Question 1

The study of internal and external structures and the physical interrelationships between body parts is known as:

Accepted Answer

anatomy

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a subtype of macroscopic anatomy?

Accepted Answer

histology

Question 3

The study of how disease affects structures is called:

Accepted Answer

pathological anatomy

Question 4

What is the anatomical region name for the armpit?

Accepted Answer

axillary

Question 5

The carpal region is ______ to the digital region.

Accepted Answer

proximal

Question 6

Which plane separates the body into right and left portions?

Accepted Answer

sagittal

Question 7

What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

the diaphragm

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT found in the mediastinum?

Accepted Answer

lungs

Question 9

What is homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the extracellular fluid (ECF) compared to the intracellular fluid (ICF)?

Accepted Answer

It has a high proportion of sodium ions.

Question 11

What is meant by the term osmotic equilibrium with respect to body compartments?

Accepted Answer

the osmotic pressure difference across plasma membranes and between the subcompartments of ECF is zero

Question 12

When regulation is achieved by the cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems themselves, this is called:

Accepted Answer

intrinsic regulation

Question 13

Negative feedback:

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would usually work to maintain a body factor within a homeostatic range

Question 14

How many electrons can the first electron shell hold?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 15

An ionic bond forms between:

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a cation and an anion

Question 16

Refer to the first image provided. What type of bond is formed between the two oxygen atoms?

Accepted Answer

double covalent bond

Question 17

How many electrons are shared in a single covalent bond?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 18

Which of the following MUST be true of a hydrophilic molecule?

Accepted Answer

It dissolves well in water

Question 19

Refer to the second image provided. What molecule is shown here?

Accepted Answer

nucleotide

Question 20

ATP is best described as:

Accepted Answer

all of the above

ANP College Course Study Guide: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomolecules

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