ANSWERS
Mass is defined as the:
Quantity of inertia possessed by a body
Quantity of matter in a body
1. If a person has a condition that causes their joints to fuse together, what
type of joint would they be developing?
Immovable joint
Movable joint
Hinge joint
Synovial joint
2. Adrenal cortex secretes what?
glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatory)
mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
both
3. A compound formed from an acid by the replacement of the hydrogen in
the acid by a metal is called:
Salt
Concentrated Acid
, Base
Alkali
4. Any change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called:
, Transcription
Mutation
Replication
Translation
5. What is the term used to describe the semifluid mass of partially digested
food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine?
Bolus
Chyme
Digestate
Emulsion
6. If a patient has a reduced residual volume due to a lung condition, what
might be a potential consequence for their respiratory function?
Decreased gas exchange efficiency
Enhanced carbon dioxide removal
Increased lung capacity
Improved oxygen uptake
7. What is the definition of non-infectious diseases?
Diseases that result from environmental factors only.
Diseases caused by pathogens that can spread between
individuals.
Diseases that cannot be transmitted directly from one person to
another.
Diseases that are always genetic in origin.
, 8. What substance is primarily stored in the liver and skeletal muscles for
energy production in humans?
Glucose
Starch
Fatty acids
Glycogen
9. An electron is:
A unit of one or more atoms
A negative charged particle of matter
A neutral charged particle of matter
The smallest unit of an element
10. Describe the process by which carbohydrates are utilized by the body.
The body stores carbohydrates as glycogen.
The body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose.
The body uses carbohydrates to synthesize proteins.
The body converts carbohydrates into fatty acids.
11. If a patient has low levels of luteinizing hormone, what reproductive
issues might they experience?
Improved metabolic rate
Difficulty with ovulation or low testosterone levels
Increased muscle mass and energy
Enhanced immune response