CIDESCO CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE EXAM
COMPLETE
Question 1: Which statement best de�nes physiology?
Choices:
1) The study of cosmetic ingredients only 2) The study of how body structures function 3) The study of body structures 4) The study of microorganisms only
Correct Answer: The study of how body structures function
Explanation: Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts function. Anatomy focuses primarily on structure.Page 1
Question 2: A sodium atom that has lost one electron becomes which type of ion?
Choices:
1) A neutral isotope 2) A free radical 3) An anion 4) A cation
Correct Answer: A cation
Explanation: Losing a negatively charged electron leaves the sodium atom with a net positive charge, so it becomes a cation.
Question 3: What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Choices:
1) To manufacture red blood cells 2) To produce digestive enzymes for the stomach 3) To store calcium for muscle contraction 4) To control movement of substances into and out of the cell
Correct Answer: To control movement of substances into and out of the cell
Explanation: The cell membrane is selectively permeable and regulates exchange between the cell and its environment.Page 2
Question 4: Which process produces two genetically identical daughter cells for
growth and tissue repair?
Choices:
1) Osmosis 2) Di�usion 3) Mitosis 4) Meiosis
Correct Answer: Mitosis
Explanation: Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells and is essential for growth and tissue repair.Question 5: Which tissue type primarily supports, binds, and protects other tissues?
Choices:
1) Epithelial tissue 2) Connective tissue 3) Muscle tissue 4) Nervous tissue
Correct Answer: Connective tissue
Explanation: Connective tissue provides support, binding, protection, storage, and transport functions depending on the speci�c tissue.Page 3