Q: Which of the following equations correctly represents the sodium-potassium pump activity in a typical animal cell?

$3 \mathrm{Na}^+_{\text{out}} / 2 \mathrm{K}^+_{\text{in}}$

Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the principle of complementarity of structure and function in human anatomy?

Accepted Answer

The thin walls of alveoli in the lungs allow for efficient gas exchange.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical homeostatic control mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme

Question 3

A patient’s blood glucose level rises after a meal. The pancreas releases insulin, which lowers blood glucose back to normal. What type of feedback mechanism is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward

Question 5

Which imaging technique is most appropriate for visualizing soft tissues such as the brain or muscles in high detail?

Accepted Answer

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the difference between visceral and parietal serous membranes?

Accepted Answer

Visceral membranes cover organs; parietal membranes line body cavities.

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Provides structural support and mediates cell signaling

Question 8

Which type of cell junction allows ions and small molecules to pass directly from one cell to another, enabling rapid communication?

Accepted Answer

Gap junction

Question 9

A cell is placed in a solution and begins to swell and eventually bursts. What type of solution was the cell placed in?

Accepted Answer

Hypotonic

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the process of secondary active transport across a cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Transport of molecules using the energy stored in the concentration gradient of another molecule

Question 11

Which cytoskeletal element is primarily responsible for resisting tension and maintaining cell shape?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate filaments

Question 12

Which of the following equations correctly represents the sodium-potassium pump activity in a typical animal cell?

Accepted Answer

$3 \mathrm{Na}^+_{	ext{out}} / 2 \mathrm{K}^+_{	ext{in}}$

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands secrete products onto body surfaces or into body cavities; endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Question 14

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for diffusion and filtration due to its thin, flat cells?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 15

Which connective tissue type is characterized by a rigid matrix and is involved in support and protection of body organs?

Accepted Answer

Bone (osseous tissue)

Question 16

During tissue repair, which sequence of events is correct?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation, organization, regeneration

Question 17

A patient suffers a deep cut that damages both the epidermis and the dermis. Which tissue type is primarily responsible for the repair process?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 18

Which of the following tissues has the greatest regenerative capacity?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue

Question 19

A patient is diagnosed with a disease that affects the microtubules of their cells. Which cellular process is most likely to be directly impaired?

Accepted Answer

Chromosome separation during mitosis

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas subject to abrasion, such as the skin and esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Its multiple layers provide protection against mechanical stress.

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