Question 1

Each human cell:

Accepted Answer

A) has the capability to transform nutrients into energy. 
B) is saucer shaped. 
C) has a life span of 100 to 120 days. 
D) is capable of performing any function in the human body. 
A) has the capability to transform nutrients into energy. 
B) is saucer shaped. 
C) has a life span of 100 to 120 days. 
D) is capable of performing any function in the human body.

Question 2

Which part of the cell makes,stores,and transports cell proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) Membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Organelles 
D) Nucleus 
A) Membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Organelles 
D) Nucleus

Question 3

Which of the following is the opposite to the ventral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) Superior 
B) Dorsal 
C) Distal 
D) Frontal 
A) Superior 
B) Dorsal 
C) Distal 
D) Frontal

Question 4

Which type of connective tissue are ligaments?

Accepted Answer

A) Adipose 
B) Dense fibrous 
C) Supportive 
D) Vascular 
A) Adipose 
B) Dense fibrous 
C) Supportive 
D) Vascular

Question 5

Opposite terms for the directional terms for the body are:

Accepted Answer

A) medial and dorsal. 
B) proximal and distal. 
C) anterior and inferior. 
D) inferior and lateral. 
A) medial and dorsal. 
B) proximal and distal. 
C) anterior and inferior. 
D) inferior and lateral.

Question 6

The _________ plane is any vertical plane parallel to the midline that divides the body,from top to bottom into unequal left and right portions.

Accepted Answer

A) frontal 
B) horizontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midsagittal 
A) frontal 
B) horizontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midsagittal

Question 7

The cell is a part of which of the following types of basic anatomic reference systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Planes 
B) Body directions 
C) Structural units 
D) Body cavities 
A) Planes 
B) Body directions 
C) Structural units 
D) Body cavities

Question 8

Standing erect with face forward,feet together,and arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is called _______ position.

Accepted Answer

A) anatomic 
B) standard 
C) prone 
D) supine 
A) anatomic 
B) standard 
C) prone 
D) supine

Question 9

Which kind of body tissue lines the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) Epithelial 
B) Connective 
C) Muscle 
D) Nerve 
A) Epithelial 
B) Connective 
C) Muscle 
D) Nerve

Question 10

Which portion of the cell manufacture,store,and transport proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) Nucleus 
B) Organelles 
C) Membrane 
D) Cytoplasm 
A) Nucleus 
B) Organelles 
C) Membrane 
D) Cytoplasm

Question 11

Which of the following is true of adult stem cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Used only for research purposes 
B) From 4- to 5-day-old embryos 
C) Derived from test tube embryos 
D) Found in adult tissue 
A) Used only for research purposes 
B) From 4- to 5-day-old embryos 
C) Derived from test tube embryos 
D) Found in adult tissue

Question 12

Which type of muscle tissue provides involuntary movement for digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) Striated 
B) Skeletal 
C) Cardiac 
D) Visceral 
A) Striated 
B) Skeletal 
C) Cardiac 
D) Visceral

Question 13

The purpose of nerve tissue is to:

Accepted Answer

A) provide protection for body surfaces. 
B) coordinate and control body activities. 
C) provide support and connect body organs and tissues. 
D) provide movement of the body parts. 
A) provide protection for body surfaces. 
B) coordinate and control body activities. 
C) provide support and connect body organs and tissues. 
D) provide movement of the body parts.

Question 14

_________ is the scientific study of the shape and structure of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) Biology 
B) Physiology 
C) Pathology 
D) Anatomy 
A) Biology 
B) Physiology 
C) Pathology 
D) Anatomy

Question 15

Adult stem cells:

Accepted Answer

A) can be obtained from bone marrow. 
B) are the same as embryonic stem cells. 
C) are also referred to as blastocysts. 
D) are grown from fertilized eggs in a test tube used for research purposes. 
A) can be obtained from bone marrow. 
B) are the same as embryonic stem cells. 
C) are also referred to as blastocysts. 
D) are grown from fertilized eggs in a test tube used for research purposes.

Question 16

The ________ body plane is a vertical plane that is at right angles to the midsagittal plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

Accepted Answer

A) medial 
B) frontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midline 
A) medial 
B) frontal 
C) sagittal 
D) midline

Exam 6: General Anatomy

Each human cell:

Which part of the cell makes,stores,and transports cell proteins?

Which of the following is the opposite to the ventral cavity?

Which type of connective tissue are ligaments?

Opposite terms for the directional terms for the body are:

The _________ plane is any vertical plane parallel to the midline that divides the body,from top to bottom into unequal left and right portions.

The cell is a part of which of the following types of basic anatomic reference systems?

Standing erect with face forward,feet together,and arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is called _______ position.

Which kind of body tissue lines the oral cavity?

Which portion of the cell manufacture,store,and transport proteins?

Which of the following is true of adult stem cells?

Which type of muscle tissue provides involuntary movement for digestion?

The purpose of nerve tissue is to:

_________ is the scientific study of the shape and structure of the body.

Adult stem cells:

The ________ body plane is a vertical plane that is at right angles to the midsagittal plane and divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

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