2024 A&P Final Exam Review (Pt.1)

Front

What four elements predominantly make up the human body?

Back

Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen.

Front

What type of cartilage provides a smooth slippery surface to decrease friction in joints?

Back

Glassy hyaline cartilage.

Front

What organelle is responsible for sorting, modifying, and packaging proteins for transport out of the cell?

Back

Golgi apparatus.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral.

Front

What area of a long bone is responsible for lengthwise growth?

Back

Epiphyseal plate (growth plate).

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the term for the process by which cells take in materials from the outside environment?

Back

Endocytosis.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Back

Anterior.

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure, support, and protection for the body.