Question 1

Which tissue lacks a direct blood supply and heals very slowly?

Accepted Answer

A)  bone
B)  cartilage
C)  muscle
D)  epithelial tissue
E)  nerveF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Why would it make sense to have the birthing process controlled by a positive feedback loop?

Accepted Answer

A)  because there is a definite cutoff point to be reached
B)  because birth is a positive experience
C)  because there is no sensor involved
D)  because there is no stimulus involved
E)  because there is a fluctuation of hormones above and below the level necessary to induce birthF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE about homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeostasis is controlled by hormones.
B)  Homeostasis is primarily controlled by the circulatory system.
C)  Homeostasis holds fluctuations near to the body's average levels.
D)  Homeostasis requires coordination between internal organs.
E)  Homeostasis is often controlled by negative feedback.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The part of the skin that has adipose tissue to help insulate the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis.
B)  dermis.
C)  subcutaneous layer.
D)  connective tissue.
E)  muscle layer.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The tissue that has a white,translucent appearance and is found at the ends of long bones is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaline cartilage.
B)  fibrocartilage.
C)  elastic cartilage.
D)  compact bone.
E)  dense fibrous connective tissue.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 6

List the three layers of the integumentary system and indicate the main functions of each layer.

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The epidermis is the most superficial la...

Question 7

Simple squamous epithelium has

Accepted Answer

A)  a single layer of cube-shaped cells.
B)  a single layer of column-shaped cells.
C)  a single layer of flat cells.
D)  many layers of flat cells.
E)  many layers of cube-shaped cells.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Which two types of tissue come together to make a "basement membrane"?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle and connective
B)  connective and nervous
C)  nervous and epithelial
D)  epithelial and connective
E)  nervous and muscleF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The disruption of homeostasis can lead to what type of disease that can be life-threatening,but usually occurs and is resolved quickly?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic
B)  systemic
C)  acute
D)  localized
E)  simpleF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Which type of tissue contains cells close together and connected to a basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaline cartilage
B)  elastic cartilage
C)  muscle tissue
D)  nerve tissue
E)  epithelial tissueF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Some very important persons such as Japanese Emperor Hirohito and China's Premier Zhou Enlai were kept alive during their last days by many transfusions of blood.Without knowing further details of their ailments,which of the following functions most likely provided the most significant contribution to keeping them alive?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen and carbon dioxide carrying capacity
B)  supplement of hormone levels
C)  provision of organic nutrients such as glucose,amino acids,and fats
D)  provision of albumin and fibrinogen
E)  provision of immune antibodiesF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Usually it is not possible to penetrate inside a body cavity without cutting through protective tissues.However,sperm reach the egg via the vagina,uterus,and fallopian tubes (oviducts) .Without crossing any epidermal barrier,the sperm can find itself inside which body cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic
B)  pelvic
C)  pericardial
D)  dorsal
E)  pleuralF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a part of a neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)  cell body
B)  dendrite
C)  axon
D)  neuroglial cell
E)  nucleusF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

During a medical test for spinal meningitis the physician orders a "spinal tap".What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic
B)  abdominal
C)  pericardial
D)  dorsal
E)  pleuralF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 15

List the four major tissue types found in the human body.

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Question 16

The muscle group in your upper arm is composed of what type of muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle
B)  smooth muscle
C)  cardiac muscle
D)  both cardiac and skeletal
E)  adiposeF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

What is the numerical relationship of neuroglial cells compared to neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because they are big,one neuroglial cell can serve many neurons,so there are about nine neurons for every neuroglial cell.
B)  There are about an equal number of both; each neuron has a companion neuroglial cell.
C)  There are about nine neuroglial cells for every neuron.
D)  The numbers vary widely from animal to animal and depend on the size of the animal.
E)  Brain volume is made of approximately two-thirds neurons and one-third neuroglial cells.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Epithelial tissue can be modified to

Accepted Answer

A)  store fat.
B)  perform absorption.
C)  receive stimuli.
D)  move body parts.
E)  carry impulses.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which is NOT a true statement about the blood component?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cells provide the major transport for oxygen.
B)  Blood contains a matrix of collagen fibers made by cells.
C)  Platelets are not complete cells.
D)  White blood cells either engulf disease organisms or form antibodies for immunity.
E)  Plasma makes up slightly over half of human blood volume to provide a liquid in which blood solids can flow.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which membrane is composed of loose connective tissue and lines moveable joint cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial
B)  serous
C)  mucous
D)  meninges
E)  pleuraeF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 11: Human Organization

List the three layers of the integumentary system and indicate the main functions of each layer.

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Which type of tissue contains cells close together and connected to a basement membrane?

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The disruption of homeostasis can lead to what type of disease that can be life-threatening,but usually occurs and is resolved quickly?

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What is the numerical relationship of neuroglial cells compared to neurons?

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Usually it is not possible to penetrate inside a body cavity without cutting through protective tissues.However,sperm reach the egg via the vagina,uterus,and fallopian tubes (oviducts) .Without crossing any epidermal barrier,the sperm can find itself inside which body cavity?

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Why would it make sense to have the birthing process controlled by a positive feedback loop?

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The part of the skin that has adipose tissue to help insulate the body is the

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During a medical test for spinal meningitis the physician orders a "spinal tap".What cavity would he be removing the fluid from?

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List the four major tissue types found in the human body.

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