Pivot Point Anatomy 105 Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body? -
ANSWER✔✔-anatomy
The control center of cell activities is called the - ANSWER✔✔-nucleus
Most of the activities of the cell take place in the - ANSWER✔✔-cytoplasm
The mitochondria is known as the protein builder of the cell - ANSWER✔✔-False
The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body
functions is called: - ANSWER✔✔-catabolism
What is the role of epithelial tissue? - ANSWER✔✔-cover and protect body surfaces and
internal organs
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as: -
ANSWER✔✔-muscular tissue
A separate body structure that is composed of tissues is a(n): - ANSWER✔✔-organ
The organ that controls body functions and synthesizes information is the: -
ANSWER✔✔-brain
The primary function of the excretory system is to: - ANSWER✔✔-eliminate waste
products from the body
The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle. - ANSWER✔✔-False
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess
carbohydrates can result in excess body fat. - ANSWER✔✔-True
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, The study of organs and systems of the body is called - ANSWER✔✔-anatomy
The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new
cells is referred to as - ANSWER✔✔-mitosis
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is - ANSWER✔✔-
anabolism
The skin is the body's largest - ANSWER✔✔-organ
The body system that circulates blood through the body is the - ANSWER✔✔-
circulatory system
Mitosis (cell division) takes place in the granulosum layer - ANSWER✔✔-False
The two layers of the dermis are the papillary and the reticular layer. - ANSWER✔✔-
True
integumentary system of the body is made up of the skin, hair, nails and -
ANSWER✔✔-glands
The normal pH range of the skin is 4.5-5.5 - ANSWER✔✔-True
The outermost layer of the skin is called the - ANSWER✔✔-epidermis
The key function go the melanocyte is to produce - ANSWER✔✔-melanin
The layer of the epidermis that protects the skin's moisture balance by acting as a
barrier to moisture loss is the - ANSWER✔✔-stratum corneum
Connective tissue is located in the - ANSWER✔✔-dermis
Providing the skin with its strength and flexibility are the collagen and - ANSWER✔✔-
elastin fibers
Tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin are
called - ANSWER✔✔-pores
Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer insulates the body, which is known as: -
ANSWER✔✔-thermoregulation
Which of the following skin functions is referred to as detoxification? - ANSWER✔✔-
excretion
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Questions and Answers
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body? -
ANSWER✔✔-anatomy
The control center of cell activities is called the - ANSWER✔✔-nucleus
Most of the activities of the cell take place in the - ANSWER✔✔-cytoplasm
The mitochondria is known as the protein builder of the cell - ANSWER✔✔-False
The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body
functions is called: - ANSWER✔✔-catabolism
What is the role of epithelial tissue? - ANSWER✔✔-cover and protect body surfaces and
internal organs
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as: -
ANSWER✔✔-muscular tissue
A separate body structure that is composed of tissues is a(n): - ANSWER✔✔-organ
The organ that controls body functions and synthesizes information is the: -
ANSWER✔✔-brain
The primary function of the excretory system is to: - ANSWER✔✔-eliminate waste
products from the body
The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle. - ANSWER✔✔-False
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess
carbohydrates can result in excess body fat. - ANSWER✔✔-True
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, The study of organs and systems of the body is called - ANSWER✔✔-anatomy
The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divides into two new
cells is referred to as - ANSWER✔✔-mitosis
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is - ANSWER✔✔-
anabolism
The skin is the body's largest - ANSWER✔✔-organ
The body system that circulates blood through the body is the - ANSWER✔✔-
circulatory system
Mitosis (cell division) takes place in the granulosum layer - ANSWER✔✔-False
The two layers of the dermis are the papillary and the reticular layer. - ANSWER✔✔-
True
integumentary system of the body is made up of the skin, hair, nails and -
ANSWER✔✔-glands
The normal pH range of the skin is 4.5-5.5 - ANSWER✔✔-True
The outermost layer of the skin is called the - ANSWER✔✔-epidermis
The key function go the melanocyte is to produce - ANSWER✔✔-melanin
The layer of the epidermis that protects the skin's moisture balance by acting as a
barrier to moisture loss is the - ANSWER✔✔-stratum corneum
Connective tissue is located in the - ANSWER✔✔-dermis
Providing the skin with its strength and flexibility are the collagen and - ANSWER✔✔-
elastin fibers
Tiny openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin are
called - ANSWER✔✔-pores
Adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer insulates the body, which is known as: -
ANSWER✔✔-thermoregulation
Which of the following skin functions is referred to as detoxification? - ANSWER✔✔-
excretion
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