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Midterm Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 23hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A negative feedback mechanism __________.

a)

acts to prevent the occurrence of any change in internal conditions

b)

acts to enhance the effect of the initial stimulus

c)

is exemplified by labor contractions during childbirth

d)

acts to oppose or slow down the effect of the initial stimulus

e)

is the only type of feedback mechanism

2.

Anatomy is the study of _______ and physiology is the study of _______.

a)

cells; microorganisms

b)

structure; function

c)

function; structure

d)

animals; plants

3.

The correct level of organization from smallest to largest in the human body is:

a)

molecular, chemical, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

b)

molecular, atomical, tissue, organ system, organ, organismal

c)

atomical, chemical, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

d)

chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

e)

cellular, chemical, tissue, organ system, organ, organismal

4.

Homeostasis refers to ________.

a)

changes in an organism´s immediate environment

b)

the chemical operations underway in the body

c)

the existence of a stable internal environment

d)

specialization of individual cells to perform particular functions

e)

the chemical imbalance of an internal environment

5.

The subdivisions of the ventral body cavity include:

a)

pericardial and pleural cavities

b)

abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic cavities

c)

thoracic, pericardial, and pleural cavities

d)

abdominal and pericardial cavities

6.

In a homeostatic system, the mechanism that is represented by the example of blood clotting is __________.

a)

positive feedback

b)

the receptor

c)

negative feedback

d)

autoregulation

7.

Heat production is a major function of the __________ system.

a)

cardiovascular

b)

nervous

c)

muscular

d)

endocrine

e)

respiratory

8.

This necessary life function includes all of the chemical reactions happening in our body.

a)

maintaining boundaries

b)

metabolism

c)

homeostasis

d)

responsiveness

9.

Which organ system helps with our immunity by fighting germs and returning fluids to our blood vessels?

a)

urinary

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

lymphatic

10.

This system sends chemical messages in the form of hormones from our glands to help regulate growth, development, and metabolism.

a)

lymphatic

b)

endocrine

c)

nervous

d)

cardiovascular

11.

What is the main difference between gross anatomy vs. microscopic anatomy?

a)

gross = too small to observe; microscopic = organs and bones

b)

gross = cells; microscopic = organs and bones

c)

gross = large and easily observable; microscopic = too small to see with naked eyes

d)

gross = organs and bones; microscopic = large and easily observable

12.

Which of the following feedback mechanisms is a response that exaggerates or increases the stimulus?

a)

negative feedback

b)

positive feedback

c)

neutral feedback

d)

balanced feedback

13.

Which of the following cavities make up the main dorsal body cavity?

a)

cranial and pelvic

b)

pelvic and spinal

c)

cranial and spinal

d)

abdominal and thoracic

e)

thoracic and ventral

14.

Which organ system includes the testes, ovaries, and uterus in order to produce offspring?

a)

integumentary

b)

nervous

c)

endocrine

d)

respiratory

e)

reproductive

15.

The urinary system includes our bladder and kidneys in order to...

a)

fight germs in order to strengthen our immune system

b)

absorb and digest food

c)

eliminate waste products and maintain water levels

d)

distribute internal oxygen throughout our bodily fluids

16.

Which organ system includes our brain in order to send electrical signals so we can respond to change?

a)

nervous

b)

endocrine

c)

lymphatic

d)

cardiovascular

e)

integumentary

17.

What are the smallest living units in the human body?

a)

atoms

b)

joints

c)

bones

d)

cells

e)

subatomic particles

18.

The digestive system processes and digests our food. Which of the following are some of the main organs that make up this system?

a)

brain, nerves, spinal cord

b)

bone, cartilage

c)

testes, ovaries, uterus

d)

bladder, kidneys

e)

stomach, liver, intestines

19.

Which system includes our lungs and takes in oxygen for us to breathe as well release carbon dioxide?

a)

reproductive

b)

respiratory

c)

cardiovascular

d)

endocrine

e)

nervous

20.

The cardiovascular system is responsible for the internal distribution of oxygen and blood throughout our body. What are some of the main organs that make this system up?

a)

heart, arteries, veins

b)

brain, nerves, spinal cord

c)

stomach, liver, intestines

d)

glands, nodes, skin

21.

Together, just four elements make up more than 96% of the body's mass. These include:

a)

Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Carbon

b)

Oxygen, Calcium, Iron, Nitrogen

c)

Sodium, Chlorine, Carbon, Hydrogen

d)

Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

22.

All isotopes of a particular element possess:

a)

identical atomic weights

b)

the same number of protons, but different number of electrons

c)

the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons

d)

identical atomic weights and numbers

23.

_______ elements have a complete valence shell and are stable, while _______ elements are unstable with valence shells that are not full.

a)

inert; radioactive

b)

inert; reactive

c)

reactive; inert

d)

radioactive; inert

24.

What determines the pH of a solution?

a)

the number of ionic bonds available

b)

the hydrogen ion concentration

c)

the strength of the hydrogen bonds present

d)

the number of water molecules available

25.

Using the picture, what is the pH of baking soda?

a)

10

b)

9

c)

5

d)

7

26.

What is the main characteristic of inorganic compounds that separate them from organic compounds?

a)

contains both carbon and hydrogen

b)

lacks carbon

c)

tends to be more complex

d)

most are covalently bonded

27.

Simple sugars are also known as:

a)

polymers

b)

monosaccharides

c)

disaccharides

d)

polysaccharides

28.

Amino acids are the building blocks, or monomers, for:

a)

nucleic acids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

lipids

29.

All of the following are organic compounds except:

a)

nucleic acids

b)

water

c)

proteins

d)

carbohydrates

30.

Energy (fuel) needed for chemical reactions in the body is provided by the breakdown of:

a)

Ribonucleic acid (RNA)

b)

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

c)

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

d)

Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

31.

_______ is anything occupying space with mass.

a)

energy

b)

elements

c)

atoms

d)

cells

e)

matter

32.

_______ is the ability to do work in stored (potential) or active (kinetic) manners.

a)

energy

b)

matter

c)

reactive elements

d)

inert elements

33.

The atomic number of an element is based on the number of _______.

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

protons and neutrons

34.

What type of compound contains carbon and tend to be more complex?

a)

inorganic

b)

inert

c)

organic

d)

reactive

35.

Which of the following inorganic compounds make up 2/3 of the human body's weight and has a high specific heat capacity?

a)

acids

b)

bases

c)

salt

d)

water

36.

_______ are chemicals that can regulate pH changes.

a)

enzymes

b)

proteins

c)

nucleic acids

d)

buffers

e)

elements

37.

Which of the following organic compounds include sugars and starches?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

38.

Lipids are an organic compound that include:

a)

simple sugars (monosaccharides)

b)

neutral fats (triglycerides)

c)

amino acids (proteins)

d)

nucleotides (nucleic acids)

39.

Which of the following is not a nucleotide base that makes up DNA or RNA?

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Thymine

e)

Urine

40.

Which of the following represents the most acidic pH solution?

a)

pH 3

b)

pH 6

c)

pH 9

d)

pH 12

41.

This structure is the central core of the cell and its genetic material is DNA.

a)

nucleus

b)

glycosome

c)

mitochondria

d)

centrosome

42.

This site serves as the synthesis and assembly of ribosomes.

a)

peroxisome

b)

plasma membrane

c)

chromatin

d)

nucleolus

43.

The outermost boundary of the cell which makes up the three main parts of the human cell is the _________.

a)

plasma membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

enzymes

44.

What structure of the cell is like tiny, finger-like extensions of the plasma membrane that increases the cell's surface area?

a)

filaments

b)

microfilament

c)

microtubule

d)

microvilli

45.

The plasma membrane consists...

a)

of mostly proteins

b)

entirely of carbohydrates and cholesterol

c)

of a double phospholipid layer

d)

of DNA

46.

This structure is called the powerhouse of the cell because it generates the cell's energy.

a)

ribosome

b)

ATP

c)

mitochondria

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

47.

The simple diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane is _______.

a)

osmosis

b)

facilitated diffusion

c)

active transport

d)

filtration

48.

Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are both examples of ____.

a)

filtration

b)

passive transport

c)

active transport

d)

facilitated diffusion

49.

What is the main difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

a)

mitosis results in two daughter nuclei, while cytokinesis results in two daughter cells

b)

mitosis results in two daughter cells, while cytokinesis results in two daughter nuclei

c)

mitosis only occurs in plants, while cytokinesis can occur in both plants and animals

d)

mitosis can occur in both plants and animals, while cytokinesis only occurs in plants

50.

What type of cell is shown in the picture?

a)

cardiac muscle cell

b)

red blood cell

c)

nerve cell

d)

skin cell

51.

The ________ is the jelly-like fluid in cells that hold all organelles in place.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

microvilli

52.

What is a distinctive property of sperm that allows it to perform its special function?

a)

has a large surface so it can store egg cells

b)

has long branching nerves so it can communicate with egg cells

c)

has a flagellum so it can move to an egg cell

d)

has multiple layers so it can protect itself from damage

53.

What type of cell is shown in the picture?

a)

cardiac muscle cell

b)

nerve cell

c)

red blood cell

d)

skin cell

54.

What is the main difference between passive vs. active transport?

a)

passive = no energy is required; active = metabolic energy is required

b)

passive = metabolic energy is required; active = no energy is required

c)

passive = pinocytosis and phagocytosis; active = osmosis and diffusion

d)

passive = required for mitosis; active = required for cytokinesis

55.

Two types of active transport include: _______ which moves material out of the cell in vesicles and ________ which engulfs substances into cells.

a)

exocytosis; endocytosis

b)

endocytosis; exocytosis

c)

exocytosis; osmosis

d)

endocytosis; osmosis

e)

osmosis; endocytosis

56.

Which of the following is the correct order of phases in the cell life cycle?

a)

cytokinesis, telophase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase, interphase

b)

interphase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase, telophase, cytokinesis

c)

cytokinesis, interphase, metaphase, anaphase, prophase, telophase

d)

interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis

57.

Pinocytosis and Phagocytosis are two examples of active transport. How are they different?

a)

Pinocytosis = cell drinking; Phagocytosis = cell eating

b)

Pinocytosis = cell eating; Phagocytosis = cell drinking

c)

Pinocytosis = simple diffusion; Phagocytosis = facilitated diffusion

d)

Pinocytosis = facilitated diffusion; Phagocytosis = simple diffusion

58.

In cell division, _______ is the division of the nucleus, while ________ is the division of the cytoplasm.

a)

interphase; telophase

b)

telophase; interphase

c)

mitosis; cytokinesis

d)

cytokinesis; mitosis

59.

Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport. What is required in order for this type of diffusion to occur?

a)

metabolic energy

b)

a protein carrier

c)

osmosis

d)

active transport

60.

What is a distinctive property of fat cells that allows it to perform its special function?

a)

has a large surface area (sac/pocket) so it can store fat

b)

has long branching nerves so it can communicate with other cells

c)

has a flagellum so it can move fat to different body parts

d)

has multiple layers so it can protect itself from damage

61.

The human body's largest organ is the ______.

a)

skin

b)

heart

c)

brain

d)

intestines

e)

liver

62.

A human's hair and nails are mainly made of:

a)

living, cuboidal cells

b)

dead, keratinized cells

c)

living, squamous cells

d)

dead, nerve cells

63.

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

a)

protection against injury

b)

regulation of body heat

c)

synthesizing insulin

d)

prevention of desiccation (drying out)

64.

Overall skin pigment is produced by cells called:

a)

melanocytes

b)

keratinocytes

c)

adipocytes

d)

langerhans cells

65.

Which of the following serous membranes surrounds the heart?

a)

peritoneum

b)

pleura

c)

pericardium

d)

papillae

66.

Which of the following skin homeostatic imbalances results from a fungal infection?

a)

boils

b)

impetigo

c)

athlete's foot

d)

cold sores

e)

carbuncles

67.

Which type of skin cancer is the least malignant/most common type?

a)

basal cell carcinoma

b)

squamous cell carcinoma

c)

malignant melanoma

d)

stratum basale carcinoma

e)

squamous spinosum melanoma

68.

Which of the following needs to happen in order for burns to be considered critical?

a)

over 25% of body has second-degree burns

b)

over 10% of body has third-degree burns

c)

third-degree burns are on face, hands, or feet

d)

all answers are correct

69.

Which hair structure is responsible for causing the hair to "stand up" or rise when a person is cold in order to create warmth?

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair bulb

c)

arrector pili muscle

d)

cutaneous muscle

e)

sebaceous gland

70.

Which skin color determinant is responsible specifically for orange-yellow pigment?

a)

melanin

b)

carotene

c)

hemoglobin

d)

keratin

71.

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

scapula

b)

humerus

c)

vertebral column

d)

fibula

72.

What is the type of bone that is strong, homogenous, and tight together for protection and support?

a)

spongy

b)

hyaline

c)

compact

d)

lambdoid

73.

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

a)

support

b)

storage of minerals

c)

production of blood cells

d)

communication

74.

What is the type of bone that is thin and usually curved, making up the skull and sternum?

a)

long

b)

short

c)

flat

d)

irregular

75.

The skull is part of this skeleton category:

a)

axial

b)

compact

c)

appendicular

d)

spongy

76.

What type of bone cell is known as bone-forming cells?

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteons

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteoblasts

77.

Which of the following is the type of arthritis that is considered an autoimmune disease that attacks the joints and often leads to deformities?

a)

osteoarthritis

b)

rheumatoid arthritis

c)

gouty arthritis

d)

tendonitis

78.

What is the main difference between a male pelvis and a female pelvis?

a)

the male pubic arch is greater than 90 degrees, the females is less than 90 degrees

b)

the males have no pubic arch, the females do

c)

the males have a pubic arch, the females do not

d)

the male pubic arch is less than 90 degrees, the females is greater than 90 degrees

79.

What is the main difference between the Central (Haversian) Canal and the Perforating (Volkmann's) Canal?

a)

Central = pathway outside of bone to inside, Perforating = carries blood vessels and nerves

b)

Central = perpendicular to perforating, Perforating = center of osteon

c)

Central = carries blood vessels and nerves, Perforating = center of osteon opening

d)

Central = opening in center of osteon, Perforating = pathway from outside of bone to inside

80.

What is the main difference between the diaphysis and epiphyses of long bones?

a)

Diaphysis = yellow marrow, Epiphyses = red marrow

b)

Diaphysis = shaft, Epiphyses = ends of bones

c)

Diaphysis = covered by articular cartilage, Epiphyses = covered by periosteum

d)

Diaphysis = spongy bone, Epiphyses = compact bone

81.

_______ bones are small and needle-like with a lot of open spaces/holes.

a)

compact

b)

hyaline

c)

spongy

d)

long

82.

The femur and humerus are examples of what bone shape?

a)

long

b)

short

c)

flat

d)

irregular

83.

The vertebrae and hip bones are examples of which bone shape?

a)

long

b)

short

c)

flat

d)

irregular

84.

What type of bone cell is known as bone-destroying cells?

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteons

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteoblasts

85.

Osteocytes are considered...

a)

mature bone cells

b)

bone-forming cells

c)

bone-destroying cells

d)

osteons

86.

Which of the following does not make up part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

limb bones

b)

skull

c)

pectoral girdle

d)

pelvic girdle

87.

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

a)

skull

b)

vertebral column

c)

bony thorax

d)

pelvis

88.

Which of the following inflammatory conditions is the most common arthritis due to the normal aging process?

a)

osteoarthritis

b)

rheumatoid arthritis

c)

gouty arthritis

d)

tendonitis

89.

Gouty arthritis is unique to the other inflammatory joint conditions because it is the only one currently known that can...

a)

lead to deformities

b)

be controlled by diet

c)

attack the immune system

d)

cause no pain

90.

Small, cube-shaped bones, such as our carpals and tarsals, are considered to be _______ bones.

a)

long

b)

short

c)

flat

d)

irregular