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Anatomy and Physiology Quiz Questions Flashcards

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Nervous tissue consists mainly of neurons and collagen fibres

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False

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2
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Epithelial cells contain both blood vessels and nerve fibres

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False

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Adipose tissue is made up of psudostratified columnar epithelial cells

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False

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4
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A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function

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True

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5
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A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction

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True

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It is important for any organism to its boundaries, so that its internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it

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True

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7
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Which of the following would NOT assist in establishing a resting membrane potential?

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A: Selective diffusion allowing more uncharged particles into the cell

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The pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs are composed of which type of connective tissue?

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Fibrocartilage

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9
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This structure directs cellular activities

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Nucleus

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10
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In which phase of mitosis does the mitotic spindle start to form?

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Prophase

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11
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Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange occurs in lungs?

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Simple squamous

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12
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the cytosol?

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A: cation of electron transport chain carrier proteins

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13
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Select the correct statement regarding epithelia

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D: stratified epithelia are present where protection from abrasion is important

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14
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The stomach is located in which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity?

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Left upper quadrant

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15
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One of life’s necessary functions is the prevention of water loss. It would best fit in the category of___

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Maintaining boundaries

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16
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Which of the following are survival needs of the body?

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B: Nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen

17
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What is the vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right?

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D: Sagittal

18
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The dorsal cavity does NOT contain which of the following?

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C: Thoracic cavity

19
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Passive membrane transport processes include__

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C: Movement of a substance down its concentration gradient

20
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The arrangement of a polypeptide into a fibrous or globular shape is called its:

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C: Tertiary structure

21
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Which of the following is NOT a human organ system?

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B: Epithelial

22
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The only polysaccharide in the human body is:

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D: Glycogen

23
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The term lateral means:

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C: away from the midline of the body

24
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The tonsils are a principal organ of which system?

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B: Lymphatic

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