KHS 304 Exam Questions
1. Which of the four characteristics of living organisms refers to the sum of all the chemical reactions
that occur inside it?: metabolism
2. What is the basic unit of life in the human organism?: cell
3. If a red blood cell were placed into a hypertonic solution, which would occur?: It would
shrink
4. These epithelial cells are flattened and thin.: squamous cells
5. The study of structures visible with the naked eye by dissection is known as: gross anatomy
6. The superior portion of the abdominal cavity is separated from the thoracic cavity by the:
diaphragm
7. is posterior and inferior to the axillary region: popliteal region
8. Which of the following terms is related to catabolic reactions?: exergonic
9. It allows water to pass through the cell membrane: aquaporin
10.It only has one layer.: pseudostratified columnar epithelium
11.a group of similar cells that perform a specific function when grouped together: tissue
12.The pumping of blood is accomplished by: pressure gradient
13.A plane that cuts the body into left and right halves is known as: saggital plane
14.What occurs when the condition deviates too far from the set point in a negative feedback
system?: An effector creates a change to bring the controlled variable back to the set point
15.Which type of tissue is shown in the following diagram: Sim epithelium
ple
cuboidal
16.Which component of a negative feedback system is responsible for detect- ing the change in the
controlled variable (condition)?: sensor
17.Which of the following cell surface projections is often found in the diges- tive system due to the
increased surface area they provide?: microvilli
18.movement of solid substances into the cells by the use of vesicles: Tran- scytosis
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19.A patient complaint, such as numbness, that is not directly measured by a health care
professional is known as a: symptom
20.Using the abdominal grid system the left hypochondriac region lies within the: left upper
quadrant
21.an active transport system that requires ATP and moves ions up (against) their
concentration gradients: sodium-potassium pump
22.The inner wall, closest to the organ, of a serous membrane is referred to as the: visceral layer
23.This protein structure acts like a rivet to hold cells together but does not offer a tight seal to
prevent materials from crossing a membrane: desmosome
24.Most membranes, including the skin and the lining of the GI tract, are composed primarily
of which type of tissue?: epithelial tissue
25.The process by which a cell engulfs and brings liquid materials inside itself is known as:
Pinocytosis
26.Which of the following prefixes refers to cartilage?: Chondro-
27. In the standard anatomical position all of the following are true EXCEPT:
a. the palmar region is facing posterior
b. the cephalic region is the most superior portion of the body
c. the ventral surface of the body faces forward d
. the arms are medial to the abdominal region
e. all of the above are true: A
28.The lowest unit of measure that can be determined using an instrument is called its: resolution
29.act as catalysis which serve to prevent a chemical reaction: enzymes
30.The pressure created as water moves across a semi-permeable membrane towards a more
concentrated solution is known as: osmotic pressure
31. The mental region is both and to the sural
region: -
superior and posterior
32.The common cold, because it arises and subsides quickly, is an example of a(n) illness: acute
33.The maintenance of resting blood pressure at or near 120/80 is an example of: homeostasis
34.A specialized collection of epithelial cells that secretes materials into the bloodstream is known
as a: endocrine gland
35. ATP (energy) is used during all the following forms of membrane transport EXCEPT:
a. Active transport
b. Endocytosis
c. Protein pumps
1. Which of the four characteristics of living organisms refers to the sum of all the chemical reactions
that occur inside it?: metabolism
2. What is the basic unit of life in the human organism?: cell
3. If a red blood cell were placed into a hypertonic solution, which would occur?: It would
shrink
4. These epithelial cells are flattened and thin.: squamous cells
5. The study of structures visible with the naked eye by dissection is known as: gross anatomy
6. The superior portion of the abdominal cavity is separated from the thoracic cavity by the:
diaphragm
7. is posterior and inferior to the axillary region: popliteal region
8. Which of the following terms is related to catabolic reactions?: exergonic
9. It allows water to pass through the cell membrane: aquaporin
10.It only has one layer.: pseudostratified columnar epithelium
11.a group of similar cells that perform a specific function when grouped together: tissue
12.The pumping of blood is accomplished by: pressure gradient
13.A plane that cuts the body into left and right halves is known as: saggital plane
14.What occurs when the condition deviates too far from the set point in a negative feedback
system?: An effector creates a change to bring the controlled variable back to the set point
15.Which type of tissue is shown in the following diagram: Sim epithelium
ple
cuboidal
16.Which component of a negative feedback system is responsible for detect- ing the change in the
controlled variable (condition)?: sensor
17.Which of the following cell surface projections is often found in the diges- tive system due to the
increased surface area they provide?: microvilli
18.movement of solid substances into the cells by the use of vesicles: Tran- scytosis
, KHS 304 Exam Questions
19.A patient complaint, such as numbness, that is not directly measured by a health care
professional is known as a: symptom
20.Using the abdominal grid system the left hypochondriac region lies within the: left upper
quadrant
21.an active transport system that requires ATP and moves ions up (against) their
concentration gradients: sodium-potassium pump
22.The inner wall, closest to the organ, of a serous membrane is referred to as the: visceral layer
23.This protein structure acts like a rivet to hold cells together but does not offer a tight seal to
prevent materials from crossing a membrane: desmosome
24.Most membranes, including the skin and the lining of the GI tract, are composed primarily
of which type of tissue?: epithelial tissue
25.The process by which a cell engulfs and brings liquid materials inside itself is known as:
Pinocytosis
26.Which of the following prefixes refers to cartilage?: Chondro-
27. In the standard anatomical position all of the following are true EXCEPT:
a. the palmar region is facing posterior
b. the cephalic region is the most superior portion of the body
c. the ventral surface of the body faces forward d
. the arms are medial to the abdominal region
e. all of the above are true: A
28.The lowest unit of measure that can be determined using an instrument is called its: resolution
29.act as catalysis which serve to prevent a chemical reaction: enzymes
30.The pressure created as water moves across a semi-permeable membrane towards a more
concentrated solution is known as: osmotic pressure
31. The mental region is both and to the sural
region: -
superior and posterior
32.The common cold, because it arises and subsides quickly, is an example of a(n) illness: acute
33.The maintenance of resting blood pressure at or near 120/80 is an example of: homeostasis
34.A specialized collection of epithelial cells that secretes materials into the bloodstream is known
as a: endocrine gland
35. ATP (energy) is used during all the following forms of membrane transport EXCEPT:
a. Active transport
b. Endocytosis
c. Protein pumps
