Anatomy Final Exam Questions &
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When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n):
- ANSWER-tissue
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: -
ANSWER-organelles.
The structure that is called the "powerhouse" of the cell is the: - ANSWER-mitochondria
Molecules are: - ANSWER-atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the
trunk of the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle? - ANSWER-proximal
An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the
abdominopelvic regions must be included? - ANSWER-Right hypochondriac, epigastric,
left hypochondriac
The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:
-stomach
-pancreas
-heart
-reproductive organs - ANSWER-heart
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
-trachea
-venae cavae
-right lung
,-esophagus - ANSWER-right lung
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. -
ANSWER-right hypochondriac
The number of abdominal regions is: - ANSWER-nine
A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2
charge. This atom would contain _____ protons, _____ neutrons, and _____ electrons.
- ANSWER-12; 13; 10
protons: atomic #
neutrons: mass-#
electrons:#-charge
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is: -
ANSWER-two
AB + CD → AD + CB is an example of a(n) _____ reaction. - ANSWER-exchange
An example of a catabolic process is: - ANSWER-hydrolysis
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex
substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. - ANSWER-synthesis
The kind of element is determined by the number of: - ANSWER-protons
An ionic bond is formed by: - ANSWER-a positive and a negative ion attracting each
other.
A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) than hydrogen
ions (H+) is a(n) _____ solution. - ANSWER-alkaline (basic)
,Atomic mass is determined by the number of: - ANSWER-protons and neutrons
Acids:
-are proton donors
-taste sour
-release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution
-all the above - ANSWER-All the above
(are proton donors,taste sour, release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution)
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: - ANSWER-
phospholipid bilayer
Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by: - ANSWER-desmosomes
Which cell fiber serves as part of our "cellular muscles?" - ANSWER-microfilament
The inner membrane of what double-membrane structure is contorted into folds called
cristae? - ANSWER-mitochondria
Projections from the cell that move materials and mucus are called: - ANSWER-cilia
The membranous structure containing substances that protect the cell from harm are: -
ANSWER-lysosomes and peroxisomes
Granules or threads within the nucleus are called: - ANSWER-chromatin
The cell extension that contains microfilaments is called: - ANSWER-microvilli
ATP production occurs within which organelle? - ANSWER-mitochondrion
, In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule:
Group of answer choices - ANSWER-faces the exterior and interior of the cell.
The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. They are the __________
glands. - ANSWER-sweat, sebaceous, and ceruminous
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is - ANSWER-connective
The tip of the nose and the external ear are composed of - ANSWER-elastic cartilage
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy
substance called the - ANSWER-cerumen
The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and - ANSWER-epidermis
Each hair follicle has a small bundle of involuntary muscles attached to it called the -
ANSWER-arrector pili muscle.
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? - ANSWER-stratum
corneum
Which of the following tissues lacks a direct blood supply and consequently heals very
slowly? - ANSWER-cartilage
Besides water, extracellular matrix contains - ANSWER-proteins and proteoglycans.
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. -
ANSWER-reticular
Which of the following is a facial bone? - ANSWER-zygomatic bone
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When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n):
- ANSWER-tissue
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: -
ANSWER-organelles.
The structure that is called the "powerhouse" of the cell is the: - ANSWER-mitochondria
Molecules are: - ANSWER-atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the
trunk of the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle? - ANSWER-proximal
An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the
abdominopelvic regions must be included? - ANSWER-Right hypochondriac, epigastric,
left hypochondriac
The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:
-stomach
-pancreas
-heart
-reproductive organs - ANSWER-heart
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
-trachea
-venae cavae
-right lung
,-esophagus - ANSWER-right lung
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. -
ANSWER-right hypochondriac
The number of abdominal regions is: - ANSWER-nine
A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2
charge. This atom would contain _____ protons, _____ neutrons, and _____ electrons.
- ANSWER-12; 13; 10
protons: atomic #
neutrons: mass-#
electrons:#-charge
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is: -
ANSWER-two
AB + CD → AD + CB is an example of a(n) _____ reaction. - ANSWER-exchange
An example of a catabolic process is: - ANSWER-hydrolysis
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex
substances is called a(n) _____ reaction. - ANSWER-synthesis
The kind of element is determined by the number of: - ANSWER-protons
An ionic bond is formed by: - ANSWER-a positive and a negative ion attracting each
other.
A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) than hydrogen
ions (H+) is a(n) _____ solution. - ANSWER-alkaline (basic)
,Atomic mass is determined by the number of: - ANSWER-protons and neutrons
Acids:
-are proton donors
-taste sour
-release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution
-all the above - ANSWER-All the above
(are proton donors,taste sour, release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution)
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: - ANSWER-
phospholipid bilayer
Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by: - ANSWER-desmosomes
Which cell fiber serves as part of our "cellular muscles?" - ANSWER-microfilament
The inner membrane of what double-membrane structure is contorted into folds called
cristae? - ANSWER-mitochondria
Projections from the cell that move materials and mucus are called: - ANSWER-cilia
The membranous structure containing substances that protect the cell from harm are: -
ANSWER-lysosomes and peroxisomes
Granules or threads within the nucleus are called: - ANSWER-chromatin
The cell extension that contains microfilaments is called: - ANSWER-microvilli
ATP production occurs within which organelle? - ANSWER-mitochondrion
, In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule:
Group of answer choices - ANSWER-faces the exterior and interior of the cell.
The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. They are the __________
glands. - ANSWER-sweat, sebaceous, and ceruminous
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is - ANSWER-connective
The tip of the nose and the external ear are composed of - ANSWER-elastic cartilage
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy
substance called the - ANSWER-cerumen
The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and - ANSWER-epidermis
Each hair follicle has a small bundle of involuntary muscles attached to it called the -
ANSWER-arrector pili muscle.
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? - ANSWER-stratum
corneum
Which of the following tissues lacks a direct blood supply and consequently heals very
slowly? - ANSWER-cartilage
Besides water, extracellular matrix contains - ANSWER-proteins and proteoglycans.
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. -
ANSWER-reticular
Which of the following is a facial bone? - ANSWER-zygomatic bone
