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Anatomy and Physiology Test one EXAM 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which layer of the epidermis has the youngest
cells?
Stratum Basale
Melanocytes are found in the stratum basale and
stratum spinosum. Why isn't it important for them to
reach all the way to the stratum corneum?
The stratum corneum does not contain living cells with a nucleus
If an outcome from a feedback loop intensifies the stimulus would that make it
positive or negative?
Positive feedback loop
If an outcome from a feedback loop decreases the stimulus would that make it
positive or negative?
Negative feedback loop
What is sidedness?
the asymmetric composition and function of cell membranes (membrane sidedness)
Where is the apical surface?
whatever side is away from the basement membrane
Where is the basal surface?
The side closest to the basement membrane
define anatomy
the study of the structure of the body
define physiology
study of the function of the body
it makes sense to study anatomy alongside physiology because...
Physiology relies on the underlying anatomy
what is histology?
the study of tissues at a microscopic level
True or false: all systems interact with at least one other system in the body.
Explain.
True, because no system operates in a vacuum
Define homeostasis
Dynamic state of equilibrium
Maintaining relatively stable internal conditions though the outside world is always
changing
Example: body temp at 98.6
What are the four types of tissue?
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
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What is the function of epithelial tissue? + an example
Covers surfaces and lines cavities. Functions as protection, absorption, secretion
and filtration.
Example: The epidermis
What is the function of connective tissue? + an example
Supports and binds other tissues. Transporting nutrients, storying fat for energy, and
a part of immune system repair.
Example: Tendons, though found throughout the human body in virtually all organs
and structures
What is the function of nervous tissue? + an example
Facilitates communication and control through electrical signals. Receives stimuli,
transmit information as electrical signals (nerve impulses) throughout the body, and
coordinate responses.
Example: The brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
What is the function of muscle tissue? + an example
Responsible for movement. Produces movement by contracting and relaxing, which
creates force and facilitates locomotion.
Example: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.
What is the integuments job?
Protection
Body Temperature Regulation
Sensation
Metabolism (vitamin D)
Reservoir
Excretion
Function and location of: Simple cuboidal epithelium
Location: tubules of kidneys and ovaries
Function: secretion and absorption
Function and location: of simple squamous epithelium
Location: Blood vessels, heart, alveoli of lungs
Function: Filtration and diffusion
Function and location of: Simple columnar epithelium
Location: stomach and intestinal tract
Function: absorption, secretion of mucus in intestinal tract
Function and location of: pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Location: ciliated: lining the trachea and most of the upper respiratory tract
Function: secretion, movement of mucus by ciliary action
Function and location of: stratified epithelium
Location: esophagus, mouth and vagina
Function: Protection from abrasion
Function and location of: transitional epithelium
Location: uterus, urinary bladder, urethra
Function: Allows stretching of all the locations above
Function and location of: hyaline cartilage CT
Anatomy and Physiology Test one EXAM 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which layer of the epidermis has the youngest
cells?
Stratum Basale
Melanocytes are found in the stratum basale and
stratum spinosum. Why isn't it important for them to
reach all the way to the stratum corneum?
The stratum corneum does not contain living cells with a nucleus
If an outcome from a feedback loop intensifies the stimulus would that make it
positive or negative?
Positive feedback loop
If an outcome from a feedback loop decreases the stimulus would that make it
positive or negative?
Negative feedback loop
What is sidedness?
the asymmetric composition and function of cell membranes (membrane sidedness)
Where is the apical surface?
whatever side is away from the basement membrane
Where is the basal surface?
The side closest to the basement membrane
define anatomy
the study of the structure of the body
define physiology
study of the function of the body
it makes sense to study anatomy alongside physiology because...
Physiology relies on the underlying anatomy
what is histology?
the study of tissues at a microscopic level
True or false: all systems interact with at least one other system in the body.
Explain.
True, because no system operates in a vacuum
Define homeostasis
Dynamic state of equilibrium
Maintaining relatively stable internal conditions though the outside world is always
changing
Example: body temp at 98.6
What are the four types of tissue?
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
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What is the function of epithelial tissue? + an example
Covers surfaces and lines cavities. Functions as protection, absorption, secretion
and filtration.
Example: The epidermis
What is the function of connective tissue? + an example
Supports and binds other tissues. Transporting nutrients, storying fat for energy, and
a part of immune system repair.
Example: Tendons, though found throughout the human body in virtually all organs
and structures
What is the function of nervous tissue? + an example
Facilitates communication and control through electrical signals. Receives stimuli,
transmit information as electrical signals (nerve impulses) throughout the body, and
coordinate responses.
Example: The brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
What is the function of muscle tissue? + an example
Responsible for movement. Produces movement by contracting and relaxing, which
creates force and facilitates locomotion.
Example: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.
What is the integuments job?
Protection
Body Temperature Regulation
Sensation
Metabolism (vitamin D)
Reservoir
Excretion
Function and location of: Simple cuboidal epithelium
Location: tubules of kidneys and ovaries
Function: secretion and absorption
Function and location: of simple squamous epithelium
Location: Blood vessels, heart, alveoli of lungs
Function: Filtration and diffusion
Function and location of: Simple columnar epithelium
Location: stomach and intestinal tract
Function: absorption, secretion of mucus in intestinal tract
Function and location of: pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Location: ciliated: lining the trachea and most of the upper respiratory tract
Function: secretion, movement of mucus by ciliary action
Function and location of: stratified epithelium
Location: esophagus, mouth and vagina
Function: Protection from abrasion
Function and location of: transitional epithelium
Location: uterus, urinary bladder, urethra
Function: Allows stretching of all the locations above
Function and location of: hyaline cartilage CT
