Question 1

Which feature(s) helps distinguish the subcutaneous layer from the epidermis and dermis?

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A)   The subcutaneous layer is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue.
B)   The subcutaneous layer is composed of loose connective tissue and contains various sensory receptors.
C)   The epidermis is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue.
D)   The subcutaneous layer is composed of fibrous connective tissue, such as collagen and elastic fibers.
E)   The subcutaneous layer contains melanocytes which will give skin its' pigmentation.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

A home heating system is an example of a positive feedback mechanism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a burn victim loses most of his skin,what symptom would NOT be present?

Accepted Answer

A)   a decrease in thirst and water intake due to dry surface tissues
B)   intense pain from exposed nerve endings
C)   constantly cold due to a lack of body insulation
D)   serious risk of infection from microbial agents
E)   vitamin D deficiencyF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which layer of the skin protects the body from bacterial infection and water loss?

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A)   dermis
B)   epidermis
C)   connective tissue layer
D)   hyaline cartilage
E)   basement membraneF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Collagenous and elastic fibers are found in what type of tissue?

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A)   epithelial
B)   muscle
C)   nerve
D)   connective
E)   simple squamousF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

What tissue is found in pads between the vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bone
B)   Elastic cartilage
C)   Fibrocartilage
D)   Hyaline cartilage
E)   Stratified squamous epithelial tissueF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Some anesthetics are also very effective in stopping the food from moving through the intestine.Therefore,after an operation,the surgeon will not permit a patient to eat until the digestive system is moving food again,and a patient has to suck on ice until there is some evidence the digestive tract is functioning.Without knowing more about the anesthetics,what is the likely mode of action of the anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   The anesthetic probably slows the cardiac muscle which in turn slows all other organ systems.
B)   The anesthetic probably affects nerves that slow all skeletal muscle actions.
C)   The anesthetic probably affects nerves that slow all smooth muscle actions.
D)   The anesthetic probably affects nerves that stop all homeostatic actions.
E)   The anesthetic probably affects nerves that stop all muscle contraction.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Bone

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A)   is made of only a hard matrix of inorganic (mainly calcium)  salts.
B)   lacks the collagen fibers found in cartilage.
C)   is laden with blood vessels and canaliculi to deliver nutrients.
D)   is built by bone cells called osteons.
E)   is formed by concentric rings of bone cells in canaliculi.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

During a football game an offensive lineman is hit in the legs from the side.Upon examination by the physical trainer it was determined that the player has a dislocated knee.There was a significant amount of damage to the entire knee joint.What are the main tissues and membranes that would have been damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)   skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the synovial membrane
B)   skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the mucous membrane
C)   smooth muscle, connective tissues, and the synovial membrane
D)   skeletal muscle, connective tissues, and the serous membrane
E)   none of these choices are correctF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

To which system do the kidneys and bladder belong?

Accepted Answer

A)   urinary
B)   nervous
C)   integumentary
D)   endocrine
E)   musculoskeletalF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

What is the function of neuroglial cells?

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A)   support and nourish neurons
B)   conduction of nerve impulses
C)   production of new neurons
D)   deposition of inorganic salts
E)   produce the matrixF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

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

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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 E)

Question 13

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) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

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) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which function is NOT correctly matched to its type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adipose tissue stores fat.
B)   Reticular connective tissue produces blood cells.
C)   Connective tissues bind organs together and provide support and protection.
D)   Loose fibrous connective tissue encloses internal organs including muscles.
E)   Dense connective tissue is muscle that contracts.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

In which direction does a nerve impulse usually move?

Accepted Answer

A)   cell body  →\rarr→  dendrite  →\rarr→  axon
B)   dendrite  →\rarr→  axon  →\rarr→  cell body
C)   dendrite  →\rarr→  cell body  →\rarr→ axon
D)   axon  →\rarr→ cell body  →\rarr→ dendrite
E)   axon  →\rarr→  dendrite  →\rarr→ cell body F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a basic type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   muscular
B)   nervous
C)   urinary
D)   epithelial
E)   connectiveF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 18

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) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a part of a neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)   cell body
B)   dendrite
C)   axon
D)   neuroglial cell
E)   nucleusF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

List the subdivisions of the ventral body cavity and indicate the main organs that are found within each of the subdivisions.

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Exam 11: Human Organization

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

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Which feature(s) helps distinguish the subcutaneous layer from the epidermis and dermis?

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

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Collagenous and elastic fibers are found in what type of tissue?

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Which of these is NOT a part of a neuron?

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Bone

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Which function is NOT correctly matched to its type of tissue?

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What is the function of neuroglial cells?

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List the subdivisions of the ventral body cavity and indicate the main organs that are found within each of the subdivisions.

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What tissue is found in pads between the vertebrae?

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Which is NOT a true statement about the blood component?

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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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Which layer of the skin protects the body from bacterial infection and water loss?

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To which system do the kidneys and bladder belong?

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A home heating system is an example of a positive feedback mechanism.

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If a burn victim loses most of his skin,what symptom would NOT be present?

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In which direction does a nerve impulse usually move?

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Which feature(s) helps distinguish the subcutaneous layer from the epidermis and dermis?

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

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Bone

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List the subdivisions of the ventral body cavity and indicate the main organs that are found within each of the subdivisions.

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