NurseHub 1 General Anatomy
Endocrine/ regulation of homeostasis through hormone signaling
Which of the following organ systems is correctly paired with its function?
Digestive/ provide defense against infectious diseases
Which of the following organ systems is not correctly paired with its function?
Lysosomes
Which of the following organelles is responsible for digesting damaged cellular structures, as well as macromolecules and bacteria ingested by the cell?
Lysosomes
Which of the following organelles plays a vital role in the breaking down of macromolecules?
Cerebellum
Which of the following parts of the brain is responsible for posture, balance and movement coordination?
Mitosis
Which of the following processes correctly describe the formation of new cells in order to replace worn-out and damaged cells during injury?
Ribosomes
Osteoblasts are specialized cells that secrete the protein collagen and other substances necessary for bone formation. Which of the following organelles is more likely to be predominant in osteoblasts?
Human
Which of the following is a heterotrophic organism with a genome stored in DNA?
Bladder
Which of the following is not a part of the male reproductive system?
Vertebral column
Which of the following is not located on the anterior region of the human body?
Colon
Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?
Mitochondria, neurons, nerve tissues, brain
Which of the following is the correct order of structures from simple to most complex?
Skin
Which of the following is the largest organ of the human body?
Sagittal
Which of the following is the name of the imaginary vertical plane that equally divides the body into left and right?
Lack or insufficiency of insulin produced by the pancreas can lead to diabetes.
Which of the following is true about hormones?
Periosteum
_________ is the tough connective tissue that covers the bone surface.
Superior
The head is _________ to the neck.
The amount of sleep
A group of students was studying the effects of drinking 8 oz. of milk at 9 p.m. on the amount of sleep they got. Which is the dependent variable?
Nucleus
HIV is a virus that destroys the body's defense against diseases by inserting itself into the host's DNA. In which part of the infected host cell will HIV virus be found?
Boiling Point
If an intensive property is independent of the material being measured, which of the following is an example of an intensive property?
Organ system
The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood and the external environment. Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange?
Phosphodiester
What type of bond does phosphate form in a polynucleotide such as DNA?
Cranial/Skull
Which of the following anatomical terms is correctly matched with its meaning?
Ribosome/ Protein synthesis
Which of the following cell organelles is correctly paired with its function?
Upright, arms at sides, palms facing anteriorly
Which of the following correctly describes anatomical position?
It is an oxidative catabolic activity
Which of the following describes cellular respiration?
Synthesis and transport of proteins
Which of the following describes the function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?
It is composed of a single layer of lipids interspersed with proteins.
Which of the following does not correctly describe a cell membrane?
Cowper's gland
Which of the following glands are not found in both males and females?
Transcription to mRNA
Which of the following steps of protein synthesis occurs in the nucleus?
Epithelial tissue
Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering, lining, and protection of surfaces and body cavities?
Connective tissue
Which of the types of tissue is responsible for providing the matrix that supports and connects other tissues of the body?
Nucleus
Which organelle is responsible for storing DNA?
Tape Measure
Which tool is best suited to measure the length of a bedroom?
lysosomes
White blood cells contain many _________ because they need to dispose of harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. Which of the following options correctly completes the statement above?
