ALMS Anatomy & Physiology Pretest Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified

Which term describes the study of the function of components of the body? - Correct Answer Physiology Which type of tissue produces chemicals and fluid that digests food in the stomach? - Correct Answer Epithelial Which layer of serous membrane lines the walls of cavities? - Correct Answer Parietal Which of the following is the anatomical name for the neck area? - Correct Answer Cervical Eight chemical elements constitute 3.6 percent of total body mass. What are these chemical elements called? - Correct Answer Lesser chemical elements What layer of serous membranes covers and adheres to the organs within the cavities it lines? - Correct Answer Visceral Layer What term is used to describe the state at which a solute moves down its concentration gradient through the plasma membrane and becomes evenly distributed in the cytosol? - Correct Answer Equilibrium What do two or more atoms form when they share electrons? - Correct Answer *Incorrect* An ion Four mechanisms of action to conserve heat and increase heat production in the body include vasoconstriction (blood vessels), adrenal medulla (or its hormones), thyroid gland (or its hormones), and ____________. - Correct Answer Shivering Which cells are responsible for the growth of existing hairs? - Correct Answer Hair matrix When is metabolic rate higher in females? - Correct Answer During pregnancy The ________________ skeleton includes bones that are located in the bodys girdles and extremities. - Correct Answer Appendicular