30 Questions
True or false: Anatomy is the study of the internal and external body structures, and their relationships to one another?
True
True or false: Physiology studies the function of body structures?
True
True or false: Gross (macroscopic) Anatomy studies structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye?
False
True or false: Microscopic Anatomy studies structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye?
True
True or false: Tissues are groups of structurally similar cells with a common function?
True
True or false: Organs are composed of two to four tissues that work together to perform one or more specific functions?
True
True or false: Organ systems are related organs working together to perform a common task?
True
The cell membrane is selectively permeable to molecules inside the body.
True
The cell membrane divides intracellular fluid (ICF) from extracellular fluid (ECF).
True
The cell membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer.
True
The 'heads' of the phospholipids in the cell membrane are hydrophilic.
True
Cholesterol adds stability to the cell membrane.
True
The 'tails' of the phospholipids in the cell membrane are hydrophobic.
True
Integral proteins in the cell membrane can span the membrane completely.
True
Peripheral proteins in the cell membrane are attached to transmembrane proteins.
False
Membrane carbohydrates (glycocalyx) are only found on the inner surface of the cell membrane.
False
True or false: The respiratory system supplies blood with O2 and removes CO2.
True
True or false: The pH balance in the body is maintained by the respiratory system.
False
True or false: The structural organization of the body is a hierarchy, with each level containing those below it.
True
True or false: Atoms are composed of a nucleus containing protons and electrons.
True
True or false: Elements are electrically neutral, with the number of protons equal to the number of electrons.
True
True or false: Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.
False
True or false: Water is the most abundant compound in cells, making up 60-80% by volume.
True
True or false: Acids and bases are electrolytes that play a critical role in maintaining the pH balance of cells, organs, and blood within narrow ranges.
True
True or false: A pH of 7.0 is neutral.
True
True or false: A solution with a pH of 5 has a higher H+ concentration than a solution with a pH of 6.
False
True or false: Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
True
True or false: Proteins are the primary structural material of the body.
True
True or false: Lipids are insoluble in water.
True
True or false: DNA stores the 'blueprint' of an organism and carries out instructions for protein synthesis.
True
Test your knowledge on acids, bases, and pH balance with this quiz. Explore the role of electrolytes in maintaining the pH balance in cells, organs, and blood. Learn about the importance of hydrogen ions in determining the pH of a solution.
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