The six levels of organization in biology are characterized by increasing complexity from smallest to largest. Which of the following correctly lists these levels in order?

Organism, System, Organ, Tissue, Cellular, Chemical

Tissue, Organ, System, Cellular, Chemical, Organism

System, Organ, Tissue, Cellular, Chemical, Organism

1.3C The 11 organ systems include which of the following sets of components?

Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive

Integumentary, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, immune, muscular, nervous, skeletal, sensory

Skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, immune, excretory, sensory, integumentary, lymphatic

Muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, immune, excretory, sensory, integumentary, cardiovascular

1.3D The major functions of each system are:

To carry out specific roles essential for the body's survival and health.

To provide only structural support to the body.

To regulate only the temperature of the body.

To store only nutrients for future use.

Which of the following lists the six characteristics of life?

Organization, metabolism, responsiveness, growth, development, reproduction

Photosynthesis, respiration, digestion, excretion, movement, sensation

Breathing, eating, sleeping, thinking, walking, talking

Circulation, absorption, secretion, elimination, contraction, relaxation

Homeostasis is defined as:

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

The process of breaking down food for energy.

The ability of an organism to move from one place to another.

The process of cell division in living organisms.

Homeostasis is important for proper body function because it:

maintains stable internal conditions necessary for survival.

causes rapid changes in body temperature.

prevents the body from responding to external changes.

A negative-feedback mechanism is best described as which of the following?

A process where a change in a system causes a response that counteracts the initial change, such as body temperature regulation.

A process where a change in a system causes a response that amplifies the initial change, such as blood clotting.

A process where a system remains unchanged regardless of external stimuli.

A process where a system responds randomly to changes without any regulation.

A positive-feedback mechanism amplifies changes in a system. Which of the following is an example of a positive-feedback mechanism?

Regulation of blood glucose levels

A person in the anatomical position is described as:

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward

Sitting with legs crossed and hands on knees

Lying down with arms above the head

Standing with arms crossed over the chest

Directional terms for the human body are used to locate specific body structures. Which of the following correctly matches a directional term with its definition?

Anterior refers to the front of the body.

Distal refers to closer to the point of attachment.

Superior refers to below another structure.

Medial refers to farther from the midline.

The three major planes of the body are:

Sagittal, Frontal (Coronal), and Transverse planes

Oblique, Horizontal, and Vertical planes

Axial, Median, and Lateral planes

Superior, Inferior, and Posterior planes

The three major ways to cut an organ are called what?

Sagittal, transverse, and frontal sections

Longitudinal, horizontal, and diagonal cuts

Axial, coronal, and oblique slices

Vertical, lateral, and crosswise incisions

1.6F The major trunk cavities and their divisions are:

Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity, each with further subdivisions

Cranial cavity and vertebral cavity, each with further subdivisions

Oral cavity and nasal cavity, each with further subdivisions

Pelvic cavity and cranial cavity, each with further subdivisions

The serous membranes are described as:

Thin membranes lining body cavities and covering organs, secreting fluid to reduce friction.

Thick membranes found only in the brain, providing structural support.

Membranes that produce hormones for metabolic regulation.

Connective tissue layers that store fat in the abdominal cavity.

2.1A Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Mass is the amount of matter in an object. Weight is the force of gravity on an object. Which of the following best defines matter, mass, and weight?

Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space; mass is the amount of matter in an object; weight is the force of gravity on an object.

Matter is the force of gravity on an object; mass is anything that has mass and occupies space; weight is the amount of matter in an object.

Matter is the amount of matter in an object; mass is the force of gravity on an object; weight is anything that has mass and occupies space.

Matter is the amount of energy in an object; mass is the force of gravity on an object; weight is the amount of matter in an object.

Elements and atoms are distinguished by which of the following statements?

Elements are pure substances made of only one kind of atom, while atoms are the smallest units of matter.

Elements are the smallest units of matter, while atoms are made of different elements.

Atoms are pure substances made of only one kind of element, while elements are the smallest units of matter.

Elements and atoms are the same and have no differences.

2.1C The four most abundant elements in the body are:

Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

Oxygen, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium

Carbon, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Iron

Hydrogen, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper

Identify the subatomic particles of an atom along with their mass, charge, and location.

Proton: mass ~1 amu, positive charge, nucleus; Neutron: mass ~1 amu, no charge, nucleus; Electron: negligible mass, negative charge, outside nucleus

Proton: no mass, negative charge, outside nucleus; Neutron: mass ~1 amu, positive charge, nucleus; Electron: mass ~1 amu, no charge, nucleus

Proton: mass ~1 amu, negative charge, outside nucleus; Neutron: negligible mass, positive charge, nucleus; Electron: mass ~1 amu, no charge, nucleus

Proton: negligible mass, no charge, outside nucleus; Neutron: mass ~1 amu, negative charge, nucleus; Electron: mass ~1 amu, positive charge, nucleus

The atomic number of an element is defined as:

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

The average mass of all isotopes of the element

The number of neutrons in the nucleus

Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonds.

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

Both ionic and covalent bonds involve the sharing of protons.

Ionic and covalent bonds both involve the transfer of neutrons.

A molecule and a compound are different in that:

A molecule can consist of the same or different elements, while a compound consists of different elements chemically combined.

A molecule is always made of different elements, while a compound is made of the same element.

A molecule cannot exist independently, but a compound can.

A compound is a single atom, while a molecule is made of multiple atoms.

A hydrogen bond is created by which of the following, and why is it important?

It is created by the attraction between a hydrogen atom bonded to an electronegative atom and another electronegative atom; it is important for the structure and properties of water and biological molecules.

It is created by the sharing of electrons between two hydrogen atoms; it is important for forming ionic compounds.

It is created by the transfer of protons between two atoms; it is important for electrical conductivity.

It is created by the repulsion between two hydrogen atoms; it is important for maintaining cell membranes.

2.1I Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, and dissociation is the process where ionic compounds separate into ions in solution.

Solubility is the ability to dissolve, and dissociation is the separation of ions in solution.

Solubility is the process of forming a gas, and dissociation is the mixing of liquids.

Solubility is the ability to conduct electricity, and dissociation is the formation of solids.

Solubility is the separation of ions, and dissociation is the ability to dissolve.

Hydrolysis reactions involve which of the following processes?

Breaking down molecules using water

Combining molecules to form water

Releasing energy without water involvement

Forming large molecules from small ones without water

2.2D Reversible reactions produce chemical equilibrium when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions become equal.

when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions become equal.

when only the forward reaction occurs.

when the concentration of reactants is zero.

when the reaction stops completely.

2.2E Contrast potential and kinetic energy.

Potential energy is stored energy; kinetic energy is energy of motion.

Potential energy is energy of motion; kinetic energy is stored energy.

Both potential and kinetic energy are forms of heat energy.

Potential energy and kinetic energy are the same.

Factors that can affect the rate of chemical reactions include:

Temperature, concentration, surface area, and presence of a catalyst

Color, odor, and taste of reactants

Shape and size of the reaction vessel

Type of measuring instrument used

Distinguish between inorganic and organic compounds.

Inorganic compounds generally do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while organic compounds do.

Inorganic compounds are always gases, while organic compounds are always solids.

Inorganic compounds are only found in living things, while organic compounds are only found in non-living things.

Inorganic compounds are always acidic, while organic compounds are always basic.

The properties of water contribute to its physiological functions by:

enabling temperature regulation and transport of substances

preventing all chemical reactions in cells

making it impossible for cells to maintain shape

blocking the absorption of nutrients

The pH scale measures how acidic, basic, or neutral a solution is.

It measures how acidic, basic, or neutral a solution is.

It measures the temperature of a solution.

It measures the density of a solution.

It measures the color of a solution.

The importance of buffers in organisms is to:

Maintain a stable pH in biological systems.

Increase the rate of chemical reactions.

Provide energy for cellular processes.

The roles of O2 and CO2 in the body can be compared as follows:

O2 is used for cellular respiration, while CO2 is a waste product removed from the body.

O2 is a waste product, while CO2 is used for energy production.

Both O2 and CO2 are used for energy production in cells.

O2 and CO2 have no significant roles in the body.

The structural organization and major functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are best described as:

Carbohydrates provide energy, lipids store energy, proteins perform cellular functions, and nucleic acids store genetic information.

Carbohydrates store genetic information, lipids provide energy, proteins store energy, and nucleic acids perform cellular functions.

Carbohydrates perform cellular functions, lipids store genetic information, proteins provide energy, and nucleic acids store energy.

Carbohydrates store energy, lipids perform cellular functions, proteins store genetic information, and nucleic acids provide energy.

Lowering the activation energy of reactions

Raising the temperature of reactions

Slowing down chemical reactions

Changing the products of reactions

Nucleotides play which of the following roles in the structures and functions of DNA, RNA, and ATP?

They serve as the building blocks of DNA and RNA and store energy in ATP.

They act only as enzymes in metabolic reactions.

They are responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood.

They function solely as structural proteins in cells.

The general parts of a cell are:

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus

Cell wall, mitochondria, ribosome

Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, centriole

Which of the following correctly relates and explains the four main functions of cells?

Cells perform metabolism, respond to stimuli, reproduce, and maintain homeostasis.

Cells only provide structure and do not perform any functions.

Cells are responsible solely for movement in organisms.

Cells function only to store genetic material.

Relate the kinds of microscopes used to study cells.

Light microscopes and electron microscopes are used to study cells.

Only telescopes are used to study cells.

Cells can only be studied with the naked eye.

X-ray machines are the primary tools for studying cells.

The functions of the plasma membrane include:

Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Anatomy is defined as:

The study of the structure of living organisms.

The study of chemical reactions in the body.

The study of diseases and their causes.

The study of the functions of body parts.

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1.1B Anatomy can be studied at which of the following levels?

Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

Only at the organismal level

Only at the cellular and tissue levels

Only at the chemical and organ system levels

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Physiology is defined as:

The study of the functions and processes of living organisms.

The study of the structure of living organisms.

The study of diseases in living organisms.

The study of the chemical composition of living organisms.

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Physiology can be studied at which of the following levels?

Molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organismal

Only at the organismal level

Only at the cellular and tissue levels

Only at the molecular and organ levels

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The relationship between structure and function is important because:

it determines how well a part can perform its job.

it makes all structures identical.

it has no effect on function.

it only applies to living things.

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It is important to study other organisms along with humans because:

it helps us understand biological processes common to all life forms.

it is only for entertainment purposes.

it has no relevance to human biology.

it is required for learning about plants only.

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The six levels of organization of the body are:

chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism

cellular, tissue, organ, system, population, ecosystem

atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, community

chemical, tissue, organ, system, population, organism

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