Question 1

Which of the following best describes the smallest living level of organization in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Cells

Question 2

Which structures are included in the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Bones and tendons

Question 3

Homeostasis is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a stable internal environment

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Feet forward, eyes forward, arms at side, palms out

Question 5

Which term refers to the wrist?

Accepted Answer

Carpal

Question 6

Maintaining body temperature is primarily achieved through which type of feedback loop?

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback

Question 7

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Mid-sagittal plane

Question 8

Why do atoms react with other atoms?

Accepted Answer

To fill their valence shell with electrons

Question 9

Which of the following is a generic synthesis reaction?

Accepted Answer

$$A + B \rightarrow AB$$

Question 10

How does an enzyme speed up chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

By lowering the activation energy required for the reaction

Question 11

Which of the following are the four major biological molecules?

Accepted Answer

Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

Question 12

What does mRNA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Messenger ribonucleic acid

Question 13

A unit of three consecutive nucleotides is called a:

Accepted Answer

Codon

Question 14

Diffusion is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

Question 15

Which solution causes a cell to swell due to water entering the cell?

Accepted Answer

Hypotonic

Question 16

What is the main difference between endocytosis and exocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Endocytosis is cells taking stuff in; exocytosis is cells releasing stuff

Question 17

Which of the following correctly lists the phases of mitosis in order?

Accepted Answer

Prophase, metaphase, anaphase

Question 18

Which directional term refers to the front of the body?

Accepted Answer

Question 19

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Accepted Answer

Coronal plane

Question 20

If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what will happen to the cell?

Accepted Answer

It will shrink

Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology: Organization, Homeostasis, and Cellular Processes

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