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Chapter 02
Chemistry of Life
Multiple Choice Questions
- The smallest unit of an element that still retains the chemical and physical properties of that element is called
A. an isotope.
B. a nucleus.
C. an atom.
D. a molecular bond.
E. a neutrino.
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that still retains the chemical and physical properties of that element.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.01 Distinguish between atoms and elements.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- In an atom, the number of protons always equals the number
A. of electrons.
B. of neutrons.
C. of neutrons and protons.
D. of quarks.
E. of neutrinos.
In an atom, the number of protons always equals the number of electrons.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.02 Describe the structure of an atom.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- How many elements occur naturally?
A. 112
B. 92
C. 64
D. 32
E. 6
There are 92 naturally occurring elements.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.01 Distinguish between atoms and elements.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- The atomic number of an atom is determined by the number of
A. protons.
B. neutrons.
C. electrons.
D. protons and neutrons.
E. protons and electrons.
The atomic number of an atom is determined by the number of protons.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.02 Describe the structure of an atom.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
True / False Questions
- An element cannot be broken down by chemical means.
TRUE
An element is one of the basic building blocks of matter and cannot be broken down by chemical means.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.01 Distinguish between atoms and elements.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
Multiple Choice Questions
- Why is He positioned above Ne in the periodic table?
A. They both have the same atomic mass.
B. They both have the same number of electrons in their outermost orbital.
C. They both have a full outermost orbital.
D. They both have the same atomic number.
E. They both have the same number of protons in their nuclei.
He has a full outermost orbital with 2 electrons. Ne has a full outermost orbital with 8 electrons.
Bloom’s Level: 5. Evaluate
Learning Outcome: 02.01.02 Describe the structure of an atom.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- Be has an atomic number of 4 and an atomic mass of 9. How many protons does it have?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 9
D. 13
E. 7
The atomic number gives the number of protons, so Be has 4 protons.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01.02 Describe the structure of an atom.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- What is the symbol for sodium?
A. Na
B. S
C. So
D. N
E. Dm
Na (short for natrium) is the symbol for sodium.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.01 Distinguish between atoms and elements.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- Which of the following elements will have more than 2 electrons and have a full outer orbital?
A. He
B. Ne
C. C
D. N
E. O
He contains 2 electrons and Ne contains 10 electrons. Both have their outermost orbital filled.
Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 02.01.02 Describe the structure of an atom.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- Isotopes of an element differ due to the number of
A. protons.
B. neutrons.
C. electrons.
D. both protons and electrons.
E. neutrinos.
Isotopes of an element differ due to the number of neutrons.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01.03 Define an isotope and summarize its application in both medicine and biology.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- Carbon dating is a common method employed in dating certain kinds of fossils. It is based upon the radioactive decay of an isotope of carbon (C14). Referring to the atomic number of carbon attained from the periodic table, how many neutrons does C14 have?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 12
E. 14
Carbon fourteen possesses two more neutrons than carbon twelve, for a total of 8 neutrons.
Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 02.01.03 Define an isotope and summarize its application in both medicine and biology.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
- What substance is used in medicine to produce various images of organs and tissues?
A. A mixture
B. A tracer
C. An emulsion
D. A colloid
E. A sensor
Tracers, such as iodine 131, can be used in medicine to produce various images of organs and tissues.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.03 Define an isotope and summarize its application in both medicine and biology.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
True / False Questions
- Radiation can produce both positive and negative effects for humans.
TRUE
Radiation can be used beneficially but can also harm.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01.03 Define an isotope and summarize its application in both medicine and biology.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Atomic Structure
Multiple Choice Questions
- A combination of two or more atoms of the same type is called
A. an atomic unit.
B. a molecule.
C. a compound.
D. an isotope.
E. an ion.
Two or more atoms of the same type that combine are defined as a molecule.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.04 Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Chemical Bonds
- Ca3(PO4)2 represents a/an
A. element.
B. mixture.
C. compound.
D. isotope.
E. atom.
Ca3(PO4)2 represents a compound because it is a combination of different atoms.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01.04 Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Chemical Bonds
- Atoms that share electrons have what type of bonds?
A. covalent
B. neutral
C. hydrogen
D. colloidal
E. ionic
Atoms that share electrons have covalent bonds.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01.04 Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Chemical Bonds
- CaCl2 is a salt that forms as the result of what type of bond?
A. covalent
B. hydrogen
C. polar
D. non-polar
E. ionic
CaCl2 is a salt that forms as the result of an ionic bond.
Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 02.01.04 Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds.
Section: 02.01
Topic: Chemical Bonds
True / False Questions
- Water makes up 60-70% of total body weight.
TRUE
Water is the most abundant molecule in living organisms.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02.01 Describe the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Properties of Water
Multiple Choice Questions
- Which type of bond is responsible for holding two water molecules together creating the properties of water?
A. hydrogen
B. covalent
C. ionic
D. polar
E. double covalent
Hydrogen bonds are the attraction of the hydrogen of one water molecule to the oxygen of a second water molecule. Due to this type of bond, the properties of water are established.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02.02 Explain the role of hydrogen bonds in the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Chemical Bonds
- Hydrogen bonds
A. result from the loss of neutrons by an atom.
B. result in the formation of salts.
C. involve the loss and gain of electrons.
D. involve the sharing of electrons.
E. are relatively weak and can be broken rather easily.
Hydrogen bonds are relatively weak and can be broken rather easily, but are very strong because there are so many of them.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02.02 Explain the role of hydrogen bonds in the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Chemical Bonds
- The reason water is polar is because
A. in polar molecules atoms share electrons evenly.
B. the oxygen atom is larger than the hydrogen atom.
C. hydrophilic molecules interact with water.
D. hydrophobic molecules do not interact with water.
E. there is a transfer of electrons from the hydrogen to the oxygen.
Because the oxygen is larger than the hydrogen, the electron spends more time circling the oxygen, and therefore, water is polar.
Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 02.02.02 Explain the role of hydrogen bonds in the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Properties of Water
- Which of the following characteristics of water is most responsible for the sinking of the Titanic?
A. Water is liquid at room temperature.
B. Water has a high heat of vaporization.
C. The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly.
D. Frozen water is less dense than liquid water.
E. Water molecules are cohesive.
Since frozen water is less dense than liquid water, ice, including icebergs, will float in liquid water.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02.01 Describe the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Properties of Water
- On a warm day in April, Tina jumped into the swimming pool. To her surprise the water was really cold. Which property of water did she discover?
A. Water molecules are cohesive.
B. The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly.
C. Water possesses hydrogen bonds.
D. Water is a polar molecule.
E. Frozen water is less dense than liquid water.
Water is a good temperature buffer because a great deal of energy is required to raise the temperature of water.
Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 02.02.01 Describe the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Properties of Water
- William noticed water mysteriously climbing up a capillary tube. This is an example of which property of water?
A. Frozen water is less dense than liquid water.
B. The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly.
C. Water molecules are cohesive.
D. Water has a high heat of vaporization.
E. Water is a solvent.
Water climbing up a capillary tube is an example of the cohesive nature of water.
Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 02.02.01 Describe the properties of water.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Properties of Water
- In an acidic solution
A. the number of H+ is less than the number of OH–.
B. the number of H+ is greater than the number of OH–.
C. the number of H+ is equal to the number of OH–.
D. the number of H+ is 3 times less than the number of OH–.
E. the number of H+ is 10 times less than the number of OH–.
In an acidic solution the number of H+ is greater than the number of OH–.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02.03 Summarize the structure of the pH scale and the importance of buffers to biological systems.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Acids and Bases
True / False Questions
- A solution with a pH of 7 has 10 times as many H+ as a pH of 6.
FALSE
A pH of 7 actually has 10 times fewer H+ as a pH of 6.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02.03 Summarize the structure of the pH scale and the importance of buffers to biological systems.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Acids and Bases
Multiple Choice Questions
- A solution containing 0.00001 moles of H+ has a pH of
A. 3.
B. 5.
C. 7.
D. 9.
E. 11.
This (0.00001 moles) is the same as 1 x 10-5 moles, so the pH would be 5.
Bloom’s Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 02.02.03 Summarize the structure of the pH scale and the importance of buffers to biological systems.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Acids and Bases
True / False Questions
- The presence of a buffer in our blood is an example of homeostasis.
TRUE
A buffer maintains the pH within a normal range which is required for homeostasis.
Bloom’s Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 02.02.03 Summarize the structure of the pH scale and the importance of buffers to biological systems.
Section: 02.02
Topic: Acids and Bases
Multiple Choice Questions
- Joining small molecules (monomers) together to form longer chains (polymers) requires a process called
A. a hydrolysis reaction.
B. a dehydration reaction.
C. monomerization.
D. emulsification.
E. disassembly.
Polymerization of monomers into polymers requires a process called a dehydration reaction.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the processes by which the organic molecules are assembled and disassembled.
Section: 02.03
Topic: Chemical Reactions
- Which of the following is not one of the four classes of organic molecules found in cells?
A. vitamins
B. lipids
C. proteins
D. carbohydrates
E. nucleic acids
Vitamins are not one of the four categories of organic molecules unique to cells.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.03.01 List the four classes of organic molecules that are found in cells.
Section: 02.03
Topic: Chemical Reactions
True / False Questions
- In biology, calling something organic means that it was grown without the use of any type of herbicide.
FALSE
False. In Biology organic refers to molecules that have carbon and hydrogen in them. This is usually associated with living organisms.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.03.01 List the four classes of organic molecules that are found in cells.
Section: 02.03
Topic: Chemical Reactions
- NaCl is not an organic molecule.
TRUE
Organic molecules contain carbon and hydrogen and NaCl does not.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.03.01 List the four classes of organic molecules that are found in cells.
Section: 02.03
Topic: Chemical Reactions
- After lunch our digestive system will use the process of hydrolysis to break the food down into smaller subunits.
TRUE
True. Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down food into smaller subunits.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the processes by which the organic molecules are assembled and disassembled.
Section: 02.03
Topic: Chemical Reactions
- A hydrolysis reaction involves the loss of water.
FALSE
A hydrolysis reaction involves the addition of water.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.03.02 Describe the processes by which the organic molecules are assembled and disassembled.
Section: 02.03
Topic: Chemical Reactions
Multiple Choice Questions
- Which grouping of elements is found in carbohydrates?
A. C – H – O
B. C – H – P
C. H – O – Cl
D. N – S – O
E. Ca – H – O
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O) are the primary elements that make up the basic structure of carbohydrates.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.04.01 Summarize the basic chemical properties of a carbohydrate.
Section: 02.04
Topic: Carbohydrates
- Sugars with three to seven carbon atoms are called
A. monosaccharides.
B. disaccharides.
C. trisaccharides.
D. polysaccharides.
E. steroids.
Sugars with only three to seven carbon atoms are called simple sugars or monosaccharides.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.04.01 Summarize the basic chemical properties of a carbohydrate.
Section: 02.04
Topic: Carbohydrates
- If a person is looking to eat a breakfast that will help supply them with energy for the entire course of the day, which of the following foods would they want to include?
A. pancakes with maple syrup
B. bacon, eggs, and toast
C. cup of coffee and a donut
D. bowl of grapes and a glass of milk
E. All of these choices would provide the same potential for all day energy.
Pancakes with maple syrup would provide the person with the best form of complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides). These would be broken down slowly over the course of the day providing a long term source of energy. Bacon, eggs, and toast would have a limited amount of carbohydrates available for energy. This meal would primarily provide protein and fats to the person. A cup of coffee and a donut would provide almost no polysaccharides. The donut is primarily composed of glucose. A bowl of grapes and a glass of milk would provide the person with a large amount of disaccharides.
Bloom’s Level: 5. Evaluate
Learning Outcome: 02.04.02 State the roles of carbohydrates in human physiology.
Section: 02.04
Topic: Carbohydrates
- Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?
A. glucose
B. fructose
C. galactose
D. maltose
E. None of these are monosaccharides.
All of these are single sugars except maltose which is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules.
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.04.01 Summarize the basic chemical properties of a carbohydrate.
Section: 02.04
Topic: Carbohydrates
- Which polysacccharide is stored as an energy source in the body of animals?
A. glycogen
B. glucose
C. cellulose
D. starch
E. chitin
Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is stored in the muscle tissue and blood of animals. Glucose is a monosaccharide that can be found in both plant and animals. Cellulose and starch are both polysaccharides that are found in members of Kingdom Plantae. Chitin is a polysaccharide found in the fungi and the exoskeleton of insects and crustaceans. It is not stored as an energy source.
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.04.03 Compare the structure of simple and complex carbohydrates.
Section: 02.04
Topic: Carbohydrates
Chapter 04
Organization and Regulation of Body Systems
Multiple Choice Questions
- Specialized cells that work together to perform a common function are called
A.membranes.
B. organs.
C. tissues.
D. glands.
E. organisms.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Describe the four types of tissues and provide a general function for each.
Section: 04.01
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Which of the following is not considered a basic tissue type?
A.epithelial
B. connective
C. muscle
D. nervous
E. fat
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Describe the four types of tissues and provide a general function for each.
Section: 04.01
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?
A.epithelial tissue
B. connective tissue
C. muscular tissue
D. nervous tissue
E. vascular tissue
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Describe the four types of tissues and provide a general function for each.
Section: 04.01
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Which type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs and permits exchange of gasses?
A.squamous epithelium
B. columnar epithelium
C. pseudostratified columnar epithelium
D. cuboidal epithelium
E. stratified cuboidal epithelium
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Jacob looked up and saw the car. This information was relayed to him via what type of tissue?
A.Epithelial
B. Connective
C. Muscular
D. Nervous
E. Vascular
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Describe the four types of tissues and provide a general function for each.
Section: 04.01
Topic: Animal Tissues
Short Answer Questions
- Describe how you can tell the difference between simple squamous epithelium and simple cuboidal epithelium.
Simple squamous epithelium is composed of flattened cells that form a permeable barrier that allows the exchange of substances.
Simple cuboidal epithelium is composed of a single layer of cube shaped cells that are often involved in absorption of substances.
Blooms Level: 6. Create
Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
Multiple Choice Questions
- Which of the following cells would have a greater probability of developing into cancer?
A.brain cells
B. neurons
C. epithelial cells
D. muscle cells
E. liver cells
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Describe the four types of tissues and provide a general function for each.
Section: 04.01
Topic: Animal Tissues
Short Answer Questions
- List the function and organs associated with urinary system.
The urinary system functions to excrete metabolic wastes, provide pH, and fluid homeostasis. Organs associated with the urinary system include the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder.
Blooms Level: 6. Create
Learning Outcome: 04.07.01 Summarize the function of each organ system in the human body.
Section: 04.07
Topic: Human Urinary System
Multiple Choice Questions
- Bone cancer and other cancers of connective tissue are called
A.carcinomas.
B. sarcomas.
C. leukemias.
D. lymphomas.
E. blastomas.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Describe the four types of tissues and provide a general function for each.
Section: 04.01
Topic: Animal Tissues
Short Answer Questions
- List and describe the three types of cartilage.
Hyaline cartilage contains collagen fibers. The matrix has a glossy, translucent appearance. It is found in the nose and at the ends of long bones and ribs.
Elastic cartilage has more elastic fibers and is flexible. It is found in the framework of the outer ear.
Fibrocartilage has a matrix containing strong collagen fibers. It is found in areas of high pressure like the knee joint and the intervertebral discs.
Blooms Level: 6. Create
Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Human Skeletal System
Multiple Choice Questions
- The three major components of connective tissue are
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.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- What protein provides flexibility and strength to connective tissues?
A.actin
B. collagen
C. keratin
D. fibrinogen
E. myosin
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which type of fiber is affected in this disorder?
A.elastic fibers
B. reticular fibers
C. collagen fibers
D. hyaline fibers
E. ground fibers
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?
A.bone and blood
B. fibroblasts and matrix
C. hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage
D. adipose and cartilage
E. loose fibrous and dense fibrous
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Alison was looking at a tissue under the microscope. It had cells within lacuna and the matrix was glassy looking. What type of tissue is she looking at?
A.blood
B. bone
C. cartilage
D. adipose
E. areolar
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Todd’s father slipped a disk in his back. Dr. Foster explained to the family that the intervertebral disks are composed of
A.elastic cartilage.
B. hyaline cartilage.
C. composite cartilage.
D. fibrocartilage.
E. bone.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- What characteristic can be used to differentiate bone and cartilage?
A.whether the matrix is solid or liquid
B. the presence or absence of cells
C. the flexibility of the matrix
D. the presence of fibers in the matrix
E. whether it is fibrous or specialized connective tissue
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
True / False Questions
- The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.
FALSE
Although bone cells are scattered throughout the matrix they are still connected to each other and to the central canal.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Human Skeletal System
Multiple Choice Questions
- What carries oxygen in the blood?
A.platelets
B. serum
C. plasma
D. white blood cells
E. red blood cells
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
True / False Questions
- There is no matrix in blood because it is a liquid.
FALSE
Blood is a fluid connective tissue and has a liquid matrix.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
Multiple Choice Questions
- Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen?
A.red blood cellsB. platelets
C. leukocytes
D. plasma
E. thrombocytes
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- The best description for the two components of blood are
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.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
True / False Questions
- Lymph contains no cells.
FALSE
Lymph contains white blood cells.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Human Lymphatic System
Multiple Choice Questions
- As a result of an infection, which component of blood would increase?
A.platelets
B. erythrocytes
C. leukocytes
D. plasma
E. serum
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the
A.bile.
B. small intestines.
C. large intestines.
D. stomach.
E. blood.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.
Section: 04.02
Topic: Human Lymphatic System
- While observing cardiac muscle under the microscope for the first time, Jennifer noticed lines running perpendicular to the direction of the muscle. These lines are called
A.perpendicular plates.
B. Volkman canals.
C. Broca’s area.
D. Haversian canals.
E. intercalated discs.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.
Section: 04.03
Topic: Muscular System
- The stripes in skeletal muscle are due to the presence of
A.multiple nuclei per cell.
B. actin and myosin filaments.
C. intercalated discs.
D. the branching of the cells.
E. tendons connecting the muscle to bone.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.
Section: 04.03
Topic: Muscular System
- In turning a page, you would mainly be using what type of tissue?
A.cardiac muscle
B. smooth muscle
C. skeletal muscle
D. adipose tissue
E. epithelial tissue
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.
Section: 04.03
Topic: Muscular System
True / False Questions
- Smooth muscle in the bladder contracts sending urine into the urethra.
TRUE
Smooth muscle lines the bladder and is responsible for the ability to urinate.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.
Section: 04.03
Topic: Muscular System
Multiple Choice Questions
- What type of tissue receives sensory input, integrates data, and conducts impulses?
A.Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Muscular tissue
D. Nervous tissue
E. Vascular tissue
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
- The specialized cells in the nervous system that serve to conduct a signal are known as
A.neuroglia.
B. neurons.
C. dendrocytes.
D. astrocytes.
E. Schwann cells.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
- When you put your hand on a hot stove, ____ receive signals from the sensory receptors or other neurons and ______ conduct nerve impulses.
A.astrocytes, oligodendrocytes
B. axons, dendrites
C. astrocytes, dendrites
D. dendrites, axons
E. dendrites, astrocytes
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.04.02 Describe the structure of a neuron.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
- Which component of the neuron receives the signal from the sensory receptor?
A.dendrite
B. axon
C. cell body
D. nucleus
E. myelin sheath
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.04.02 Describe the structure of a neuron.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
- Which type of neuroglia cell is found outside of the brain?
A.astrocytes
B. microglia
C. oligodendrocytes
D. Schwann cells
E. axons
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
True / False Questions
- Schwann cells are a type of neuroglial cells located outside of the brain.
TRUE
Outside the brain, Schwann cells are the type of neuroglia that encircle long nerve fibers and form a myelin sheath.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
Multiple Choice Questions
- Which two types of cells make myelin?
A.oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells
B. microglia and astrocytes
C. astrocytes and oligodendrocytes
D. microglia and oligodendrocytes
E. Schwann cells and microglia
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 04.04.02 Describe the structure of a neuron.
Section: 04.04
Topic: Human Nervous System
- In epithelial tissues, what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?
A.ependymal cells
B. plasma membrane
C. synovial membrane
D. basement membrane
E. transitional membrane
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
- What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?
A.Pseudostratified epithelium
B. Glandular epithelium
C. Transitional epithelium
D. Stratified epithelium
E. Columnar epithelium
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Human Urinary System
- Gynecologists perform yearly pap smears for women. This procedure is important in early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?
A.breast cancer
B. colon cancer
C. cervical cancer
D. pancreatic cancer
E. liver cancer
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
- One of the dangers of smoking is that it disrupts the defensive system that utilizes ciliary action of what type of specialized epithelia?
A.pseudostratified epithelium
B. glandular epithelium
C. cuboidal epithelium
D. stratified epithelium
E. columnar epithelium
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
- ________ glands are considered ductless glands and ______ glands contain ducts.
A.Exocrine, endocrine
B. Transitional, exocrine
C. Transitional, endocrine
D. Endocrine, exocrine
E. Sudoriferous, transitional
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.05.01 State the role of epithelial cells in the body.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
True / False Questions
- Moving from the outside of the body, the first type of tissue encountered is epithelial tissue.
TRUE
Epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines body cavities.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze
Learning Outcome: 04.05.01 State the role of epithelial cells in the body.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
Multiple Choice Questions
- The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?
A.absorption
B. secretion
C. excretion
D. removing debris
E. protection
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.05.01 State the role of epithelial cells in the body.
Section: 04.05
Topic: Animal Tissues
- Which of the following is not a function of the integument?
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 cells
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.06.01 Describe the structure and function of human skin.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Which type of tissues make up the epidermis?
A.stratified squamous epithelium
B. dense fibrous connective tissue
C. adipose tissue
D. elastic fibers
E. loose connective tissue
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.06.02 Compare the functions of the epidermis and dermis.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin, and collagen. What is this region of the integument called?
A.subcutaneous layer
B. Langerhan layer
C. epidermis
D. hypodermis
E. dermis
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.06.02 Compare the functions of the epidermis and dermis.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Which structure produces “goose bumps?”
A.arrector pili muscles
B. hair follicles
C. sebaceous glands
D. sudoriferous glands
E. cuticle
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.06.03 Identify the function of the accessory organs associated with the skin.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Which of the following is mismatched to its location in the skin?
A.fat–subcutaneous layer
B. sense organs–dermis
C. keratinization–epidermis
D. nerves/blood vessels–epidermis
E. hair follicle–dermis
Blooms Level: 5. Evaluate
Learning Outcome: 04.06.03 Identify the function of the accessory organs associated with the skin.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?
A.mucus
B. keratin
C. hyaline cartilage
D. sweat
E. wax
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 04.06.01 Describe the structure and function of human skin.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning?
A.epidermis
B. dermis
C. subcutaneous layer
D. keratin
E. hypodermis
Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 04.06.02 Compare the functions of the epidermis and dermis.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
- Which type of gland can become blocked and form a “blackhead?”
A.sudoriferous
B. sweat
C. endocrine
D. sebaceous
E. compound
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 04.06.03 Identify the function of the accessory organs associated with the skin.
Section: 04.06
Topic: Human Integumentary System
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