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Physiology Intro Test Review

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Proteins are made of monomers called ___________
a)
Nucleotides
b)
Monosaccharides
c)
Amino Acids
d)
Glycerol and fatty acids
2.
The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.
a)
Iron
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Carbon
d)
Oxygen
3.
DNA and RNA are examples of 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
4.
Nucleotides are monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
5.
Monosaccharides are monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
6.
Waxes, oils and fats are examples of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
7.
Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
8.
The organic compounds that have many structural purposes and are used in many processes within the
cell are called ____________________.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
9.
What is the function of nucleic acids?
a)
store genetic information
b)
store energy (long-term)
c)
store energy (short-term)
d)
build skin, hair, nails, muscles
10.
What type of macromolecule are enzymes?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Lipid
d)
Nucleic Acid
11.
Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
proteins
12.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
13.
This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body
a)
insulation
b)
structure for tissues and organs
c)
speed up chemical reactions
d)
transport things through cell membrane
14.
What are the four macromolecules?
a)
proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids
b)
monosaccharides, lipids, polysaccaharides, and proteins
c)
RNA, DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates
d)
proteins, DNA, RNA, and steroids
15.
What are the single sugars that are the building blocks of carbohydrates?
a)
monosaccharides
b)
disaccharides
c)
polysaccharides
d)
amino acid
16.
Which of the following decreases the activation energy necessary to initiate the chemical change within the body?
a)
nucleotides
b)
enzymes
c)
amino acids
d)
fatty acids
17.
Which of the following contains the genetic code for protein synthesis?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
protein
d)
nucleic acid
18.
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?
a)
Speed up chemical reactions.
b)
Give immediate energy.
c)
Help to store energy.
d)
Build cell walls in plants.
19.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
20.

What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide? (pick 3 answers)

a)

phosphate

b)

nitrogen base

c)

sugar

d)

protein

e)

lipid

21.

system that includes the external genitalia and the gamete producing organs

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

respiratory

22.

The internal transport of cells and dissolved substances is the function of this system.

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

respiratory

23.

This system functions to allow gas exchange

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

respiratory

24.

Defense against infection and disease is the function of this system

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

Lymphatic

25.

Support, protection , mineral storage, and blood formation are functions of this system

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

skeletal

26.

This system is a network of neurons that communicate information throughout the body

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

nervous

27.

The pituitary gland and thyroid gland are parts of this system. Produces hormones

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

nervous

28.

Skin/hair/nails are parts of this system. Functions in protection and sensation

a)

reproductive

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

nervous

29.

The kidneys and urinary bladder are organs of this system. Functions in waste removal of blood

a)

urinary

b)

endocrine

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

nervous

30.

The liver, stomach, and intestines would be part of this system. Functions to remove waste

a)

urinary

b)

digestive

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

nervous

31.

This system allows the body to move. Includes triceps, biceps and deltoids

a)

urinary

b)

muscular

c)

integument

d)

circulatory

e)

skeletal

32.

_____________ deals with the FORM or STRUCTURE (morphology) of the body and its ORGANIZATION.

a)

Physiology

b)

Anatomy

c)

Body composition

d)

BMI

33.

__________________ studies the FUNCTION of these the parts/structures of the body.

a)

Physiology

b)

Anatomy

c)

Body composition

d)

BMI

34.

What are the two main types of anatomy?

a)

Gross

b)

Microscopic

c)

Physiology

d)

Microbiology

e)

Radiographic

35.

Which type of anatomy studies regions and systems of the body?

a)

Microscopic

b)

Gross

c)

Morphology

d)

Physiology

36.

Which type of anatomy studies histology & cytology?

a)

Microscopic

b)

Gross

c)

Morphology

d)

Physiology

37.

What is the type of radiographic anatomy that uses electromagnetic radiation to get pictures of the body and would be used to look at broken bones.

a)

X- ray

b)

PET scan

c)

CT/CAT scan

d)

MRI

38.

What is the type of radiographic anatomy that uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to produce images and would be used to look at soft tissues like muscle or ligaments/tendons.

a)

X- ray

b)

PET scan

c)

CT/CAT scan

d)

MRI

39.

What is the type of radiographic anatomy that uses an Injection of radioisotope tagged to glucose and produces images based on the detection of radiation from the emission of positrons.This would be used for cancers, brain, heart.

a)

X- ray

b)

PET scan

c)

CT/CAT scan

d)

MRI

40.

What is the type of radiographic anatomy that uses special x-ray equipment to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross-section of body tissues and organs. This is one of the best tools for studying the chest and abdomen

a)

X- ray

b)

PET scan

c)

CT/CAT scan

d)

MRI

41.

What is the type of radiographic anatomy that uses high frequency sound waves to produces images. This would be used to look at reproductive system parts and babies in the womb.

a)

X- ray

b)

PET scan

c)

CT/CAT scan

d)

MRI

e)

Ultrasound/sonography

42.

The human body is made up of 60-80% of this molecule?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

glucose

c)

water

d)

oxygen

43.

What are the four macromolecules in the human body? (choose four answers)

a)

lipids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

proteins

d)

amino acids

e)

carbohydrates

44.

DNA and RNA are examples of this type of macromolecule.

a)

lipids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

proteins

d)

amino acids

e)

carbohydrates

45.

What is the correct order for the levels of organization in the body

a)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, cell, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

b)

atom, macromolecule, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

c)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, tissue, organelle, cell, organ, organ system, organism

46.

What are the main components of the human body?

a)

Water, minerals, vitamins, and, macromolecules

b)

Water, sugar, and DNA

c)

Water, minerals, proteins, and bones

d)

Muscles, oxygen, vitamins,and minerals

47.

_________________ is a condition of a stable internal environment

a)

body composition

b)

gross anatomy

c)

homeostasis

d)

radiographic anatomy

e)

physiology

48.

This section is lengthwise through the center of the body and divides it into equal left and right sides.

a)

Frontal

b)

Coronal

c)

mid Sagittal

d)

Transverse

49.
Which of the following is NOT a plane of the body?
a)
Coronal
b)
Frontal
c)
Transverse
d)
Vertical
50.

What type of section is horizontal and separates a body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts?

a)

Transverse

b)

Coronal

c)

Lateral

d)

Frontal

51.

What does the frontal or coronal plane divide the body into?

a)

Front to back

b)

Side to side

c)

Left to right

d)

Top to bottom

52.
Your ears are _______ to your eyes
a)
Lateral
b)
Medial
c)
Superior
d)
Inferior
53.
Your elbow is _______ to your wrist
a)
Lateral
b)
Distal
c)
Inferior
d)
Proximal
54.
Your nose is ______ to your eyes
a)
Medial
b)
Distal
c)
Coronal
d)
Sagittal
55.
The skin is _________ to the muscle layer
a)
Superficial 
b)
Deep
c)
Distal
d)
Intermediate
56.
Closer to midline in relation to another part
a)
Deep
b)
Distal
c)
Medial
d)
Proximal
57.

Which body cavity is labeled D? (would contain the intestines. liver, stomach, and pancreas)

a)

Cranial

b)

Spinal

c)

Abdominal

d)

Thoracic

58.

Which cavity is labeled C? (would contain the heart and lungs)

a)

Cranial

b)

Spinal

c)

Thoracic

d)

Abdominal

59.

Which cavity is labeled A? (would contain the brain)

a)

Cranial

b)

Spinal

c)

Thoracic

d)

Abdominal

60.

Which cavity is labeled B? (would contain the spinal cord)

a)

Cranial

b)

Spinal

c)

Thoracic

d)

Abdominal

61.

When in the _________________________________, the subject stands erect facing the observer, the upper extremities are placed at the sides, the palms of the hands are turned forward, and the feet are flat on the floor.

a)

correct position

b)

anatomical position

c)

mid- sagittal plane

d)

abdominal cavity

62.

The anatomical term labeled #1 which means toward the head end of the body is _____________________.

a)

cranial

b)

caudal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

63.

The anatomical term labeled #2 which means toward the tail end of the body is _____________________.

a)

cranial

b)

caudal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

64.

The anatomical term labeled #7 which means "above" is _____________________.

a)

cranial

b)

caudal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

65.

The anatomical term labeled #8 which means "below" is _____________________.

a)

cranial

b)

caudal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

66.

The anatomical term labeled #3 which means "toward the middle" is _____________________.

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

proximal

d)

distal

67.

The anatomical term labeled #4 which means "toward/from the side" is _____________________.

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

proximal

d)

distal

68.

The anatomical term labeled #5 which means "toward the attachment of a limb or closer to the point of origin " is _____________________.

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

proximal

d)

distal

69.

The anatomical term labeled #6 which means "toward the finger/toes or farther from the point of origin " is _____________________.

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

proximal

d)

distal

70.

What type of plane or section is shown in purple?

a)

mid sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

oblique

d)

transverse

71.

What type of plane or section is labeled A?

a)

mid sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

oblique

d)

transverse

72.

What type of plane or section is labeled B?

a)

mid sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

oblique

d)

transverse

73.

What type of plane or section is labeled C?

a)

mid sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

oblique

d)

transverse

74.

What two terms refer to the front of the body? (select two answers)

a)

caudal

b)

posterior

c)

dorsal

d)

ventral

e)

anterior

75.

What two terms refer to the back of the body? (select two answers)

a)

cranial

b)

posterior

c)

dorsal

d)

ventral

e)

anterior

76.

This type of section divides body into an anterior portion and a posterior portion.

a)

Frontal

b)

oblique

c)

mid Sagittal

d)

Transverse

77.

A diagonal cross section attained by slicing the body or any part of the body or anatomic structure, in any plane which does not parallel the longitudinal axis

a)

Frontal

b)

oblique

c)

mid Sagittal

d)

Transverse

78.

In what body cavity would you find the reproductive organs and the bladder?

a)

Pelvic

b)

abdominal

c)

buccal

d)

orbital

e)

thoracic

79.

In what body cavity would you find the mouth?

a)

Pelvic

b)

abdominal

c)

buccal

d)

orbital

e)

thoracic

80.

Enzymes are an example of

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

81.

What is the purpose of an enzyme?

a)

to give permission for the reaction

b)

to raise activation energy

c)

to speed up reactions

d)

to control how many reactions occur

82.
Enzymes are capable of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction within a living cell.  Enzymes accomplish this through which of the following means?
a)
reducing the number of products   
b)
reducing the activation energy
c)
increasing the temperature of the cell
d)
increasing the concentration of reactants 
83.
What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?
a)
-ose
b)
-ase
c)
-ese
d)
-tic
84.
Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?
a)
Coenzyme
b)
Substrate
c)
Vitamin
d)
Polypeptide
85.
In the diagram, what is letter A? 
a)
product
b)
substrate
c)
enzyme-substrate complex
d)
active site
86.
Letter D...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
87.
Letter B...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
88.
Letter C...
a)
active site
b)
enzymes
c)
substrate
d)
products
89.
Letter E...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
90.

In a chemical reaction, ________ are what you have at the end

a)

Products

b)

Molecules

c)

Reactants

d)

Substances

91.
Enzymes provide a site where reactants called substrates can be brought together in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. The site is called the
a)
enzyme substrate complex.
b)
reaction site.
c)
active site.
d)
lock and key.
92.
An enzyme speeds up a reaction by
a)
lowering the activation energy.
b)
raising the activation energy.
c)
releasing energy.
d)
absorbing energy.
93.
Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?
a)
reusablility
b)
denaturation
c)
specificity
d)
fragility
94.
Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? 
a)
15oC
b)
40oC
c)
30oC
d)
35oC
95.
An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell but can only be used once.  True or False? 
a)
true
b)
false

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