Weak Areas

Question 1

What is not a major element in the body?

Answer 1

Potassium

Question 2

A polysaccharide formed in the liver and muscle to store energy is

Answer 2

Glycogen

Question 3

A dehydration synthesis between glycerol and 3 fatty acids would yield a

Answer 3

Triglyceride

Question 4

What functions primarily as a source of energy for the body?

Answer 4

Triglycerides and carbs

Question 5

A nucleotide is composed of

Answer 5

Phosphate, sugar and nitrogenous base

Question 6

The sodium potassium pump ejects ____ out and brings _____ in

Answer 6

3 sodium out and 2 potassium in

Question 7

What would the absence of microtubules affect

Answer 7

Movement of cell, arrangement of cell organelles, cell division

Question 8

A cell stimulated to increase steroid production will have an abundance of

Answer 8

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 9

Membrane junctions that allow nutrients or ions to flow from cell to cell

Answer 9

Gap junctions

Question 10

Replicated DNA but incomplete synthesis of other proteins, which stage is the cell in?

Answer 10

G2

Question 11

Recessive alleles on an X chromosome are

Answer 11

More likely to be expressed in males

Question 12

Fibrocartilage is the main tissue component of

Answer 12

Intervertebral discs

Question 13

The membranous lining of the body cavities that open to the exterior is

Answer 13

Mucous membrane

Question 14

Intercellular junctions that are found in the epidermis are

Answer 14

Desmosomes

Question 15

Functions of the skeleton include

Answer 15

Storage of calcium and phosphate ions, buffering of blood, production of blood cells

Question 17

The cell responsible for bone reabsorption is

Answer 17

Osteoclasts

Question 18

Endochondral ossification

Answer 18

Cartilage models are used as a pattern for bone formation, primary and secondary ossification centers are used, it creates an epiphyseal plate

Question 19

Is the lesser pelvis shorter and wider in the male?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

The anatomical position is characterized by

Answer 20

Body erect, arms at sides, thumbs pointed laterally

Question 21

Polar covalent bond

Answer 21

Unequal sharing of electrons in a water molecule

Question 22

Non polar organic molecules are

Answer 22

Hydrophobic compounds

Question 23

A peptide bond links

Answer 23

Two amino acids

Question 24

Are nucleic acids only found in the nucleus?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

In polygenic inheritance, phenotypic characteristics are

Answer 25

Determined by multiple genes

Question 26

Does connective tissue have a large amount of matrix?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

Merocrine glands (eccrine glands)

Answer 27

Secrete a watery fluid directly onto the surface of the skin

Question 28

Is bone vascular

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Which bone allows for passage of the auditory canal?

Answer 29

The temporal

Question 30

Non polar organic compounds are hydro phobic or philic

Answer 30

Hydrophobic

Question 31

Membrane junctions that allow nutrients & ions to flow between cells are

Answer 31

Gap

Question 32

Where can cuboidal epithelium be found?

Answer 32

Bronchioles & kidneys

Question 33

Junctions found in epidermis is

Answer 33

Desmosomes