IVY TECH APHY 101 midterm exam
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The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the
lungs is - ANSWER-simple squamous epithelium
Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called - ANSWER-central
canals
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-
sagittal
Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? - ANSWER-simple cuboidal
epithelium
The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the - ANSWER-cytoplasm
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-absorption of
nutrients
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.
What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective tissue
The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin, nails, hair follicles, and
sweat glands
, DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and RNA uses
that information to synthesize protein.
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-negative
feedback mechanism
Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-transcription produces RNA and
translation produces protein.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-network of interconnected
membranes
The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the - ANSWER-dermis
Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of __________. - ANSWER-
atoms
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?
- ANSWER-Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming
sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion
Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood platelets
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are
balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited
ranges
An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure as the cells in the
solution
Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct? -
ANSWER-Circulation—the movement of substances in body fluids
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The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the
lungs is - ANSWER-simple squamous epithelium
Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called - ANSWER-central
canals
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-
sagittal
Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? - ANSWER-simple cuboidal
epithelium
The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the - ANSWER-cytoplasm
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-absorption of
nutrients
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.
What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective tissue
The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin, nails, hair follicles, and
sweat glands
, DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and RNA uses
that information to synthesize protein.
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-negative
feedback mechanism
Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-transcription produces RNA and
translation produces protein.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-network of interconnected
membranes
The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the - ANSWER-dermis
Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of __________. - ANSWER-
atoms
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?
- ANSWER-Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming
sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion
Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood platelets
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the body are
balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain within certain limited
ranges
An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure as the cells in the
solution
Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is correct? -
ANSWER-Circulation—the movement of substances in body fluids
