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BIOLOGY 115
FINAL EXAM
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DATE ________________
To describe the relationship of different body structures to each other, anatomists
use directional terms.
True
False
2.
The Golgi complex produces lysosomes.
True
False
3.
Passive transport requires a cell's energy but active transport does not.
True
False
4.
The muscles of the iris and ciliary muscle are considered to be extrinsic eye
muscles because they are voluntary.
True
False
5.
The autonomic nervous system innervates the skeletal muscles.
True
False
6.
Before T cells can attack antigens, the T cells must recognize the antigen.
True
False
7.
Demineralization is the result of a decrease in mechanical stress of a bone.
True
False
8.
The chemical level of structural organization includes all chemicals needed to
maintain life.
True
False
9.
All veins carry blood low in oxygen.
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True
False
10.
Bases have higher concentrations of OH- ions in solution.
True
False
11.
The nasal cavity is divided into top, middle and bottom portions by nasal conchae
and into a right and left side by the nasal septum. The purpose is to circulate air to
warm, cleanse, examine and moisten it.
True
False
12.
The heart is superior to the cranium.
True
False
13.
Sperm are small because they have a long way to travel. They start in the
seminiferous tubules, mature in the epididymis, go through the ductus deferens to
the ejaculatory duct and finally the urethra. Along the way, secretions are added by
the seminal vesicles, prostate gland and bulborurethral glands.
True
False
14.
Skeletal muscle has a long refractory period.
True
False
15.
Spinal nerves are mixed nerves.
True
False
16.
Part of the immune response is the production of specific antibodies against a
specific pathogen or toxin.
True
False
17.
Childbirth is a good example of a positive feedback mechanism.
True
False
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18.
Skeletal muscle tissue is striated and voluntary.
True
False
19.
The detachment of myosin heads from actin requires ATP.
True
False
20.
Group of related organs that have a common function is called a(n)
organ
system
tissue
group
organism
21.
The basic structural and functional units of an organism are
atoms
molecules
cells
tissues
organs
22.
Which of the following describes the most acidic solution?
pH 4
pH 5
pH 7
pH 9
pH 14
23.
The pH of blood is
4.00-5.50
6.76-7.00
7.20-7.60
7.35-7.45
7.65-8.00
24.
The building blocks of proteins are
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carbons
nucleic acids.
amino acids
glycerol
fatty acids.
25.
In an average healthy adult, 55% to 60% of the body weight is composed of
amino acids.
salts
fat
water
proteins
26.
N. Ticing Scent loves perfume. She visits her local discount store regularly. Today
she came to work wearing her latest purchase and soon everyone was familiar with
the scent. What is being demonstrated here?
osmosis
diffusion
phagocytosis
active transport
wise shopping
27.
Membranes that line body cavities that open directly to the exterior are
serous membranes
synovial membranes
mucous membranes
parietal membranes
visceral membranes
28.
A basement membrane is always present
between the epithelial cells.
between the epithelium and the muscle tissue.
between the epithelium and the connective tissue.
on the apical surface of the epithelium.
between the epithelium and the blood vessels.
29.
A stimulus strong enough to generate a nerve impulse is called
threshold stimulus.
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action potential.
subthreshold stimulus.
conducting stimulus.
Both A and D are correct.
30.
The “white” of the eye is called
conjunctiva
sclera
retina
cornea
iris
31.
Which of the following senses falls under the category of complex receptors?
taste
touch
heat
cold
pain
32.
Why is inflammation beneficial for an injury site?
it increases the number of phagocytes in the area.
it walls off the infection to prevent it from spreading.
in increases the temperature of the area.
increased blood flow to the area helps remove dead cells and toxins.
all of the above are benefits of inflammation.
33.
The lymphatic system
transports lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood.
returns filtered proteins to the cardiovascular system.
returns excess interstitial fluid to the cardiovascular system.
functions in surveillance and defense.
All of the above are correct.
34.
Osteogenic cells
are mature bone cells.
develop into osteoblasts.
break down bone.
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deposit calcium into the bone.
surround themselves with matrix.
35.
Osteoclasts
deposit calcium into bone.
destroy bone matrix.
are a type of white blood cell.
B and C are correct.
None of the above are correct.
36.
A motor unit includes all the
muscle fascicles involved in a muscle contraction.
muscle fibers controlled by a single motor neuron.
myofibrils that contract in a single nerve impulse.
muscles involved in a single movement.
none of the above.
37.
Acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft is broken down by
anticholinesterase
pseudocholinesterese
acetylcholinesterase
cholinesterase
None of the above
38.
Which is true of smooth muscle?
it is not under voluntary control.
it contracts faster than skeletal muscle.
it fatigues faster than skeletal muscle.
each muscle fiber must be innervated.
all are true.
39.
The kidneys
help regulate blood volume.
help to control blood pressure.
secrete erythropoietin.
help control blood pH.
All of the above are correct.
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40.
All of the following belong to the urinary system EXCEPT
urethra
ureter
bladder
prostate
kidneys
41.
Intercalated discs are characteristic structures in
cardiac muscle.
smooth muscle.
skeletal muscle.
any striated muscle.
striated and smooth muscle.
42.
The blood supply to the myocardial wall of the heart is supplied by the
arch of the aorta.
descending aorta.
pulmonary artery.
coronary sinus.
coronary arteries.
43.
The P wave of an ECG indicates
atrial depolarization.
atrial repolarization.
ventricular depolarization.
ventricular repolarization.
ventricular contraction.
44.
Energy needed for chemical reactions in the body is provided by the breakdown of
ribonucleic acid (RNA).
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
adenosine diphosphate (ADP).
adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
adenosine monophosphate (AMP).
45.
Which portion of the heart has the thickest myocardium?
left atrium
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right atrium
left ventricle
right ventricle
they all have equal thickness
46.
The neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction is
norepinephrine
acetylcholine
adrenaline
calcium
glycine
47.
All of the following belong to feedback systems which control homeostasis
EXCEPT
control center.
receptor
receiver
effector
All of the above are basic components of the feedback system.
48.
In a negative feedback system, the response of the effector
enhances the original stimulus.
eliminates the original stimulus.
reverses the original stimulus.
does not change the original stimulus.
does not affect the original stimulus.
49.
Closing of the AV valves produces the
P wave.
T wave.
QRS wave.
the first heart sound (lubb).
the second heart sound (dubb).
50.
Ventricular fibrillation is a
complete failure of the heart.
hole between the two ventricles.
failure of the foramen ovale to close.
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rapid unsynchronized contraction of the ventricles.
slowing of the heart’s beat.
51.
The function of the pulmonary veins is to:
take deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
take deoxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
take oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
take oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
take deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
52.
Which of the following is the only movable bone of the skull?
maxilla
mandible
lacrimal bone
zygomatic bone
hyoid bone
53.
Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as a large polysaccharide called
starch
cellulose
glycogen
triglycerides
sucrose
54.
Which of the following vertebra articulate with the ribs?
sacral vertebra
lumbar vertebra
cervical vertebra
thoracic vertebra
coccygeal vertebra
55.
Long bones develop by
Endochondral ossification.
Intramenbranous ossification.
Metaphysical ossification.
Oscar's fictional vacation.
Both A & B.
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56.
A fluid-filled cavity found between the articulating bones is a characteristic of
synovial joints
symphysis
fibrous joints.
cartilaginous joints.
None of the above.
57.
All of the following blood vessels are commonly used to feel the pulse EXCEPT
radial artery.
brachial artery.
popliteal artery.
common carotid artery.
femoral artery
58.
Which of the following are changes in the cardiovascular system related to the
aging process?
reduced cardiac output
increased systolic blood pressure
decreased maximum heart rate
A and B
A, B, and C
59.
Exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue is the function of the
arteries
arterioles
veins
venules
capillaries
60.
Sympathetic stimulation results in
vasodilation
decrease in blood pressure.
increase in blood pressure.
A and B are correct.
A and C are correct.
61.
Secretion of ADH promotes the
reabsorption of water.
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excretion of water.
excretion of sodium molecules
secretion of sodium molecules.
all of the above.
62.
The structure in the eyeball that contains photoreceptors is the
iris
retina
sclera
cornea
lens
63.
All of the following processes are involved in tubular reabsorption EXCEPT
osmosis
diffusion
filtration
active transport.
All of the above are part of tubular reabsorption.
64.
All of the following decrease the efficiency of external respiration EXCEPT
emphysema
increased alveolar PO2.
increased altitude.
pneumonia
high alveolar PCO2.
65.
The exchange of gases between blood and cells is called
pulmonary ventilation.
internal respiration.
external respiration.
cellular respiration.
inspiration
66.
The primary chemical stimulus for breathing is the concentration of
carbon monoxide in the blood.
H+ and carbon dioxide concentration of blood.
the carbon dioxide concentration of the blood.
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the oxygen concentration of the blood.
the carbonic acid concentration in the blood.
67.
The waves of muscular contraction in the GI tract are referred to as ____.
peristalsis
QRS waves
P waves
microwaves
oscillatory waves
68.
The renal pyramids are located in the
renal cortex.
renal medulla.
renal capsule.
pelvis
papillae
69.
The left ventricle pumps the blood into the
pulmonary trunk.
ascending aorta.
descending aorta
pulmonary vein.
vena cava.
70.
The divisions of the autonomic nervous system are called
sympathetic and cholinergic divisions.
parasympathetic and adrenergic divisions.
cholinergic and adrenergic divisions.
sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
somatic and parasympathetic divisions.
71.
All of the following are functions of the hypothalamus EXCEPT
control of the pituitary gland.
regulation of eating.
regulation of respiration.
regulation of body temperature.
satiety center.
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72.
The primary visual area is located in the
occipital lobe.
temporal lobe.
frontal lobe.
Broca's area.
lateral lobe.
73.
The sarcomere is the area between two
Z discs.
I bands.
A bands.
H zones.
B lines.
74.
Hydrochloric acid in the stomach ...
Activates pepsinogen into the active enzyme pepsin
Acts as a non-specific line of defense against pathogens
Is regulated by the hormone gastrin
All of the above are correct.
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