Question 1

A stratified epithelium is often composed of multiple layers of cuboidal or squamous epithelial cells, and usually located in body regions to provide protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each organ system with its description.
-functions to remove metabolic waste products; maintains body water composition

Accepted Answer

A) circulatory 
B) urinary 
C) digestive 
D) nervous 
E) integumentary
F)reproductive
G)respiratory
H)skeletal
I)endocrine 
A) circulatory 
B) urinary 
C) digestive 
D) nervous 
E) integumentary
F)reproductive
G)respiratory
H)skeletal
I)endocrine

Question 3

Match each of the following descriptions to the appropriate term.
-located below another structure

Accepted Answer

A) inferior 
B) anterior 
C) distal 
D) posterior 
E) proximal
F)sagittal 
A) inferior 
B) anterior 
C) distal 
D) posterior 
E) proximal
F)sagittal

Question 4

In a negative feedback system, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sensor detects a stimulus, which in turn amplifies the original disturbance. 
B)  Deviations from a desired condition are automatically detected and counteracted. 
C)  Homeostasis cannot be re-established until the effector is turned off. 
D)  The effector activates the sensor. 
E)  A sensor is not needed because the body anticipates the coming change. 
A)  A sensor detects a stimulus, which in turn amplifies the original disturbance. 
B)  Deviations from a desired condition are automatically detected and counteracted. 
C)  Homeostasis cannot be re-established until the effector is turned off. 
D)  The effector activates the sensor. 
E)  A sensor is not needed because the body anticipates the coming change.

Question 5

Which type of tissue is able to contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial 
B)  loose connective 
C)  dense connective 
D)  muscle 
E)  nervous 
A)  epithelial 
B)  loose connective 
C)  dense connective 
D)  muscle 
E)  nervous

Question 6

Which one of the following types of junctions in an epithelium allows the tissue to stretch and bend, as in the epithelium of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  tight junction 
B)  adhesion junction 
C)  glandular junction 
D)  stratified junction 
E)  gap junction 
A)  tight junction 
B)  adhesion junction 
C)  glandular junction 
D)  stratified junction 
E)  gap junction

Question 7

Match each of the following items with its description.
-can rhythmically contract without simulation from nerves

Accepted Answer

A) smooth 
B) both cardiac and smooth 
C) cardiac 
D) skeletal 
E) all forms of muscle 
A) smooth 
B) both cardiac and smooth 
C) cardiac 
D) skeletal 
E) all forms of muscle

A stratified epithelium is often composed of multiple layers of cuboidal or squamous epithelial cells, and usually located in body regions to provide protection.

Match each organ system with its description. -functions to remove metabolic waste products; maintains body water composition

Match each of the following descriptions to the appropriate term. -located below another structure

In a negative feedback system, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Which type of tissue is able to contract?

Which one of the following types of junctions in an epithelium allows the tissue to stretch and bend, as in the epithelium of the skin?

Match each of the following items with its description. -can rhythmically contract without simulation from nerves

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Structure and Function of Cells

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

Blood

Heart and Blood Vessels

The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense

The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases

The Nervous System: Integration and Control

Sensory Mechanisms

The Endocrine System

The Digestive System and Nutrition

The Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Cell Reproduction and Differentiation

Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation

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Exam 4: From Cells to Organ Systems

A stratified epithelium is often composed of multiple layers of cuboidal or squamous epithelial cells, and usually located in body regions to provide protection.

Match each organ system with its description. -functions to remove metabolic waste products; maintains body water composition

Match each of the following descriptions to the appropriate term. -located below another structure

In a negative feedback system, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Which type of tissue is able to contract?

Which one of the following types of junctions in an epithelium allows the tissue to stretch and bend, as in the epithelium of the skin?

Match each of the following items with its description. -can rhythmically contract without simulation from nerves

Human Biology, Science, and Society

The Chemistry of Living Things

Structure and Function of Cells

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

Blood

Heart and Blood Vessels

The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense

The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases

The Nervous System: Integration and Control

Sensory Mechanisms

The Endocrine System

The Digestive System and Nutrition

The Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Cell Reproduction and Differentiation

Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation

Genetics and Inheritance

DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering

Development and Aging

Evolution and the Origins of Life

Ecosystems and Populations

Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues

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