Nightingale Physiology Midterm Overview
Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a:
Correct Answer
Triglyceride and Steroid
Question 2
The substance that attracts oxygen in the myoglobin molecule is:
Correct Answer
Iron
Question 3
Kicking a football is accomplished by:
Correct Answer
Extension
Question 4
The following are functions of bone except for:
A) Support
B) Protection
C) Mineral Storage
D) Hematopoiesis
Correct Answer
All of the above are functions of bones.
Page 1 of 40
,Question 5
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the:
Correct Answer
Bones
Question 6
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum:
Correct Answer
Basale
Question 7
Excitatory neurotransmitters are most likely to:
Correct Answer
Initiate an action potential
Question 8
Two solutions of different concentrations of glucose are separated by a membrane
that allows both glucose and water to pass through. When dynamic equilibrium is
reached, there will be:
Correct Answer
An even exchange of material across the membrane.
Question 9
Which of the following proteins found in myofilaments contains the cross-bridges?
Correct Answer
Myosin
Page 2 of 40
,Question 10
RNA
Correct Answer
Contains ribose sugar.
Contains adenine.
It is composed of smaller molecules called nucleotides.
Question 11
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the:
Correct Answer
Shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones
Question 12
When an impulse reaches a synapse:
Correct Answer
Chemical transmitters are released
Question 13
Which of the following is not an end-product of the breakdown of ATP?
A) An inorganic phosphate
B)Energy that can be used in muscle contraction
C)ADP
D) All of the above are end-products of the breakdown of ATP.
Correct Answer
D) All of the above
Question 14
The neurotransmitter(s) that inhibit(s) the conduction of pain impulses is(are):
Correct Answer
Enkephalins
Page 3 of 40
, Question 15
The impact of effector activity on sensors may be positive or negative. Therefore,
homeostatic control mechanisms are categorized as:
Correct Answer
Organs that are directly influenced by physiological variables or mechanisms.
Question 16
The only ion(s) that can diffuse across a neuron's membrane when the neuron is at
rest is (are):
Correct Answer
Potassium
Question 17
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary functions performed by bones?
A) Mineral Storage
B) Protection
C) Hormonal Production
D) Hematopoiesis
Correct Answer
C) Hormonal Production
Question 18
Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of:
Correct Answer
Amines
Question 19
A condition that is caused by an abnormally increased roundness in the thoracic
curvature is:
Correct Answer
Kyphosis
Page 4 of 40
Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a:
Correct Answer
Triglyceride and Steroid
Question 2
The substance that attracts oxygen in the myoglobin molecule is:
Correct Answer
Iron
Question 3
Kicking a football is accomplished by:
Correct Answer
Extension
Question 4
The following are functions of bone except for:
A) Support
B) Protection
C) Mineral Storage
D) Hematopoiesis
Correct Answer
All of the above are functions of bones.
Page 1 of 40
,Question 5
Hematopoietic tissue can be found in the:
Correct Answer
Bones
Question 6
Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum:
Correct Answer
Basale
Question 7
Excitatory neurotransmitters are most likely to:
Correct Answer
Initiate an action potential
Question 8
Two solutions of different concentrations of glucose are separated by a membrane
that allows both glucose and water to pass through. When dynamic equilibrium is
reached, there will be:
Correct Answer
An even exchange of material across the membrane.
Question 9
Which of the following proteins found in myofilaments contains the cross-bridges?
Correct Answer
Myosin
Page 2 of 40
,Question 10
RNA
Correct Answer
Contains ribose sugar.
Contains adenine.
It is composed of smaller molecules called nucleotides.
Question 11
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the:
Correct Answer
Shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones
Question 12
When an impulse reaches a synapse:
Correct Answer
Chemical transmitters are released
Question 13
Which of the following is not an end-product of the breakdown of ATP?
A) An inorganic phosphate
B)Energy that can be used in muscle contraction
C)ADP
D) All of the above are end-products of the breakdown of ATP.
Correct Answer
D) All of the above
Question 14
The neurotransmitter(s) that inhibit(s) the conduction of pain impulses is(are):
Correct Answer
Enkephalins
Page 3 of 40
, Question 15
The impact of effector activity on sensors may be positive or negative. Therefore,
homeostatic control mechanisms are categorized as:
Correct Answer
Organs that are directly influenced by physiological variables or mechanisms.
Question 16
The only ion(s) that can diffuse across a neuron's membrane when the neuron is at
rest is (are):
Correct Answer
Potassium
Question 17
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary functions performed by bones?
A) Mineral Storage
B) Protection
C) Hormonal Production
D) Hematopoiesis
Correct Answer
C) Hormonal Production
Question 18
Severe depression can be caused by a deficit in certain brain synapses of:
Correct Answer
Amines
Question 19
A condition that is caused by an abnormally increased roundness in the thoracic
curvature is:
Correct Answer
Kyphosis
Page 4 of 40
