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APHY 101 IVY TECH EXAM 1 MIDTERM
ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Signs of aging at the cellular level are: - (ANSWER)impaired cell division and the
ability to break down and recycle worn cell parts.
The elbow is distal to the wrist. - (ANSWER)False
The ears are lateral to the eyes. - (ANSWER)True
Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of
complexity? - (ANSWER)Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
A decomposition reaction can be symbolized by - (ANSWER)AB → A + B.
A parietal layer of a serous membrane _______, whereas a visceral layer of a
serous membrane ________. - (ANSWER)lines cavities; covers organs
The three major parts of a cell are - (ANSWER)the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell
membrane.
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum
does not. - (ANSWER)False
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In negative feedback mechanisms changes away from the normal state -
(ANSWER)stimulate changes in the opposite direction.
Chemistry is important to the study of physiology because - (ANSWER)all of the
above.
Consider the following list of commonly found items and their pH values: Which
of the choices includes all acids? - (ANSWER)Vinegar, grapes, tomatoes, and
coffee
In phagocytosis - (ANSWER)a cell membrane engulfs solid particles.
Which of the following transport processes does not require expenditure of
cellular energy? - (ANSWER)Facilitated diffusion
An organic compound always contains - (ANSWER)carbon and hydrogen.
Saturated fats _______ than unsaturated fats. - (ANSWER)have more single
carbon-carbon bonds
The atoms of the isotopes of a particular element vary in the number of -
(ANSWER)Neutrons
, 3
Lipids - (ANSWER)All of the above
An electrolyte ionizes in water. - (ANSWER)True
Which of the following groups of compounds is hydrophobic? -
(ANSWER)Carbohydrates
Which of the following substances is an element? - (ANSWER)Iron
Which of the following groups of elements account for more than 95% of the
human body by weight? - (ANSWER)Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
The anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface is -
(ANSWER)superficial .
The difference in hydrogen ion concentration between solutions with pH 4 and pH
5 is - (ANSWER)tenfold
The symbol Na+ represents a sodium atom that has lost an electron. -
(ANSWER)True
A water solution that contains equal numbers of hydrogen ions and hydroxide
ions is - (ANSWER)Neutral
APHY 101 IVY TECH EXAM 1 MIDTERM
ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Signs of aging at the cellular level are: - (ANSWER)impaired cell division and the
ability to break down and recycle worn cell parts.
The elbow is distal to the wrist. - (ANSWER)False
The ears are lateral to the eyes. - (ANSWER)True
Which of the following lists best illustrates the idea of increasing levels of
complexity? - (ANSWER)Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
A decomposition reaction can be symbolized by - (ANSWER)AB → A + B.
A parietal layer of a serous membrane _______, whereas a visceral layer of a
serous membrane ________. - (ANSWER)lines cavities; covers organs
The three major parts of a cell are - (ANSWER)the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell
membrane.
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum
does not. - (ANSWER)False
,2
In negative feedback mechanisms changes away from the normal state -
(ANSWER)stimulate changes in the opposite direction.
Chemistry is important to the study of physiology because - (ANSWER)all of the
above.
Consider the following list of commonly found items and their pH values: Which
of the choices includes all acids? - (ANSWER)Vinegar, grapes, tomatoes, and
coffee
In phagocytosis - (ANSWER)a cell membrane engulfs solid particles.
Which of the following transport processes does not require expenditure of
cellular energy? - (ANSWER)Facilitated diffusion
An organic compound always contains - (ANSWER)carbon and hydrogen.
Saturated fats _______ than unsaturated fats. - (ANSWER)have more single
carbon-carbon bonds
The atoms of the isotopes of a particular element vary in the number of -
(ANSWER)Neutrons
, 3
Lipids - (ANSWER)All of the above
An electrolyte ionizes in water. - (ANSWER)True
Which of the following groups of compounds is hydrophobic? -
(ANSWER)Carbohydrates
Which of the following substances is an element? - (ANSWER)Iron
Which of the following groups of elements account for more than 95% of the
human body by weight? - (ANSWER)Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
The anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface is -
(ANSWER)superficial .
The difference in hydrogen ion concentration between solutions with pH 4 and pH
5 is - (ANSWER)tenfold
The symbol Na+ represents a sodium atom that has lost an electron. -
(ANSWER)True
A water solution that contains equal numbers of hydrogen ions and hydroxide
ions is - (ANSWER)Neutral
