Question 1

________ glands are considered ductless glands and ______ glands are contain ducts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exocrine, endocrine 
B)  Transitional, exocrine 
C)  Transitional, endocrine 
D)  Endocrine, exocrine 
E)  Sudoriferous, transitional 
A)  Exocrine, endocrine 
B)  Transitional, exocrine 
C)  Transitional, endocrine 
D)  Endocrine, exocrine 
E)  Sudoriferous, transitional

Question 2

If temperature were controlled by a positive feedback mechanism,the body's temperature would continue to rise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The stripes in skeletal muscle are due to the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple nuclei per cell. 
B)  actin and myosin filaments. 
C)  intercalated discs. 
D)  the branching of the cells. 
E)  tendons connecting the muscle to bone. 
A)  multiple nuclei per cell. 
B)  actin and myosin filaments. 
C)  intercalated discs. 
D)  the branching of the cells. 
E)  tendons connecting the muscle to bone.

Question 4

Which type of cell is neuroglia found outside of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocytes 
B)  microglia 
C)  oligodendrocytes 
D)  Schwann cells 
E)  axons 
A)  astrocytes 
B)  microglia 
C)  oligodendrocytes 
D)  Schwann cells 
E)  axons

Question 5

As a result of an infection,which component of blood would increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  platelets 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  leukocytes 
D)  plasma 
E)  serum 
A)  platelets 
B)  erythrocytes 
C)  leukocytes 
D)  plasma 
E)  serum

Question 6

What type of tissue receives sensory input,integrates data,and conducts impulses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epithelial tissue 
B)  Connective tissue 
C)  Muscular tissue 
D)  Nervous tissue 
E)  Vascular tissue 
A)  Epithelial tissue 
B)  Connective tissue 
C)  Muscular tissue 
D)  Nervous tissue 
E)  Vascular tissue

Question 7

Which of the following is not a function of the integument?

Accepted Answer

A)  protection from pathogen invasion 
B)  inhibition of water loss 
C)  regulation of body temperature 
D)  synthesis of vitamin D 
E)  production of white blood cells 
A)  protection from pathogen invasion 
B)  inhibition of water loss 
C)  regulation of body temperature 
D)  synthesis of vitamin D 
E)  production of white blood cells

Question 8

Which of the following body systems is located in a specific cavity of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  urinary system 
B)  skeletal system 
C)  cardiovascular system 
D)  muscular system 
E)  immune system 
A)  urinary system 
B)  skeletal system 
C)  cardiovascular system 
D)  muscular system 
E)  immune system

Question 9

In epithelial tissues,what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  ependymal cells 
B)  plasma membrane 
C)  synovial membrane 
D)  basement membrane 
E)  transitional membrane 
A)  ependymal cells 
B)  plasma membrane 
C)  synovial membrane 
D)  basement membrane 
E)  transitional membrane

Question 10

The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following body parts is surrounded by a mucous membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lungs 
B)  the heart 
C)  the cavities of freely movable joints 
D)  tubes of the digestive system 
E)  the abdominal cavity 
A)  the lungs 
B)  the heart 
C)  the cavities of freely movable joints 
D)  tubes of the digestive system 
E)  the abdominal cavity

Question 12

Which of the following cells would have a greater probability of developing into cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain cells 
B)  neurons 
C)  epithelial cells 
D)  muscle cells 
E)  liver cells 
A)  brain cells 
B)  neurons 
C)  epithelial cells 
D)  muscle cells 
E)  liver cells

Question 13

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pseudostratified epithelium 
B)  Glandular epithelium 
C)  Transitional epithelium 
D)  Stratified epithelium 
E)  Columnar epithelium 
A)  Pseudostratified epithelium 
B)  Glandular epithelium 
C)  Transitional epithelium 
D)  Stratified epithelium 
E)  Columnar epithelium

Question 14

Smooth muscle in the bladder contracts sending urine into the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose levels. 
B)  blood volume. 
C)  urine levels. 
D)  blood pH. 
E)  body temperature. 
A)  blood glucose levels. 
B)  blood volume. 
C)  urine levels. 
D)  blood pH. 
E)  body temperature.

Question 16

The two components of blood are

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells and plasma. 
B)  platelets and plasma. 
C)  white blood cells and red blood cells. 
D)  formed elements and plasma. 
E)  formed elements and platelets. 
A)  red blood cells and plasma. 
B)  platelets and plasma. 
C)  white blood cells and red blood cells. 
D)  formed elements and plasma. 
E)  formed elements and platelets.

Question 17

The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption 
B)  secretion 
C)  excretion 
D)  removing debris 
A)  absorption 
B)  secretion 
C)  excretion 
D)  removing debris

Question 18

Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial tissue 
B)  connective tissue 
C)  muscular tissue 
D)  nervous tissue 
E)  vascular tissue 
A)  epithelial tissue 
B)  connective tissue 
C)  muscular tissue 
D)  nervous tissue 
E)  vascular tissue

Question 19

What membrane is infected in meningitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lining of the brain and spinal cord 
B)  the lining of the lungs 
C)  the lining of the heart 
D)  the lining of the digestive tract 
E)  the lining of the reproductive tract 
A)  the lining of the brain and spinal cord 
B)  the lining of the lungs 
C)  the lining of the heart 
D)  the lining of the digestive tract 
E)  the lining of the reproductive tract

Question 20

Carla is having problems with infections.Which body system is failing?

Accepted Answer

A)  immune system 
B)  integumentary system 
C)  cardiovascular system 
D)  urinary system 
E)  musculoskeletal system 
A)  immune system 
B)  integumentary system 
C)  cardiovascular system 
D)  urinary system 
E)  musculoskeletal system

Exam 4: Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

________ glands are considered ductless glands and ______ glands are contain ducts.

If temperature were controlled by a positive feedback mechanism,the body's temperature would continue to rise.

The stripes in skeletal muscle are due to the presence of

Which type of cell is neuroglia found outside of the brain?

As a result of an infection,which component of blood would increase?

What type of tissue receives sensory input,integrates data,and conducts impulses?

Which of the following is not a function of the integument?

Which of the following body systems is located in a specific cavity of the body?

In epithelial tissues,what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

Which of the following body parts is surrounded by a mucous membrane?

Which of the following cells would have a greater probability of developing into cancer?

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

Smooth muscle in the bladder contracts sending urine into the urethra.

Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

The two components of blood are

The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?

What membrane is infected in meningitis?

Carla is having problems with infections.Which body system is failing?

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