100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Previously searched by you
Previously searched by you
logo
WGU D313 Anatomy and Physiology Exam 2025 | Reliable Current Questions with Detailed Solutions (westernGU) CA$26.62
Add to cart
Quickly navigate to
Preview
  2.  
  3. Human Anatomy And Physiology
  4.  
  5. Human anatomy and physiology

Exam (elaborations)

WGU D313 Anatomy and Physiology Exam 2025 | Reliable Current Questions with Detailed Solutions (westernGU)

3 reviews
 24 views  5 purchases
  • Course
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Institution
  • Human Anatomy And Physiology

WGU D313 Anatomy and Physiology Exam 2025 | Reliable Current Questions with Detailed Solutions (westernGU)

Last document update: 3 days ago

Preview 4 out of 9  pages

Document information

  • June 3, 2024
  • December 19, 2024
  • 9
  • 2023/2024
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers

Subjects

  • wgu d313 anatomy and physiology exam 2024 reliab

Written for

  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Human anatomy and physiology

3  reviews

review-writer-avatar

By: alex71 • 4 months ago

review-writer-avatar

By: TheAlphanurse • 5 months ago

GREAT DOC!! DETAILED ANSWERS. VALUE FOR MONEY HONESTLY. GOOD WORK

review-writer-avatar

By: kihumba • 5 months ago

GREAT DOCUMENT. VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS. GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY

Seller

avatar-seller
stuuviaa

Reviews received

Content preview

WGU D313 Anatomy and Physiology Objective
Assessment 2025 | Up-to-Date Exam
Questions with Detailed Answers

Question 1:
Which of the following is the primary function of the mitochondria in a
cell?
a) Protein synthesis
b) ATP production
c) DNA replication
d) Hormone storage
Answer: b) ATP production
Rationale: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, responsible
for generating ATP, the cell's energy currency, through cellular
respiration.


Question 2:
The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs in which of the following
structures?
a) Bronchi
b) Alveoli
c) Trachea
d) Pleura
Answer: b) Alveoli
Rationale: Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli, small air sacs in the lungs,
where oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out.

,Question 3:
Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses
in the body?
a) Connective tissue
b) Epithelial tissue
c) Nervous tissue
d) Muscle tissue
Answer: c) Nervous tissue
Rationale: Nervous tissue is specialized for communication and consists
of neurons that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.


Question 4:
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
a) Fighting infections
b) Transporting oxygen
c) Clotting blood
d) Producing antibodies
Answer: b) Transporting oxygen
Rationale: Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen and
transports it to tissues.


Question 5:
Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower blood glucose
levels?
a) Glucagon
b) Cortisol

,c) Insulin
d) Epinephrine
Answer: c) Insulin
Rationale: Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake
of glucose into cells and stimulating glycogen formation.


Question 6:
The structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal
cavity is the:
a) Diaphragm
b) Pleura
c) Peritoneum
d) Sternum
Answer: a) Diaphragm
Rationale: The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the thoracic and
abdominal cavities and plays a key role in respiration.


Question 7:
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate,
breathing, and blood pressure?
a) Cerebellum
b) Medulla oblongata
c) Hypothalamus
d) Pons
Answer: b) Medulla oblongata
Rationale: The medulla oblongata controls autonomic functions such as
heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure.

, Question 8:
Which of the following is a characteristic of skeletal muscle?
a) Involuntary control
b) Intercalated discs
c) Striations
d) Lack of nucleus
Answer: c) Striations
Rationale: Skeletal muscle is striated due to the arrangement of actin
and myosin filaments and is under voluntary control.


Question 9:
The layer of the skin responsible for producing new skin cells is the:
a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutaneous layer
d) Hypodermis
Answer: a) Epidermis
Rationale: The epidermis contains basal cells in the stratum basale that
divide to form new skin cells.


Question 10:
Which of the following ions is most responsible for muscle contraction?
a) Potassium (K⁺)
b) Sodium (Na⁺)
c) Calcium (Ca²⁺)
d) Chloride (Cl⁻)

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller stuuviaa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for CA$26.62. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

52510 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
CA$26.62  5x  sold
  • (3)
Add to cart
Added