UExcel Anatomy and Physiology Test

Question 1

Which of the following is not true when the body is positioned in the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

The palms are facing backward

Answer

The body is erect.

Answer

The face is forward.

Answer

The arms are at the sides.

Question 2

Which of these is not a hydrophilic substance?

Accepted Answer

Lipids

Answer

Nucleic acid

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Proteins

Question 3

True/False: The wrist is distal to the elbow.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

Which of the following lists best exemplifies the concept of rising complexity levels?

Accepted Answer

Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems

Answer

Cells, tissues, organelles, organs, systems

Answer

Tissues, cells, organs, organelles, systems

Answer

Organs, organelles, systems, cells, tissues

Question 5

What is the link between the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Superior

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Inferior

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Dorsal (posterior)

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Ventral (anterior)

Question 6

The citric acid cycle includes:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

2 ATP's form

Answer

Carbon dioxide is released

Answer

Hydrogen atoms are released

Question 7

How do living organisms use oxygen?

Accepted Answer

It is used to release energy that is stored in food.

Answer

It controls the amount of heat produced.

Answer

It is part of water and is necessary to keep organisms hydrated.

Answer

Its a source of energy.

Question 8

Lipids are produced in:

Accepted Answer

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Answer

The liver

Answer

The Golgi apparatus

Answer

The rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 9

A decomposition reaction can be represented as:

Accepted Answer

AB-->A+B

Answer

A+B -->AB

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C+D-->AB

Answer

A+B --> C+D