Question 1

Only the nervous and endocrine systems are involved in homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is mismatched to its location in the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat- subcutaneous layer
B)   sense organs- dermis
C)   keratinization- epidermis
D)   nerves/blood vessels- epidermis
E)   hair follicles- dermisF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

What protein provides flexibility and strength to connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   actin
B)   collagen
C)   keratin
D)   fibrinogen
E)   myosinF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While observing cardiac muscle under a microscope for the first time, Jennifer noticed lines running perpendicular to the direction of the muscle. These lines are called

Accepted Answer

A)   perpendicular plates.
B)   Volkmann canals.
C)   Broca's area.
D)   Haversian canals.
E)   intercalated disks.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Alison was looking at a tissue under a microscope. It had cells within lacunae, and the matrix was glassy-looking. What type of tissue was she looking at?

Accepted Answer

A)   blood
B)   bone
C)   cartilage
D)   adipose
E)   areolarF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The pleurae would be found in which body system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Lymph contains no cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ glands are considered ductless glands, while ________ glands contain ducts.

Accepted Answer

A)   Exocrine, endocrine
B)   Transitional, exocrine
C)   Transitional, endocrine
D)   Endocrine, exocrine
E)   Sudoriferous, transitionalF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

The body's ability to maintain a relative constancy of its internal environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)   homeostasis.
B)   development.
C)   homogeneous.
D)   coordination.
E)   feedback.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Specialized cells that work together to perform a common function are called

Accepted Answer

A)   membranes.
B)   organs.
C)   tissues.
D)   glands.
E)   organisms.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Which type of tissue makes up the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)   stratified squamous epithelium
B)   dense fibrous connective tissue
C)   adipose tissue
D)   elastic fibers
E)   loose connective tissueF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?

Accepted Answer

A)   epithelial tissue
B)   connective tissue
C)   muscular tissue
D)   nervous tissue
E)   vascular tissueF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Which structures produce goosebumps?

Accepted Answer

A)   arrector pili muscles
B)   hair follicles
C)   sebaceous glands
D)   sudoriferous glands
E)   cuticlesF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

With a negative feedback mechanism, the value in question will vary around a set point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which component of a neuron receives the signal from a sensory receptor?

Accepted Answer

A)   dendrite
B)   axon
C)   cell body
D)   nucleus
E)   myelin sheathF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

What cavities develop from the ventral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   cranial and vertebral
B)   thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic
C)   pelvic and abdominal
D)   cranial and thoracic
E)   cranial, vertebral, and thoracicF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

Accepted Answer

A)   blood glucose levels.
B)   blood volume.
C)   urine levels.
D)   blood pH.
E)   body temperature.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning?

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis
B)   dermis
C)   subcutaneous layer
D)   keratin
E)   hypodermisF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following body systems is located in only one cavity of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   urinary system
B)   skeletal system
C)   cardiovascular system
D)   muscular system
E)   immune systemF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 4: Torganization and Regulation of Body Systems

Lymph contains no cells.

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What protein provides flexibility and strength to connective tissues?

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What cavities develop from the ventral cavity?

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While observing cardiac muscle under a microscope for the first time, Jennifer noticed lines running perpendicular to the direction of the muscle. These lines are called

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Only the nervous and endocrine systems are involved in homeostasis.

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Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning?

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Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

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Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

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Specialized cells that work together to perform a common function are called

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The body's ability to maintain a relative constancy of its internal environment is called

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The pleurae would be found in which body system?

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Which component of a neuron receives the signal from a sensory receptor?

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Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?

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Which of the following body systems is located in only one cavity of the body?

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Alison was looking at a tissue under a microscope. It had cells within lacunae, and the matrix was glassy-looking. What type of tissue was she looking at?

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Which type of tissue makes up the epidermis?

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Which structures produce goosebumps?

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________ glands are considered ductless glands, while ________ glands contain ducts.

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With a negative feedback mechanism, the value in question will vary around a set point.

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Which of the following is mismatched to its location in the skin?

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