Ivy Tech APHY 101 Final Exam
Questions & Answers(SCORED A+)
Anatomy and physiology are difficult to separate because - ANSWER-physiological
functions depend on anatomical structures.
In all organisms, the basic unit of structure and function is - ANSWER-the cell
Simple squamous epithelium is an example of a(n) - ANSWER-tissue
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-negative
feedback mechanisms.
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are
balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited
ranges
Which of the following diseases would originate in the abdominopelvic cavity? -
ANSWER-Myopia (near-sightedness)
*Pancreatitis* Correct!
Laryngitis
Asthma
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-Absorption of
nutrients
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-
saggital
, The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the __________region. - ANSWER-
epigastric
The anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface is - ANSWER-
superficial
The isotope most likely to be used to study the thyroid gland is - ANSWER-iodine-131.
The pH scale measures the - ANSWER-concentration of hydrogen ions in solution.
Which of the following is the most abundant inorganic substance in the body? -
ANSWER-*Water* Correct!
Protein
Lipid
Carbohydrate
A complete atom is electrically neutral because - ANSWER-the number of electrons
equals the number of protons.
Synthesis reactions are particularly important in the body for - ANSWER-growth of body
parts.
The breakdown of table sugar into glucose and fructose is an example of a(n)
__________ reaction. - ANSWER-hydrolysis
DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and RNA uses
that information to synthesize protein.
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.
Questions & Answers(SCORED A+)
Anatomy and physiology are difficult to separate because - ANSWER-physiological
functions depend on anatomical structures.
In all organisms, the basic unit of structure and function is - ANSWER-the cell
Simple squamous epithelium is an example of a(n) - ANSWER-tissue
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-negative
feedback mechanisms.
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are
balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited
ranges
Which of the following diseases would originate in the abdominopelvic cavity? -
ANSWER-Myopia (near-sightedness)
*Pancreatitis* Correct!
Laryngitis
Asthma
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-Absorption of
nutrients
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-
saggital
, The upper midportion of the abdomen is called the __________region. - ANSWER-
epigastric
The anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface is - ANSWER-
superficial
The isotope most likely to be used to study the thyroid gland is - ANSWER-iodine-131.
The pH scale measures the - ANSWER-concentration of hydrogen ions in solution.
Which of the following is the most abundant inorganic substance in the body? -
ANSWER-*Water* Correct!
Protein
Lipid
Carbohydrate
A complete atom is electrically neutral because - ANSWER-the number of electrons
equals the number of protons.
Synthesis reactions are particularly important in the body for - ANSWER-growth of body
parts.
The breakdown of table sugar into glucose and fructose is an example of a(n)
__________ reaction. - ANSWER-hydrolysis
DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and RNA uses
that information to synthesize protein.
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.
