Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of gene that can produce a trait without regard to the nature of its pair member

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue 
A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue B

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of gene that does not result in a recognizable trait unless both members of the gene pair are of a similar mutation

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue 
A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue C

Question 3

Using genetic engineering, the disease status can currently be determined for a fetus with:

Accepted Answer

A)  type I diabetes 
B)  Grave's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Down syndrome 
A)  type I diabetes 
B)  Grave's disease 
C)  Huntington's disease 
D)  Down syndrome C

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of muscle tissue found connected to the bones of the body

Accepted Answer

A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac 
A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Process through which substances are moved from the inside of a cell to the outside

Accepted Answer

A) pathophysiology 
B) medial 
C) lateral 
D) anterior 
E) posterior
F)abdominal
G)pelvic
H)DNA
I)endocytosis
J)exocytosis 
A) pathophysiology 
B) medial 
C) lateral 
D) anterior 
E) posterior
F)abdominal
G)pelvic
H)DNA
I)endocytosis
J)exocytosis

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Group of cells of the same type that join together for a common purpose

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue 
A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Condition that exists when the internal environment is functioning properly and all the organs and tissues of the body are performing their appropriate tasks

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue 
A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Detection and identification method used in criminal investigations

Accepted Answer

A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac 
A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac

Question 9

The science of the function of cells, tissues, and organs of the body is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cytology 
B)  histology 
C)  gross anatomy 
D)  physiology 
A)  cytology 
B)  histology 
C)  gross anatomy 
D)  physiology

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Lower portion of the abdominopelvic cavity

Accepted Answer

A) pathophysiology 
B) medial 
C) lateral 
D) anterior 
E) posterior
F)abdominal
G)pelvic
H)DNA
I)endocytosis
J)exocytosis 
A) pathophysiology 
B) medial 
C) lateral 
D) anterior 
E) posterior
F)abdominal
G)pelvic
H)DNA
I)endocytosis
J)exocytosis

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Information provided to a couple regarding their risks of having a child with a genetic disorder

Accepted Answer

A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac 
A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-These have the potential to develop into all or nearly all of the tissues of the body

Accepted Answer

A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac 
A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Insertion of a perfect gene into the cells of a person with a congenital disorder caused by a defective gene

Accepted Answer

A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac 
A) BRAC analysis 
B) polymerase chain reaction 
C) DNA fingerprinting 
D) genetic counseling 
E) gene therapy
F)genetic engineering
G)embryonic stem cells
H)striated
I)smooth
J)cardiac

Question 14

Edema causes the affected tissues to:

Accepted Answer

A)  appear inflamed 
B)  appear puffy 
C)  dehydrate 
D)  shrink 
A)  appear inflamed 
B)  appear puffy 
C)  dehydrate 
D)  shrink

Question 15

When the abdomen is divided into nine regions, which of the following is one of the three central areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  lumbar 
B)  iliac 
C)  epigastric 
D)  hypochondriac 
A)  lumbar 
B)  iliac 
C)  epigastric 
D)  hypochondriac

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Two or more types of tissue that work together to perform a specific body function

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue 
A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue

Question 17

Which of these statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurons are cells of muscle tissue. 
B)  Some neurons cannot be regenerated if damaged or destroyed. 
C)  Neurons increase in number after birth. 
D)  Neurons are not formed until after birth. 
A)  Neurons are cells of muscle tissue. 
B)  Some neurons cannot be regenerated if damaged or destroyed. 
C)  Neurons increase in number after birth. 
D)  Neurons are not formed until after birth.

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Process through which large molecules are absorbed into a cell

Accepted Answer

A) pathophysiology 
B) medial 
C) lateral 
D) anterior 
E) posterior
F)abdominal
G)pelvic
H)DNA
I)endocytosis
J)exocytosis 
A) pathophysiology 
B) medial 
C) lateral 
D) anterior 
E) posterior
F)abdominal
G)pelvic
H)DNA
I)endocytosis
J)exocytosis

Question 19

The cell membrane consists of _____ molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein and fat 
B)  protein and sugar 
C)  carbohydrates and salts 
D)  lipids and water 
A)  protein and fat 
B)  protein and sugar 
C)  carbohydrates and salts 
D)  lipids and water

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Structural malformation of the spine in which the posterior portion of the spinal tissues fails to close during the first 3 months of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue 
A) homeostasis 
B) dominant gene 
C) recessive gene 
D) cleft palate 
E) cystic fibrosis
F)spina bifida
G)genetic map
H)system
I)organ
J)tissue

Exam 23: Written Communications

Match each term with its definition. -Type of gene that can produce a trait without regard to the nature of its pair member

Match each term with its definition. -Type of gene that does not result in a recognizable trait unless both members of the gene pair are of a similar mutation

Using genetic engineering, the disease status can currently be determined for a fetus with:

Match each term with its definition. -Type of muscle tissue found connected to the bones of the body

Match each term with its definition. -Process through which substances are moved from the inside of a cell to the outside

Match each term with its definition. -Group of cells of the same type that join together for a common purpose

Match each term with its definition. -Condition that exists when the internal environment is functioning properly and all the organs and tissues of the body are performing their appropriate tasks

Match each term with its definition. -Detection and identification method used in criminal investigations

The science of the function of cells, tissues, and organs of the body is called:

Match each term with its definition. -Lower portion of the abdominopelvic cavity

Match each term with its definition. -Information provided to a couple regarding their risks of having a child with a genetic disorder

Match each term with its definition. -These have the potential to develop into all or nearly all of the tissues of the body

Match each term with its definition. -Insertion of a perfect gene into the cells of a person with a congenital disorder caused by a defective gene

Edema causes the affected tissues to:

When the abdomen is divided into nine regions, which of the following is one of the three central areas?

Match each term with its definition. -Two or more types of tissue that work together to perform a specific body function

Which of these statements is correct?

Match each term with its definition. -Process through which large molecules are absorbed into a cell

The cell membrane consists of _____ molecules.

Match each term with its definition. -Structural malformation of the spine in which the posterior portion of the spinal tissues fails to close during the first 3 months of pregnancy

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