BIO 201 Final Exam Review Grand Canyon University
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Answers
1. Of the structures labeled on the image below, which is responsible for the
production of cerebrospinal fluid?
Caudate Nucleus
Choroid Plexus
Thalamus
Cerebellum
2. How does yellow bone marrow differ from red bone marrow in terms of
function?
Yellow bone marrow produces hormones, while red bone marrow
stores fat.
Yellow bone marrow primarily stores fat, while red bone marrow is
responsible for blood cell production.
Both yellow and red bone marrow produce blood cells.
Yellow bone marrow is found only in children, while red bone marrow
is found in adults.
3. Describe the role of the fibula in the leg's structure and its significance in
relation to weight-bearing.
The fibula is responsible for muscle attachment only.
The fibula connects the knee to the ankle joint.
The fibula is a slender bone that does not bear weight but provides
lateral stability to the ankle.
, The fibula is the primary weight-bearing bone in the leg.
4. What term describes the study of the body's functions?
Biochemistry
Histology
Anatomy
Physiology
5. If a disease damages the myelin sheath surrounding neurons, what effect
would this have on the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?
It would have no effect on nerve impulse conduction.
It would enhance the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
It would cause the neurons to regenerate faster.
It would impair the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
6. If you are looking at the arbor vitae, which part of the brain are you looking
at?
Pons
Cerebellum
Medulla
Thalamus
7. Describe the relationship between the elbow and the wrist using anatomical
terminology.
The elbow is lateral to the wrist, indicating it is on the outer side of the
limb.
The elbow is medial to the wrist, suggesting it is on the inner side of
the limb.
, The elbow is distal to the wrist, meaning it is farther from the point of
attachment of the limb.
The elbow is proximal to the wrist, meaning it is closer to the point
of attachment of the limb.
8. Describe the relationship between the ankle and the thigh using anatomical
terminology.
The ankle is medial to the thigh, meaning it is closer to the midline of
the body.
The ankle is distal to the thigh, meaning it is further from the point of
attachment to the body.
The ankle is proximal to the thigh, meaning it is closer to the point of
attachment to the body.
The ankle and thigh are at the same level in the body.
9. What is the term used to describe the internal layer of internal organs?
epithelial
visceral
parietal
connective
10. Describe the role of taste buds in the human sensory system.
Taste buds are responsible for the production of saliva.
Taste buds are sensory organs that detect different flavors and
contribute to the sense of taste.
Taste buds help in the digestion of food.
Taste buds are involved in the absorption of nutrients.
, 11. The layer of the epidermis that contains cells undergoing division is the:
Startum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum basale
12. Describe the significance of the appendix's location in relation to other
abdominal organs.
The appendix is located in the left lower quadrant, near the bladder.
The appendix is located in the right lower quadrant, near the
cecum, which is part of the large intestine.
The appendix is located in the left upper quadrant, near the stomach.
The appendix is located in the right upper quadrant, near the liver.
13. When people gain weight, they often also gain inches due to an
accumulation of fat in the ____, which is primarily made up of adipose tissue.
Papillary dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Reticular dermis
14. The lower leg bone that makes up the lateral malleolus is the:
Talus
Calcaneus
Fibula
Tibia
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | 100% Accurate
Answers
1. Of the structures labeled on the image below, which is responsible for the
production of cerebrospinal fluid?
Caudate Nucleus
Choroid Plexus
Thalamus
Cerebellum
2. How does yellow bone marrow differ from red bone marrow in terms of
function?
Yellow bone marrow produces hormones, while red bone marrow
stores fat.
Yellow bone marrow primarily stores fat, while red bone marrow is
responsible for blood cell production.
Both yellow and red bone marrow produce blood cells.
Yellow bone marrow is found only in children, while red bone marrow
is found in adults.
3. Describe the role of the fibula in the leg's structure and its significance in
relation to weight-bearing.
The fibula is responsible for muscle attachment only.
The fibula connects the knee to the ankle joint.
The fibula is a slender bone that does not bear weight but provides
lateral stability to the ankle.
, The fibula is the primary weight-bearing bone in the leg.
4. What term describes the study of the body's functions?
Biochemistry
Histology
Anatomy
Physiology
5. If a disease damages the myelin sheath surrounding neurons, what effect
would this have on the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?
It would have no effect on nerve impulse conduction.
It would enhance the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
It would cause the neurons to regenerate faster.
It would impair the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
6. If you are looking at the arbor vitae, which part of the brain are you looking
at?
Pons
Cerebellum
Medulla
Thalamus
7. Describe the relationship between the elbow and the wrist using anatomical
terminology.
The elbow is lateral to the wrist, indicating it is on the outer side of the
limb.
The elbow is medial to the wrist, suggesting it is on the inner side of
the limb.
, The elbow is distal to the wrist, meaning it is farther from the point of
attachment of the limb.
The elbow is proximal to the wrist, meaning it is closer to the point
of attachment of the limb.
8. Describe the relationship between the ankle and the thigh using anatomical
terminology.
The ankle is medial to the thigh, meaning it is closer to the midline of
the body.
The ankle is distal to the thigh, meaning it is further from the point of
attachment to the body.
The ankle is proximal to the thigh, meaning it is closer to the point of
attachment to the body.
The ankle and thigh are at the same level in the body.
9. What is the term used to describe the internal layer of internal organs?
epithelial
visceral
parietal
connective
10. Describe the role of taste buds in the human sensory system.
Taste buds are responsible for the production of saliva.
Taste buds are sensory organs that detect different flavors and
contribute to the sense of taste.
Taste buds help in the digestion of food.
Taste buds are involved in the absorption of nutrients.
, 11. The layer of the epidermis that contains cells undergoing division is the:
Startum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum basale
12. Describe the significance of the appendix's location in relation to other
abdominal organs.
The appendix is located in the left lower quadrant, near the bladder.
The appendix is located in the right lower quadrant, near the
cecum, which is part of the large intestine.
The appendix is located in the left upper quadrant, near the stomach.
The appendix is located in the right upper quadrant, near the liver.
13. When people gain weight, they often also gain inches due to an
accumulation of fat in the ____, which is primarily made up of adipose tissue.
Papillary dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Reticular dermis
14. The lower leg bone that makes up the lateral malleolus is the:
Talus
Calcaneus
Fibula
Tibia
