Question 1

Which directional term best describes the position of the heart relative to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Question 2

A patient has a stab wound in the axillary region. Where is the injury located?

Accepted Answer

Armpit

Question 3

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Midsagittal plane

Question 4

Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and thymus?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 5

A solution with a pH of 3 is considered:

Accepted Answer

Acidic

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a buffer?

Accepted Answer

A solution that resists changes in pH by combining with or releasing H$^+$ ions

Question 7

Given the atomic number and mass of sodium (Na): $P = 11$, $E = 11$, $N = 11.99$, how many protons, electrons, and neutrons does a neutral sodium atom have?

Accepted Answer

11 protons, 11 electrons, 12 neutrons

Question 8

Which organelle is responsible for ATP production during cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion

Question 9

What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizes proteins

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of the plasma membrane?

Accepted Answer

Barrier for the cell and regulates transportation of materials in and out of the cell

Question 11

During mitosis, which stage is characterized by the alignment of sister chromatids along the metaphase plate?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Question 12

A cell placed in a 0.45% NaCl solution will:

Accepted Answer

Swell and potentially burst (lyse)

Question 13

Which serous membrane lines the wall of the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Parietal pleura

Question 14

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular system

Question 15

Which molecule is a monosaccharide and serves as a primary energy source for cells?

Accepted Answer

Glucose ($\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6}$)

Question 16

Which of the following best describes a strong acid?

Accepted Answer

Dissociates completely and releases all its H$^+$ into solution

Question 17

Which anatomical term refers to the back of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Popliteal region

Question 18

If a cell is placed in a 10% NaCl solution, what will happen?

Accepted Answer

The cell will shrink and crenate due to water leaving the cell

Question 19

Which of the following is the most specific cavity that contains the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pleural cavity

Question 20

Which cell structure is responsible for packaging cellular products for transport?

Accepted Answer

Golgi complex

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