Question 1

The specialized cells in the nervous system that serve to conduct a signal are known as

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A)   neuroglia.
B)   neurons.
C)   dendrocytes.
D)   astrocytes.
E)   Schwann cells.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The best description of the two components of blood is

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A)   red blood cells and plasma.
B)   platelets and plasma.
C)   white blood cells and red blood cells.
D)   formed elements and plasma.
E)   formed elements and platelets.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

List and describe the three types of cartilage.

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Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

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A)   protection from pathogen invasion
B)   inhibition of water loss
C)   regulation of body temperature
D)   synthesis of vitamin D
E)   production of white blood cellsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The three major components of connective tissue are

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A)   cells, ground substance, and carbohydrate fibers.
B)   cells, fat, and protein fibers.
C)   cells, ground substance, and protein fibers.
D)   cells, ground substance, and enzymes.
E)   ground substance, enzymes, and protein fibers.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which systems help to adjust the blood's acid-base balance?

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A)   cardiovascular and muscular
B)   cardiovascular and urinary
C)   respiratory and urinary
D)   respiratory and skeletal
E)   muscular and skeletalF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which component of blood would increase as a result of an infection?

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A)   platelets
B)   erythrocytes
C)   leukocytes
D)   plasma
E)   serumF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 8

The cardiovascular system is limited to just the heart and the blood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When you put your hand on a hot stove, ________ receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons and ________ conduct nerve impulses.

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A)   astrocytes, oligodendrocytes
B)   axons, dendrites
C)   astrocytes, dendrites
D)   dendrites, axons
E)   dendrites, astrocytesF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

In turning a page of a book, you would mainly be using what type of tissue?

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A)   cardiac muscle
B)   smooth muscle
C)   skeletal muscle
D)   adipose tissue
E)   epithelial tissueF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

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A)   mucus
B)   keratin
C)   hyaline cartilage
D)   sweat
E)   waxF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

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A)   pseudostratified epithelium
B)   glandular epithelium
C)   transitional epithelium
D)   stratified epithelium
E)   columnar epitheliumF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Describe how you can tell the difference between simple squamous epithelium and simple cuboidal epithelium.

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Simple squamous epithelium is composed o...

Question 14

Which of the following is not involved in body temperature homeostasis?

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A)   constriction or dilation of blood vessels
B)   secretion by sweat glands
C)   shivering
D)   respiration rate
E)   the hypothalamusF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

There is no matrix in blood because it is a liquid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In epithelial tissues, what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

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A)   ependymal cells
B)   plasma membrane
C)   synovial membrane
D)   basement membrane
E)   transitional membraneF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Which two types of cells form myelin sheaths?

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A)   oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells
B)   microglia and astrocytes
C)   astrocytes and oligodendrocytes
D)   microglia and oligodendrocytes
E)   Schwann cells and microgliaF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which types of fibers are affected in this disorder?

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A)   elastic fibers
B)   reticular fibers
C)   collagen fibers
D)   hyaline fibers
E)   ground fibersF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Gynecologists perform regular Pap smears for women. This procedure is important for early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

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A)   breast cancer
B)   colon cancer
C)   cervical cancer
D)   pancreatic cancer
E)   liver cancerF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Torganization and Regulation of Body Systems

The best description of the two components of blood is

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It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which types of fibers are affected in this disorder?

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Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

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The three major components of connective tissue are

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List and describe the three types of cartilage.

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Which systems help to adjust the blood's acid-base balance?

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Which of the following is not involved in body temperature homeostasis?

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There is no matrix in blood because it is a liquid.

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When you put your hand on a hot stove, ________ receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons and ________ conduct nerve impulses.

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Which two types of cells form myelin sheaths?

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Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

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What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

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Which component of blood would increase as a result of an infection?

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The specialized cells in the nervous system that serve to conduct a signal are known as

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Gynecologists perform regular Pap smears for women. This procedure is important for early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

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The cardiovascular system is limited to just the heart and the blood.

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The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

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Describe how you can tell the difference between simple squamous epithelium and simple cuboidal epithelium.

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In epithelial tissues, what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

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