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Health Professions, An Interactive Journey,
4th Edition by Colbert,
Verified Chapters 1 – 19, Complete
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2
Chapter 2 The Human Body 13
Chapter 3 Biochemistry 21
Chapter 4 The Cells 30
Chapter 5 Tissues and Systems 39
Chapter 6 The Skeletal System 47
Chapter 7 The Muscular System 58
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System 69
Chapter 9 The Nervous System (Part I) 82
Chapter 10 The Nervous System (Part II) 92
Chapter 11 The Senses 101
Chapter 12 The Endocrine System 111
Chapter 13 The Cardiovascular System 121
Chapter 14 The Respiratory System 134
Chapter 15 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 145
Chapter 16 The Gastrointestinal System 157
Chapter 17 The Urinary System 170
Chapter 18 The Reproductive System 183
Chapter 19 The Journey’s End 196
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, 4e (Colbert)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Gross anatomy is also known as .
A) microscopic anatomy
B) pathologic anatomy
C) macroscopic anatomy
D) diagnostic anatomy
ANSWER: C
2) An example of gross anatomy would be .
A) viewing an x-ray
B) using a microscope
C) performing a complete cellular blood count
D) determining the etiology of a disease
ANSWER: A
3) The study of physiology deals with .
A) disease
B) genetics
C) structures
D) functions
ANSWER:
D
4) The potential outcome of a disease is the .
A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) prognosis
D) treatment
ANSWER:
C
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5) The study of disease is known as .
A) neurology
B) pathophysiology
C) microbiology
D) cytology
ANSWER:
B
6) The three basic parts of a medical term are .
A) prefix, word root, suffix
B) suffix, base, meaning
C) prefix, stem, ending
D) base, word root, stem
ANSWER: A
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7) What system is known as the mathematical language of anatomy and physiology?
A) Abbreviation system
B) Metric system
C) English system
D) Customary system
ANSWER: B
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
A) Heart rate
B) Temperature
C) Odor
D) Respiratory rate
ANSWER: C
9) When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to
make a(n) .
A) prognosis
B) etiology
C) cytology
D) diagnosis
ANSWER:
D
10) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as .
A) homeostasis
B) metabolism
C) syndrome
D) pathology
ANSWER:
A
11) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action
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is known as a(n) .
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A) depressing feedback loop
B) negative feedback loop
C) positive feedback loop
D) affirmative feedback loop
ANSWER: B
12) A positive feedback loop is necessary in which of the following situations?
A) Blood pressure
B) Coughing
C) Bleeding
D) Childbirth
ANSWER: D
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13) Vital signs include all of the following EXCEPT .
A) coloring
B) heart rate
C) respirations
D) temperature
ANSWER: A
14) RBC is the abbreviation for .
A) really bad cut
B) red and blue circulation
C) red blood cells
D) ruptured blood clot
ANSWER: C
15) The nurse found a preoperative patient out of bed, barefoot, and watching TV while eating
breakfast. “We have to cancel your surgery, because you’re not NPO,” the nurse said. What did
the patient do wrong?
A) The patient ate food.
B) The patient watched TV.
C) The patient walked barefoot.
D) The patient left the hospital bed.
ANSWER: .
A
16) A patient rang the call bell because he was in great pain. “I want my prn medication now,” he
said. Which medication timing is the nurse going to follow?
A) Medications given in the morning
B) Medications given at noontime
C) Medications given in the evening
D) Medications given when needed
ANSWER: D
17) A lab technician finishes a test. “The CBC results are in the computer,” she tells her
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supervisor. What body fluid did the technician examine?
A) Saliva
B) Urine
C) Blood
D) Cerebrospinal fluid
ANSWER: C
18) All members of the Code Team have to take ACLS training annually. Which organs will
they practice reviving?
A) Eyes and ears
B) Heart and lungs
C) Nose and throat
D) Stomach and colon
ANSWER: B
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19) If a patient complains of SOB, which body system is having a problem?
A) Urinary
B) Neurological
C) Reproductive
D) Respiratory
ANSWER: D
20) The indicators that are essential for human life include all of the following EXCEPT
.
A) coloring
B) heart rate
C) respirations
D) temperature
ANSWER: A
21) Which is NOT a definition for disease?
A) Not at ease
B) A condition in which the body fails to function normally
C) Anything that is a normal structure or function
D) Anything that upsets normal structure or function
ANSWER: C
22) The term tachycardia means ” .”
A) fast heart rate
B) slow heart rate
C) rhythmic heart rate
D) study of the heart rate
ANSWER: A
23) Which is NOT a symptom of metabolic syndrome?
A) High triglycerides
B) Low HDL level
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C) High blood pressure
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D) Vomiting and diarrhea
ANSWER: D
24) A sign that could be an indication of diabetes is breath that smells like .
A) fruit-flavored chewing gum
B) clay or starchy paste
C) sweat
D) maple
ANSWER:
A
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25) The prefix hyper- means ” .”
A) small
B) above normal
C) below normal
D) within
ANSWER:
B
26) The suffix -oma means ” .”
A) cutting into
B) enlargement of
C) surgically forming an opening
D) tumor
ANSWER:
D
27) The suffix -algia means ” .”
A) inflammation
B) cell
C) pertaining to
D) pain
ANSWER:
D
28) Most fevers are the body’s way oWf
A) killing all pathogens
B) breaking up the cells of pathogens
C) making an inhospitable environment for pathogens to survive
D) preventing pathogens from reproducing
ANSWER: C
29) Sweating at night may indicate .
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A) tuberculosis
B) Hodgkin’s disease
C) riboflavin deficiency
D) skin cancer
ANSWER: A
30) According to the rules of medical terminology, hepatitis is defined as ” .”
A) liver failure
B) inflammation of the liver
C) cirrhosis
D) blood clotting
ANSWER: B
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31) The abbreviation used for “twice a day” is .
A) q.i.d.
B) t.i.d.
C) prn
D) b.i.d.
ANSWER:
D
32) Volumes expressed as ounces, pints, quarts, gallons, pecks, bushels, or cubic feet are
examples of the .
A) metric system
B) English system
C) scientific notation
D) International System
ANSWER: B
33) A nurse found the vital sign he measured in millimeters of mercury to be highly elevated.
What condition does his patient have?
A) Hypertension
B) Fever
C) Hyperalgia
D) Heart attack
ANSWER: .
A
34) A student concentrates on moving decimal points in the correct direction while completing
her pharmacology homework. Which system of measurement is she using?
A) English
B) National
C) British Imperial
D) Metric
ANSWER:
D
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35) Normal adult cardiac output is 6,000 milliliters every 60 seconds. How is this amount of
blood being measured?
A) Volume in English units
B) Volume in metric units
C) Length in English units
D) Length in metric units
ANSWER: B
36) “I always have to use a conversion table,” a student complained. Which system of
measurement is the student most likely using?
A) English
B) National
C) American Imperial
D) Metric
ANSWER:
A
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37) Which system would most likely be used to calculate the amount of medication to give by
weight to a premature infant?
A) English
B) National
C) American Imperial
D) Metric
ANSWER:
D
38) The coroner measures the size of the brain in a patient who died of Alzheimer’s disease.
Which unit dimension will she likely use to record the diameter?
A) Milliliters
B) Centimeters
C) Kilograms
D) Ounces
ANSWER:
B
39) The diagnostic procedure begins by determining the patient’s .
A) prognosis
B) syndrome
C) chief complaint
D) laboratory tests
ANSWER: .
C
40) is the branch of medicine that studies the characteristics, causes, and effects of
disease.
A) Anatomy
B) Physiology
C) Pathology
D) Pharmacy
ANSWER:
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C
41) The term osteoma can be defined as ” .”
A) cutting of the skin
B) tumor of the bone
C) tumor of the eye
D) cutting into the eye
ANSWER: B
42) The normal heart rate for an adult is beats per minute.
A) 10-30
B) 70-120
C) 90-170
D) 60-100
ANSWER: D
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43) The is the prediction of the outcome of a disease.
A) prognosis
B) diagnosis
C) acute determination
D) syndrome
ANSWER:
A
44) A condition in which the body fails to function normally is .
A) disease
B) physiology
C) nosocomial
D) epidemiology
ANSWER: A
45) The cause of a disease is called its .
A) prognosis
B) pathology
C) nosocomial
D) etiology
ANSWER:
D
46) A specific group of signs and syWmWptWom.sTthBaSt aMre.rWelated to a specific disease is known by
which of the following names?
A) Diagnosis
B) Chief complaint
C) Syndrome
D) Relapse
ANSWER:
C
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47) A patient with Syndrome X can exhibit which of the following common conditions?
A) High blood sugar levels, low blood pressure, high blood level of HDL
B) High blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, high triglycerides
C) Low blood sugar levels, low blood pressure, high triglycerides
D) Low blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, low blood level of HDL
ANSWER: B
48) A patient who has metabolic syndrome is at an increased risk for all of the following
EXCEPT .
A) diabetes
B) heart attack
C) Hodgkin’s disease
D) stroke
ANSWER:
C
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49) is the physiological process that monitors and maintains a stable internal
environment or equilibrium.
A) Homeostasis
B) Negative feedback loop
C) Positive feedback loop
D) Metabolism
ANSWER: A
50) is a mechanism in the body that continually senses the internal and external
environment and makes adjustments to maintain homeostasis.
A) Homeostasis
B) A negative feedback loop
C) A positive feedback loop
D) Metabolism
ANSWER: B
51) is known as a “vicious cycle.” In most cases, it is harmful if a vicious cycle cannot be
broken. In some cases, however, it is necessary for a process to run to completion.
A) Homeostasis
B) Negative feedback
C) Positive feedback
D) Metabolism .
ANSWER: C
52) Which of the following is an example of a sign?
A) Temperature
B) Nausea
C) Pain
D) Weakness
ANSWER: A
53) All of the following are symptoms EXCEPT .
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A) pain
B) respiratory rate
C) dizziness
D) itchiness
ANSWER:
B
54) A condition in which the signs and symptoms develop gradually over time is called
.
A) chronic
B) acute
C) remission
D) exacerbation
ANSWER: A
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55) A measure of the number of deaths attributed to a specific disease over a period of time is
.
A) pandemic
B) epidemic
C) morbidity
D) mortality
ANSWER:
D
56) Simple compounds are built up and used to manufacture cellular materials in the process of
.
A) catabolism
B) positive feedback
C) anabolism
D) negative feedback
ANSWER: C
1.2 True/False Questions
1) In Greek, anatomy means “to cut apart.”
ANSWER: TRUE
2) Anatomy focuses on the functionWanWdWv.
itaTl pBrSocMes.eWs of the human
body. ANSWER: FALSE
3) Macro- means “small.”
ANSWER: FALSE
4) A bacterial infection is the prognosis for a staph infection.
ANSWER: FALSE
5) Negative feedback is bad for the body because it increases a change away from normal.
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ANSWER: FALSE
6) Tachycardia is a slow heart rate.
ANSWER: FALSE
7) Glyc/o- is the combining form for sugar.
ANSWER: TRUE
8) Leuk/o- is the combining form for cell.
ANSWER: FALSE
9) Hyp/o- means “above normal.”
ANSWER: FALSE
10) An appendectomy is surgical removal of the appendix.
ANSWER: TRUE
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11) STAT means “right away” or “immediately.”
ANSWER: TRUE
12) A microscope views small objects.
ANSWER: TRUE
13) Disease is a condition in which the body fails to function normally.
ANSWER: TRUE
14) Pain is the fifth vital sign.
ANSWER: TRUE
15) A disease that is endemic spreads worldwide.
ANSWER: FALSE
.
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, 4e (Colbert)
Chapter 2 The Human Body
2.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Knowing the exact body region of a sign or symptom can help a healthcare worker determine
the .
A) proper diagnosis
B) patient’s size
C) extent of injury
D) proper medication
ANSWER: A
2) A body in the prone position is .
A) face up
B) lying on its left side
C) lying on its right side
D) face down
ANSWER: D
3) A plane is an imaginary line dividing the body into .
A) squares .
B) sections
C) organs
D) tissues
ANSWER:
B
4) Directional terms are used as within the body.
A) vertical points
B) horizontal points
C) lateral points
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D) reference points
ANSWER: D
5) The midsagittal plane divides the body into which parts?
A) Superior and inferior
B) Internal and external
C) Right and left
D) Anterior and posterior
ANSWER: C
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6) What directional term would you use to indicate the ankle if the knee is your point of
reference?
A) External
B) Distal
C) Internal
D) Proximal
ANSWER:
B
7) A young girl falls while riding her bicycle. Initially she seems fine, but later she complains of
severe femoral pain. Where is her pain?
A) Her foot
B) Her lower leg
C) Her knee
D) Her thigh
ANSWER:
D
8) The heart and lungs are located in the cavity.
A) posterior
B) abdominal
C) pelvic
D) thoracic
ANSWER: .
D
9) Which organ is located in a dorsal cavity?
A) Diaphragm
B) Brain
C) Stomach
D) Pancreas
ANSWER:
B
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10) The hypochondriac region is located beneath the .
A) ribs
B) heart
C) stomach
D) liver
ANSWER:
A
11) A woman involved in a high-speed car accident initially seems fine, but soon develops
difficulty breathing. You suspect she is bleeding into one of her body cavities. Given her
symptoms, which one?
A) Cranial
B) Spinal
C) Thoracic
D) Abdominal
ANSWER: C
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12) The space within the mouth is known as the cavity.
A) nasal
B) orbital
C) cranial
D) oral
ANSWER:
D
13) The belly button is located in which region?
A) Epigastric
B) Umbilical
C) Iliac
D) Hypogastric
ANSWER: B
14) Pain in the can be a sign of appendicitis.
A) RUQ
B) LUQ
C) RLQ
D) LLQ
ANSWER:
C
15) The cervicalspine containshowWmWaWny
.
vTerBteSbrMae.?WS A) 12
B) 7
C) 5
D) 3
ANSWER:
B
16) By placing your fingers at the T5 vertebra, you can locate which organ?
A) Spleen
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B) Kidney
C) Lung
D) Brain
ANSWER:
C
17) Blood is most commonly drawn from .
A) deep veins
B) central veins
C) superficial veins
D) deep arteries
ANSWER: C
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18) Fowler’s position facilitates .
A) sleeping
B) all treatments
C) dizziness
D) breathing
ANSWER:
D
19) An injury to the abdominopelvic cavity could include injury to the .
A) brain
B) heart
C) spleen
D) sternum
ANSWER:
C
20) The supine position .
A) describes the body lying face upward
B) is also called the anatomical position
C) describes the body lying face downward
D) allows the patient to sit up in bed
ANSWER: A
21) Because humans stand and movWe uWpWri
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ghTt,BthSeMte.rmWdS
orsal can be used in place of the term
.
A) inferior
B) posterior
C) anterior
D) distal
ANSWER: B
22) A plane would divide the eyes from the back of the head.
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A) sagittal
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B) frontal
C) transverse
D) midsagittal
ANSWER: B
23) The prone position .
A) describes the body lying face upward
B) is also called the anatomical position
C) describes the body lying face downward
D) helps move secretions from the lungs
ANSWER: C
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24) The contains the heart, lungs, and large blood vessels.
A) thoracic cavity
B) abdominopelvic cavity
C) cranial cavity
D) spinal cavity
ANSWER: A
25) The skin is to the bones.
A) superficial
B) medial
C) inferior
D) deep
ANSWER:
A
26) The opposite of superficial is .
A) deep
B) inferior
C) posterior
D) medial
ANSWER:
A
27) A section that divides the body iWntWoWm.
irrTorB
iSmaMg.esWwS
ould be a .
A) frontal section
B) cross section
C) midsagittal section
D) transverse section
ANSWER: C
28) The liver can be found in the .
A) right upper quadrant (RUQ)
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B) left iliac region
C) hypogastric region
D) right lower quadrant (RLQ)
ANSWER: A
29) The ankle is a structure.
A) central
B) peripheral
C) thoracic
D) superior
ANSWER:
B
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30) If you like to sleep on your stomach, you prefer sleeping in the position.
A) supine
B) prone
C) Fowler’s
D) Sims’
ANSWER:
B
31) The vertebrae are located in the neck.
A) sacral
B) thoracic
C) cervical
D) cranial
ANSWER:
C
to the heart.
32) The lungs are
A) medial
B) lateral
C) superficial
D) peripheral
ANSWER: B
33) A plane that divides the body inWtoWuWpp
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erTaB
ndSloMw.eWr pS
ortions is a plane.
A) sagittal
B) coronal
C) midsagittal
D) transverse
ANSWER:
D
34) Trendelenburg position may be contraindicated in patients with .
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A) cerebral injury
B) hypertension
C) skin disease
D) lung secretions
ANSWER: A
35) The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the .
A) ribs
B) spinal cord
C) diaphragm
D) sternum
ANSWER:
C
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36) The large, dome-shaped muscle called the diaphragm is used for .
A) circulation
B) digestion
C) reproduction
D) breathing
ANSWER:
D
37) A patient is complaining of pain and the doctor suspects appendicitis. In which quadrant is
the pain located?
A) RUQ
B) RLQ
C) LUQ
D) LLQ
ANSWER:
B
38) Your patient complains of pain in the area of the liver. In which quadrant is the pain located?
A) LUQ
B) LLQ
C) RUQ
D) RLQ
ANSWER:
C
.
2.2 True/False Questions
1) A person is in the anatomical position when he or she is standing erect and facing forward,
with feet parallel and arms hanging at the side with palms facing backward.
ANSWER: FALSE
2) Fowler’s position is the best position for patients who are having trouble breathing.
ANSWER: TRUE
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3) The prone position is the best position for a pelvic exam.
ANSWER: FALSE
4) Cranial means “superior.”
ANSWER: TRUE
5) Medial means “to the side.”
ANSWER: FALSE
6) The nose is inferior to the eyes and superior to the mouth.
ANSWER: TRUE
7) A patient with central edema has swollen hands and feet.
ANSWER: FALSE
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8) Peripheral refers to the torso and head.
ANSWER: FALSE
9) The opposite of superficial is lateral.
ANSWER: FALSE
10) The cranial cavity houses the brain.
ANSWER: TRUE
11) An orbital injury can cause damage to sight.
ANSWER: TRUE
12) The pubic area is used for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
ANSWER: FALSE
13) Digital refers to fingers.
ANSWER: TRUE
14) Cervical means relating to the knee.
ANSWER: FALSE
15) Brachial means lower leg. .
ANSWER: FALSE
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Chapter 3 Biochemistry
3.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) The smallest unit that retains the chemical properties of a particular type of matter is a(n)
.
A) atom
B) molecule
C) element
D) ion
ANSWER:
C
2) Atoms or molecules that carry a charge are called .
A) elements
B) protons
C) neutrons
D) ions
ANSWER:
D
3) In a typical atom with three positively charged protons, how many negatively charged
electrons would be present? .
A) 0
B) 1
C) 3
D) 4
ANSWER:
C
4) In a person with diabetes, blood may often become more acidic than normal. What blood pH
might you expect in a person with untreated diabetes?
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A) 7.4
B) 10.5
C) 7.1
D) 4.0
ANSWER: C
5) On which side of the pH scale do household cleaners such as bleach and ammonia belong?
A) Acidic
B) Neutral
C) Concentrated
D) Basic
ANSWER:
D
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6) Which of the following is a characteristic of a covalent bond?
A) Electrons are shared.
B) Electrons are donated.
C) The molecule is always polar.
D) Protons are involved in the bond.
ANSWER: A
7) The molecule paraffin has the formula C20H44. What does that tell you about the molecule?
A) It is a protein.
B) It is hydrophobic.
C) It is a nucleic acid.
D) It is polar.
ANSWER: B
8) In a solution, the is dissolved in the .
A) molecule; element
B) solute; solvent
C) solvent; solute
D) element; molecule
ANSWER: B
9) Glycogen is a polysaccharide maWdeWoWf l.onTgBcShaMin.s oWfSglucose. Glucose is a _.
A) polysaccharide
B) disaccharide
C) monosaccharide
D) saccharin
ANSWER:
C
10) Which of the following is a type of lipid molecule important in the structure and function of
cell membranes?
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A) Wax
B) Phospholipid
C) Triglyceride
D) Estrogen
ANSWER:
B
11) The building blocks of proteins are .
A) nucleic acids
B) amino acids
C) oleic acids
D) Lewis acids
ANSWER: B
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12) Which molecules are scientists studying to understand the nature of cell control and
genetics?
A) Steroids
B) Amino acids
C) Phospholipids
D) Nucleic acids
ANSWER: D
13) A teenager with anorexia nervosa has an illness that seriously affects metabolism. Which
process could be fatal?
A) Anabolism
B) Catabolism
C) Cellular respiration
D) Dehydration synthesis reactions
ANSWER: B
14) The chief type of reaction used during catabolism is .
A) dehydration synthesis
B) hydrolysis
C) hydration
D) hydrogen bonding
ANSWER: .
B
15) What do anabolic steroids do when taken as medication?
A) Destroy tissue
B) Fight infection
C) Build up tissue
D) Increase fertility
ANSWER: C
16) Which molecules speed up the rate of biological reactions?
A) Proteins
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B) Enzymes
C) Antibodies
D) ATP
ANSWER:
B
17) During which series of reactions do body cells use glucose to make energy?
A) Metabolism
B) Enzyme catalysis
C) Cellular respiration
D) Blood clotting
ANSWER: C
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18) A person with pancreatic cancer is prescribed some medications that help digest food by
breaking down large molecules. What are these medications composed of?
A) Amino acids
B) Enzymes
C) Phospholipids
D) Steroids
ANSWER:
B
19) is a high-energy molecule made and spent by cells during metabolism.
A) ATP
B) ADP
C) AMP
D) A&P
ANSWER:
A
20) Which of the following has the highest energy?
A) ATP
B) ADP
C) AMP
D) A&P
ANSWER:
A
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21) A dietary source for iodine is .
A) celery
B) seafood
C) beef
D) pork
ANSWER:
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B
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22) Which of the following is a symptom of fluorine deficiency?
A) Acne
B) Hair loss
C) Dental cavities
D) Low blood pressure
ANSWER: C
23) Decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen may be due to a deficiency in .
A) iron
B) copper
C) zinc
D) gold
ANSWER:
A
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24) The molecule that is stored in the liver to be used for extra energy is .
A) glucose
B) glycogen
C) hemoglobin
D) lipid
ANSWER:
B
25) Glucose is used by cells during a series of chemical reactions called .
A) anabolism
B) cellular ventilation
C) cellular perfusion
D) cellular respiration
ANSWER: D
26) How much water loss, at a minimum, would a 150-pound person have to undergo to become
dehydrated?
A) Greater than 1.5 pounds
B) Greater than 5 pounds
C) Greater than 10 pounds
D) Greater than 15 pounds
ANSWER: A
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27) A patient was tested for evidence of dehydration. Which sample would show the earliest
signs?
A) Organs
B) Tissues
C) Cells
D) Blood
ANSWER:
D
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28) Which protein allows cells to communicate with other cells?
A) Antibody
B) Insulin
C) Collagen
D) Albumin
ANSWER:
B
29) A person who is often tired and has frequent colds makes a New Year’s resolution to eat
more foods with molecules that can store energy and protect against infection. Which dietary
component will this person increase?
A) Fiber
B) Fats
C) Proteins
D) Carbohydrates
ANSWER: C
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30) A patient had a goiter near his Adam’s apple. Which simple dietary remedy did the patient’s
physician prescribe?
A) Lean proteins
B) Iodized salt
C) Unsaturated fat
D) Whole grains
ANSWER: B
31) A body builder stirred wheat germ and pineapple bits into her yogurt. She pointed out to her
colleague that her recipe was a double shot of an essential trace element. Which element was she
referring to?
A) Iron
B) Manganese
C) Zinc
D) Copper
ANSWER:
B
32) One roommate was praising the health benefits of oysters to another roommate. The second
roommate replied that he received the benefits of the same two trace elements from eating a
different type of food. Which source is he referring to?
A) Organ meats
B) Legumes .
C) Green leafy vegetables
D) Cheese
ANSWER:
A
33) Going up in levels from the individual atom to the entire organism, which body components
are listed in ascending order?
A) Molecules, tissues, organelles
B) Tissues, cells, organs
C) Cells, molecules, organs
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D) Organelles, cells, tissues
ANSWER: D
34) Members of an aqua aerobics exercise class appreciate a property of their pool’s contents.
Which characteristic are they thankful for?
A) Water heats up faster than air.
B) Water cools down slower than air.
C) Water and air heat up at the same rate.
D) Water and air cool down at the same rate.
ANSWER: B