Question 1

An average person has about ________ neurons.

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A)  100,000
B)  1 trillion
C)  2 million
D)  1 billionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

List the major life process that each of the following organ systems carries out: urinary,lymphatic,nervous,and cardiovascular.

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Urinary system is responsible for elimin...

Question 3

Which is NOT a structure seen in compact bone?

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A)  cylindrical structural units called osteons (Haversian systems) 
B)  central canals containing blood vessels and nerves
C)  osteocytes located within lacunae
D)  bony bars and plates with irregular spaces between them
E)  thin extensions of bone cells within canaliculiF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements about epithelial tissue is NOT true?

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A)  Squamous epithelium is composed of flattened cells.
B)  Columnar epithelium is cube-shaped with the nucleus near the upper surface of the cells.
C)  Simple epithelia have only a single layer of cells.
D)  Pseudostratified epithelium looks like it has multiple layers,but all the cells are attached to the basement membrane.
E)  Epithelium lining the respiratory tract contains cilia that move particles along its surface.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Skeletal muscle

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A)  is made of extremely small cells with one nucleus.
B)  is not under voluntary control.
C)  is found in the walls of the intestines and stomach.
D)  has bands of actin and myosin filaments perpendicular to the length of the cell that produce contractions.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following systems / organs is incorrectly matched with its role in maintaining homeostasis?

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A)  Digestive system - provides nutrient molecules to the cells.
B)  Respiratory system - transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to the cells throughout the body.
C)  Liver - removes excess glycogen from the blood and stores it as glucose.
D)  Pancreas secretes insulin when the body has an elevated blood glucose level.
E)  All of the systems / organs listed are correctly matched with their role in maintaining homeostasis.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Homeostasis is ultimately controlled by the nervous system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement about connective tissue is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loose connective tissue contains fibroblasts,different types of fiber,and a nonliving matrix.
B)  Fibrous connective tissue includes bone and cartilage.
C)  Blood is a connective tissue that contains a fluid matrix.
D)  Adipose tissue provides insulation and padding in organs such as the skin.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Exocrine glands that secrete products onto the surface of the skin through ducts are classified as ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial
B)  connective
C)  muscle
D)  nervousE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Name the labeled cavities in the diagram at right and indicate an organ found in each.

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A - Dorsal Cavity: contains the cranial ...

Question 11

What tissue type is characterized by being a transport medium for nutrients and also includes blood and adipose tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tissue
B)  nervous tissue
C)  epithelial tissue
D)  connective tissueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

In lactation,the more a baby suckles his mother's breast to obtain milk,the more milk is produced.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback loop.
B)  negative feedback loop.
C)  neutral feedback loop.
D)  stimulating feedback loop.
E)  None of these answers is correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following skin derivatives is incorrectly matched with the organism on which it is found?

Accepted Answer

A)  mammals - hair and nails
B)  amphibians - epidermal scales
C)  fishes - bony scales
D)  birds - feathersE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What type of tissue contracts and accounts for movements of organs or the entire body?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tissue
B)  nervous tissue
C)  epithelial tissue
D)  connective tissueE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The ________ body cavity will contain the heart,lungs and spleen.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventral
B)  cranial
C)  dorsal
D)  abdominal
E)  abdominopelvicF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

________ is responsible for receiving,interpreting,and producing a response to stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle tissue
B)  Nervous tissue
C)  Epithelial tissue
D)  Connective tissueE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which statement is NOT true about cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartilage cells are located in small spaces called lacunae.
B)  The matrix of cartilage includes calcium salts.
C)  The matrix of cartilage is both solid and flexible.
D)  The human fetal skeleton is made up of cartilage.
E)  Adult bodies possess structures that are made up of cartilage such as the nose,ear,and pads between the vertebrae in the backbone.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 18

What type of fiber accounts for the strength of various connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic
B)  collagen
C)  actin
D)  reticularE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

During fertilization in humans,sperm reach the egg by traveling through the vagina,uterus,and fallopian tubes.In which body cavity does the sperm locate the egg?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal cavity
B)  pleural cavity
C)  pelvic cavity
D)  pericardial cavity
E)  dorsal body cavity (cerebral-spinal) F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The level of carbon dioxide in the blood is monitored by nerve tissue.If you exercise strenuously,the increase in cellular respiration consumes oxygen from the blood and produces surplus carbon dioxide removed in the blood.Since this physical exertion requires faster breathing to replenish oxygen supplies and carry away carbon dioxide,the carbon dioxide sensors result in signals from the brain to increase breathing rate.After you have rested,and carbon dioxide levels are back to normal,your breathing rate decreases too.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a response to a sensory impulse that causes a muscle or gland to react.
B)  a negative feedback loop that stimulates a response similar to the stimulus.
C)  a positive feedback loop that stimulates a response opposite to the stimulus.
D)  the dynamic interplay between events that tend to change the internal environment and events that tend to keep it the same.
E)  the dynamic interplay between events that tend to change the internal environment and events that tend to increase the changes.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 31: Animal Organization and Homeostasis

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Exocrine glands that secrete products onto the surface of the skin through ducts are classified as ________ tissue.

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Which statement is NOT true about cartilage?

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Which is NOT a structure seen in compact bone?

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What tissue type is characterized by being a transport medium for nutrients and also includes blood and adipose tissues?

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________ is responsible for receiving,interpreting,and producing a response to stimuli.

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Skeletal muscle

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Name the labeled cavities in the diagram at right and indicate an organ found in each.

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What type of tissue contracts and accounts for movements of organs or the entire body?

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Which of the following systems / organs is incorrectly matched with its role in maintaining homeostasis?

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In lactation,the more a baby suckles his mother's breast to obtain milk,the more milk is produced.This is an example of a

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The ________ body cavity will contain the heart,lungs and spleen.

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An average person has about ________ neurons.

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Homeostasis is ultimately controlled by the nervous system.

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During fertilization in humans,sperm reach the egg by traveling through the vagina,uterus,and fallopian tubes.In which body cavity does the sperm locate the egg?

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Which statement about connective tissue is NOT true?

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Name the labeled cavities in the diagram at right and indicate an organ found in each.

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What type of tissue contracts and accounts for movements of organs or the entire body?

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Which of the following statements about epithelial tissue is NOT true?

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Which of the following systems / organs is incorrectly matched with its role in maintaining homeostasis?

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