Human Anatomy & Physiology (proctored) All Quizzes.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (proctored) All Quizzes.
1. Metabolism can be defined as the
a. adjustment by an organism to external or internal changes
b. process whereby all unspecialized cells become specialized to perform
distinct functions
c. process whereby new cells are formed to replace worn-out cells
d. sum of all chemical reactions in an organism
- sum of all chemical reactions in an organism
2. Connective tissue is made of which three essential components?
- cells, ground substance, and protein fibers
3. Which of the following is a molecule, but not a compound?
- H2
4. Which of the following is not a type of tissue?
- embryonic
5. Striations, cylindrical cells, and multiple nuclei are observed in
- skeletal muscle only
6. Together, just four elements make up more than 95 percent of the body's
mass. These include
- oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
7. Which of the following processes is not a cardinal sign of inflammation?
- fever
8. The cells responsible for the transmission of the nerve impulse are
- neurons
9. C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for a
- hexose monosaccharide
10.In observing epithelial cells under a microscope, the cells are arranged in a
single layer and look tall and narrow, and the nucleus is located close to the
basal side of the cell. The specimen is what type of epithelial tissue?
- columnar
11.During endochondral ossification of a long bone
- growth of the epiphyseal plate will produce bone lengthening
12.Which of these joints is classified as a synarthrosis?
- the manubriosternal joint
13.Why are osteocytes spread out in bone tissue?