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IVY TECH APHY 101 MIDTERM
EXAM, APHY 101 MIDTERM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the
blood and the air in the lungs is - ANSWER-simple squamous
epithelium
Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes
called - ANSWER-central canals
A body has been sectioned in such a way that there is one
whole lung per section and the urinary bladder has been split in
half. What type of section is this? - ANSWER-sagittal
Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? -
ANSWER-simple cuboidal epithelium
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The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the
- ANSWER-cytoplasm
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? -
ANSWER-absorption of nutrients
A cell is surrounded by an extremely thin, flexible membrane.
Why is the membrane selectively permeable? - ANSWER-It
allows some substances to pass through and excludes others
based on size, polarity, and other factors.
What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective
tissue
The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin,
nails, hair follicles, and sweat glands
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DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic
information and RNA uses that information to synthesize
protein.
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires -
ANSWER-negative feedback mechanism
Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-
transcription produces RNA and translation produces protein.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-
network of interconnected membranes
The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the -
ANSWER-dermis
Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of
__________. - ANSWER-atoms
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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
Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood
platelets
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and
oxygen in the body are balanced and heat and pressure
__________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited ranges
An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure
as the cells in the solution
Which of the following characteristics of life and their
descriptions is correct? - ANSWER-Circulation—the movement
of substances in body fluids
Which of the following characteristics is used to name tissue
types? - ANSWER-organization of cells
IVY TECH APHY 101 MIDTERM
EXAM, APHY 101 MIDTERM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the
blood and the air in the lungs is - ANSWER-simple squamous
epithelium
Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes
called - ANSWER-central canals
A body has been sectioned in such a way that there is one
whole lung per section and the urinary bladder has been split in
half. What type of section is this? - ANSWER-sagittal
Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? -
ANSWER-simple cuboidal epithelium
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The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the
- ANSWER-cytoplasm
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? -
ANSWER-absorption of nutrients
A cell is surrounded by an extremely thin, flexible membrane.
Why is the membrane selectively permeable? - ANSWER-It
allows some substances to pass through and excludes others
based on size, polarity, and other factors.
What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective
tissue
The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin,
nails, hair follicles, and sweat glands
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DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic
information and RNA uses that information to synthesize
protein.
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires -
ANSWER-negative feedback mechanism
Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-
transcription produces RNA and translation produces protein.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-
network of interconnected membranes
The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the -
ANSWER-dermis
Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of
__________. - ANSWER-atoms
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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
Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood
platelets
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and
oxygen in the body are balanced and heat and pressure
__________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited ranges
An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure
as the cells in the solution
Which of the following characteristics of life and their
descriptions is correct? - ANSWER-Circulation—the movement
of substances in body fluids
Which of the following characteristics is used to name tissue
types? - ANSWER-organization of cells
