Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

It allows selective substances to pass into and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of tissue in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 3

A patient presents with pain in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen. Which organ is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Appendix

Question 4

Which plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions?

Accepted Answer

Coronal (frontal) plane

Question 5

Which of the following best defines homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A state of equilibrium maintained within the body’s internal environment.

Question 6

Which of the following is a property unique to stem cells?

Accepted Answer

They can divide and renew for long periods, are unspecialized, and can give rise to specialized cell types.

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct order of structural organization in the human body, from simplest to most complex?

Accepted Answer

Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, system, organism

Question 8

A drug that is used to replace or supplement missing substances in the body is classified as which type?

Accepted Answer

Replacement drug

Question 9

Which of the following terms means 'pertaining to one side'?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Accepted Answer

It produces energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

Question 11

A patient is lying face up on an examination table. What is the anatomical term for this position?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct statement about the dorsal cavity?

Accepted Answer

It contains the cranial and spinal cavities.

Question 13

Which of the following is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Protection, secretion, absorption, and diffusion

Question 14

A medication order includes the following: drug name, dosage, form, time or frequency, and route of administration. Which of the following is the best definition of 'route of administration'?

Accepted Answer

The way in which the medication enters the body

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a molecule composed of two like atoms?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{N_2$}$$

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the function of the genome?

Accepted Answer

It is the complete set of genes and chromosomes in each body cell, determining hereditary characteristics.

Question 17

A patient is diagnosed with a tumor in the left hypochondriac region. Where is this region located?

Accepted Answer

Upper left side of the abdomen

Question 18

Which of the following is a possible consequence of a drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

The action of one drug may be increased or diminished by another substance.

Question 19

Which of the following directional terms means 'toward the head'?

Accepted Answer

Superior

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Accepted Answer

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.

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