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Straighterline Anatomy & Physiology I Final Exam Review (Latest Update) Questions and Verified ANSWERs| 100% Correct| Grade A Question: Define metabolism:
ANSWER: The chemical processes that occur within a living
organism in order to maintain life.
Question: What is the study of the body's structure?
ANSWER: Anatomy
Question: What is the study of the body's function?
ANSWER: Physiology
Question: Your ankle is ____ to your thigh?
ANSWER: Distal
Question: The elbow is ____ to the wrist?
ANSWER: Proximal
Question: If you were to get hurt in the popliteal area, where
would the Dr. need to check?
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ANSWER: Knee
Question: What plane divides the body into left and right
halves?
ANSWER: Sagittal plane
Question: A broken leg would be damage to what division of the
body?
ANSWER: Appendicular
Question: Name the 2 major closed body cavities:
ANSWER: Dorsal (posterior) cavity and the Ventral (anterior)
cavity
Question: The term ____ refers to the internal layer of an
internal organ.
ANSWER: Visceral
Question: The term ____ refers to the external layer or area
toward the body cavity wall.
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ANSWER: Parietal [Note: Based on context, this is the likely intended term.]
Question: List the order of the body organization:
ANSWER: Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism
Question: Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis?
ANSWER: Stratum Basale
Question: What is the main role of keratin?
ANSWER: To give the skin strength and elasticity
Question: Which layer of the epidermis is found only in thick
skin?
ANSWER: Stratum Lucidum
Question: The skin plays a role in the production of _____,
which is produced by the dermis.ANSWER: Vitamin D [Note: Context suggests this, though synthesis begins in the epidermis and is completed elsewhere.]
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Question: What is a more common name for the sudoriferous
gland?
ANSWER: Sweat gland (eccrine)
Question: Does sebum provide protection against harmful
bacteria?
ANSWER: Yes
Question: The main type of sweat gland plays a role in what
body regulation?
ANSWER: Temperature
Question: What protein is found in our hair and nails?
ANSWER: Keratin
Question: What smooth muscle is associated with your hair?
ANSWER: Arrector pili
Question: When someone gains weight, they gain inches due to
accumulation of fat in which layer of the skin?