A&P Exam 1

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1. The basic structural unit of compact bone, the ________, resembles the growth rings of a tree trunk. A. Osteoblast B. Osteology C. Osteon D. Concentric Lamella 2. Which part of the hair is responsible for producing the new cells that will make hairs longer (make hair grow)? A. Follicle B. Bulb C. Matrix D. Cuticle E. Medulla 3. Which of the following is not a part of the synovial joint? A. Joint cavity B. Articular capsule C. Endosteum D. Articular cartilage 4. Which of the following membrane proteins is responsible for identifying a cell to the immune system as “self” A. Enzyme B. Transport protein C. Recognition protein D. Receptors 5. Connecting several amino acids to make a protein is a good example of a(n) ______ reaction. A. Decomposition B. Synthesis C. Exchange D. Reversible 6. The resting membrane potential for a cell is negative because A. The outside of the cell is negatively charge relative to the inside of the cell B. Very few sodium ions are present C. Only chloride ions are present D. Cells use active transport to pump ions out of the cell E. The inside of the cell is negatively charged relative to the outside of the cell 7. In its resting state, a typical body cell exhibits a resting membrane potential ranging from -50 to about +50 millivolts. True or False? A. True B. False 8. The dermis has two major layers; which of the following constitutes 20% of the dermis and pushes upward to create ridges in the epidermis, which we can see as fingerprints on the tips of the fingers? A. The subcutaneous layer B. The papillary layer C. The reticular layer D. The hypodermal layer 9. Choose the statement that is correct regarding a serous membrane A. The visceral layer covers

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