Anatomy and Physiology Quiz Questions Flashcards
Nervous tissue consists mainly of neurons and collagen fibres
False
Epithelial cells contain both blood vessels and nerve fibres
False
Adipose tissue is made up of psudostratified columnar epithelial cells
False
A tissue consists of groups of similar cells that have a common function
True
A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction
True
It is important for any organism to its boundaries, so that its internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it
True
Which of the following would NOT assist in establishing a resting membrane potential?
A: Selective diffusion allowing more uncharged particles into the cell
The pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs are composed of which type of connective tissue?
Fibrocartilage
This structure directs cellular activities
Nucleus
In which phase of mitosis does the mitotic spindle start to form?
Prophase
Which of the following epithelia forms the walls of the air sacs across which gas exchange occurs in lungs?
Simple squamous
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the cytosol?
A: cation of electron transport chain carrier proteins
Select the correct statement regarding epithelia
D: stratified epithelia are present where protection from abrasion is important
The stomach is located in which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity?
Left upper quadrant
One of life’s necessary functions is the prevention of water loss. It would best fit in the category of___
Maintaining boundaries
Which of the following are survival needs of the body?
B: Nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure and oxygen
What is the vertical section through the body, dividing it into left and right?
D: Sagittal
The dorsal cavity does NOT contain which of the following?
C: Thoracic cavity
Passive membrane transport processes include__
C: Movement of a substance down its concentration gradient
The arrangement of a polypeptide into a fibrous or globular shape is called its:
C: Tertiary structure
Which of the following is NOT a human organ system?
B: Epithelial
The only polysaccharide in the human body is:
D: Glycogen
The term lateral means:
C: away from the midline of the body
The tonsils are a principal organ of which system?
B: Lymphatic
