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ISB 204 FALL 2010 EXAM 1
Chapters 1,2,3,4,10,11,12,13,13a,14, & 15
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Biology
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10/01/2010

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(1)What is the correct listing of levels of the biological organization from smallest to greatest?
Definition
Individual>Population>Community>Ecosystem>Biosphere.
Term
(1)Homeostasis means _______________.
Definition
A self-correcting internal environment of a living organism.
Term
(1)Which one of the following is not one of the kingdoms of life?
Definition
A) Bacteria
B) Animals
C) Fungi
D) Cells*
E) Plants
Term
(1)What are the basic components of all living organisms?
Definition
A. Nucleic Acids
B. Proteins
C. Lipids
D. Carbohydrates
E. All of the above*
Term
(1)Homeostasis is…
Definition
A The relatively constant and self-correcting internal environment of a living organism.
Term
(1)What is not a part of the domain Eukarya?
Definition
A. Protists
B. Fungi
C. Viruses*
D. Animals
E. None of the above
Term
(1)Individuals of the same species living in a distinct geographic area is defined as.
Definition
population.
Term
(1)Rosy Periwinkle of Madagascar contains two chemicals used to treat...
Definition
Leukemia and Hodgkins disease.
Term
(1)Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of all living things?
Definition
A) Living things grow and reproduce.
B) Living things contain nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
C) Living things maintain homeostasis.
D) Living things eat to get nutrients.*
E) Living things are composed of cells.
Term
(1)What is the correct order of the levels of organization of life?
Definition
Molecule - Cell - Tissue - Organ - Organ System - Individual - Population - Community - Ecosystem - Biosphere.
Term
(1)Variables are elements of research which.
Definition
Can change.
Term
(1)What is the innocuous, nondrug, substance made to look like the drug being tested that is given to the control group?
Definition
Placebo.
Term
(1)The order of the scientific process is:
Definition
Observation, hypothesis, experimentation, drawing conclusions, revising hypothesis, and designing new experiments.
Term
(1)Groups of similar cells that perform the same functions are known as:
Definition
Tissue.
Term
(1)Molds and mushrooms are a part of what kingdom?
Definition
Fungi.
Term
(1)The following are characteristics all living things share, EXCEPT:
Definition
A. Composed of cells
B. Use energy and raw materials
C. Reproduce
D. Consume food*
E. Respond
Term
(1)All of the following are "Kingdoms of Life", EXCEPT:
Definition
A. Homosapien*
B. Bacteria
C. Animals
D. Plants
E. Archaea
F. Fungi
Term
(1)The first step of the scientific method is:
Definition
Make observations.
Term
(1)What is the primary function of a population?
Definition
Reproduce.
Term
(2)A protein is made of one or more chains of ____?
Definition
amino acids.
Term
(2)What is unnecessary to keep ourselves healthy?
Definition
Eat food with salt.
Term
(2)An ionic bond results from which of the following?
Definition
Mutual attraction of identically charged ions.
Term
(2)Which is NOT a quality of water?
Definition
It is basic.
Term
(2)One glucose molecule produces
Definition
36 ATP.
Term
(2)The most common foodborne infections in the United States are caused by:
Definition
A. Salmonella
B. Campylobacter
C. Escherichia coli O157:H7
D. All of the above*
Term
(2)What must all energy (from the breakdown of molecules) be channeled through before it can be used in the body?
Definition
ATP.
Term
(2)Which of these has one end that is hydrophobic and one end that is hydrophilic?
Definition
Phospholipids.
Term
(2)A polymer is a ________.
Definition
Large molecule made of many smaller molecules called monomers.
Term
(2)A carbohydrate is known commonly as a....
Definition
Starch.
Term
(2)Among the lipids structure which one has an affinity for water?
Definition
Hydrophilic head.
Term
(2)What type of bond occurs from the mutual attraction between two opposite charged ions?
Definition
ionic.
Term
(2)Substances that keep pH values from changing dramatically are called:
Definition
Buffers.
Term
(2)What does a steroid's structure consist of?
Definition
Four carbon rings attached to a molecule
Term
(2)Buffers:
Definition
a. keep pH levels from changing dramatically
b.remove excess H+ from solution when concentrations of H+ decrease
c.add H+ when concentrations of H+ decrease
d.keep biochemical reactions in humans to a pH level of around 7
e. all of the above*
Term
(2)According to the food guide pyramid, which type of food is the most needed in life (the biggest stage)?
Definition
Grains – (bread, cereal, rice).
Term
(2)The atomic number of an atom is based on ________.
Definition
The number of protons in the atoms nucleus.
Term
(2)At home, good food safety practices for food handling can be sorted into:
Definition
a. Chilling
b. Cooking
c. Separation
d. Cleanliness
e. All of the above*
Term
(2)Which of the followings are included in Nutritional genomics?
Definition
Nutrigenetic and Nutrigenomics.
Term
(2)Nucleotides are joined into chains through:
Definition
dehydration syntehsis.
Term
(2)Which of the following is one of the main products located in the cytoplasm during the glycolysis phase?
Definition
2 pyruviate
Term
(2)Which of the following is correct description of Amino Acid?
Definition
The building blocks of proteins.
Term
(2)What are the bases of ribose?
Definition
a. adenine
b.guanine
c. cytocil
d. uracil
e. ALL OF THE ABOVE*
Term
(2)Sometimes changes in the environment of a protein cause the molecule to unravel and lose its three dimensional shape. This process is known as
Definition
Denaturation.
Term
(3)Cells use two catabolic pathways ____________ and ____________ to break down glucose and store its energy as ATP.
Definition
cellular respiration, fermentation.
Term
(3)Which is a difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?
Definition
Eukaryotic cells contain membrane bound organelles while prokaryotic cells do not.
Term
(3)Which of the following provides the cell with energy through the breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration?
Definition
Mitochondrion.
Term
(3)Where is the areola tissue found?
Definition
Around blood vessels
Term
(3)Which of the following is not a function of the plasma membrane?
Definition
a) Maintain structural integrity of the cell
b) Regulate movement of substances in and out of cells
c) Provide Recognition between cells
d) Stick cells together to form tissues and organs
e) Perform cellular respiration*
Term
(3)What is the primary function of lysosomes?
Definition
Destroys old or defective cell parts.
Term
(3)Why is it important that cells have a small volume?
Definition
To minimize energy expenditure.
Term
(3)What structure on a prokaryotic cell functions for movement?
Definition
flagellum.
Term
(3)What is the process where a substance moves from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration with the aid of a membrane protein?
Definition
Facilitated Diffusion.
Term
(3)what is a special type of diffusion in which water moves across a plasma membrane from a region of higher concentration?
Definition
osmosis.
Term
(3)Which of the following is contained in the nucleus of a cell?
Definition
DNA.
Term
(3)Which of the following is NOT a phase of cellular respiration?
Definition
a)transition reaction
b)glycolosis
c)citric acid cycle
d)electron transport train
e)exocytosis*
Term
(3)DNA contains a code responsible for the production of what biological macromolecules?
Definition
Proteins.
Term
(3)Which of the following is/are a part of the cell theory?
Definition
a) Cells are the smallest unit of life
b) Cells make up all living things
c) New cells arise from preexisting cells
d) Both A and B
e) All of the above*
Term
(3)Which organelle contains almost all the genetic information and influences cellular structure and function?
Definition
nucleus
Term
(3)In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?
Definition
Mitochondria.
Term
(3)Because they do not require energy “Facilitated Diffusion” and “Osmosis” are forms of:
Definition
Passive Transport.
Term
(3)In ___ cells engulf large particles or bacteria?
Definition
Phagocytosis.
Term
(3)What are the three types of fibers that make up the cytoskeleton?
Definition
Microfilaments, Microtubles, Intermediate Filaments.
Term
(3)What is the structure of the plasma membrane called?
Definition
Fluid Mosaic.
Term
(3)In some regions the Endoplasmic Reticulum is studded with ribosomes and because of this it is called ___?
Definition
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum.
Term
(3)What is a pathway by which cells can harvest energy in the absence of oxygen?
Definition
Fermentation.
Term
(3)What organelle sorts, modifies, and packages products of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?
Definition
Golgi Complex.
Term
(4)Albinism is:
Definition
A. An inherited Condition
B. a condition where an individual's melanocytes are unable to produce melanin
C. Found in about 1 in 10,000 people
D. Not specific to a particular race
E. A condition that causes peoples eyes and skin to be a pinkish color
F. All of the above*
Term
(4)which of the following is not a characteristic of our skin?
Definition
a.protects us from harmful environmental substances such as UV rays and chemicals
b. produces vitamin D
c. color of skin does not depend on the amount of melanin present*
d. skin is water resistant
e. skin consists of two main layers
Term
(4)Homeostasis is maintained primarily by:
Definition
Negative feedback mechanisms.
Term
(4)Which of the list below is not the type of human tissues:
Definition
A. Epithelial tissue;
B. Connective tissue;
C. Ground tissue;
D. Epithelial tissue;
E. Vascular tissue;
F. C and E.*
Term
(4)These line the thoracic and abdominal cavities and the organs in them, secreting a fluid that lubricates the organs:
Definition
Serous membranes.
Term
(4)The dermis contains all except:
Definition
A. Blood vessels
B. Nerves
C. sweat glands
D. adipose tissue*
E. hair follicles
Term
(4)The body's temperature control center is located in the:
Definition
hypothalamus.
Term
(4)Adipose (fat) tissue:
Definition
Functions in energy storage and insulation.
Term
(4)Which of the list below is correct:
Definition
B)The integumentary system is considered an organ system.
C)Tattoo is essentially permanent because the dermis is not shed
B and C are correct.
Term
(4)The integumentary system includes which of the following?
Definition
a.)hair
b.)nails
c.)sweat glands
d.)oil glands
e.)all of the above*
Term
(4)Which muscle tissue contracts and propels blood through the circulatory system?
Definition
Cardiac muscle tissue.
Term
(4)What are sometimes called the integumentary system?
Definition
The skin and its derivatives - hair, nails, oil glands, and sweat glands;
Term
(4)Where are tight junctions between cells found?
Definition
in the linings of the intestines and urinary track.
Term
(4)What brain region is the control center for body temperature?
Definition
hypothalamus.
Term
(4)Which is not characteristic of Integumentary system?
Definition
a) It protects underlying tissues.
b) It provides skin sensation.
c) It helps regulate body temperature.
d) It synthesizes vitamin D.
e) It transports nutrients, respiratory gases, wastes, and heat.*
Term
(4)Which of the following is NOT a component of the integumentary system?
Definition
a. epidermis
b. oil glands
c. tissue*
d. hair
e. epithelial cells
Term
(4)Which of these is not a characteristic of smooth muscle?
Definition
A) cells tapered at each end, one nucleus
b) pumps blood through the body*
c) involuntary contraction
d) found in tubes such as blood vessels
e) when arranged in circle, control diameter of tube
Term
(4)which of the following is not one of our primary types of tissue
Definition
a. muslce tissue
b. integumentary tissue*
c. nervous tissue
d. epithelial tissue
e. connective tissue
Term
(4)Which of these is not a response to drop in body temperature?
Definition
a) skeletal muscles contract repeatedly
b) piloerection
c) increased metabolic activity
d) blood vessels contract
e) sweat glands increase activity*
Term
(4)What kind of tissue covers body surfaces, lines body cavities and organs, and forms glands?
Definition
epithelial tissue.
Term
(4)Which of these is not a type of membrane?
Definition
a) mucous membrane
b) serous membrane
c) synovial membrane
d) cellular membrane*
e) cutaneous membrane
Term
(4)What is the skin tissue hardened by in order to form nails?
Definition
keratin.
Term
(10)What is a hormone?
Definition
A chemical messenger of the endocrine system
Term
(10)Steroid hormones are...
Definition
lipid soluble
Term
(10)Located at the center of the brain, this tiny glad produces melatonin.
Definition
Pineal gland.
Term
(10)Which of the following is not a secretion of the pituitary gland?
Definition
a) growth hormone
b) prolactin
c) estrogen*
d) follicle-stimulating hormone
d) luteinizing hormone
Term
(10)Define: Thyroid Gland
Definition
shield-shaped structure at the front of the neck that synthesizes and secrets thyroid hormone and calcitonin.
Term
(10)What is the product of the Adrenal Medulla?
Definition
Norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Term
(10)Which of the following is not true of Oxytocin?
Definition
not produced by the hypothalamus.
Term
(10)What part of the endocrine system has the main function of decreasing urine output in order to conserve the amount of water in the body?
Definition
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Term
(10)what gland is responsible for regulating metabolsim?
Definition
thyroid gland
Term
(10) Which of the following is not true of Oxytocin?
Definition
a) stimulates uterine contractions
b) stimulates milk ejection
c) produced by men and women
d) not produced by the hypothalamus*
Term
(10)What is the main product of the endocrine system?
Definition
Hormones.
Term
(10)What gland is connected to the endocrine organ connected to the hypothalmus by a short stalk. Consists of the anterior and posterior lobes and is also called hypophysis?
Definition
Pituitary Gland.
Term
(10) Where is the Pancreas located in the human body?
Definition
Abdomen.
Term
(10)Which of the following is not influenced by hormones?
Definition
A. Growth
B. Behavior
C. Metabolism
D. Body Temperature*
E. Behavior
Term
(10)What is the main reason why someone is diagnosed with a Goiter?
Definition
Inadequate iodine in diet.
Term
(10)What Hormone does the Pineal Gland Secret?
Definition
Melatonin.
Term
(11)What is the composition of the formed elements?
Definition
Red blood cell, white blood cell, platelets.
Term
(11)What is the cause of Anemia?
Definition
disorder of the red blood cell.
Term
(11)What is a red blood cells function?
Definition
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Term
(11)Plasma makes up about _ % of blood.
Definition
55.
Term
(11)When blood is put into a centrifuge and spun it divides as follows from top to bottom:
Definition
plasma, platelets and white blood cells, red blood cells.
Term
(11)What is the final step of clotting?
Definition
fibrin network traps red blood cells and platelets ,forming a blood clot.
Term
(11)What is the straw-colored liquid that makes up about 55% of blood?
Definition
Plasma.
Term
(11)Blood types are determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
Definition
True.
Term
(11)Which of the following is specialized connective tissue?
Definition
Bone, Cartilage, Blood.
Term
(11)All of these are disorders of white blood cells except:
Definition
Anemia.
Term
(11)Where do all form elements come from?
Definition
stem cells located in red bone marrow.
Term
(11)What percentage does plasma make up in blood?
Definition
55%
Term
(11)______ is a result of low oxygen carrying capacity.
Definition
anemia.
Term
(11)What is the name of the condition where the blood's ability to carry oxygen is reduced?
Definition
Anemia.
Term
(11)What element does red blood cells transport in the body?
Definition
oxygen.
Term
(11)Approximately how many molecules of hemoglobin are packed in to each red blood cell?
Definition
280 Million.
Term
(11)Which Granulocytes are responsible for the release of histamine?
Definition
Basophils.
Term
(11)What is leukemia?
Definition
cancer of the white blood cell in which the amount of them increases to an unhealthy amount.
Term
(11)What are formed elements that are essential to blood clotting?
Definition
Platelets
Term
(11)How long does a red blood cell live for?
Definition
120 days.
Term
(11)What are white blood cells?
Definition
Cells which provide protection from infectious diseases.
Term
(11)What is the body's immediate response to blood vessel injury?
Definition
Constricts.
Term
(12)What two types can blood pressure be broken into?
Definition
Systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
Term
(12)Which of the following is NOT TRUE about hypertension?
Definition
A. Hypertension is considered a cardiovascular disease
B. Hypertension always produces obvious symptoms*
C. As a result of hypertension, the heart enlarges, but it works less efficiently
D. Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure
E. Hypertension can have can have fatal consequences, involving the heart, brain, blood vessels, or kidneys
Term
(12)The arteries do which of the following:
Definition
Carry blood away from the heart
Term
(12) Which of the following is not a way to treat High Blood Pressure?
Definition
Drinking Alcohol.
Term
(12)Which pumps blood away from the heart?
Definition
Capillaries, artery, arterioles.
Term
(12)What is a Systole?
Definition
A contraction of the heart muscle.
Term
(12)Which choice is one of the functions of the lymphatic system?
Definition
Helps defend the body from disease-causing organisms.
Term
(12)What carries blood away from the heart?
Definition
Arteries.
Term
(12)How many capillaries are typically found in a bed?
Definition
10-100.
Term
(12)What are veins?
Definition
Blood Vessels that return blood to the heart.
Term
(12)What percentage of High Blood Pressure cases have no known cause?
Definition
90%.
Term
(12)Which mechanism(s) moves blood from the lower parts of the body to the heart?
Definition
- Valves in the vein that prevent the back flow of blood.
- Breathing which causes pressure changes in the body that pumps blood towards the heart.
-Contraction of skeletal muscles that squeeze the veins.
- None of the above
- All answers (excluding "None of the Above")*
Term
(12)What is the function of the pulmonary veins?
Definition
to carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
Term
(12)Which part of the circulatory system carry's blood to the heart, and which part of the circulatory system carries blood away from the heart?
Definition
Veins carry to the heart, while Arteries carry away from the heart
Term
(12)The lymphatic vessels (part of the lymphatic system through which the lymph flows) are studded with ________ that help cleanse the lymph as it filters through:
Definition
Lymph Nodes.
Term
(12)Atherosclerosis is a:
Definition
buildup of lipids in an artery.
Term
(12)What is/are the function(s) of the elastic fibers in the middle layer of an artery?
Definition
a) They help the artery tolerate the pressure shock caused by blood surging into it when the heart contracts.
b) They enable the artery to contract.
c) They help maintain a relatively even pressure within the artery.
d) They enable a process called vasodilation.
e) A and C*
Term
(12)Which of the following sentences correctly describe the method of the heart beat:
Definition
Ventricles and atria are relaxed and fill passively at the stage of "early diastole".
Term
(12)Select the best term that completes the statement. Contraction of skeletal muscle squeezes ______.
Definition
veins.
Term
(12)Blood returning from the lungs enters the heart through the:
Definition
left atrium.
Term
(12)Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?
Definition
arteries.
Term
(12)How do you clear a blocked artery?
Definition
You stick a balloon in the artery and compress the plaque.
Term
(12)What is the pathway of blood through the body?
Definition
Heart, Artery, Arteriole, Capillary, Venule, Vein, Heart.
Term
(12)Which arteries are responsible for supplying the heart with oxygen and nutrients?
Definition
Coronary.
Term
(12)What carries blood from the lower body back to the heart?
Definition
Inferior Vena Cava.
Term
(12)The two types of blood pressure are:
Definition
diastolic and systolic.
Term
(12) _____________are located between each atrium & ventricle.
Definition
Atrioventricular Veins.
Term
(12)Blood pressure is the force blood exerts against _______ walls.
Definition
Blood vessel.
Term
(13)An overreaction by the body's immune system to an antigen would be called a(n)
Definition
allergy.
Term
(13)What cells are referred to as "scavenger" cells that engulf damaged tissue, pathogens and dead cells?
Definition
Phagocytes.
Term
(13)Helper T cells are used in which step of the immune response?
Definition
alert.
Term
(13)In the immune response there are two cells, one is a free antibody and the other is a cellular antibody. What are these two cells?
Definition
B and T cells.
Term
(13)The purpose of a macrophage is to...
Definition
digest and engulf pathogens.
Term
(13)A second type of white blood cell ______ attacks pathogens that are too large to be consumed by phagocytosis, such as parasitic worms.
Definition
EOSINOPHILS.
Term
(13)The Body's first line of defense can consist of which organ?
Definition
A. The stomach
B. Large Intestine
C. Bladder
D. Respiratory Tract
E. All of the Above*
Term
(13)Which is the most abundant antibody?
Definition
IgG.
Term
(13)What is a cardinal sign of inflammation?
Definition
A- Swelling.
B- Fever.
C- Pain.
D- Heat.
E- Pain and swelling.
F- All are signs of inflammation*
Term
(13)Within the macrophage, the engulfed material is digested into smaller pieces. This occurs in which step of the immune response?
Definition
Detection.
Term
(13)The second line of defense consists of nonspecific internal defenses against any pathogen that breaks through the physical and chemical barriers and enters the body. This second line of defense includes:
Definition
all of the above.
(it didn't include the other options)
Term
(13)Monoclonal antibodies are used for...
Definition
a) home pregnancy tests.
b) detecting early stages of inhalation anthrax infection.
c) screening many diseases.
d) cancer treatment.
e) All of the above*
Term
(13)The body is made up of three lines of defense. Each of the following are examples of the 1st Line of Defense EXCEPT
Definition
Protein
Term
(13)The first line of defense are:
Definition
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL BARRIERS.
Term
(13)What triggers the immune system response?
Definition
Antigens.
Term
(13)The body's second line of defense includes:
Definition
defensive cells, proteins, inflammation, and fever.
Term
(13)These cells remain and provide a quick response to the antigen in a future encounter
Definition
Memory Cells.
Term
(13)Why does redness occur in inflammation?
Definition
blood vessels dilate, causing blood flow in the area to increase.
Term
(13)The compliment system, when a complement protein forms holes in bacterium causing the bacterium to burst, is an example of:
Definition
Nonspecific Internal Defense.
Term
(13)Allergies release:
Definition
HISTAMINE
Term
(13)What is the body’s third line of defense?
Definition
The immune system.
Term
(13a)What is an example of a disease caused by prions?
Definition
Chronic Wasting Disease.
Term
(13a)Pathogens responsible for emerging infectious diseases are spread to humans by:
Definition
Apes
Pests
Livestock
Aquatic Life
All of the above*
Term
(13a)A type of infectious disease that is made up of misfolded versions of a harmless protein usually found on the end of nerve cells is called a(n)
Definition
Prion.
Term
(13a)Bacteria...
Definition
are prokaryotes
Term
(13a)These are chemicals that inhibit the growth of microorganisms working to reduce the number of bacteria or slow the growth rate of the population, allowing time for the body defenses to conquer the bacteria.
Definition
Antibiotics.
Term
(13a)What is a lytic infection?
Definition
When a cell explodes or bursts causing symptoms of illness.
Term
(13a)In protein production, RNA is to______________ while DNA is to transcribed.
Definition
Translated.
Term
(13a)The basic shapes of bacteria are:
Definition
rod-shaped, corkscrew-shaped, round.
Term
(13a)If a pathogen is virulent, then it:
Definition
Has a relatively strong ability to cause disease.
Term
(13a)Why are infections today being more resistant to antibiotics than in the past?
Definition
Doctors are over-prescribing antibiotics.
Term
(13a)These are single-celled eukaryotic organisms with well-defined nuclei:
Definition
Protozoans.
Term
(13a)Which of these is the cause of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies?
Definition
Prions.
Term
(13a)C.W.D. (Chronic Wasting Disease) spreads through herds of deer and elk in the United States and is caused by a (an):
Definition
prion.
Term
(13a)What is the body's first strategy for defending against foreign organisms and molecules or cancer cells?
Definition
Nonspecific physical and chemical surface barriers.
Term
(13a)Of the following which is not a pathogen?
Definition
a)bacteria
b)fungi
c)prions
d)red blood cells*
e)viruses
Term
(13a)What is an characteristic is not part of the 3rd Line of Defense (Immune Response) ?
Definition
a)destroy specific targets (disease causing organisms)
b)the lymphatic system produces cells responsible for immunity
c)remembers specific targets so that a quick response can be mounted if that target enters the body again
d)last line of defense in the body’s defense system
e)keep foreign organisms out of the body*
Term
(15)What is pharynx?
Definition
Area that both food and air pass through.
Term
(15)Which is not the neural on digestive activity’s effect?
Definition
A release of saliva from salivary glands
B release of gastric juice and mucus from cells of stomach lining
C release of enzymes from small intestine into the small intestine
D decreased motility in small intestine*
E Increased motility in small intestine
Term
(15)The digestive system consists of a long tube called the __________which starts at the mouth and contunues through the pharynx, esophagus,stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
Definition
Gastrointestinal.
Term
(15)Which of the following is not accurately describes characteristics of the digestive system?
Definition
a. Liver produces bile to make chemical digestion easier.
b.The wall of small intestine contains circular folds.
c. Most chemical digestion and absorption occurs in the duodenum and the ileum in small intestine.*
d. Gallbladder stores bile and release it into small intestine.
e. The stomach is designed to liquefy food.
f. The pancreas produces several digestive enzymes that act in the small intestine
Term
(15)What is NOT the characteristic of the pancreas?
Definition
A.Gland located behind the stomach
B.Releases secretions into small intestine
C.Passageway for feces*
D.Secretes enzymes that digest all major nutrients
E.Secretes buffers that neutralize HCI from stomach
F.Digestive secretions include bicarbonate ions
Term
(15)Where does the gastrointestinal tract begin?
Definition
mouth.
Term
(15)Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Definition
Stores bile.
Term
(15)The digestive system is the organ system that digest and absorbs food. All of the following are true about basic structure of digestive system except:
Definition
a. It consists of a long, hollow tube, caleed the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
b. The lumen is the hollow area of the tube that food and fluids travel through.
c. The mu...cosa is the innermost layer which the moist, mucus-secreting layer.
d. It has three layers of smooth muscle that allow to churn and mix food.*
e. It has layer called submucosa which consists of connective tissue containing blood vessels, lymph vessels. and nerves.
f. The muscularis is made up of two layers of smooth muscle- one circular and one longitudinal
Term
(15)What is peristalsis?
Definition
Peristalsis causes enamel erosion in our teeth.
Term
(15)What is salivary amylase?
Definition
An enzyme found in saliva.
Term
(15)What are the accessory organs in our digestive system?
Definition
liver, pancreas and gall bladder
Term
(15)Which of the following is not a part of the salivary glands?
Definition
A: Parotid glands
B: Sublingual glands
C: Submandibular glands
D: Gastric glands*
Term
(15)Which of the following is not the function of stomach?
Definition
A.Stores food
B.Secretes gastric juice
C.Play a role in swallowing*
D.Mixes food gastric juice
E.Protein digestion begins
Term
(15)What is the primary site of digestion and absorption?
Definition
small intestine.
Term
(15)Which of the following are accessory organs that aid in the processes of digestion and absorption within the small intestine?
Definition
pancreas, liver, gallbladder.
Term
(15)What is the ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment, despite changes in the surroundings?
Definition
Homeostasis.
Term
(15)Which of the following is NOT a part of the large intestine?
Definition
duodenum.
Term
(15)What characteristic of the skeletal muscle is false?
Definition
a. Long Cylindrical striated cells with many
b. Voluntary contraction
c. Pumps Blood through the body*
d. Most are found attached to the skeleton
e. Responsible for voluntary movement
Term
(15)The bone has many functions, which of the following is not one of them?
Definition
a. Serves as lever for muscles to act on*
b. Protection and support for internal structures
c. Movement, in conjunction with muscles
d. Storage of lipids, calcium and phosphoruse
e. Production of blood cells
Term
(15)The human mouth has how many incisor teeth?
Definition
8
Term
(15)What cells produce the pigment called melanin?
Definition
Melanocytes.
Term
(15)The human mouth has how many canine teeth?
Definition
4
Term
(15)A protein consists of one or more chains of:
Definition
amino acids.
Term
(15)Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?
Definition
regulating the release of food to the small intestines
B. storing food
C. pumping nutrients directly into the blood*
D. liquefying food
E. carrying out the initial chemical digestion of proteins
Term
(10)What gland is responsible for the regulation of Metabolism?
Definition
Thyroid Gland
Term
(10)Hormones from the endocrine system only affect which cells?
Definition
Target Cells
Term
(10)Hormones influence all of the following except:
Definition
Intelligence
Term
(13)Four Signs of Inflammation are; Redness, Pain, Heat, and _________.
Definition
Swelling
Term
(13)Interferons special characteristic is to _________?
Definition
Warns other cells.
Term
(13)The third line of defense special mechanism targets ________ pathogens.
Definition
Specific.
Term
(13) In a ___________ Immunity a person receives antibodies that were produced by another person or animal.
Definition
Passive
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