Ivy Tech APHY 101 Midterm Exam
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Latest Update 2024/2025
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts/Physiology is the study of function of
body parts
What are the levels of organization? Define each. - CORRECT ANSWER-Organelles,
cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
What are the characteristics of life? Define each. - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement,
Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation,
Assimilation, Excretion.
What are the requirements of life? Why is each important? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Water, food, oxygen, heat and pressure
Define homeostasis. - CORRECT ANSWER-The body's ability to keep its internal
conditions stable, so that it's cells can survive.
What is a homeostatic mechanism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Receptors control center
effectors
Define Matter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Matter-Anything that has mass and takes up
space
, Element? - CORRECT ANSWER-A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler
substances by chemical means.
Atom? - CORRECT ANSWER-The smallest particle that exhibits the chemical
properties of an element
What is the basic unit of matter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Atom
What is the structure of an atom? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protons and neutrons
Define nucleus. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nucleus-it carries DNA it is responsible for
reproduction and making protein; it also has two layers
Proton? - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive charged elementary particle.
Neutron? - CORRECT ANSWER-Same as proton with no charge.
Electron? - CORRECT ANSWER-A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
What are covalent, ionic and hydrogen bonds? What are the differences among the
three? - CORRECT ANSWER-Covalent- when atoms share electrons
Ionic-when cations and anions bind together
hydrogen-A weak attraction formed when a hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted
to a slightly negative atom within either the same molecule or a different molecule
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Latest Update 2024/2025
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts/Physiology is the study of function of
body parts
What are the levels of organization? Define each. - CORRECT ANSWER-Organelles,
cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
What are the characteristics of life? Define each. - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement,
Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation,
Assimilation, Excretion.
What are the requirements of life? Why is each important? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Water, food, oxygen, heat and pressure
Define homeostasis. - CORRECT ANSWER-The body's ability to keep its internal
conditions stable, so that it's cells can survive.
What is a homeostatic mechanism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Receptors control center
effectors
Define Matter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Matter-Anything that has mass and takes up
space
, Element? - CORRECT ANSWER-A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler
substances by chemical means.
Atom? - CORRECT ANSWER-The smallest particle that exhibits the chemical
properties of an element
What is the basic unit of matter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Atom
What is the structure of an atom? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protons and neutrons
Define nucleus. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nucleus-it carries DNA it is responsible for
reproduction and making protein; it also has two layers
Proton? - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive charged elementary particle.
Neutron? - CORRECT ANSWER-Same as proton with no charge.
Electron? - CORRECT ANSWER-A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
What are covalent, ionic and hydrogen bonds? What are the differences among the
three? - CORRECT ANSWER-Covalent- when atoms share electrons
Ionic-when cations and anions bind together
hydrogen-A weak attraction formed when a hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted
to a slightly negative atom within either the same molecule or a different molecule
