A&P RASMUSSEN FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Enzymes are what type of organic compound - Answer-Proteins
For a hypothesis to be valid - Answer-must be testable
Primary functions of a protein - Answer-- Cell membrane receptor
- Enzymatic
- Hormone
cellular respiration - Answer-- ATP can be from lipids and protein metabolism
Which organic compound has the primary function of energy storage - Answer-Lipids
Which cellular organelle produces ATP, the body's energy source - Answer-
Mitochondria
This type of tissue lines internal hollow organs and is continuously regenerating new
cells that are scraped off? - Answer-Epithelial Tissue
What term best describes the genetic allele make up of an individual - Answer-
Genotype
This type of tissue is diverse and typically contains a lot of extracellular space that
supports and connects different type of tissues and organs of the body - Answer-
Connective tissue
Positive and negative feedback loops - Answer-maintain homeostasis for the body
Which statement best describes the term homeostasis - Answer-Balance of internal
factors within the body such as blood sugar levels
The plasma membrane is mainly composed of this organic compound - Answer-Lipids
Which gland is responsible for secreting an oily substance that helps to lubricate and
softens the skin and hair - Answer-Sebaceous gland
Complications of burns - Answer-- Infection
- Circulatory shock
- Loss of bodily fluids
, is involved in the production of vitamin D by producing a vitamin D precursor when
exposed to UV light - Answer-Integument system
Epidermis - Answer--It is constantly flaked/scraped off
- There are multiple layers of living and dead cells
- Melanin is secreted within it
- It provides strength and cushioning to many different areas of the body, including the
skin.
- found in our various types of connective tissue such as cartilage, tendons, bones, and
ligaments. - Answer-Collagen fibers
Hair and nails are mainly composed of what substance - Answer-Keratin
Extensions of dermis up into the epidermis that is responsible for fingerprints - Answer-
Dermal papillae
What structure and/or substance is NOT found within the dermis - Answer-Keratin
What structure and/or substance IS found within the dermis - Answer-- Nerve tissue
- Blood vessels
- Sweat glands
Which layer of skin is the outer most layer and contains dead cells that are filled with
keratin - Answer-Stratum corneum
Most common type of skin cancer - Answer-Melanoma
Skin cancer originates in which layer of the skin - Answer-Epidermis
Which gland is responsible for secreting sweat and is the most numerous type of gland
in the integument - Answer-Eccrine Gland
Formation of the fibrocartilaginous callus in the fracture repair bone is followed up by
which process - Answer-Bony callus formation
well organized and align precisely along lines of stress, which ultimately help bone from
breaking - Answer-Trabeculae of spongy bone
Which choice is true of parathyroid hormon - Answer-increases the production of
vitamin D
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Enzymes are what type of organic compound - Answer-Proteins
For a hypothesis to be valid - Answer-must be testable
Primary functions of a protein - Answer-- Cell membrane receptor
- Enzymatic
- Hormone
cellular respiration - Answer-- ATP can be from lipids and protein metabolism
Which organic compound has the primary function of energy storage - Answer-Lipids
Which cellular organelle produces ATP, the body's energy source - Answer-
Mitochondria
This type of tissue lines internal hollow organs and is continuously regenerating new
cells that are scraped off? - Answer-Epithelial Tissue
What term best describes the genetic allele make up of an individual - Answer-
Genotype
This type of tissue is diverse and typically contains a lot of extracellular space that
supports and connects different type of tissues and organs of the body - Answer-
Connective tissue
Positive and negative feedback loops - Answer-maintain homeostasis for the body
Which statement best describes the term homeostasis - Answer-Balance of internal
factors within the body such as blood sugar levels
The plasma membrane is mainly composed of this organic compound - Answer-Lipids
Which gland is responsible for secreting an oily substance that helps to lubricate and
softens the skin and hair - Answer-Sebaceous gland
Complications of burns - Answer-- Infection
- Circulatory shock
- Loss of bodily fluids
, is involved in the production of vitamin D by producing a vitamin D precursor when
exposed to UV light - Answer-Integument system
Epidermis - Answer--It is constantly flaked/scraped off
- There are multiple layers of living and dead cells
- Melanin is secreted within it
- It provides strength and cushioning to many different areas of the body, including the
skin.
- found in our various types of connective tissue such as cartilage, tendons, bones, and
ligaments. - Answer-Collagen fibers
Hair and nails are mainly composed of what substance - Answer-Keratin
Extensions of dermis up into the epidermis that is responsible for fingerprints - Answer-
Dermal papillae
What structure and/or substance is NOT found within the dermis - Answer-Keratin
What structure and/or substance IS found within the dermis - Answer-- Nerve tissue
- Blood vessels
- Sweat glands
Which layer of skin is the outer most layer and contains dead cells that are filled with
keratin - Answer-Stratum corneum
Most common type of skin cancer - Answer-Melanoma
Skin cancer originates in which layer of the skin - Answer-Epidermis
Which gland is responsible for secreting sweat and is the most numerous type of gland
in the integument - Answer-Eccrine Gland
Formation of the fibrocartilaginous callus in the fracture repair bone is followed up by
which process - Answer-Bony callus formation
well organized and align precisely along lines of stress, which ultimately help bone from
breaking - Answer-Trabeculae of spongy bone
Which choice is true of parathyroid hormon - Answer-increases the production of
vitamin D
