ANATOMY FINAL EXAM Questions and Correct Answers
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When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWER tissue
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: - CORRECT
ANSWER organelles.
The structure that is called the "powerhouse" of the cell is the: - CORRECT ANSWER
mitochondria
Molecules are: - CORRECT ANSWER atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the trunk of
the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER proximal
An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic
regions must be included? - CORRECT ANSWER Right hypochondriac, epigastric, left
hypochondriac
The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:
-stomach
-pancreas
-heart
-reproductive organs - CORRECT ANSWER heart
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
-trachea
-venae cavae
-right lung
-esophagus - CORRECT ANSWER right lung
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. - CORRECT
ANSWER right hypochondriac
The number of abdominal regions is: - CORRECT ANSWER nine
,A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This
atom would contain _____ protons, _____ neutrons, and _____ electrons. - CORRECT ANSWER
12; 13; 10
protons: atomic #
neutrons: mass-#
electrons:#-charge
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is: -
CORRECT ANSWER two
AB + CD → AD + CB is an example of a(n) _____ reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER exchange
An example of a catabolic process is: - CORRECT ANSWER hydrolysis
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is
called a(n) _____ reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER synthesis
The kind of element is determined by the number of: - CORRECT ANSWER protons
An ionic bond is formed by: - CORRECT ANSWER a positive and a negative ion attracting each
other.
A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) than hydrogen ions (H+)
is a(n) _____ solution. - CORRECT ANSWER alkaline (basic)
Atomic mass is determined by the number of: - CORRECT ANSWER protons and neutrons
Acids:
-are proton donors
-taste sour
-release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution
-all the above - CORRECT ANSWER All the above
(are proton donors,taste sour, release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution)
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: - CORRECT ANSWER
phospholipid bilayer
Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by: - CORRECT ANSWER desmosomes
Which cell fiber serves as part of our "cellular muscles?" - CORRECT ANSWER microfilament
,The inner membrane of what double-membrane structure is contorted into folds called cristae?
- CORRECT ANSWER mitochondria
Projections from the cell that move materials and mucus are called: - CORRECT ANSWER cilia
The membranous structure containing substances that protect the cell from harm are: -
CORRECT ANSWER lysosomes and peroxisomes
Granules or threads within the nucleus are called: - CORRECT ANSWER chromatin
The cell extension that contains microfilaments is called: - CORRECT ANSWER microvilli
ATP production occurs within which organelle? - CORRECT ANSWER mitochondrion
In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule:
Group of answer choices - CORRECT ANSWER faces the exterior and interior of the cell.
The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. They are the __________ glands. -
CORRECT ANSWER sweat, sebaceous, and ceruminous
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is - CORRECT ANSWER connective
The tip of the nose and the external ear are composed of - CORRECT ANSWER elastic cartilage
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance called
the - CORRECT ANSWER cerumen
The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and - CORRECT ANSWER epidermis
Each hair follicle has a small bundle of involuntary muscles attached to it called the - CORRECT
ANSWER arrector pili muscle.
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum corneum
Which of the following tissues lacks a direct blood supply and consequently heals very slowly? -
CORRECT ANSWER cartilage
Besides water, extracellular matrix contains - CORRECT ANSWER proteins and proteoglycans.
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. - CORRECT
ANSWER reticular
Which of the following is a facial bone? - CORRECT ANSWER zygomatic bone
Compact bone contains many cylinder-shaped structural units called - CORRECT ANSWER
osteons
, Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? - CORRECT ANSWER Floating
ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum.
Cartilage is classified as _____ tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER connective
The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the - CORRECT ANSWER patella
Which structures are unique to the fetal skull and provide additional space for molding the head
shape as the baby passes through the birth canal? - CORRECT ANSWER fontanels
The most common type of cartilage is - CORRECT ANSWER hyaline cartilage
Which of the following bones form the framework of the hand? - CORRECT ANSWER
metacarpals
Which bone is the longest and heaviest bone in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER femur
Which of these pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? - CORRECT ANSWER pubis
Which letter indicates the collagen fibers of the periosteum known as the perforating, or
Sharpey's, fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER c
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
-The origin of the muscle is attached to the bone that does not move.
-The insertion of the muscle is attached to the bone that moves.
-When the muscle contracts, the insertion moves toward the origin. - CORRECT ANSWER -The
origin of the muscle is attached to the bone that does not move.
-The insertion of the muscle is attached to the bone that moves.
-When the muscle contracts, the insertion moves toward the origin.
In pushing (pressing) a weight from shoulder height to above the head, which of the following
muscles is least utilized? - CORRECT ANSWER Biceps brachii
Muscles may be named according to:
-function
-direction of fibers
-points of attachment - CORRECT ANSWER -function
-direction of fibers
-points of attachment
| Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ (Verified)
When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function, it is referred to as a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWER tissue
Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are examples of: - CORRECT
ANSWER organelles.
The structure that is called the "powerhouse" of the cell is the: - CORRECT ANSWER
mitochondria
Molecules are: - CORRECT ANSWER atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates.
If your reference point is "farthest from the trunk of the body" versus "nearest to the trunk of
the body," where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER proximal
An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. Which of the abdominopelvic
regions must be included? - CORRECT ANSWER Right hypochondriac, epigastric, left
hypochondriac
The abdominopelvic cavity contains all of the following except the:
-stomach
-pancreas
-heart
-reproductive organs - CORRECT ANSWER heart
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
-trachea
-venae cavae
-right lung
-esophagus - CORRECT ANSWER right lung
A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the _____ region. - CORRECT
ANSWER right hypochondriac
The number of abdominal regions is: - CORRECT ANSWER nine
,A magnesium atom has an atomic number of 12, an atomic mass of 25, and a +2 charge. This
atom would contain _____ protons, _____ neutrons, and _____ electrons. - CORRECT ANSWER
12; 13; 10
protons: atomic #
neutrons: mass-#
electrons:#-charge
Carbon has an atomic number of 6. The number of electrons found in the first shell is: -
CORRECT ANSWER two
AB + CD → AD + CB is an example of a(n) _____ reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER exchange
An example of a catabolic process is: - CORRECT ANSWER hydrolysis
The type of reaction in which substances are combined to form more complex substances is
called a(n) _____ reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER synthesis
The kind of element is determined by the number of: - CORRECT ANSWER protons
An ionic bond is formed by: - CORRECT ANSWER a positive and a negative ion attracting each
other.
A solution that contains a greater concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) than hydrogen ions (H+)
is a(n) _____ solution. - CORRECT ANSWER alkaline (basic)
Atomic mass is determined by the number of: - CORRECT ANSWER protons and neutrons
Acids:
-are proton donors
-taste sour
-release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution
-all the above - CORRECT ANSWER All the above
(are proton donors,taste sour, release hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution)
The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the: - CORRECT ANSWER
phospholipid bilayer
Skin cells (epithelial) are held tightly together by: - CORRECT ANSWER desmosomes
Which cell fiber serves as part of our "cellular muscles?" - CORRECT ANSWER microfilament
,The inner membrane of what double-membrane structure is contorted into folds called cristae?
- CORRECT ANSWER mitochondria
Projections from the cell that move materials and mucus are called: - CORRECT ANSWER cilia
The membranous structure containing substances that protect the cell from harm are: -
CORRECT ANSWER lysosomes and peroxisomes
Granules or threads within the nucleus are called: - CORRECT ANSWER chromatin
The cell extension that contains microfilaments is called: - CORRECT ANSWER microvilli
ATP production occurs within which organelle? - CORRECT ANSWER mitochondrion
In the cell membrane, the hydrophilic part of the phospholipid molecule:
Group of answer choices - CORRECT ANSWER faces the exterior and interior of the cell.
The skin glands include three kinds of microscopic glands. They are the __________ glands. -
CORRECT ANSWER sweat, sebaceous, and ceruminous
The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body is - CORRECT ANSWER connective
The tip of the nose and the external ear are composed of - CORRECT ANSWER elastic cartilage
The mixed secretions of sebaceous and ceruminous glands form a brown waxy substance called
the - CORRECT ANSWER cerumen
The two main layers that compose the skin are the dermis and - CORRECT ANSWER epidermis
Each hair follicle has a small bundle of involuntary muscles attached to it called the - CORRECT
ANSWER arrector pili muscle.
Which of the following is the most superficial layer of the epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum corneum
Which of the following tissues lacks a direct blood supply and consequently heals very slowly? -
CORRECT ANSWER cartilage
Besides water, extracellular matrix contains - CORRECT ANSWER proteins and proteoglycans.
The dermis is composed of two layers, a thin papillary layer and a thick _____ layer. - CORRECT
ANSWER reticular
Which of the following is a facial bone? - CORRECT ANSWER zygomatic bone
Compact bone contains many cylinder-shaped structural units called - CORRECT ANSWER
osteons
, Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? - CORRECT ANSWER Floating
ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum.
Cartilage is classified as _____ tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER connective
The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the - CORRECT ANSWER patella
Which structures are unique to the fetal skull and provide additional space for molding the head
shape as the baby passes through the birth canal? - CORRECT ANSWER fontanels
The most common type of cartilage is - CORRECT ANSWER hyaline cartilage
Which of the following bones form the framework of the hand? - CORRECT ANSWER
metacarpals
Which bone is the longest and heaviest bone in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER femur
Which of these pelvic bones is the most anteriorly placed? - CORRECT ANSWER pubis
Which letter indicates the collagen fibers of the periosteum known as the perforating, or
Sharpey's, fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER c
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
-The origin of the muscle is attached to the bone that does not move.
-The insertion of the muscle is attached to the bone that moves.
-When the muscle contracts, the insertion moves toward the origin. - CORRECT ANSWER -The
origin of the muscle is attached to the bone that does not move.
-The insertion of the muscle is attached to the bone that moves.
-When the muscle contracts, the insertion moves toward the origin.
In pushing (pressing) a weight from shoulder height to above the head, which of the following
muscles is least utilized? - CORRECT ANSWER Biceps brachii
Muscles may be named according to:
-function
-direction of fibers
-points of attachment - CORRECT ANSWER -function
-direction of fibers
-points of attachment
