ANATOMY FINAL EXAM – MCPHS
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Levels of Structural Organization in order - ....ANSWER ...-atoms ->
molecules -> macromolecules -> organelles -> cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ
systems -> organism
Integumentary - ....ANSWER ...-Protection, temperature regulation, sensory
reception (skin, hair)
Skeletal - ....ANSWER ...-Body framework, soft tissues protection, muscle
attachment, blood cell production, salt storage
Muscular - ....ANSWER ...-Movement of body structures, posture, heat
production
Nervous - ....ANSWER ...-Regulate body activities through nerve impulses
(brain, spinal cord)
Endocrine - ....ANSWER ...-Regulate body activities via hormones
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,( thyroid, pituitary glands)
Cardiovascular - ....ANSWER ...-Transportation of blood and other
materials throughout body, acid base balance, important role in temperature
regulation ( heart, blood vessels)
Lymphatic - ....ANSWER ...-Production of white blood cells, transport of
fats ( lymph nodes & vessels, thymus gland, spleen).
Respiratory - ....ANSWER ...-Supply oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide (
lungs & respiratory tract)
Digestive - ....ANSWER ...-Physical and chemical breakdown and
absorption of food ( G. I. tract & accessory organs, liver, pancreas, gall bladder
Urinary - ....ANSWER ...-Regulation of fluid electrolyte balance, urine
transport ( kidneys, bladder)
Reproductive - ....ANSWER ...-Production of egg and sperm cells ( testes,
penis, ovaries, uterus)
Dorsal Cavity - ....ANSWER ...-Cranial and Vertebral (brain, spinal cord)
Ventral Cavity - ....ANSWER ...-Comprised of Thoracic, Abdominal and
Abdominopelvic cavities. Within thoracic (Pleural, Pericardial)
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, Negative Feedback - ....ANSWER ...-Causes the body to go in the opposite
direction of information (stimulus) that causes a change in the set point. This is the
Dominant system.
Postive Feedback - ....ANSWER ...-Causes the body to continue in the same
direction of the stimulus (increasing a change in the set point). ex: childbirth
Anabolism - ....ANSWER ...-Two or more atoms, ions or molecules coming
together to form larger molecules or compounds
Catabolism - ....ANSWER ...-Larger molecules broken down to smaller
molecules, ions or atoms
Reversible Reaction - ....ANSWER ...-When the end product can revert back
to the original combining molecules
Metabolism - ....ANSWER ...-The Sum Total of All Synthesis and
Decomposition reactions taking place in the body
Inorganic - ....ANSWER ...-Small, ionically bonded molecules. Ex. water,
salts (sodium, chloride), Carbon dioxide.
Organic - ....ANSWER ...-Larger compounds, mostly covalent bonds. Used
as building blocks of body structures. These compounds contain carbon. Ex.
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids.
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Levels of Structural Organization in order - ....ANSWER ...-atoms ->
molecules -> macromolecules -> organelles -> cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ
systems -> organism
Integumentary - ....ANSWER ...-Protection, temperature regulation, sensory
reception (skin, hair)
Skeletal - ....ANSWER ...-Body framework, soft tissues protection, muscle
attachment, blood cell production, salt storage
Muscular - ....ANSWER ...-Movement of body structures, posture, heat
production
Nervous - ....ANSWER ...-Regulate body activities through nerve impulses
(brain, spinal cord)
Endocrine - ....ANSWER ...-Regulate body activities via hormones
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,( thyroid, pituitary glands)
Cardiovascular - ....ANSWER ...-Transportation of blood and other
materials throughout body, acid base balance, important role in temperature
regulation ( heart, blood vessels)
Lymphatic - ....ANSWER ...-Production of white blood cells, transport of
fats ( lymph nodes & vessels, thymus gland, spleen).
Respiratory - ....ANSWER ...-Supply oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide (
lungs & respiratory tract)
Digestive - ....ANSWER ...-Physical and chemical breakdown and
absorption of food ( G. I. tract & accessory organs, liver, pancreas, gall bladder
Urinary - ....ANSWER ...-Regulation of fluid electrolyte balance, urine
transport ( kidneys, bladder)
Reproductive - ....ANSWER ...-Production of egg and sperm cells ( testes,
penis, ovaries, uterus)
Dorsal Cavity - ....ANSWER ...-Cranial and Vertebral (brain, spinal cord)
Ventral Cavity - ....ANSWER ...-Comprised of Thoracic, Abdominal and
Abdominopelvic cavities. Within thoracic (Pleural, Pericardial)
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, Negative Feedback - ....ANSWER ...-Causes the body to go in the opposite
direction of information (stimulus) that causes a change in the set point. This is the
Dominant system.
Postive Feedback - ....ANSWER ...-Causes the body to continue in the same
direction of the stimulus (increasing a change in the set point). ex: childbirth
Anabolism - ....ANSWER ...-Two or more atoms, ions or molecules coming
together to form larger molecules or compounds
Catabolism - ....ANSWER ...-Larger molecules broken down to smaller
molecules, ions or atoms
Reversible Reaction - ....ANSWER ...-When the end product can revert back
to the original combining molecules
Metabolism - ....ANSWER ...-The Sum Total of All Synthesis and
Decomposition reactions taking place in the body
Inorganic - ....ANSWER ...-Small, ionically bonded molecules. Ex. water,
salts (sodium, chloride), Carbon dioxide.
Organic - ....ANSWER ...-Larger compounds, mostly covalent bonds. Used
as building blocks of body structures. These compounds contain carbon. Ex.
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids.
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