Q: Which equation correctly represents the relationship between catabolism and anabolism in metabolism?

$\text{Metabolism} = \text{Catabolism} + \text{Anabolism}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy is the study of body structures and their relationships, while physiology is the study of body functions.

Question 2

Which level of structural organization is correctly matched with its example?

Accepted Answer

Organ level: heart

Question 3

A patient is experiencing a disruption in homeostasis due to rapid changes in blood glucose levels. Which system is most likely responsible for the rapid regulation of this condition?

Accepted Answer

Nervous system

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of body temperature

Question 5

A person lying face up is said to be in which anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Question 6

Which directional term describes the position of the heart relative to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 7

Which body cavity contains the brain?

Accepted Answer

Cranial cavity

Question 8

Which serous membrane directly covers the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Visceral pleura

Question 9

Which of the following best defines metabolism?

Accepted Answer

The sum of all chemical processes in the body

Question 10

A patient presents with swelling in the knee joint. Which type of body fluid is most directly involved in this condition?

Accepted Answer

Synovial fluid

Question 11

Which abdominopelvic quadrant would pain from appendicitis most likely be located?

Accepted Answer

Right lower quadrant

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a basic life process?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the role of effectors in a feedback system?

Accepted Answer

They receive output from the control center and produce a response.

Question 14

Which equation correctly represents the relationship between catabolism and anabolism in metabolism?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Metabolism} = 	ext{Catabolism} + 	ext{Anabolism}$

Question 15

A patient has a disorder affecting the parietal peritoneum. Which organ system is most likely to be impacted?

Accepted Answer

Digestive system

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Body erect, facing forward, arms at sides with palms facing forward

Question 17

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Accepted Answer

Median (midsagittal) plane

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Labor contractions during childbirth

Question 19

Which body fluid is found in the spaces of the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with a systemic disease. Which of the following best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

An illness affecting the entire body or multiple systems

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