SBI171 Week 1 Tutorial: The Human Body & Cells

The plasma membrane consists primarily of protein molecules.

At high altitudes where atmospheric pressure is lower, you might expect that oxygen acquisition would:

The anatomy of a body part is intimately tied to its specific function. Scientists call this the principle of:

Material can move either into or out of a cell by means of active transport.

The three main components of all cells include the plasma membrane, the nucleus, and the:

The term ___________ serosa refers to internal organs, while the term ____________ serosa refers to body cavity walls.

What is the definition of homeostasis?

The study of the body’s structure is:

Oral, nasal and synovial cavities are all exposed to the environment.

What is the code for this unit?

Some membrane channels are peripheral proteins.

Which one of these statements is not true?

The spleen is found in the left hypochondriac region.

Which single abdominopelvic region/quadrant is the bladder located in?

If someone has broken a leg, he or she has damaged the ___________division of the body.

Human cells swell or shrink in any solution other than an isotonic one.

The peritoneum lines the inside of the stomach and intestines.

The knee is both superior and proximal to the foot.

The sigmoid colon is in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. 

Which of the following is a logical organization?

A single sagittal section of the body can pass through one lung but not through both.