$\text{Total Magnification} = \text{Objective Lens} \times \text{Ocular Lens}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the mitochondria in a eukaryotic cell?

Accepted Answer

It produces ATP through cellular respiration.

Question 2

A patient presents with brittle bones and frequent fractures. Which tissue type is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Bone tissue

Question 3

Which equation correctly represents the chemical reaction for aerobic cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + ATP}$

Question 4

During a histology lab, a student observes a tissue with striations and multiple nuclei per cell. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle tissue

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why the skin is considered an organ?

Accepted Answer

It consists of multiple tissue types working together for protection and regulation.

Question 6

A person is unable to move their arm after a stroke. Which part of the nervous system is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Central nervous system

Question 7

Which formula correctly calculates the pH of a solution given the hydrogen ion concentration $[H^+]$?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{pH = -\log_{10}[H^+]}$

Question 8

Which joint type allows for the greatest range of motion in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 9

A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed calcium supplements. Which bone cell type is primarily responsible for bone formation?

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of the sodium-potassium pump in nerve impulse transmission?

Accepted Answer

It actively transports $3$ sodium ions out and $2$ potassium ions in, maintaining the resting membrane potential.

Question 11

Which equation represents the calculation of cardiac output ($CO$) in the human body?

Accepted Answer

$CO = HR 	imes SV$

Question 12

A patient is unable to distinguish between hot and cold objects. Which type of receptor is most likely malfunctioning?

Accepted Answer

Thermoreceptors

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct sequence of events in muscle contraction according to the sliding filament theory?

Accepted Answer

Calcium ions bind to troponin, tropomyosin moves, myosin binds to actin.

Question 14

Which of the following best explains the function of the blood-brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

It selectively restricts passage of certain substances from the blood to the brain.

Question 15

A person with damage to the occipital lobe would most likely experience problems with which sense?

Accepted Answer

Vision

Question 16

Which formula is used to calculate the total magnification of a compound microscope?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Total Magnification} = 	ext{Objective Lens} 	imes 	ext{Ocular Lens}$

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of body temperature

Question 18

A patient with myasthenia gravis has impaired communication between nerves and muscles. Which neurotransmitter is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

They break down bone matrix for remodeling.

Question 20

A person is exposed to a cold environment and begins to shiver. Which type of feedback mechanism is responsible for this response?

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback

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