Penn Foster A&P 1 Proctor Exam Questions & Answers
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1. State the basic principles of A&P used to determine illnesses in animals.:
Anatomy is the study of the form. Physiology is the study of how the body functions. To
determine illness in animals you must know which parts of the body aren't functioning
correctly, as well as, the signs of a sick animal.
2. Describe chemical bonds and organic compounds as relevant to an
understanding of animal A&P.: Chemical bonds are possible by the way atoms join
together to form molecules. They hold together substances that are used by the body for
critical aspects of homeostasis, signaling and energy production. Organic compounds are
molecules associated with living organisms. Such as, proteins, carbs, triglycerides, and
nucleic acids. The processes that allow for digestion, respiration, reproduction,
movement, etc. are due to the thousands of chemicals interacting with each other within
the animals body.
3. Explain the basic components of cells and the process of cell reproduction as
part of the into to animal A&P.: Animals are comprised of thousands of cells. The basic
components of a cell are the cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, nucleus, etc.
Mitosis is cell reproduction and allows the animals to grow and repair tissue. The life
cycle of a cell includes interphase and the mitotic phase. Interphase is the period of
growth and the mitotic phase is when the cell actively divides into two daughter cells.
4. Distinguish among the four primary tissues.: Epithelial tissue covers and lines.
Examples are the mouth, bladder, thorax, body cavities and ducts. Connective tissue
provides support. Examples are the skeletal and integumentary systems. Muscle tissue
enables movement. Nervous tissue contains specialized cells that control work by
conducting nerve impulses
5. Outline the components, structures, and functions of the integumentary
system of animals.: Comprised of skin, glands, hair, nails/claws. Protects underlying
organs from the environment and keeps the body contents confined. Also, regulates body
temp. Largest sensory organ in the body. Synthesis of vitamin D and storage of nutrients.
Excretes water, salt and organic waste. Two major layers are the epidermis and dermis.
Beneath these is the hypodermis (fat layer) that supports the two main layers.
6. Correlate each bone in an animal's skeletal system structure to its
corresponding function.: The axial skeleton includes bone of the skull, spine, ribs and
sternum. Central supporting system for bodys organs. The skull protects the brain. The
spine protects the spinal cord. The ribs protect the heart and lunds and aid in respiration.
The sternum protects the contents of the chest and aids in the breathing process.
The appendicular skeleton includes bones of limbs, shoulders and pelvis. The
2 ( A+ Graded 100% Verified)2024/2025
1. State the basic principles of A&P used to determine illnesses in animals.:
Anatomy is the study of the form. Physiology is the study of how the body functions. To
determine illness in animals you must know which parts of the body aren't functioning
correctly, as well as, the signs of a sick animal.
2. Describe chemical bonds and organic compounds as relevant to an
understanding of animal A&P.: Chemical bonds are possible by the way atoms join
together to form molecules. They hold together substances that are used by the body for
critical aspects of homeostasis, signaling and energy production. Organic compounds are
molecules associated with living organisms. Such as, proteins, carbs, triglycerides, and
nucleic acids. The processes that allow for digestion, respiration, reproduction,
movement, etc. are due to the thousands of chemicals interacting with each other within
the animals body.
3. Explain the basic components of cells and the process of cell reproduction as
part of the into to animal A&P.: Animals are comprised of thousands of cells. The basic
components of a cell are the cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, nucleus, etc.
Mitosis is cell reproduction and allows the animals to grow and repair tissue. The life
cycle of a cell includes interphase and the mitotic phase. Interphase is the period of
growth and the mitotic phase is when the cell actively divides into two daughter cells.
4. Distinguish among the four primary tissues.: Epithelial tissue covers and lines.
Examples are the mouth, bladder, thorax, body cavities and ducts. Connective tissue
provides support. Examples are the skeletal and integumentary systems. Muscle tissue
enables movement. Nervous tissue contains specialized cells that control work by
conducting nerve impulses
5. Outline the components, structures, and functions of the integumentary
system of animals.: Comprised of skin, glands, hair, nails/claws. Protects underlying
organs from the environment and keeps the body contents confined. Also, regulates body
temp. Largest sensory organ in the body. Synthesis of vitamin D and storage of nutrients.
Excretes water, salt and organic waste. Two major layers are the epidermis and dermis.
Beneath these is the hypodermis (fat layer) that supports the two main layers.
6. Correlate each bone in an animal's skeletal system structure to its
corresponding function.: The axial skeleton includes bone of the skull, spine, ribs and
sternum. Central supporting system for bodys organs. The skull protects the brain. The
spine protects the spinal cord. The ribs protect the heart and lunds and aid in respiration.
The sternum protects the contents of the chest and aids in the breathing process.
The appendicular skeleton includes bones of limbs, shoulders and pelvis. The
