IVY TECH APHY 101 midterm exam 2023 LATEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the
air in the lungs is - ANSWER-simple squamous epithelium
Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called -
ANSWER-central canals
A body has been sectioned in such a way that there is one whole lung per
section and the urinary bladder has been split in half. What type of section
is this? - ANSWER-sagittal
Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? - ANSWER-
simple cuboidal epithelium
The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the - ANSWER-
cytoplasm
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-
absorption of nutrients
A cell is surrounded by an extremely thin, flexible membrane. Why is the
membrane selectively permeable? - ANSWER-It allows some substances
to pass through and excludes others based on size, polarity, and other
factors.
What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective tissue
The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin, nails, hair
follicles, and sweat glands
DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and
RNA uses that information to synthesize protein.
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-
negative feedback mechanism
, IVY TECH APHY 101 midterm exam 2023 LATEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-transcription
produces RNA and translation produces protein.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-network of
interconnected membranes
The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the - ANSWER-dermis
Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of __________. -
ANSWER-atoms
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function
correctly described? - ANSWER-Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of
interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that packages protein
molecules for secretion
Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood platelets
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the
body are balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain
within certain limited ranges
An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure as the cells
in the solution
Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is
correct? - ANSWER-Circulation—the movement of substances in body
fluids
Which of the following characteristics is used to name tissue types? -
ANSWER-organization of cells
The isotope most likely to be used to study the thyroid gland is - ANSWER-
iodine-131
The type of epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and many of the
urinary passageways is - ANSWER-transitional
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the
air in the lungs is - ANSWER-simple squamous epithelium
Body heat is lost primarily by - ANSWER-radiation
Bone cells form concentric circles around longitudinal tubes called -
ANSWER-central canals
A body has been sectioned in such a way that there is one whole lung per
section and the urinary bladder has been split in half. What type of section
is this? - ANSWER-sagittal
Which type of tissue lines the follicles of the thyroid glands? - ANSWER-
simple cuboidal epithelium
The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration take place in the - ANSWER-
cytoplasm
Which action is the main function of the digestive system? - ANSWER-
absorption of nutrients
A cell is surrounded by an extremely thin, flexible membrane. Why is the
membrane selectively permeable? - ANSWER-It allows some substances
to pass through and excludes others based on size, polarity, and other
factors.
What type of tissue is adipose tissue? - ANSWER-connective tissue
The human integumentary system includes - ANSWER-skin, nails, hair
follicles, and sweat glands
DNA and RNA differ in that - ANSWER-DNA holds genetic information and
RNA uses that information to synthesize protein.
Maintaining a stable internal environment typically requires - ANSWER-
negative feedback mechanism
, IVY TECH APHY 101 midterm exam 2023 LATEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Transcription and translation differ in that - ANSWER-transcription
produces RNA and translation produces protein.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a - ANSWER-network of
interconnected membranes
The major blood vessels that supply the skin are in the - ANSWER-dermis
Matter is composed of elements, which are composed of __________. -
ANSWER-atoms
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function
correctly described? - ANSWER-Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of
interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that packages protein
molecules for secretion
Which of the following are cellular fragments? - ANSWER-blood platelets
Homeostasis exists if concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen in the
body are balanced and heat and pressure __________. - ANSWER-remain
within certain limited ranges
An isotonic solution - ANSWER-has the same osmotic pressure as the cells
in the solution
Which of the following characteristics of life and their descriptions is
correct? - ANSWER-Circulation—the movement of substances in body
fluids
Which of the following characteristics is used to name tissue types? -
ANSWER-organization of cells
The isotope most likely to be used to study the thyroid gland is - ANSWER-
iodine-131
The type of epithelium that lines the urinary bladder and many of the
urinary passageways is - ANSWER-transitional
