Question 1

Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy is the study of structure, and physiology is the study of function.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of the cell theory?

Accepted Answer

Cells are the smallest structural units that perform all vital functions.

Question 3

A patient’s blood pH drops to 7.2. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Acidosis

Question 4

Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Accepted Answer

Covalent bond

Question 5

Which organelle is primarily responsible for ATP production in the presence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion

Question 6

Which tissue type is specialized to carry information or instructions within the body?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 7

What is the main function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

Protect against environmental hazards and help control body temperature

Question 8

Which feedback mechanism is most common in maintaining homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the process of osmosis?

Accepted Answer

Movement of water across a membrane from high to low concentration

Question 10

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and shipping proteins and other products within the cell?

Accepted Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 11

A surgical incision is made along the sternum to open the thoracic cavity for heart surgery. Along which anatomical plane was this incision created?

Accepted Answer

Median or midsagittal plane

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Produces glandular secretions

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the structure of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

It is selectively permeable and contains phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol.

Question 14

Which process describes the movement of ions/molecules from high concentration to low concentration without the use of ATP?

Accepted Answer

Facilitated diffusion

Question 15

Which organ system is responsible for transporting cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular system

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct example of positive feedback in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Labor contractions during childbirth

Question 17

Which of the following is a property of water that is essential for life and is due to hydrogen bonding?

Accepted Answer

Water has a high heat capacity and is an excellent solvent.

Question 18

Which macromolecule is most abundant in the human body and is made up of amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Question 19

Which organelle is the site of ribosome production?

Accepted Answer

Nucleolus

Question 20

Which process involves making an mRNA copy of DNA in the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Transcription

Anatomy & Physiology 1 Unit 1: Introduction, Basic Chemistry, Cell Structure & Function

Study Guide - Practice Questions