Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of homeostasis in the human body?

Accepted Answer

labor and delivery of a baby

Question 2

Which type of chemical bond is considered the weakest?

Accepted Answer

hydrogen

Question 3

How is the atomic mass of an atom calculated?

Accepted Answer

the sum of the protons and neutrons

Question 4

The elemental symbol Na stands for:

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Question 5

Which statement is NOT correct regarding anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

In standard anatomical position, the thumbs lie medial to the body

Question 6

The term 'distal' means:

Accepted Answer

Farther from the trunk

Question 7

Which number on the pH scale is neutral?

Accepted Answer

7.0

Question 8

Which anatomical direction means 'toward the back'?

Accepted Answer

dorsal

Question 9

The brain lies __________ to the bones of the skull.

Accepted Answer

deep

Question 10

What determines if a chemical is an acid?

Accepted Answer

It releases H+ ions in a solution

Question 11

Which of the following are primary organic compounds important in the body?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Question 12

The smallest living units in the body are:

Accepted Answer

Cells

Question 13

What position are the palms facing in anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Question 14

What is/are excellent at breaking up ionic compounds?

Accepted Answer

water

Question 15

How do ionic bonds form?

Accepted Answer

They form when atoms gain or lose electrons

Question 16

All are subatomic particles except:

Accepted Answer

ions

Question 17

The anatomical term 'buccal' means?

Accepted Answer

cheek

Question 18

The genes found in DNA code for production of what molecules?

Accepted Answer

proteins

Question 19

Which carbohydrate is stored in liver and muscle cells as a back-up fuel supply?

Accepted Answer

glycogen

Question 20

The anatomical term 'antebrachial' means?

Accepted Answer

forearm

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