Nurs 221 Quiz 1 Study Guide & Practice Questions 2026/2027

NURS 221 QUIZ 1 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027

c. differentiation - ANS✔✔ Cells develop specialized functions through the process of

A. diffusion



B. anaerobic glycolysis



C. differentiation



D. transcription



B. protein - ANS✔✔ Receptors bind specific small molecules and are composed of this:



A. lipid



B. protein



C. carbohydrate



D. plasma membrane



D. Osmosis - ANS✔✔ During osmosis, the following is used when water molecules move across
the plasma membrane:



A. Active transport

,B. Sodium-potassium pump



C. Facilitated diffusion



D. Osmosis



A. Connective and muscle tissue

C. Connective and epithelial tissue - ANS✔✔ Groups of cells that are closely associated in
structure and have similar functions are called tissues. Which of the following are types of
tissues in the human? Select all that apply.



A. Connective and muscle tissue



B. Binding tissue and nerve tissue



C. Connective and epithelial tissue



D. Transmembrane proteins and epithelium tissue



B. Hypertrophy - ANS✔✔ Person lifts weights regularly develops larger deltoids:



A. Metaplasia

B. Hypertrophy

C. Hyperplasia

D.Atrophy

, A. Metaplasia - ANS✔✔ Squamous epithelium in the esophagus is replaced by columnar
epithelium in the person with untreated chronic acid reflux.



A. Metaplasia

B. Hypertrophy

C. Hyperplasia

D.Atrophy



D. Atrophy - ANS✔✔ Right arm is smaller than the left arm after a cast has been removed.



A. Metaplasia

B. Hypertrophy

C. Hyperplasia

D.Atrophy



C. Hyperplasia - ANS✔✔ Lining of the uterus thickens because of an imbalance between
estrogen and progesterone.



A. Metaplasia

B. Hypertrophy

C. Hyperplasia

D.Atrophy



D. Atrophy - ANS✔✔ Tonsils decrease in size over the lifespan.



A. Metaplasia

B. Hypertrophy