Question 1

Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering, lining, and protection of surfaces and body cavities?

Accepted Answer

A) Connective tissue 
B) Muscle tissue 
C) Epithelial tissue 
D) Nerve tissue 
A) Connective tissue 
B) Muscle tissue 
C) Epithelial tissue 
D) Nerve tissue

Question 2

The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood and the external environment. Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue 
B) Organ 
C) Organelle 
D) Organ System 
A) Tissue 
B) Organ 
C) Organelle 
D) Organ System

Question 3

Where are the glomeruli and Bowman's capsules found?

Accepted Answer

A) Renal cortex 
B) Ureter 
C) Renal pelvis 
D) Renal column 
A) Renal cortex 
B) Ureter 
C) Renal pelvis 
D) Renal column

Question 4

Which of the following causes bone matrix resorption during bone growth and remodeling?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteocytes 
B) Osteoblasts 
C) Osteoclasts 
D) Osteons 
A) Osteocytes 
B) Osteoblasts 
C) Osteoclasts 
D) Osteons

Question 5

Which of the following may occur after damage to the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A) Deactivation of white blood cells 
B) Immediate maturation of red blood cells 
C) Excessive loss of blood 
D) Loss of clotting ability 
A) Deactivation of white blood cells 
B) Immediate maturation of red blood cells 
C) Excessive loss of blood 
D) Loss of clotting ability

Question 6

Why are gases compressible whereas solids are not compressible?

Accepted Answer

A) Particles in a gas are held closely together by magnetic forces. 
B) Particles in a gas have a large amount of empty space between them. 
C) Particles in a gas move slowly relative to particles in a solid. 
D) Particles in a gas are held closely together by intermolecular forces. 
A) Particles in a gas are held closely together by magnetic forces. 
B) Particles in a gas have a large amount of empty space between them. 
C) Particles in a gas move slowly relative to particles in a solid. 
D) Particles in a gas are held closely together by intermolecular forces.

Question 7

The ______________ is an extension off of the large intestine that is often referred to as a vestigial organ.

Accepted Answer

A) appendix 
B) gall bladder 
C) spleen 
D) cecum 
A) appendix 
B) gall bladder 
C) spleen 
D) cecum

Question 8

Which of the following terms best describes a sample composed of particles that can be squeezed together?

Accepted Answer

A) Liquid 
B) Plasma 
C) Solid 
D) Gas 
A) Liquid 
B) Plasma 
C) Solid 
D) Gas

Question 9

Which of the types of tissue is responsible for providing the matrix that supports and connects other tissues of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Nerve tissue 
B) Connective tissue 
C) Epithelial tissue 
D) Muscle tissue 
A) Nerve tissue 
B) Connective tissue 
C) Epithelial tissue 
D) Muscle tissue

Question 10

As air is inhaled, the sequence in which it passes through the respiratory tract is best described by which of the following choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles 
B) Nasal cavity, bronchi, bronchioles, trachea, pharynx, larynx 
C) Pharynx, nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles 
D) Nasal cavity, trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchioles, bronchi 
A) Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles 
B) Nasal cavity, bronchi, bronchioles, trachea, pharynx, larynx 
C) Pharynx, nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles 
D) Nasal cavity, trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchioles, bronchi

Question 11

Which of the following statements about diffusion is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide and oxygen can diffuse across the plasma membrane directly 
B) Diffusion does not use energy 
C) Gas exchange for photosynthesis is an example of diffusion 
D) Gas exchange in the alveoli is an example of diffusion 
A) Carbon dioxide and oxygen can diffuse across the plasma membrane directly 
B) Diffusion does not use energy 
C) Gas exchange for photosynthesis is an example of diffusion 
D) Gas exchange in the alveoli is an example of diffusion

Question 12

Which structure contains most of the genetic material in the cell?

Accepted Answer

A) Nucleus 
B) Lysosomes 
C) Cell membrane 
D) Ribosomes 
A) Nucleus 
B) Lysosomes 
C) Cell membrane 
D) Ribosomes

Question 13

Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) Production of oxytocin during childbirth which causes stretching of the cervix and uterine contraction 
B) Release of thyrotropin releasing hormone(TRH) in response to high levels of thyroid hormones 
C) Release of insulin in response to a decrease in blood glucose 
D) Release of glucagon in response to a decrease in blood glucose 
A) Production of oxytocin during childbirth which causes stretching of the cervix and uterine contraction 
B) Release of thyrotropin releasing hormone(TRH) in response to high levels of thyroid hormones 
C) Release of insulin in response to a decrease in blood glucose 
D) Release of glucagon in response to a decrease in blood glucose

Question 14

Which of the following would be the best choice to measure 0.0015 grams of a chemical reagent?

Accepted Answer

A) Graduated cylinder 
B) Analytical balance 
C) Triple beam balance 
D) Metric ruler 
A) Graduated cylinder 
B) Analytical balance 
C) Triple beam balance 
D) Metric ruler

Question 15

When two plants, A and B, were planted together in a field outdoors, plant A produced vegetables, and plant B produced flowers which attracted pollinators. It was noted that when they were grown apart from each other, plant A did not produce vegetables, but plant B still produced flowers. Which of the following is the most likely reason plant A did not produce vegetables when planted away from plant B?

Accepted Answer

A) Plant B secreted a hormone that promoted the growth of plant A 
B) Plant B repelled harmful insects from plant A 
C) Plant B shielded plant A from the sun 
D) The insects that pollinated plant B also pollinated plant A 
A) Plant B secreted a hormone that promoted the growth of plant A 
B) Plant B repelled harmful insects from plant A 
C) Plant B shielded plant A from the sun 
D) The insects that pollinated plant B also pollinated plant A

Question 16

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Compact bone has trabeculae that support the bone marrow 
B) Compact bone is located more interior than spongy bone 
C) Spongy bone has more osteons than compact bone 
D) Spongy bone is lighter than compact bone 
A) Compact bone has trabeculae that support the bone marrow 
B) Compact bone is located more interior than spongy bone 
C) Spongy bone has more osteons than compact bone 
D) Spongy bone is lighter than compact bone

Question 17

When DNA is being transcribed, it is read in codons. How many bases does each codon contain?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 3 
A) 6 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 3

Question 18

Sesamoid bones develop from tendons. Which of the following are sesamoid bones?

Accepted Answer

A) Phalanges 
B) Metatarsals 
C) Scapulae 
D) Patellae 
A) Phalanges 
B) Metatarsals 
C) Scapulae 
D) Patellae

Question 19

Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Apocrine sweat glands/ secretion that, when released, has an odor with a possible pheromone function in humans 
B) Eccrine glands/ sticky barrier that prevents foreign bodies and insects from entering the ears 
C) Ceruminous glands/ oil that moisturizes hair and skin 
D) Sebaceous glands/ production of sweat necessary for evaporative cooling 
A) Apocrine sweat glands/ secretion that, when released, has an odor with a possible pheromone function in humans 
B) Eccrine glands/ sticky barrier that prevents foreign bodies and insects from entering the ears 
C) Ceruminous glands/ oil that moisturizes hair and skin 
D) Sebaceous glands/ production of sweat necessary for evaporative cooling

Question 20

Based on this table, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most deaths between ages 10-14 occur due to heart disease. 
B) The number of unintentional injuries among 1 to 4-year-old children is greater than the number of unintentional injuries among 5 to 9-year-old young children. 
C) Summed for all age groups, malignant neoplasms are the number one cause of death. 
D) Homicide causes more deaths among 35 to 44-year-old adults than heart disease in the same age group. 
A) Most deaths between ages 10-14 occur due to heart disease. 
B) The number of unintentional injuries among 1 to 4-year-old children is greater than the number of unintentional injuries among 5 to 9-year-old young children. 
C) Summed for all age groups, malignant neoplasms are the number one cause of death. 
D) Homicide causes more deaths among 35 to 44-year-old adults than heart disease in the same age group.

Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering, lining, and protection of surfaces and body cavities?

The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood and the external environment. Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange?

Where are the glomeruli and Bowman's capsules found?

Which of the following causes bone matrix resorption during bone growth and remodeling?

Which of the following may occur after damage to the spleen?

Why are gases compressible whereas solids are not compressible?

The ______________ is an extension off of the large intestine that is often referred to as a vestigial organ.

Which of the following terms best describes a sample composed of particles that can be squeezed together?

Which of the types of tissue is responsible for providing the matrix that supports and connects other tissues of the body?

As air is inhaled, the sequence in which it passes through the respiratory tract is best described by which of the following choices?

Which of the following statements about diffusion is false?

Which structure contains most of the genetic material in the cell?

Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism?

Which of the following would be the best choice to measure 0.0015 grams of a chemical reagent?

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

When DNA is being transcribed, it is read in codons. How many bases does each codon contain?

Sesamoid bones develop from tendons. Which of the following are sesamoid bones?

Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its secretion?

Based on this table, which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering, lining, and protection of surfaces and body cavities?

The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood and the external environment. Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange?

Where are the glomeruli and Bowman's capsules found?

Which of the following causes bone matrix resorption during bone growth and remodeling?

Which of the following may occur after damage to the spleen?

Why are gases compressible whereas solids are not compressible?

The ______________ is an extension off of the large intestine that is often referred to as a vestigial organ.

Which of the following terms best describes a sample composed of particles that can be squeezed together?

Which of the types of tissue is responsible for providing the matrix that supports and connects other tissues of the body?

As air is inhaled, the sequence in which it passes through the respiratory tract is best described by which of the following choices?

Which of the following statements about diffusion is false?

Which structure contains most of the genetic material in the cell?

Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism?

Which of the following would be the best choice to measure 0.0015 grams of a chemical reagent?

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

When DNA is being transcribed, it is read in codons. How many bases does each codon contain?

Sesamoid bones develop from tendons. Which of the following are sesamoid bones?

Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its secretion?

Based on this table, which of the following statements is true?

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