$$0 \u003c \text{pH} \u003c 7$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward, and feet slightly apart

Question 2

A patient has a wound on the anterior side of the forearm. Which of the following best describes the location of the wound?

Accepted Answer

On the front surface of the forearm

Question 3

Which directional term means 'closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk'?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Question 4

A transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into which of the following sections?

Accepted Answer

Superior and inferior

Question 5

Which of the following body regions is correctly matched with its common name?

Accepted Answer

Axillary – armpit

Question 6

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by which structure?

Accepted Answer

The diaphragm

Question 7

Which organ system is primarily responsible for protecting the body from environmental hazards and regulating body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Integumentary system

Question 8

What is the proper way to carry a compound light microscope?

Accepted Answer

With one hand on the arm and the other supporting the base

Question 9

Which of the following best describes an acidic solution in terms of pH?

Accepted Answer

$$0 \u003c 	ext{pH} \u003c 7$$

Question 10

If you increase the magnification on a microscope from $$10	imes to$$ $$40	imes$$, what happens to the field of view?

Accepted Answer

The field of view decreases

Question 11

Which part of the microscope is responsible for focusing light onto the specimen?

Accepted Answer

Condenser

Question 12

A solution with a higher solute concentration than the inside of a cell is called:

Accepted Answer

Hypertonic

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

Produce ATP through cellular respiration

Question 14

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Accepted Answer

S phase

Question 15

A red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution. What will most likely happen to the cell?

Accepted Answer

It will swell and may burst due to water entering the cell

Question 16

Which of the following best describes diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct order of steps for viewing a slide under the microscope?

Accepted Answer

Place slide on stage, use lowest objective, focus with coarse adjustment, then fine adjustment

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis and modification of proteins

Question 19

A patient is experiencing difficulty breathing due to fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity. Where is this cavity located?

Accepted Answer

Surrounding the lungs

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of lysosomes?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown of waste materials and cellular debris

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