A&P Pearson questions
How many months of the year have 28 days?
12
What is neuroplasticity?
The ability to make new and stronger connections between the neurons in our brain as we learn
What is the primary function of Dynamic Study Modules?
Assess what a student already knows, and where he or she may want to focus additional study
The capital of Canada is
Ottawa
How do people with a growth mindset view and respond to challenges?
They see challenges as opportunities to learn and push their abilities.
Which of these is found in DNA, but not in RNA?
Thymine
How do you develop a growth mindset and embrace your mistakes?
Question what went wrong and fix the problem in a new strategy
Which of the following cavities is NOT associated with the urinary bladder
abdominal cavity
In which of these does a hydrogen atom form an ionic bond?
acid
Which of the properties of water is most closely associated with the body's ability to maintain homeostasis in terms of temperature?
high-heat capacity
The period of the cell cycle when the cell grows and performs its metabolic activities is
interphase
The nucleoplasm and cytosol make up the
intracellular fluid
Identify the type of bond formed by sodium and chlorine
ionic bond
What region is inferior to the left lumbar region?
left iliac (inguinal) region
The skin prevents the loss of body fluids from evaporation. This is an example of_______.
maintaining boundaries
Tiny finger-like projections of the plasma membrane that increase its surface area are called
microvilli
areolar tissue
neoplasm
In what class of organic molecules is uracil found
nucleic acid
By what process does water move through plasma membranes into or out of cells?
osmosis
Which chemical element is important in its gaseous form in the body?
oxygen
Which of the following is visible when viewing the front of a human body in anatomical position?
patellar region
What category of organic compound is associated with catalyzing chemical reactions in the body?
protien
Which class of organic molecules includes biological catalysts?
protien
What subatomic particle(s) has (have) a mass of one, a charge of +1, and is (are) located in the atomic nucleus?
protons
Which of these might be used to treat a tumor?
radioisotope
If you stepped on a sharp object, such as a broken piece of glass, what part of this system receives this stimulus?
receptor
Which system is most impacted by the body's need for normal atmospheric pressure?
respiratory system
Which of these body parts is distal to the crural region?
tarsal region
In what direction does a negative feedback mechanism drive the factor being regulated?
the opposite direction
The membrane connections that prevent the leaking of fluid between cells are called
tight juntions
Which of these is found in subcutaneous tissues and around organs, and is the major source of stored energy in the body?
triglycerides
Anaphase is the stage of cell division when the cleavage furrow first appears.
true
Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm whereas mitosis is the division of the nucleus.
true
Mitotic spindles guide the separation of chromosomes.
true
The greater the osmotic pressure, the greater the tendency of water to move into that area.
true
The matrix of hyaline cartilage consists of abundant collagen fibers hidden in a rubbery matrix.
true
What component of a buffer would provide negative feedback control of a person whose blood pH was 7.3?
weak base
is the capital of Norway
Oslo
What will the hydrolysis of starch produce?
glucose molecules
Lysosomes are secreted by another organelle known as the
golgi apparatus
Which of these is an example of a decomposition reaction?
A molecule of fat is converted to three fatty acid molecules.
Which of these is an example of kinetic energy
ATP powers a chemical pump that brings potassium ions into cells.
What is required to access Dynamic Study Modules?
All of the above
Which of the following describes a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset?
All of the above
Which of the following actions do not cause you to lose credit?
Answering a part correctly
How do students with a growth mindset see their mistakes?
As opportunities to learn and improve their brain
Which box contains something different from the other boxes?
Box C
The capital of Argentina is
Buenos Aires
is the capital of Australia
Canberra
Which is NOT an element in developing expertise in a field?
Giving up
Proteins "tagged" for secretion must be processed through which of the following cell organelles?
Golgi apparatus
Which of these organelles is responsible for forming secretory vesicles?
Golgi apparatus
Which of the following formulas indicates an acid?
H2SO4
In which cell stage does DNA replicate?
Interphase
Why is the word "yet" powerful in developing a growth mindset?
It encourages you to continue along your learning journey, as you have not yet reached the final destination.
What is the significance of granulation tissue?
It is formed during tissue repair.
is the capital of Indonesia
Jakarta
The capital of Kenya is
Nairobi
Which of these is a polar covalent bond?
O-H
Iodide ion moves from the blood into cells of the thyroid gland, even though the blood concentration of iodide is lower than the concentration in the cells. What process is used by these cells to take in iodide?
active transport
What organic molecule provides a ready source of chemical energy within all cells?
adenosine triphosphate
What type of connective tissue underlies all mucous membranes?
areolar tissue
Which of these is aided by water's high heat capacity?
baking in the sun
Melanin is a protein pigment that protects us from ultraviolet radiation. What level of structural organization is the classification of melanin?
chemical level
Which tissue type includes a large amount of extracellular material?
connective tissue
Which of these is a characteristic of the building blocks of carbohydrates?
contain several polar covalent bonds
Cellular material located outside the nucleus yet inside the plasma membrane is the
cytoplasm
The two locations for ribosomes in a cell are
cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum
The esophagus and the trachea run side-by-side through the thorax. In which systems are these organs found? The esophagus belongs to the _______ system, and the trachea belongs to the _______ system.
digestive; respiratory
Which term best characterizes the concept of homeostasis?
dynamic equalibrium
What form of energy is used to power nerve impulses?
electrical
Which organ system maintains a relatively slow-acting degree of control over most bodily functions?
endocrine system
The term, cuboidal is used in reference to which type of tissue?
epithelium
Which tissue type lines body cavities
epithelium
What process permits absorption of glucose into cells?
facilitated diffusion
Epithelilal tissues are often well vascularized and contain an extracellular matrix.
false
Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are types of both endocytosis and exocytosis.
false
Protein synthesis occurs on lysosomes in the cell.
false
Smooth muscle cells are uninucleated spindle-shaped cells that are voluntary
false
The process of facilitated diffusion requires energy.
false
Translation is the stage in protein synthesis during which a complementary mRNA molecule is synthesized from a DNA template.
false
the hydrophobic tails of the plasma membrane promote osmosis.
false