the following processes is most important to the continuation of the human species? -
CORRECT ANS- reproduction
The __________ separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.-CORRECT ANS- transverse fissure
pain receptors-CORRECT ANS- respond to factors that can damage tissue.
It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the bone and
looking for a(n)-CORRECT ANS- epiphyseal plate
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