APHY 101 Final Exam COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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APHY 101 Final Exam COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS

AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST

UPDATE THIS YEAR


QUESTION: Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms? -

ANSWER-Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden, severe changes within the

body.




QUESTION: What is the definition of homeostasis? - ANSWER-The ability to maintain relatively

stable internal conditions even though the outside world changes continuously.




QUESTION: A leg amputation would require a cut in which plane? - ANSWER-Transverse




QUESTION: The removal of a compound that the body no longer requires is called _________ -

ANSWER-excretion

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Q; Stimulus A causes Response B, which decreases stimulus A. This is an example of

___________ - ANSWER-negative feedback




QUESTION: If a scientific theory is challenged by new evidence, which of the following could

occur? - ANSWER-The theory could be altered.


QUESTION: A common example of positive feedback is the control of room temperature via a

thermostat. True or False? - ANSWER-True




QUESTION: Homeostatic mechanisms - ANSWER-help to keep a relatively constant internal

environment in the body.




QUESTION: Tissues are groups of similar ________________ that have a common function. -

ANSWER-cells




QUESTION: An educated guess that can be testes is called a(n) __________. - ANSWER-

hypothesis




QUESTION: Which membrane lines the abdominopelvic cavity? - ANSWER-Peritoneal

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QUESTION: A broken hallux refers specifically to a broken ________ - ANSWER-big toe




QUESTION: Tissues are groups of ____________ with similar specialization. - ANSWER-cells




QUESTION: Which two systems monitor the body for homeostasis? - ANSWER-Nervous and

endocrine




QUESTION: Which is true about scientific method? - ANSWER-Scientific method provides a

formal, organized way for scientists to preform research




QUESTION: Given these level of organization: 1. cell, 2.chemical, 3. organelle, 4. organ, 5. tissue.

Choose the arrangement that lists the levels of organization in the correct order from smallest

to largest. - ANSWER-2,3,1,5,4




QUESTION: The branch of anatomy that traces structural changes that occur int he body

throughout the life span is referred to as ____________ - ANSWER-developmental anatomy

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QUESTION: The sternum, or breastbone, protects the heart and is _________ to the heart. -

ANSWER-anterior




QUESTION: The structures called ___________ are intracellular areas with specific living

functions - ANSWER-organelles




QUESTION: The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable balance of

internal and external substances and forces is called ____________. - ANSWER-homeostasis




QUESTION: If you hypothesis is incorrect, you should _____________. - ANSWER-repeat your

experiment and change the hypothesis if necessary




QUESTION: In all organisms, what is the basic unit of structure and function? - ANSWER-the cell




QUESTION: Which of the following is an example of positive feedback? - ANSWER-labor

contractions causing the release of oxytocin, which results in an increase in the quantity of

labor contractions.