Question 1

Which of the following is not true about epithelial tissue?

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A)   covers body surfaces
B)   generally one cell layer thick
C)   stores energy
D)   allows for gas exchange in the lungs
E)   contains cube shaped cellsF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The stimulus in this scenario is

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A)   the increase in carbon dioxide concentration in Jane's blood while she is holding her breath.
B)   the impulses sent to the medulla oblongata.
C)   the more frequent inhalations and exhalations.
D)   the decrease in carbon dioxide concentration as she breathes more forcefully.
E)   Jane diving into the swimming pool.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

In the figure shown here,_________ moves into the body and _________ moves out of the body through the respiratory system at "4."

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A)   nutrients; metabolic wastes
B)   wastes; nutrients
C)   carbon dioxide; oxygen
D)   oxygen; carbon dioxide
E)   water; urineF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The nervous system and endocrine system control the body's functions by

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A)   maintaining a constant level of nerve impulses.
B)   sending out messages by nerve impulse and hormones.
C)   responding only to the internal environment.
D)   stimulating the body's reproductive organs.
E)   maintaining a constant level of hormones in the blood.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Within a negative feedback loop

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A)   the effect causes a response.
B)   the sensor sends data to the control center.
C)   the control center detects a change in the internal environment.
D)   the sensor causes an effect to return conditions to normal.
E)   the stimulus sends data to the control center.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The tissue in sample two can be identified as

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A)   cardiac muscle.
B)   skeletal muscle.
C)   columnar epithelium.
D)   adipose tissue.
E)   loose fibrous connective tissue.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

White blood cells are different from red blood cells in that white blood cells

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A)   have nuclei.
B)   carry oxygen.
C)   contain hemoglobin.
D)   are actually cell fragments.
E)   are the most plentiful type of cell in blood.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

To enter the body,substances have to pass through connective tissue cells to reach the tissues beneath.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle are similar in that they are both

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A)   under voluntary control.
B)   under involuntary control.
C)   made of highly branched cells.
D)   striated.
E)   made of long parallel cells.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of connective tissue?

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A)   secretion and absorption
B)   protection
C)   cushioning and insulation
D)   supporting
E)   storageF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following lists the levels of biological organization in order from simplest to most complex?

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A)   cell, cardiac muscle, heart, cardiovascular system, human
B)   cardiac muscle, cell, human, heart, cardiovascular system
C)   human, heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac muscle, cell
D)   cell, heart, human, cardiovascular system, cardiac muscle
E)   heart, human, cell, cardiac muscle, cardiovascular systemF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

In the figure shown here,the tissue indicated by "2" is

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A)   dense fibrous connective tissue.
B)   skeletal muscle.
C)   adipose.
D)   loose fibrous connective tissue.
E)   bone.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

In the figure shown here,the tissue indicated by "3"

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A)   lends strength to and supports the joint.
B)   cushions the bones of the joint.
C)   attaches muscle to the bones.
D)   provides a smooth surface on the ends of bones.
E)   causes the movement of the joint.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

The liver is epithelial in origin as shown by what characteristic?

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A)   its ability to regenerate
B)   the matrix formed outside the cells
C)   the fibrous tissue which stores glycogen
D)   its ability to stretch
E)   its ability to generate electrical impulsesF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Movement of body parts directly requires the

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A)   muscular system and skeletal system.
B)   nervous system and endocrine system.
C)   skeletal system and digestive system.
D)   muscular system and cardiovascular system.
E)   endocrine system and nervous system.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of squamous epithelium?

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A)   lining or covering tissue
B)   cube-shaped cells
C)   flattened cells
D)   adhere to one another
E)   may be found in multiple layersF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Collagen fibers and elastic fibers are produced by

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A)   squamous epithelium.
B)   neuroglia.
C)   fibroblasts.
D)   platelets.
E)   adipose.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is an incorrect match?

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A)   adipose tissue - fat storage
B)   hyaline cartilage - flexible support
C)   dense fibrous connective tissue - protective covering
D)   bone - rigid support
E)   blood - transport of oxygenF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

If the lymphatic system did not function correctly

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A)   fluids would collect within body tissue.
B)   oxygen would not reach all the cells of the body.
C)   urea would build up in the liver.
D)   nutrients would not reach the liver.
E)   carbon dioxide would not reach the lungs.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The medulla oblongata acts as the ___________ in this example of negative feedback.

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A)   sensor
B)   stimulus
C)   control center
D)   effect
E)   response to the stimulusF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 22: Being Organized and Steady

Movement of body parts directly requires the

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To enter the body,substances have to pass through connective tissue cells to reach the tissues beneath.

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In the figure shown here,_________ moves into the body and _________ moves out of the body through the respiratory system at "4."

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Which of the following is an incorrect match?

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If the lymphatic system did not function correctly

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Within a negative feedback loop

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Collagen fibers and elastic fibers are produced by

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The nervous system and endocrine system control the body's functions by

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The tissue in sample two can be identified as

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In the figure shown here,the tissue indicated by "3"

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Skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle are similar in that they are both

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The medulla oblongata acts as the ___________ in this example of negative feedback.

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The stimulus in this scenario is

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The liver is epithelial in origin as shown by what characteristic?

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Which of the following is not true about epithelial tissue?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of squamous epithelium?

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In the figure shown here,the tissue indicated by "2" is

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Which of the following lists the levels of biological organization in order from simplest to most complex?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of connective tissue?

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