$$E = \frac{RT}{zF} \ln \frac{[\text{ion}]_{\text{outside}}}{[\text{ion}]_{\text{inside}}}$$

Question 1

Which anatomical term best describes the position of the elbow relative to the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Distal

Question 2

A major function of serous membranes is:

Accepted Answer

To reduce friction between organs

Question 3

The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart, is called ______ anatomy.

Accepted Answer

Gross

Question 4

Expiration (breathing out) is how the body removes excessive carbon dioxide from the blood. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis

Question 5

The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane lining which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The outer wall of the thoracic cavity

Question 6

Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

The maintenance of a stable internal environment

Question 7

Which body cavity are the lungs located in?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 8

A tumor in the brain can be detected by which device, and what is a key difference between CT and MRI scans?

Accepted Answer

CT scan; CT uses X-rays, MRI uses magnetic fields

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a survival need of the body?

Accepted Answer

Excessive heat

Question 10

Which cell organelle is the site of synthesis of lipid and steroid molecules?

Accepted Answer

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 11

Which part of a phospholipid is nonpolar?

Accepted Answer

Fatty acid tails

Question 12

Which is NOT a function of membrane proteins?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing DNA

Question 13

Which type of cell death is programmed and necessary for development?

Accepted Answer

Apoptosis

Question 14

What is the result of mitosis in terms of the number and genetic makeup of resulting cells?

Accepted Answer

Two genetically identical cells

Question 15

Which equation best represents the Nernst equation for calculating the resting membrane potential for a single ion?

Accepted Answer

$$E = \frac{RT}{zF} \ln \frac{[	ext{ion}]_{	ext{outside}}}{[	ext{ion}]_{	ext{inside}}}$$

Question 16

Which type of transport is primarily responsible for establishing the resting membrane potential?

Accepted Answer

Active transport via the sodium-potassium pump

Question 17

What type of vesicular transport process occurs in white blood cells (WBCs) to deal with foreign antigens?

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis

Question 18

If red blood cells are placed in pure water, what will happen?

Accepted Answer

They will burst due to water influx

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why the inside of the cell membrane is negatively charged compared to the outside?

Accepted Answer

The sodium-potassium pump moves more positive ions out than in

ANP College Course Study Guide: Anatomy & Physiology Practice Questions

Study Guide - Practice Questions