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PBS Midterm review

Total questions: 143

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The following are functions of the Skeletal system except:

a)

Assist with movement

b)

Provide protection

c)

Store Calcium

d)

Filter the Blood

2.
The way to categorize death. The classifications are natural, accident, suicide, homicide, undetermined.
a)
Manner of death
b)
Method of death
c)
Mode of death
d)
Cause of death
3.
The disease or injury that initiated the train of morbid events leading directly to death or the circumstances of the accident or violence that produced the injury.
a)
Cause of death
b)
Manner of death
c)
Method of death
d)
Mechanism of death
4.
Regulates how medical professionals and other people use and disclose certain indivisually identufiable health information. 
a)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
b)
Manner of Death
c)
Protected health information(PHI)
d)
Cause of Death
5.
A double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule capable of replicating and determining the inherited structure of a cell’s proteins.
a)
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms
b)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
c)
Restriction enzymes
d)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
6.
The building block of a nucleic acid, consisting of a five-carbon sugar covalently bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.
a)
Genotype
b)
Transcription
c)
Translation
d)
Nucleotide
7.
The nucleotides link together in a series spiraling clockwise around a central axis forming a twisted ladder structure
a)
Genes
b)
double helix
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Genotype
8.
A discrete unit of hereditary information.
a)
Model
b)
Genetic Material
c)
Genes
d)
Guanine
9.
Any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material.
a)
gel electrophoresis
b)
Chromosomes
c)
Transfer RNA
d)
Transcription
10.
The separation of nucleic acids or proteins, on the basis of their size and electrical charge, by measuring their rate of movement through an electrical field in a gel.
a)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
b)
Ribonucleic Acid
c)
Guanine
d)
gel electrophoresis
11.
Differences in DNA sequence on homologous chromosomes that can result in different patterns of restriction fragment lengths 
a)
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms
b)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
c)
Ribonucleic Acid
d)
Transfer RNA
12.
A degradative enzyme that recognizes specific nucleotide sequences and cuts up DNA.
a)
Genetic Material
b)
Genotype
c)
Restriction enzymes
d)
Ribonucleic Acid
13.
A degradative enzyme that recognizes specific nucleotide sequences and cuts up DNA.
a)
Genetic Material
b)
Genotype
c)
Restriction enzymes
d)
Ribonucleic Acid
14.
A component of nucleic acids, energy-carrying molecules such as ATP, and certain coenzymes. Chemically, it is a purine base.
a)
Thymine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Guanine
d)
Adenine
15.
A component of nucleic acids that carries hereditary information in DNA and RNA in cells. Chemically, it is a pyrimidine base.
a)
Adenine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Thymine
d)
Guanine
16.
Molecules responsible for heredity and variation of organisms.
a)
Genes
b)
double helix
c)
Nucleotide
d)
Genetic Material
17.
A component of nucleic acids that carries hereditary information in DNA and RNA in cells. Chemically, it is a purine base.
a)
Thymine
b)
Adenine
c)
Guanine
d)
Cytosine
18.
A simplified version of something complex used, for example, to analyze and solve problems or make predictions.
a)
gel electrophoresis
b)
Transfer RNA
c)
Model
d)
Chromosomes
19.
A type of nucleic acid consisting of nucleotide monomers with a ribose sugar and the nitrogenous bases adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U); usually single-stranded; functions in protein synthesis and as the genome of some viruses.
a)
Ribonucleic Acid
b)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
c)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
d)
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms
20.
A component of nucleic acid that carries hereditary information in DNA in cells. Chemically, it is a pyrimidine base.
a)
Guanine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Thymine
d)
Adenine
21.
An RNA molecule that functions as an interpreter between nucleic acid and protein language by picking up specific amino acids and recognizing the appropriate codons in the mRNA.
a)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
b)
Transfer RNA
c)
gel electrophoresis
d)
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms
22.
The synthesis of a polypeptide using the genetic information encoded in an mRNA molecule. There is a change of language from nucleotides to amino acids.
a)
Restriction enzymes
b)
Translation
c)
Genetic Material
d)
Transcription
23.
A rare change in the DNA of a gene, ultimately creating genetic diversity.
a)
Codon
b)
Mutated
c)
messenger RNA
d)
Translation
24.
The building block of a nucleic acid, consisting of a five-carbon sugar covalently bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.
a)
Genotype
b)
Transcription
c)
Translation
d)
Nucleotide
25.
The creation of a protein from a DNA template.
a)
Transcription
b)
Translation
c)
protein synthesis
d)
Mutation
26.
The process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template is called:
a)
transcription
b)
translation
c)
transformation
d)
translocation
27.
The synthesis of a polypeptide using the genetic information encoded in an mRNA molecule. There is a change of language from nucleotides to amino acids.
a)
Transcription
b)
Translation
c)
Protein Synthesis
d)
RNA replication
28.
A type of RNA, synthesized from DNA and attached to ribosomes in the cytoplasm; it specifies the primary structure of a protein.
a)
rRNA
b)
mRNA
c)
tRNA
d)
qRNA
29.
An organic monomer which serves as a building block of proteins.
a)
Amino Acid
b)
Monosaccharide
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Erythrocytes
30.
An RNA molecule that functions as an interpreter between nucleic acid and protein language by picking up specific amino acids and recognizing the appropriate codons in the mRNA.
a)
tRNA
b)
mRNA
c)
rRNA
d)
none of the above
31.
A type of nucleic acid consisting of nucleotide monomers with a ribose sugar and the nitrogenous bases adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U); usually single-stranded; functions in protein synthesis and as the genome of some viruses.
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
ATP
d)
ADP
32.
A cell organelle that functions as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm.
a)
Nucleotides
b)
Ribosome
c)
amino acids
d)
Gene
33.
Having an affinity for water.
a)
Hydrophobic
b)
homologous chromosomes
c)
Hydrophilic
d)
Recessive
34.
Having an aversion to water; tending to coalesce and form droplets in water.
a)
Hydrophilic
b)
Hydrophobic
c)
Mitosis
d)
Meiosis
35.
A rare change in the genetic material, ultimately creating genetic diversity.
a)
Genotype
b)
Phenotype
c)
Hereditary
d)
Mutation
36.
Any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contain the genetic material.
a)
Allele
b)
Gene
c)
Chromosome
d)
Genotype
37.
A process that takes place in the nucleus of a dividing cell, involves a series of steps, and results in the formation of two new nuclei each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
Mutation
d)
Sex Chromosome
38.

Which of these PPE is NOT recommended or required when working with bacteria?

a)

gloves

b)

goggles

c)

apron

d)

face mask

39.

Proteins are made in the :

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Cell Nucleus

c)

Golgi Apparatus

d)

Cytoplasm

40.

Copying of genetic information from DNA to RNA called:

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Messenger RNA

d)

Termination sequence

41.
A physician who performs an autopsy when death may be accidental or violent. He or she may also serve in some jurisdictions as the coroner.
a)
Oncoligist
b)
Coroner
c)
Medical Examiner
d)
Cause of Death
42.
A collection of components organized to accomplish a specific function or set of functions.
a)
Systemic Cirulation
b)
Autopsy
c)
System
d)
Lymphatic System
43.

A research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable.

a)

Experiment

b)

Independant

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Dependant

44.

The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.

a)

Biomedical science

b)

Forensic Science

c)

Positive Control

d)

Aseptic Technique

45.

The group in an experiment where the independent variable being tested is not applied so that it may serve as a standard for comparison against the experimental group where the independent variable is applied.

a)

Citation

b)

Control Group

c)

Negative Control

d)

Positive Control

46.

The application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law.

a)

Biomedical Science

b)

Physical Science

c)

Biology

d)

Forensic Science

47.

Clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment.

a)

Independant Variable

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Testable question

48.

The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher.

a)

Dependant

b)

Independent

c)

Control

d)

Positive Control

49.

The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.

a)

Dependent

b)

Negative Control

c)

Citation

d)

Experiment

50.

A written reference to a specific work (book, article, dissertation, report, musical composition, etc.) by a particular author or creator which identifies the document in which the work may be found.

a)

Citation

b)

Hypotheis

c)

Independant

d)

Dependent

51.

Group expected to have a positive result, allowing the researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results.

a)

Lividity

b)

Positive Control

c)

Algor Mortis

d)

Negative Control

52.

A procedure performed under sterile conditions.

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Decomposition

c)

Aseptic Technique

d)

Biomedical Science

53.

Control group where conditions produce a negative outcome.

a)

Independent Variables

b)

Negative Control

c)

Experiment

d)

Hypothesis

54.

The Cooling of the Body

a)

rigor mortis

b)

algor mortis

c)

lividity

d)

Retinal Deterioration

55.

Pooling of the Blood

a)

Decomposition

b)

Livor Mortis

c)

Rigor Mortis

d)

Algor Mortis

56.
A monomer of carbohydrate, simple sugar.
a)
Glucose
b)
Macromolecules
57.
A substance that is needed by the body to maintain life and health.
a)
Nutrients
b)
Lipids
58.
A sugar in the form of a monosaccharide, disaccharide or polysaccharide.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Glucose
59.
One of a family of compounds including fats, phospholipids, and steroids that is insoluble in water.
a)
Lipids
b)
Proteins
60.
A three dimensional polymer made of monomers of amino acids.
a)
Proteins
b)
Lipids
61.
Chemical transformation or change; the interaction of chemical entities.
a)
chemical bond
b)
chemical reactions
62.
A substance (as a dye) used to show visually usually by its capacity for color change, the condition of a solution with respect to the presence of free acid or alkali or some other substance.
a)
compound
b)
chemical indicators
63.
A substance consisting of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
64.
The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1°C; also the amount of heat energy that 1 g of water releases when it cools by 1°C. 
a)
Calorie
b)
Kiliocalorie
65.
Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.
a)
Molecules
b)
Disaccharide
66.
A type of giant molecule formed by joining smaller molecules which includes proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids.
a)
amino acid
b)
Macromolecules
67.
An attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or compound.
a)
chemical bonds
b)
dehydration synthesis
68.
A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.
a)
Monosaccharide
b)
Polysaccharide
69.
A polymer of thousands of simple sugars formed by dehydration synthesis.
a)
Polysaccharide
b)
Monosaccharide
70.
A chemical reaction in which two molecules are bonded together with the removal of a water molecule.
a)
dehydration synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
71.
A chemical process that splits a molecule by adding water.
a)
Hydrolysis
b)
dehydration synthesis
72.
An organic monomer which serves as a building block of proteins.
a)
amino acid
b)
Polymers
73.
A large molecule consisting of many repeating chemical units or molecules linked together.
a)
Polymers
b)
amino acid
74.
The smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms.
a)
Elements
b)
Lipids
75.
A compound composed of adenosine and three phosphate groups that supplies energy for many biochemical cellular processes by undergoing enzymatic hydrolysis.
a)
adenosine triphosphate
b)
Carbohydrates
76.
If if an unknown blood sample clumps with anti-A serum and not with anti-B serum, what is the blood type?
a)
AB
b)
O
c)
A
d)
B
77.

What is NOT an example of personal protective equipment (PPE?)

a)

Gloves

b)

Goggles

c)

Long-sleeved shirt

d)

Close-toed shoes

78.
What type of evidence can be processed by looking at shape, size, number of lines and minutiae?
a)
Blood sample
b)
Hair Sample
c)
DNA sample
d)
Fingerprint Sample
79.
Describe the fingerprint pattern shown.
a)
Arch
b)
Whorl
c)
Fork
d)
Loop
80.
What is the correct order of processing evidence and analysis of a crime scene?
    1-collect evidence
    2-conduct interviews
    3-protect the crime scene
    4-photograph the crime scene
a)
3, 2, 1, 4
b)
3, 4, 1, 2
c)
4, 3, 1, 2
d)
2, 3, 4, 1
81.
A person is found dead by a neighbor.  What career is involved in notifying the police and calling an ambulance?
a)
911 Operator
b)
EMT
c)
Crime Scene Investigator
d)
Medical Examiner
82.
What person is responsible for providing short-term care for people being transported to the hospital?
a)
911 Operator
b)
EMT
c)
Crime Scene Investigator
83.
A clear prediction of the anticipated results in an experimental design is known as
a)
an experiment
b)
a hypothesis
c)
a conclusion
d)
a control group
84.
The part of the experiment where the independent variable being tested in not applied so that it may serve as a standard for comparison.
a)
experimental group
b)
independent variable
c)
control group
d)
dependent variable
85.
In an experiment the variable that is manipulated by the researcher is called the
a)
control group
b)
dependent variable
c)
independent variable
d)
hypothesis
86.
In an experiment the measured effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested is called the
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
control group
87.
Determine the dependent variable:  Researchers select 10 healthy 40 year old men and have them sit calmly in the same relaxing environment for 2 hours.  Then, the researchers take their blood pressure using a standard blood pressure cuff.  Next, the researchers have the same 10 people do 50 jumping jacks and measure their blood pressure again.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
the exercise -  50 jumping  jacks
b)
resting prior to the experiment
c)
the blood pressure
d)
10 people 
88.

When creating a graph of your data, the dependent variable goes on the

a)

x axis

b)

y axis

c)

z axis

d)

none of the above

89.
What can be determined from the diameter of a blood drop?
a)
Blood type
b)
Weapon
c)
Amount of blood lost
d)
The height from which the blood fell
90.
What can be used to determine time of death?
a)
Blood pressure
b)
Fingerprints
c)
Skin texture
d)
Body Temperature
91.
What shape of blood stain is produced when a droplet of blood strikes a horizontal surface at 90 degrees?  
a)
Oblong (Oval)
b)
Circular
c)
Large Smears
d)
Tiny dots
92.

Algor mortis refers to

a)

a. the stiffening of muscles shortly after death

b)

b. the clouding of the corneas after death

c)

c. the cooling of the body after death

d)

d. the pooling of blood after death

93.

Which images represent purines? (two answers)

a)
b)
c)
d)
94.

Which images represent pyrimidines? (two answers)

a)
b)
c)
d)
95.

Which images represents Thymine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
96.

Which images represents Guanine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
97.

Which images represents Cytosine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
98.

Which images represents adenine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
99.

Name this tool (two correct answers)

a)

Restriction enzyme

b)

Gel electrophoresis

c)

DNA fingerprinting

d)

HaeIII

100.

What group do these bases belong to?

a)

Purines

b)

Pyrimidines

101.

What group do these bases belong to?

a)

Purines

b)

Pyrimidines

102.

Please identify the nitrogenous base.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Thymine

d)

Cytosine

103.

Please identify the nitrogenous base.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Thymine

d)

Cytosine

104.

Please identify the nitrogenous base.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Thymine

d)

Cytosine

105.

Please identify the nitrogenous base.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Thymine

d)

Cytosine

106.

Identify what structure is outlined in the BLACK outline.

a)

Base pair

b)

deoxyribose sugar

c)

phosphate group

d)

hydrogen bonds

e)

Nucleotide

107.

Identify what structure is outlined in the BLACK outline.

a)

Base pair

b)

deoxyribose sugar

c)

phosphate group

d)

hydrogen bonds

e)

Nucleotide

108.

Identify what structure is outlined in the BLACK outline.

a)

Base pair

b)

deoxyribose sugar

c)

phosphate group

d)

hydrogen bonds

e)

Nucleotide

109.

Identify what structure is outlined in the BLACK outline.

a)

Base pair

b)

deoxyribose sugar

c)

phosphate group

d)

hydrogen bonds

e)

Nucleotide

110.

Identify what structure is outlined in the BLACK outline.

a)

Base pair

b)

deoxyribose sugar

c)

phosphate group

d)

hydrogen bonds

e)

Nucleotide

111.
All cells in the body create waste as a result of metabolism. Which systems are responsible for removing waste from the body?
a)

Respiratory

b)
Endocrine
c)
Integumentary
d)
Immune
112.
The filter on my fish tank can be used for an analogy of this body system...
a)
Excretory
b)
Skeletal
c)
Nervous
d)
Urinary
113.
The body system that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses very, very quickly
a)
Nervous
b)
Endocrine
c)
Digestive
d)
Cardiovascular
114.
The transport system of the body responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes
a)
Muscular
b)
Cardiovascular
c)
Respiratory
d)
Integumentary
115.
A person is found dead at the scene of a car accident. The coroner orders an autopsy of the victim, why?
a)
HIPAA laws require it
b)
coroner's discretion/judgement call
c)
determine which system failed AFTER death
d)
death may have occurred PRIOR and led to accident
116.
The system responsible for the break down of foods into chemical components that the body can absorb and use for energy
a)
Excretory
b)
Skeletal
c)
Digestive
d)
Endocrine
117.
The system composed of chemical communication involving hormones, ductless glands that secrete hormones
a)
Immune
b)
Endocrine
c)
Excretory
d)
Urinary
118.
Which of the following activities is the best analogy for respiration?
a)
Giving a gift
b)
Receiving a gift
c)
Exchanging gifts
d)
Wrapping a gift
119.
Skeletal, cardiac and smooth are key structures of this body system
a)
Immune
b)
Cardiovascular
c)
Skeletal
d)
Muscular
120.
Spleen, thymus and bone marrow are key structures of which body system?
a)
Endocrine
b)
Urinary
c)
Skeletal
d)
Immune
121.
This body system forms the body's external covering; protect deeper tissue from injury; helps regulate body temperature.
a)
Cardiovascular
b)
Excretory
c)
Integumentary
d)
Skeletal
122.
Which of the following could NOT be a Manner of Death?
a)
Homicide
b)
Natural
c)
Heart attack
d)
Accidental
123.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
a)
store minerals
b)
produce blood cells
c)
support internal organs
d)
regulate body temperature
124.
Which of the following pairs of body systems work together to maintain oxygen levels throughout the human body?
a)
Nervous & Endocrine
b)
Cardiovascular & Respiratory
c)
Immune & Excretory
d)
Digestive & Muscular
125.
The internal examination starts with a large deep cut in the shape of which letter?
a)
Y
b)
O
c)
X
d)
I
126.
What is the first step in any forensic autopsy?
a)
Internal exam
b)
Paperwork
c)
External exam
d)
Position of body
127.
Based on the autopsy: Where is the proximal humerus?
a)
Near the elbow
b)
Near the shoulder
c)
Near the wrist
128.

What is always done first at a crime scene?

a)

secure it

b)

photograph it

c)

sketch it

d)

collect evidence

129.

What is always done after a crime scene is investigated?

a)

analyze evidence

b)

interview persons of interest

c)

create graph

d)

call coroner

130.

an example of physical evidence is

a)

hair

b)

witness testimony

c)

suspect motive

d)

suspect interview

131.

persons of interest

a)

are always suspects

b)

help establish theories

c)

are always interviewed

d)

are always surveilled

132.

Time of death is determined by measuring

a)

rigor mortis

b)

pupil dilation

c)

environmental temperature

d)

core body temperature

133.

Bodies will cool faster when

a)

are very large

b)

wearing many layers of clothes

c)

it's cold

d)

all choices

134.

A DNA strand that reads ATGGC has a complimentary strand that reads

a)

CGGTA

b)

TACCG

c)

GCCAT

d)

ATGGC

135.

One DNA molecule

a)

is made of 2 spirals (helices)

b)

controls all parts of the human cell

c)

has equal amounts of A and T

d)

is built from protein

136.

Blood from 2 meters from the ground

a)

is 2 cm in diameter

b)

is 1.2 cm in diameter

c)

is not included in the chart

d)

is circular in shape

137.

Which lanes represent DNA from the same person?

a)

1 and 2

b)

2 and 3

c)

1 and 4

d)

3 and 4

138.

True/false: An autopsy is always performed when a person dies.

a)

true

b)

false

139.

The following organs make up the digestive system

a)

Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves

b)

Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra

c)

Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small and large intestines, rectum, anus

d)

Bronchus, lungs

140.

The following organs are in the cardiovascular system

a)

Kidneys

b)

Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Peripheral nerves

141.

Through which artery does blood get into the lungs

a)

Splenic

b)

Aortic

c)

Pulmonary

d)

Radial

142.

What part of the blood carries the hemoglobin?

a)

Leukocytes

b)

Platelets

c)

Plasma

d)

Erythrocytes

143.

What body system breaks down food for the body

a)

Digestive

b)

Cardiac

c)

Immune

d)

Endocrine

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