ADVANCED ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2025
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, Final Exam Review (Multiple Choice)-
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
Question 1
Which of the following metabolic processes would be used if the body is experiencing
decreased blood sugar?
a) glygogenolysis
b) lipolysis
c) gluconeogenesis
d) all of the above
Correct Answer
d
Question 2
What will initiate lipogenesis?
a) Elevated blood protein levels
b) Decreased blood triglycerides
c) Elevated blood glucose levels
d) Elevated levels of blood LDL
Correct Answer
c
Question 3
DNA contains smaller molecules called nucleotides that attach to form the larger double
helix strands. Which of the following molecules are not found in Nucleotides?
a) phosphate
b) deoxyribose
c) nitrogenous base molecules
d) ribose
Correct Answer
d
Question 4
Depolarization is described by which of the following statements?
a) A wave like process where potassium molecules move into the cell creating a positive
polarity that travels across the cell membrane.
b) A wave like process where calcium molecules move into the cell creating a positive
polarity that travels across the cell membrane.
c) A wave like process where sodium molecules move into the cell creating a positive polarity
that travels across the cell membrane.
, d) A wave like process where hydrogen molecules move into the cell creating a positive
polarity that travels across the cell membrane.
Correct Answer
c
Question 5
In genetics strands of DNA have four different parts. Which of the following is not a section
or structure of a DNA strand?
a) Telomere
b) Gene
c) Ribosome
d) Epigenome
Correct Answer
C
Question 6
Proteins, polypeptides, peptides and amino acids are extremely important to our body's
normal metabolism and homeostasis. What are their roles in the body?
a) Working in the nervous system as neurotransmitters
b) Producing enzymes such as pepsin or amylase
c) Becoming chemical messengers in the blood stream such as insulin
d) All of the above
Correct Answer
d
Question 7
A gene can best be defined as ________.
a. a three-base triplet that specifies a particular amino acid
b. noncoding segments of DNA up to 100,000 nucleotides long
c. an RNA messenger that codes for a particular polypeptide
d. a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for one polypeptide chain
Correct Answer
d
Question 8
A reflex that causes muscle recruitment and contraction of opposite muscle groups (flexors
vs extensors) to maintain balence is called a:
a. flexor reflex.
b. plantar reflex.
c. crossed extensor reflex.
d. superficial reflex
Correct Answer