A&P 1 [Anatomy and Physiology] FINAL
EXAM *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2024/2025
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
The integumentary system protects the body from external damage and regulates
temperature.
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual...
A&P 1 [Anatomy and Physiology] FINAL
EXAM *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2024/2025
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
The integumentary system protects the body from external damage and regulates
temperature.
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?
The occipital lobe.
Describe the pathway of blood flow through the heart, starting from the right atrium.
Blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventricle, then to the lungs via the pulmonary
arteries, returns to the left atrium from the lungs via the pulmonary veins, then to the left
ventricle, and finally out to the body through the aorta.
What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance.
Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of the heart?
A. Skeletal muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
C. Smooth muscle
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,D. Striated muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
Explain the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses between
neurons.
What structure connects muscles to bones?
Tendons.
Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body?
The liver.
What is the role of the hypothalamus in homeostasis?
The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.
Which cell type is primarily responsible for the immune response?
A. Neurons
B. Erythrocytes
C. Leukocytes
D. Platelets
C. Leukocytes
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, Describe the process of inspiration (inhalation).
Inspiration occurs when the diaphragm contracts, increasing thoracic volume and decreasing
pressure, allowing air to flow into the lungs.
What is the basic structural unit of the nervous system?
The neuron.
Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption?
Simple columnar epithelium.
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system regulates bodily functions through hormones.
Which structure in the human body is primarily responsible for maintaining balance and
equilibrium?
The inner ear (vestibular system).
Explain the process of muscle contraction at the molecular level.
Muscle contraction occurs when calcium ions bind to troponin, causing tropomyosin to move
away from actin binding sites, allowing myosin to bind to actin and perform the power stroke.
Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of DNA and RNA?
A. Carbohydrates
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