Question 1

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation
-An intracellular parasite that consists of an RNA or DNA core surrounded by a protein coat

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa F

Question 2

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation
-Simple organisms that are similar to plants but lack chlorophyll, which allows plants to make their own food; because these organisms cannot make their own food, they parasitize human tissue

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa C

Question 3

Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses 
B)  Tapeworms 
C)  Bacteria 
D)  Protozoa 
A)  Viruses 
B)  Tapeworms 
C)  Bacteria 
D)  Protozoa B

Question 4

Pathogenesis can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific disease. 
B)  a group of diseases. 
C)  the course of disease development. 
D)  a subgroup of viruses. 
A)  a specific disease. 
B)  a group of diseases. 
C)  the course of disease development. 
D)  a subgroup of viruses.

Question 5

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation
-A type of protein that converts normal protein in the nervous system into abnormal proteins that cause loss of function

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa

Question 6

Give an example of how categories of risk factors or predisposing conditions could overlap.

Accepted Answer

Categories of risk factors or predisposi

Question 7

Epidemiology is the study of the _____ of diseases in human populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  occurrence 
B)  distribution 
C)  transmission 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  occurrence 
B)  distribution 
C)  transmission 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 8

Give an example of a system, either living or nonliving, that is designed to maintain a relatively constant condition by using a negative-feedback mechanism. Explain briefly how the system works to accomplish this.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give an example of a system, either...

Question 9

Shivering to try to raise your body temperature back to normal would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the body trying to maintain homeostasis. 
B)  a positive-feedback mechanism. 
C)  a negative-feedback mechanism. 
D)  both A and C. 
A)  the body trying to maintain homeostasis. 
B)  a positive-feedback mechanism. 
C)  a negative-feedback mechanism. 
D)  both A and C.

Question 10

If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop, what effect would it have on uterine contractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin would stimulate stronger uterine contractions. 
B)  Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions. 
C)  There would be no changes in the strength of the uterine contractions. 
D)  Uterine contractions would initially be weak and then gain strength after the release of the hormone. 
A)  Oxytocin would stimulate stronger uterine contractions. 
B)  Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions. 
C)  There would be no changes in the strength of the uterine contractions. 
D)  Uterine contractions would initially be weak and then gain strength after the release of the hormone.

Question 11

Diagram a homeostatic control mechanism, including the three basic components.

Accepted Answer

Homeostatic control mechanisms are essen

Question 12

Intrinsic control:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually involves the endocrine or nervous system. 
B)  operates at the cellular level. 
C)  is sometimes called autoregulation. 
D)  operates at the system or organism level. 
A)  usually involves the endocrine or nervous system. 
B)  operates at the cellular level. 
C)  is sometimes called autoregulation. 
D)  operates at the system or organism level.

Question 13

Which of the following is a protein substance with no DNA or RNA and is thought to be the cause of mad cow disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virus 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Prion 
D)  Protozoan 
A)  Virus 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Prion 
D)  Protozoan

Question 14

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation
-An abnormal growth or neoplasm

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa

Question 15

Eponyms are scientific terms that:

Accepted Answer

A)  sound alike but are spelled differently. 
B)  can have more than one meaning. 
C)  are based on a person's name. 
D)  are none of the above. 
A)  sound alike but are spelled differently. 
B)  can have more than one meaning. 
C)  are based on a person's name. 
D)  are none of the above.

Question 16

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation
-Altered DNA that causes abnormal proteins to be made that do not perform their intended function

Accepted Answer

A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa 
A) Prion 
B) Tumor 
C) Fungi 
D) Gene mutation 
E) Bacteria
F)Virus
G)Protozoa

Question 17

Negative-feedback mechanisms:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize changes in blood glucose levels. 
B)  maintain homeostasis. 
C)  are responsible for an increased rate of sweating when air temperature is higher than body temperature. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  minimize changes in blood glucose levels. 
B)  maintain homeostasis. 
C)  are responsible for an increased rate of sweating when air temperature is higher than body temperature. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 18

Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  protozoa. 
A)  viruses. 
B)  bacteria. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  protozoa.

Question 19

Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environment 
B)  Stress 
C)  Lifestyle 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Environment 
B)  Stress 
C)  Lifestyle 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Homeostasis can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms. 
B)  a state of relative constancy. 
C)  adaptation to the external environment. 
D)  changes in body temperature. 
A)  a constant state maintained by living and nonliving organisms. 
B)  a state of relative constancy. 
C)  adaptation to the external environment. 
D)  changes in body temperature.

Exam 2: Homeostasis

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation -An intracellular parasite that consists of an RNA or DNA core surrounded by a protein coat

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation -Simple organisms that are similar to plants but lack chlorophyll, which allows plants to make their own food; because these organisms cannot make their own food, they parasitize human tissue

Of the pathogenic organisms, which of the following are the most complex?

Pathogenesis can be defined as:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation -A type of protein that converts normal protein in the nervous system into abnormal proteins that cause loss of function

Give an example of how categories of risk factors or predisposing conditions could overlap.

Epidemiology is the study of the _____ of diseases in human populations.

Give an example of a system, either living or nonliving, that is designed to maintain a relatively constant condition by using a negative-feedback mechanism. Explain briefly how the system works to accomplish this.

Shivering to try to raise your body temperature back to normal would be an example of:

If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop, what effect would it have on uterine contractions?

Diagram a homeostatic control mechanism, including the three basic components.

Intrinsic control:

Which of the following is a protein substance with no DNA or RNA and is thought to be the cause of mad cow disease?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation -An abnormal growth or neoplasm

Eponyms are scientific terms that:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation -Altered DNA that causes abnormal proteins to be made that do not perform their intended function

Negative-feedback mechanisms:

Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called:

Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease?

Homeostasis can best be described as:

Organization of the Body

Chemical Basis of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Cell Growth and Development

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Lymphatic System

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange & Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Growth and Development

Genetics and Heredity

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