Instructions for Side by Side Printing
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Homework
front 1  Response A B C D E | back 1  E |
front 2  Output A B C D | back 2  D |
front 3  Stimulus A. Produces Change in Variable B. Detects Change C. Information sent along afferent pathway D. Information sent along efferent pathway E. Effector feeds back to reduce the the effect of stimulus and returns variable to homeostatic level | back 3  A. |
front 4  Receptor A. Produces Change in Variable | back 4  B. |
front 5  Input A. Produces Change in Variable | back 5  C. |
front 6  Output A. Produces Change in Variable | back 6  D. |
front 7  Response A. Produces Change in Variable | back 7  E. |
front 8 The chemical symbol O=O means A. This is an ionic bond with two shared electrons B. The atoms are double bonded C. zero equals zero D. both atoms are bonded and have zero electrons in their outer orbit | back 8  B. |
front 9 What level of protein synthesis is represented by the coiling of the protein chain backbone into an alpa helix? A. quaternary structure B. Tertiary Structure C. Secondary Structure D. Primary Structure | back 9  C. |
front 10 The RNA responsible for bringing the amino acids to the ribosome for protein formation is A. mRNA B. ssRNA C. tRNA D. rRNA | back 10  C. |
front 11 A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions for the body is a(n) A. organ B. Complex tissue C. Organ System D. Complex Cell | back 11  A. |
front 12 The function of centrioles include A. organizing the mitotic spindle in cell division B. Providing whiplike beating motion to move substances along cell surfaces C. producing ATP D. serving as the site for ribosomal RNA synthesis | back 12  A. |
front 13 Which of the following is a principle of the fluid mosaic model A. all proteins associated with the cell membrane are contained in a fluid layer on the outside of the cell B. Phospholipids consist of a polar head and a non polar tail made of three fatty acid chains C. Phospholipids form a bilayer that is largely impermeable to water-soluble molecules D. The lipid bilayer is a solid at body temp., this protecting the cell | back 13  C. |
front 14 Average body temperature is ___ degrees centigrade A. 47 B. 37 C. 98 D. 68 | back 14 B. |
front 15 Which of the following would not be a constituent of a plasma membrane? A. Phospholipids B. messenger RNA C. glycoproteins D. Glycolipids | back 15  B. |
front 16 Which of the following is a function of a plasma membrane protein? A. oxygen transport B. molecular transport through the membrane C. Forms a lipid bilayer D. Circulating antibody | back 16  B. |
front 17 The main component of the cytosol is A. proteins B. Water C. sugars D. salts | back 17 B. |
front 18 Which of these is not part of the dorsal cavity? A. vertebral cavity B. cranial cavity C. thoracic cavity D. spinal cord | back 18  C. |
front 19 A red blood cell placed in pure water would A. shrink B. neither shrink nor swell C. swell and burst D. swell initially, then shrink as equilibrium is reached | back 19  C. |
front 20 Mitochondria A. are single-membranes structures involved in the breakdown of ATP B. contain some of the DNA and RNA code necessary for their own function C. are always the same shape D. synthesize proteins for use outside the cell | back 20  B. |
front 21 What is the regional term for the hip region? A. coxal B. pedal C. inguinal D. manus | back 21  A. |
front 22 Which term means toward or at the back of the body, behind? A. distal B. anterior C. lateral D. dorsal | back 22  D. |
front 23 In which stage of mitosis do the identical sets of chromosomes uncoil and resume their chromatin form? A. metaphase B. anaphase C. telophase D. prophase | back 23  C. |
front 24 Histology would be best defined as a study of A. cell chemistry B. the gross structures of the body C. cells D. tissues | back 24 D. |
front 25 Which of the following is not a function of the smooth ER A. protein synthesis in conjunction with ribosomes B. breakdown of stored glycogen to form free glucose C. steroid-based hormone synthesis D. lipid metabolism and cholesterol synthesis | back 25  A. |
front 26 The single most abundant chemical chemical substance of the body, accounting for 60% to 80% of body weight, is ___ A. oxygen B. protein C. hydrogen D. water | back 26 D. |
front 27 Which of the following does not describe uses for the ATP molecules? A. chemical work B. pigment structure C. transport across membranes D. mechanical work | back 27 B. |
front 28 Amino acids joining together to make a peptide is a good example of a(n) __ reaction. A. synthesis B. reversible C. exchange D. decomposition | back 28 A. |
front 29 Some hormones enter cells via ____ A. pinocytosis B. receptor-mediated endocytosis C. primary active transport D. exocytosis | back 29  B. |
front 30 Sucrose is a A. disaccharide B. monosaccharide C. polisaccaride D. triglyceride | back 30  A. |
front 31 Which of the following describes the operation of the heart and blood vessels? A. cardiovascular anatomy B. cardiovascular physiology C. systemic anatomy D. systemic physiology | back 31  B. |
front 32 Which structures are fingerlike projections that greatly increase the absorbing surface of cells? A. flagella B. stereocilia C. primary cilia D. microvilli | back 32  D. |
front 33 The study of large body structures, visible to the naked eye, such as the heart is called ____ anatomy A. microscopic B. developmental D. gross | back 33 D. |
front 34 In which body cavities are the lungs located? A. pleural, dorsal, and abdominal B. mediastinal, thoracic, and ventral C. pleaural, vental and thoracic D. pericardial, ventral and thoracic | back 34  C. |
front 35 A good example of a positive feedback mechanism would be A. regulating glucose levels in the blood B. blood calcium level regulation C. body temperature regulation D. enhancement of labor contractions | back 35  D. |
front 36 Choose the anatomical topic and definition that is not correctly matched. A. Cytology: study of the structures in a particular region B. Embryology: study of the changes in an individual from conception to birth. C. Gross Anatomy: study of structures visible to the eye. D. Microscopic Anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye | back 36  A. |
front 37 The cavities housing the eyes are called A. nasal cavities B. cranial cavities C. orbital cavities D. frontal cavities | back 37 C. |
front 38 What is the ratio of fatty acids to glycerol in a triglyceride (natural fat) molecule? A. 2:1 B. 3:1 C. 4:1 D. 1:1 | back 38  B. |
front 39 Passive membrane transport processes include A. the use of transport proteins when moving substances from areas of low to high concentration B. movement of water from an area of high solute concentration to an area of low concentration C. consumption of ATP D. movement of a substance down its concentration gradient | back 39  D. |
front 40 Which of the following statements is correct regarding net diffusion? A. Molecular weight of a substance does not affect the rate B. The lower the temperature, the faster the rate C. The greater the concentration gradient, the faster the rate D. The rate is dependent of temperature | back 40  C. |
front 41 Choose the answer that best describes fibrous proteins? A. are usually called enzymes B. rarely exhibit secondary structure C. are very stable and insoluble in water D. are cellular catalysts | back 41  C. |
front 42 Carbohydrates are stored in the liver and muscles in the form of A. glycogen C. cholesterol D. glucose | back 42  A. |
front 43 The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane A. covering the heart B. Lining the thoracic cavity C. lining the abdominopelvic cavity D. Covering individual lungs | back 43  B. |
front 44 Salts are always A. ionic compounds B. single covalent compounds C. hydrogen bonded D. double covalent compounds | back 44  A. |
front 45 Place the following in correct sequence from simplest to most complex. 1. Molecules 2. Atoms 3. Tissues 4. Cells 5. organs A. 1,2,4,3,5 B. 2,1,4,3,5 C. 1,2,3,4,5 D. 2,1,3,4,5 | back 45  B. |
front 46 Which of the following is not true of proteins? A. they have both functional and structural roles in the body B. they appear to be the molecular carries of coded heredity information C. Their function depends on their 3D shape D. They may be denatured or coagulated by heat or acidity | back 46 B. |
front 47 The single most abundant protein in the body is A. glucose B. hemoglobin C. collagen D. DNA | back 47 C. |
front 48 The four elements that make up about 96% of body matter are A. nitrogen, hydrogen, calcium, sodium B. carbon, oxygen, phosphorus, calcium C. sodium, potassium, hydrogen, oxygen D. carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen | back 48  D. |
front 49 Which of the following elements is necessary for proper conduction of nervous impulses? A. Na B. P C. I D. Fe | back 49  A. |
front 50 What is the main, general purpose of negative feedback? A. to regulate excretion via kidneys B. to maintain homeostasis C. to control body movement D. to keep the body's blood sugar level high | back 50 B. |
front 51 If cells are placed in a hypertonic solution containing a solute to which the membrane is impermeable, what could happen? A. the cells will lose water and shrink B. The cells will shrink at first, but will later reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution and return to their original condition C. The cells will show no change due to diffusion of both solute and solvent D. the cells will swell and ultimately burst | back 51  A. |
front 52 A chemical reaction in which bonds are broken is usually associated with A. the consumption of energy B. a synthesis C. forming a larger molecule D. the release of energy | back 52 D. |
front 53 A gene can best be defined as A. noncoding segments of DNA up to 100,000 nucleotides long B. A three-base triplet that specifies a particular amino acid C. a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for one polypeptide chain D. an RNA messenger that codes for a particular polypeptide | back 53 C. |
front 54 Which of the following statements is false? A. chemical reactions proceed more quickly at higher rates B. Chemical reactions progress at a faster rate when the reacting particles are present in higher numbers C. catalysts increase the rate of chemical reactions, sometimes while undergoing reversible changes in shape D. Larger particles move faster than smaller ones and thus collide more frequently and more forcefully | back 54 D. |
front 55 Which of the following statements is true concerning feedback mechanisms? A. Negative feedback mechanisms tend to increase the original stimulus B. Positive feedback mechanisms always result in excessive damage to the host C. Negative feedback mechanisms work to prevent sudden severe changes in the body D. Blood glucose levels are regulated by positive feedback mechanisms | back 55 C. |
front 56 If atom "X" has an atomic number of 74 it'd have A. 37 protons, 37 electrons B. 74 protons C. 37 protons, 37 Neutons D. 37 electrons | back 56  B. |
front 57 Which of the following systems responds fastest to environmental stimuli? A. Muscular B. Nervous C. Immune D. Lymphatic | back 57 B. |
front 58 Carbohydrates and proteins are build up from their basic building blocks by the A. removal of a water molecule between each two units C. addition of a carbon atom between each two units D. removal of a carbon atom between each two units | back 58  A. |
front 59 Which of the following describes a parasagittal plane? A. any cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions B. a transverse cut just above the knees C. any sagittal plane except in the midline D. two cuts dividing the body into left and right halves | back 59 C. |
front 60 Choose the following statement that is not completely correct regarding serous membranes A. serous membranes secrete a watery lubricating fluid B. serous membranes are divided into parietal and visceral membranes with a virtual space between the two C. Visceral pericardium covers the outer surface of the heart, and parietal pericardium lines the internal walls of the heart D. serosa are very thin, double-layered structures | back 60  C. |
front 61 Which of the following is not considered a factor in influencing a reaction rate? A. temperature B. particle size C.Time D. concentration | back 61 C. |
front 62 The genetic information is coded in DNA by the A. 3D structure of the double helix B. arrangement of the histones C. regular alterations of sugar and phosphate molecules D. sequence of nucleotides | back 62 D. |
front 63 If the nucleotide or base sequence of the DNA strand used as a template for messenger RNA synthesis is ACGTT, then what would the sequence of bases in the corresponding mRNA be? A. UGCAA B. GUACC C. TGCAA D. ACGTT | back 63  A. |
front 64 Which of the following is the major positive ion outside cells? A. sodium B. magnesium C. Potassium D. hydrogen | back 64 A. |
front 65 The numbers listed represent the number of electrons in the first, second, and third energy levels respectively. On this basis, which of the following is an unstable or reactive atom? A. 2,8,8 B. 2 C. 2,8 D. 2, 8, 1 | back 65 D. |
front 66 What is a chain of more than 50 amino acids called? A. polypeptide B. polysaccharide C. nucleic acid D. protein | back 66 D. |
front 67 Which type of cell junction acts as anchors and distributes tension through a cellular sheet and reduces the chance of tearing when it is subjected to great mechanical stress? A. desmosomes B. gap junctions C. connexons D. tight junctions | back 67  A. |
front 68 Atom "X" has 17 protons. How many electrons are in its valence shell? A. 3 B. 7 C. 5 D. 10 | back 68  B. |
front 69 One of the functional characteristics of life is excitability or responsiveness. This refers to A. sensing changes in the environment and responding to them B. the nervous system causing all living things to sometimes experience anger C. the necessity for all organisms to reproduce D. indigestible food residues stimulating the excretory system | back 69 A. |
front 70 An atom with a valence of 3 may have a total of ___ electrons A. 13 B. 3 C. 17 D. 8 | back 70 A. |
front 71 Which of the following statements is false? A. when the hydrogen ion concentration decreases, the hydroxyl ion concentration also decreases B. The more hydrogen ions in a solution, the more acidic the solution C. when acids and bases are mixed, they react with each other to form water and a salt D. the pH of blood is slightly basic | back 71 A. |
front 72 Select which reactions will usually be irreversible regarding chemical equilibrium in human bodies A. H2O + CO2 to make H2CO3 B. glucose to CO2 and H2O C. ADP + Pi to make ATP D. glucose molecules joined to make glycogen | back 72 B. |
front 73 Which statement is the most correct regarding transcription/Translation? A. the nucleotide sequence in a tRNA anticodon is an exact copy of the DNA triplet that coded for it except that uracil is substituted for thymine. B. the nucleotide sequence in a tRNA anticodon is an exact copy of the DNA triplet that coded for it. C. the nucleotide sequence in a mRNA codon is an exact copy of the DNA triplet that coded for it except that uracil is substituted for thymine. D. the nucleotide sequence in a mRNA codon is an exact copy of the DNA triplet that coded for it | back 73 A. |
front 74 Which of the following are survival needs of the body? A. water, atmospheric pressure, growth, movement B. nutrients, water, movement, reproduction C. nutrients, water, growth, reproduction D. nutrients, water, atmospheric pressure, oxygen | back 74 D. |
front 75 A process by which large particles may be taken into the protection of the body by invaders like bacteria or for disposing of old or dead cells is called phagocytosis. T/F | back 75  False |
front 76 Lipids are poor source of stored energy T/F | back 76 False |
front 77 Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance T/F | back 77 True |
front 78 The epigastric region is superior to the umbilical region T/F | back 78  True |
front 79 The orderly sequence of the phases of mitosis is Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase T/F | back 79 True |
front 80 A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction T/F | back 80 True |
front 81 Apoptosis is programmed cell suicide; cancer cells do not undergo this process T/F | back 81 True |
front 82 Aquaporins are believed to be present in red blood cells and kidney tables, not in any other cells in the body T/F | back 82 False |
front 83 Glycogen, the storage form of glucose, is primarily stored in muscle tissue only T/F | back 83 False |
front 84 A dipeptide can be broken into two amino acids by dehydration synthesis T/F | back 84 False |
front 85 It is important for any organism to maintain its boundaries so that its internal environment remains distinct from the external environment surrounding it T/F | back 85 True |
front 86 The elbow is proximal to the shoulder T/F | back 86 False |
front 87 Positive feedback mechanisms tend to enhance the original stimulus so that the response is accelerated T/F | back 87 True |
front 88 The pH of the body fluids must remain fairly constant for the body to maintain homeostasis T/F | back 88 True |
front 89 Each daughter cell resulting from mitotic cell division has exactly as many chromosomes as the parent cell T/F | back 89 True |
front 90 DNA transcription is another word for DNA replication T/F | back 90 False |
front 91 Imaging is useful in discovering obstructed blood supplies in organs and tissues T/F | back 91 True |
front 92 Responsiveness or excitability is the ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them T/F | back 92 True |
front 93 Microtubules are hollow tubes made of subunits of the protein tublulin T/F | back 93  True |
front 94 Cholesterol helps to stabilize the cell membrane while decreasing the mobility of the phospholipids T/F | back 94 True |
front 95 The anatomical position means the body is standing at attention with the palms facing forward and the thumbs pointing away from the body T/F | back 95 True |
front 96 There is only one cell type in the human body that has a flagellum T/F | back 96 True |
front 97 Microfilaments are thin strands of the contractile protein myosin T/F | back 97  False |
front 98 In osmosis, movement of water occurs toward the solution with the lower solute concentration. T/F | back 98  True |
front 99 Lungs carry out an excretory function T/F | back 99 True |
front 100 The part of the serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity wall is called the visceral peritoneum T/F | back 100  False |
front 101 It is the difference in the R group that makes each amino acid chemically unique T/F | back 101  True |
front 102 Mixtures are combinations of elements or compounds that are physically blended together but are not bound by chemical bonds T/F | back 102  True |
front 103 Final preparation for cell division is made during the cell life cycle sub-phase called G2 T/F | back 103  True |
front 104 Most organelles are bounded by a membrane that is quite different in structure from the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane T/F | back 104 True |
front 105 Telomeres are the regions of chromosomes that code for the protein ubiquitin T/F | back 105  False |