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IVY TECH APHY 101 midterm exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? - ANSWER-simple
cuboidal epithelium
QUESTION: The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the - ANSWER-
cytoplasm
QUESTION: Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-absorption of
nutrients
QUESTION: 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.
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QUESTION: What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective tissue
QUESTION: The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin, nails, hair follicles, and
sweat glands
QUESTION: DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and RNA uses
that information to synthesize protein.
QUESTION: Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-negative
feedback mechanism
QUESTION: Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-transcription produces RNA
and translation produces protein.
QUESTION: Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-network of interconnected
membranes
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QUESTION: The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the - ANSWER-dermis
QUESTION: Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of __________. - ANSWER-
atoms
QUESTION: 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
Q;The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs is -
ANSWER-simple squamous epithelium
QUESTION: Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
QUESTION: Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called - ANSWER-
central canals
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QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood platelets
QUESTION: Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are
balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited ranges
QUESTION: An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure as the cells in the
solution
QUESTION: Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct? -
ANSWER-Circulation—the movement of substances in body fluids
QUESTION: Which of the following characteristics is used to name tissue types? - ANSWER-
organization of cells
IVY TECH APHY 101 midterm exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? - ANSWER-simple
cuboidal epithelium
QUESTION: The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the - ANSWER-
cytoplasm
QUESTION: Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-absorption of
nutrients
QUESTION: 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.
,Page 2 of 51
QUESTION: What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective tissue
QUESTION: The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin, nails, hair follicles, and
sweat glands
QUESTION: DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and RNA uses
that information to synthesize protein.
QUESTION: Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-negative
feedback mechanism
QUESTION: Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-transcription produces RNA
and translation produces protein.
QUESTION: Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-network of interconnected
membranes
,Page 3 of 51
QUESTION: The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the - ANSWER-dermis
QUESTION: Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of __________. - ANSWER-
atoms
QUESTION: 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
Q;The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs is -
ANSWER-simple squamous epithelium
QUESTION: Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
QUESTION: Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called - ANSWER-
central canals
, Page 4 of 51
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood platelets
QUESTION: Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are
balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited ranges
QUESTION: An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure as the cells in the
solution
QUESTION: Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct? -
ANSWER-Circulation—the movement of substances in body fluids
QUESTION: Which of the following characteristics is used to name tissue types? - ANSWER-
organization of cells
