A&P 1&2 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
A&P I Comprehensive Final Exam – Complete Review with Practice
Questions and Correct answers for Body Systems, Cells, Tissues, and
Anatomical Terminology
Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ? - correct answer visceral layer
The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the
________ system. - correct answer respiratory system
The cranial cavity houses the - correct answer brain
The pericardium is a two-layered serous membrane that - correct answer encloses the heart
The anatomic term for the cheek is - correct answer buccal
T or F: The lower the pH, the higher the hydrogen ion concentration. - correct answer True
When diagramming an atom, how many electrons can fit in each of the shells beyond the
innermost shell? - correct answer 8
A high fever causes an enzyme to lose its three-dimensional structure and function. Which
bonds are broken when a protein denatures? - correct answer hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonds form between molecules containing ________ bonds; the hydrogen bond is
between a hydrogen atom of one molecule and a partially ________ charged atom of another. -
correct answer polar covalent; negatively
Dehydration reactions are ________ reactions. - correct answer Synthesis
Movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one where it is less
concentrated is known as - correct answer diffusion
The replication of a DNA molecule during interphase occurs during the - correct answer S
phase
The most abundant lipid of the membrane consists of a head and two tails. This type of lipid is -
correct answer phospholipid
Active transport - correct answer Requires ATP
The "control center" of the cell is the ________. - correct answer nucleus
Communication between cells occurs when chemical messengers from one cell bind to
________ on another cell. - correct answer receptor proteins
The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly - correct answer into the bloodstream
, A&P 1&2 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
A ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium containing mucus-secreting goblet
cells ________. - correct answer lines most of the respiratory tract
Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of ________ muscle. -
correct answer smooth
Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange
occurs in the lungs? - correct answer simple squamous
The innermost portion of the hair shaft is called the - correct answer Medulla
The mitotic layer of the epidermis is the - correct answer stratum basale
Which of the following functions is associated with the skin? - correct answer protection
against ultraviolet radiation of the sun
Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative
feedback? - correct answer Release of sweat by (merocrine) eccrine glands in response to heat.
T or F: The protein found in large amounts in the superficial layer of epidermal cells is keratin. -
correct answer true
Prevention of osteoporosis includes - correct answer weight-bearing exercise
The type of cartilage found in costal cartilage is - correct answer hyaline cartilage
Rickets (osteomalacia) is - correct answer a disease characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen
bones.
Which of the following is NOT a function of bone? - correct answer Regulating resting
membrane potential
Chondroblasts produce - correct answer cartilage matrix
T or F: Movement at the hip joint does not have as wide a range of motion as at the shoulder
joint. - correct answer True
The joints between the body of the vertebrae are ________ joints. - correct answer symphysis
T or F: The amount of movement permitted by a particular joint is the basis for the functional
classification of that joint. - correct answer True
T or F: Lubrication of the joint cavity is a function of synovial fluid. - correct answer True
Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called -
correct answer supination
A triad consists of: - correct answer a transverse tubule (T-tubule) and two terminal cisternae
A&P I Comprehensive Final Exam – Complete Review with Practice
Questions and Correct answers for Body Systems, Cells, Tissues, and
Anatomical Terminology
Which serous membrane covers the surface of an organ? - correct answer visceral layer
The system responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and atmospheric air is the
________ system. - correct answer respiratory system
The cranial cavity houses the - correct answer brain
The pericardium is a two-layered serous membrane that - correct answer encloses the heart
The anatomic term for the cheek is - correct answer buccal
T or F: The lower the pH, the higher the hydrogen ion concentration. - correct answer True
When diagramming an atom, how many electrons can fit in each of the shells beyond the
innermost shell? - correct answer 8
A high fever causes an enzyme to lose its three-dimensional structure and function. Which
bonds are broken when a protein denatures? - correct answer hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonds form between molecules containing ________ bonds; the hydrogen bond is
between a hydrogen atom of one molecule and a partially ________ charged atom of another. -
correct answer polar covalent; negatively
Dehydration reactions are ________ reactions. - correct answer Synthesis
Movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one where it is less
concentrated is known as - correct answer diffusion
The replication of a DNA molecule during interphase occurs during the - correct answer S
phase
The most abundant lipid of the membrane consists of a head and two tails. This type of lipid is -
correct answer phospholipid
Active transport - correct answer Requires ATP
The "control center" of the cell is the ________. - correct answer nucleus
Communication between cells occurs when chemical messengers from one cell bind to
________ on another cell. - correct answer receptor proteins
The secretions of endocrine glands are released directly - correct answer into the bloodstream
, A&P 1&2 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
A ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium containing mucus-secreting goblet
cells ________. - correct answer lines most of the respiratory tract
Movement of food through the digestive tract results from the action of ________ muscle. -
correct answer smooth
Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange
occurs in the lungs? - correct answer simple squamous
The innermost portion of the hair shaft is called the - correct answer Medulla
The mitotic layer of the epidermis is the - correct answer stratum basale
Which of the following functions is associated with the skin? - correct answer protection
against ultraviolet radiation of the sun
Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative
feedback? - correct answer Release of sweat by (merocrine) eccrine glands in response to heat.
T or F: The protein found in large amounts in the superficial layer of epidermal cells is keratin. -
correct answer true
Prevention of osteoporosis includes - correct answer weight-bearing exercise
The type of cartilage found in costal cartilage is - correct answer hyaline cartilage
Rickets (osteomalacia) is - correct answer a disease characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen
bones.
Which of the following is NOT a function of bone? - correct answer Regulating resting
membrane potential
Chondroblasts produce - correct answer cartilage matrix
T or F: Movement at the hip joint does not have as wide a range of motion as at the shoulder
joint. - correct answer True
The joints between the body of the vertebrae are ________ joints. - correct answer symphysis
T or F: The amount of movement permitted by a particular joint is the basis for the functional
classification of that joint. - correct answer True
T or F: Lubrication of the joint cavity is a function of synovial fluid. - correct answer True
Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called -
correct answer supination
A triad consists of: - correct answer a transverse tubule (T-tubule) and two terminal cisternae
