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.

Question 2

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

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A)  perpendicular plates.
B)  Volkman canals.
C)  Broca's area.
D)  Haversian canals.
E)  intercalated discs.

Question 3

Jacob looked up and saw the car.This information was relayed to him via what type of tissue?

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A)  Epithelial
B)  Connective
C)  Muscular
D)  Nervous
E)  Vascular

Question 4

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

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A)  constriction or dilation of blood vessels
B)  secretion of sweat glands
C)  shivering
D)  respiration rate
E)  the hypothalamus

Question 5

What type of tissue receives sensory input,integrates data,and conducts impulses?

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A)  Epithelial tissue
B)  Connective tissue
C)  Muscular tissue
D)  Nervous tissue
E)  Vascular tissue

Question 6

Smooth muscle in the bladder contracts sending urine into the urethra.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?

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A)  bone and blood
B)  fibroblasts and matrix
C)  hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage
D)  adipose and cartilage
E)  loose fibrous and dense fibrous

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

When you put your hand on a hot stove,____ receive signals from the 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,astrocytes

Question 11

If temperature were controlled by a positive feedback mechanism,the body's temperature would continue to rise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lymph contains no cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.

Question 14

Which type of gland can become blocked and form a "blackhead?"

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A)  sudoriferous
B)  sweat
C)  endocrine
D)  sebaceous
E)  compound

Question 15

What characteristic can be used to differentiate bone and cartilage?

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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

Question 16

Only the nervous and endocrine systems are involved in homeostasis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and describe the three types of cartilage.

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Hyaline cartilage contains collagen fibe...

Question 18

Which of the following body parts is surrounded by a mucous membrane?

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A)  the ovaries
B)  the heart
C)  the cavities of freely movable joints
D)  tubes of the digestive system
E)  the abdominal cavity

Question 19

One of the dangers of smoking is that it disrupts the defensive system that utilizes ciliary action of what type of specialized epithelia?

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A)  pseudostratified epithelium
B)  glandular epithelium
C)  cuboidal epithelium
D)  stratified epithelium
E)  columnar epithelium

Question 20

Which structure produces "goose bumps?"

Accepted Answer

A)  arrector pili muscles
B)  hair follicles
C)  sebaceous glands
D)  sudoriferous glands
E)  cuticle

Exam 4: Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Only the nervous and endocrine systems are involved in homeostasis.

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Which of the following body parts is surrounded by a mucous membrane?

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Which type of gland can become blocked and form a "blackhead?"

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

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Which structure produces "goose bumps?"

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Lymph contains no cells.

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

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What characteristic can be used to differentiate bone and cartilage?

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

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One of the dangers of smoking is that it disrupts the defensive system that utilizes ciliary action of what type of specialized epithelia?

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What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?

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Jacob looked up and saw the car.This information was relayed to him via what type of tissue?

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

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List and describe the three types of cartilage.

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Smooth muscle in the bladder contracts sending urine into the urethra.

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What type of tissue receives sensory input,integrates data,and conducts impulses?

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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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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

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If temperature were controlled by a positive feedback mechanism,the body's temperature would continue to rise.

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