Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+)
Structure is to __________, as function is to ____________. - ✔✔anatomy; physiology
____________ position refers to when the body is standing straight, forward, arms to the side, etc. -
✔✔anatomical
Which of the following is NOT true of cells:
a. each cell has the same basic structure, function, size, and shape
b. they are microscopic in size
c. they require nutrients, water, O2
d. all cells are compatible with the body's isotonic solution of 0.09% NaCl - ✔✔a.
Which of the following make up parts of a cell:
a. cytoplasm
b. cell membrane
c. nucleus
d. all of the above - ✔✔d.
Where in a cell is the DNA located? - ✔✔nucleus
_______ work together within the cell's cytoplasm to perform cell functions. - ✔✔organelles
__________ are threadlike structures within the nucleus that carry the cell's "instructions" that direct all
cell processes. - ✔✔chromosomes
,Which of the following is NOT true about the nucleus?
a. it is responsible for cell reproduction
b. cell division aka mitosis takes place here
c. it is a gel-like fluid that supports cell's internal structures
d. supports the replication/duplication of cells for 46 identical chromosomes - ✔✔c.
___________ refers to something situated above another structure; the upper part of the body. -
✔✔superior
__________ refers to something situated below another structure; the lower part of the body. -
✔✔inferior
___________ refers to the front surface of the body, often used to indicate the position of one structure
in relation to another. - ✔✔anterior
___________ refers to the back surface of the body, often used to indicate the position of one structure
in relation to another. - ✔✔posterior
_____________ refers to an imaginary line that divides the body into left + right sides. - ✔✔midline
_________ refers to being closest to the midline of the body. - ✔✔medial
_________ refers to being furthest from the midline of the body. - ✔✔lateral
_________ refers to being nearest the trunk of the body/point of origin. - ✔✔proximal
_________ refers to being furthest from the trunk of the body/point of origin. - ✔✔distal
,_________ refers to being near the surface of the body. - ✔✔superficial
__________ refers to being away from the surface/further into the body (e.g. bones are deep to the
skin). - ✔✔deep
_______ refers to being away from the centre of the body. - ✔✔peripheral
T/F: Safety is a need met by the digestive system. - ✔✔F
Rest is a need met by the ______ system.
a. respiratory
b. reproductive
c. urinary
d. nervous - ✔✔d.
T/F: Nutrition is a need met by the integumentary system. - ✔✔F
The chest, stomach, and kneecaps are located on the ______ surface of the body.
a. anterior
b. lateral
c. distal
d. posterior - ✔✔a.
The coccyx and shoulder blades are located on the ________ surface of the body.
a. anterior
, b. lateral
c. distal
d. posterior - ✔✔d.
Which of the following is NOT a basic type of tissue:
a. connective
b. integumentary
c. epithelial
d. nerve
e. muscle - ✔✔b.
_________ tissue:
-function → aid in protection, absorption, secretion, filtration
-thin outer layer of skin that lines cavities [outside of nose, mouth, respiratory tract, stomach, urethra,
vagina, intestines]
-shape → squamous, cuboidal, columnar
-no blood supply on its own
-can repair/replace itself quickly - ✔✔epithelial
T/F: Epithelial tissue does not contain sensory cells, so it is not able to perceive sensations such as pain
and pressure. - ✔✔F
T/F: Connective tissue is found in every part of the body. - ✔✔T
___________ connective tissue supplies energy to surrounding cells, aids in body temperature
regulation, acts as a cushion and a support to surrounding structures.