A&P 1 101 Module 1 Questions and Answers

Question 1 3 / 3 pts What is the study of the function of the human body? Anatomy Correct! Physiology Anabolism Catabolism Metabolism Question 2 4 / 4 pts Epithelium is an example of what level of organization in the human body? Chemical Organ Cellular Correct! Tissue Organ system Question 3 3 / 3 pts What is the synthesis of more complex substances? Anatomy Physiology Correct! Anabolism Catabolism Metabolism Question 4 4 / 4 pts List the four basic types of tissues. Your Answer: Epithelium Muscle Connective Nervous tissue Epithelium, muscle, connective, and nervous tissue Question 5 3 / 3 pts List the three layers of the skin in order from superficial to deep. The most superficial layer of the skin should be at the top of your list. To receive credit the layers must be in this order. Your Answer: Epidermis Dermis hypodermis 1. epidermis (outer layer) 2. dermis (middle layer) 3. hypodermis (inner, also called subcutaneous tissue layer) *MUST be in this order (top to bottom) to receive credit Question 6 3 / 3 pts Note: Essay answers must clearly be in your own words. Testosterone contributes to muscle strength and bone mass. Based upon your learning of metabolism, would it be considered an anabolic or catabolic hormone? Explain why. Your Answer: Testosterone is said to be anabolic hormone because it helps to increase muscle, bone mass, red blood cell production. Anabolism means to create a bigger molecule from smaller molecules . Anabolic because it is building new tissues from smaller cells and using energy to do so. Question 7 2 / 2 pts What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the front of the body"? Superior Inferior Correct! Ventral Dorsal Medial Question 8 2 / 2 pts What anatomical orientation term is used to indicate "toward the upper part of a structure"?