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Week 6
Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are: Molecules Cells Organelles Atoms | Cells |
| Which of the following represents properties of water? High specific heat High heat of vaporization Strong polarity All of the above | All of the above |
| The atomic number of carbon is 6. How many unpaired electrons are in its outer shell? Two Three Four Five | Four |
| Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult female is water? 40% 50% 60% 70% | 50% |
| Which of the following is not one of the major elements present in the human body? Oxygen Zinc Carbon Potassium | Zinc |
| The nucleolus is composed chiefly of: mRNA rRNA tRNA DNA | mRNA |
| Of the many different kinds of protein compounds in the body, which is the most abundant? Elastin Collagen Reticular Adipose | Collagen |
| Stratified squamous (keratinized) epithelial cells are found in the: Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous layer Loose connective tissue layer | Epidermis |
| The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the: Hyoid bone Tibia Patella Parietal | Patella |
| The very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone is the: Maxilla Lacrimal Palatine Hyoid | Lacrimal |
| The bone that claims the distinction of being the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones is the: Coccyx Sacral Hyoid Sternum | Hyoid |
| The medial part of the anterior chest wall is supported by a dagger-shaped bone called the: Symphysis pubis Sternum Humerus Carpal | Sternum |
| If you are working on an archeological dig and find the remains of a human pelvis with a subpubic angle of 110 degrees, you can assume that this pelvis belongs to a: Female Male | Female |
| The dense, white fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surfaces is the: Epiphysis Articular cartilage Periosteum Diaphysis | Periosteum |
| Which lower leg bone is smaller and is located laterally? Tibia Fibula Femur Patella | Fibula |