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Anatomy and Physiology 1 – Exam 1 Questions & Answers – Comprehensive Study Guide

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This document contains a complete set of questions and answers for Anatomy and Physiology 1, covering key topics essential for Exam 1 preparation. It includes definitions, processes, and explanations for terms across anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, and homeostasis. The material spans concepts such as cellular structure, tissue types, skeletal system development, integumentary system functions, transport mechanisms, and major biochemical compounds. Designed as a thorough review resource, it aligns closely with core introductory A&P coursework and exam requirements.

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A - CORRECT ANSWER - bonds with U (RNA) or T (DNA)




Achondroplasea - CORRECT ANSWER - dwarfism; caused by mutation in
DNA replication or inherited gene, long bones stop growing, large head,
short limbs, curved spine, abnormal conversion of hyaline cartilage to
bone



acid - CORRECT ANSWER - donates H+




active transport - CORRECT ANSWER - opposes the movement of solutes
by diffusion and prevents the distribution of dissolved substances from
reaching equilibrium; moves a substance against a concentration
gradient

Ex) sodium potassium pump- ion pump concentration gradients- moves
Na+ continuously out the cell and K+ into the cell; must expend ATP to
do this; maintains electrochemical gradient which gives cell potential
energy



anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - study of structure and form; derived
from Greek word Anatome which means to cut apart or dissect;
Anatomists study structure and form of organims studying the

,relationships among parts of the body and the structure of individual
organs



anion - CORRECT ANSWER - negatively charged ion




anterior - CORRECT ANSWER - in front of




apocrine sweat glands - CORRECT ANSWER - discharges sweat into
hair follicle, active in pubic and underarm regions, become active during
puberty


appositional growth - CORRECT ANSWER - occurs within the
periosteum; circumferential lamallae develop in the bone (like tree
rings); medullary cavity forms in center



arector pill muscle - CORRECT ANSWER - muscle that alters hair
position




atoms - CORRECT ANSWER - protons (+1 charge), nuetrons, and
electrons (very little weight)

, atomic number is based on protons amu is based on protons and
nuetrons



base - CORRECT ANSWER - donates OH-




basic qualities of life - CORRECT ANSWER - organization- each organism
has a complex structure and order

metabolism- the sum of all chemical reactions to occur within a body;
anabolism (smaller molecules form larger) and catabolism (larger
molecules are broken down to smaller)

growth and development- each organism assimilates materials from its
environment and often grows and develops

responsiveness- ability to sense and react to stimuli

regulation- ability to adjust or direct internal bodily function in the face
of environmental changes- homeostasis- ability of an organism to
maintain a consistent internal environment



bone connective tissue - CORRECT ANSWER -




Bone remodeling - CORRECT ANSWER - bones replaced regularly
eveery few years, mechanical stress through exercise causes bone
growth

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