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Human Biology, 16e (Mader)

Chapter 4 Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

1) Specialized cells that work together to perform a common function are called

A) membranes.

B) organs.

C) tissues.

D) glands.

E) organisms.

Section: 04.01

Topic: Levels of Biological Organization

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.01.01 Understand where tissues relate in the biological levels of organization.

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2) Which type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines body cavities?

A) epithelial tissue

B) connective tissue

C) muscular tissue

D) nervous tissue

E) vascular tissue

Section: 04.01

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.01.02 Describe the four types of classes and provide a general function for each.

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3) Which type of epithelial tissue lines the air sacs and permits the exchange of gases?

A) squamous epithelium

B) columnar epithelium

C) pseudostratified columnar epithelium

D) cuboidal epithelium

E) stratified cuboidal epithelium

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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

A) epithelial

B) connective

C) muscular

D) nervous

E) vascular

Section: 04.01

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.01.02 Describe the four types of classes and provide a general function for each.

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5) Describe how you can tell the difference between simple squamous epithelium and simple cuboidal epithelium.

Simple cuboidal epithelium is composed of a single layer of cube-shaped cells that are often involved in the absorption of substances.

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 6. Create

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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6) Which of the following cells have the greatest probability of developing into cancer?

A) brain cells

B) neurons

C) epithelial cells

D) muscle cells

E) liver cells

Section: 04.01

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.01.02 Describe the four types of classes and provide a general function for each.

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7) List the functions of, and the organs associated with, the urinary system.

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Urinary System

Bloom's: 6. Create

Learning Outcome: 04.07.01 Summarize the function of each organ system in the human body.

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8) Bone cancer and other cancers of connective tissue are called

A) carcinomas.

B) sarcomas.

C) leukemias.

D) lymphomas.

E) blastomas.

Section: 04.01

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.01.02 Describe the four types of classes and provide a general function for each.

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9) List and describe the three types of cartilage.

Elastic cartilage has more elastic fibers and is flexible. It is found in the framework of the outer ear.

Fibrocartilage has a matrix containing strong collagen fibers. It is found in areas of high pressure like the knee joint and the disks between the vertebrae in the backbone.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 6. Create

Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.

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10) The three major components of connective tissue are

A) cells, ground substance, and carbohydrate fibers.

B) cells, fat, and protein fibers.

C) cells, ground substance, and protein fibers.

D) cells, ground substance, and enzymes.

E) ground substance, enzymes, and protein fibers.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.

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11) What protein provides flexibility and strength to connective tissues?

A) actin

B) collagen

C) keratin

D) fibrinogen

E) myosin

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.

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12) It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which types of fibers are affected in this disorder?

A) elastic fibers

B) reticular fibers

C) collagen fibers

D) hyaline fibers

E) ground fibers

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.

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13) What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?

A) bone and blood

B) fibroblasts and matrix

C) hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage

D) adipose and cartilage

E) loose fibrous and dense fibrous

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.

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14) Alison was looking at a tissue under a microscope. It had cells within lacunae, and the matrix was glassy-looking. What type of tissue was she looking at?

A) blood

B) bone

C) cartilage

D) adipose

E) areolar

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.

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15) Todd's father slipped a disk in his back. Dr. Foster explained to the family that the intervertebral disks are composed of

A) elastic cartilage.

B) hyaline cartilage.

C) composite cartilage.

D) fibrocartilage.

E) bone.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.

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16) What characteristic can be used to differentiate between bone and cartilage?

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 the tissue is fibrous or specialized connective

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.

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17) The cells in bone tissue are found scattered throughout the matrix and are not connected to each other.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.02.02 Compare the structure and function of bone and cartilage.

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18) What types of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

A) platelets

B) serum

C) plasma

D) white blood cells

E) red blood cells

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.

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

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.02.01 Describe the primary types of connective tissue and provide a function for each.

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20) Which types of blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen?

A) red blood cells

B) platelets

C) leukocytes

D) plasma

E) thrombocytes

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.

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21) The best description of the two components of blood is

A) red blood cells and plasma.

B) platelets and plasma.

C) white blood cells and red blood cells.

D) formed elements and plasma.

E) formed elements and platelets.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.

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22) Lymph contains no cells.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Human Lymphatic System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.

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23) Which component of blood would increase as a result of an infection?

A) platelets

B) erythrocytes

C) leukocytes

D) plasma

E) serum

Section: 04.02

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.

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24) Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the body's

A) bile.

B) small intestine.

C) large intestine.

D) stomach.

E) blood.

Section: 04.02

Topic: Human Lymphatic System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.02.03 Differentiate between blood and lymph.

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25) While observing cardiac muscle under a microscope for the first time, Jennifer noticed lines running perpendicular to the direction of the muscle. These lines are called

A) perpendicular plates.

B) Volkmann canals.

C) Broca's area.

D) Haversian canals.

E) intercalated disks.

Section: 04.03

Topic: Muscular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.

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26) The stripes in skeletal muscle are due to the presence of

A) multiple nuclei per cell.

B) actin and myosin filaments.

C) intercalated disks.

D) the branching of cells.

E) tendons connecting the muscle to bone.

Section: 04.03

Topic: Muscular System

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.

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27) In turning a page of a book, you would mainly be using what type of tissue?

A) cardiac muscle

B) smooth muscle

C) skeletal muscle

D) adipose tissue

E) epithelial tissue

Section: 04.03

Topic: Muscular System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.

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28) Smooth muscle in the bladder contracts to send urine into the urethra.

Section: 04.03

Topic: Muscular System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.03.01 Distinguish among the three types of muscles with regard to location and function in the body.

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

A) neuroglia.

B) neurons.

C) dendrocytes.

D) astrocytes.

E) Schwann cells.

Section: 04.04

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.

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

A) epithelial tissue

B) connective tissue

C) muscular tissue

D) nervous tissue

E) vascular tissue

Section: 04.01

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.01.02 Describe the four types of classes and provide a general function for each.

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31) When you put your hand on a hot stove, ________ receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons and ________ conduct nerve impulses.

A) astrocytes; oligodendrocytes

B) axons; dendrites

C) astrocytes; dendrites

D) dendrites; axons

E) dendrites; astrocytes

Section: 04.04

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.04.02 Describe the structure of a neuron.

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32) Which component of a neuron receives the signal from a sensory receptor?

A) dendrite

B) axon

C) cell body

D) nucleus

E) myelin sheath

Section: 04.04

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.04.02 Describe the structure of a neuron.

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33) Which type of neuroglia is found outside of the brain?

A) astrocytes

B) microglia

C) oligodendrocytes

D) Schwann cells

E) axons

Section: 04.04

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.

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34) Schwann cells are a type of neuroglia located outside of the brain.

Section: 04.04

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.04.01 Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia.

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35) Which two types of cells form myelin sheaths?

A) oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells

B) microglia and astrocytes

C) astrocytes and oligodendrocytes

D) microglia and oligodendrocytes

E) Schwann cells and microglia

Section: 04.04

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.04.02 Describe the structure of a neuron.

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36) In epithelial tissues, what serves to anchor the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue?

A) ependymal cells

B) plasma membrane

C) synovial membrane

D) basement membrane

E) transitional membrane

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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37) What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

A) pseudostratified epithelium

B) glandular epithelium

C) transitional epithelium

D) stratified epithelium

E) columnar epithelium

Section: 04.05

Topic: Human Urinary System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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38) Gynecologists perform regular Pap smears for women. This procedure is important for early diagnosis and prevention of what type of cancer?

A) breast cancer

B) colon cancer

C) cervical cancer

D) pancreatic cancer

E) liver cancer

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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

A) pseudostratified epithelium

B) glandular epithelium

C) cuboidal epithelium

D) stratified epithelium

E) columnar epithelium

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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40) ________ glands are considered ductless glands, while ________ glands contain ducts.

A) Exocrine, endocrine

B) Transitional, exocrine

C) Transitional, endocrine

D) Endocrine, exocrine

E) Sudoriferous, transitional

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.05.01 State the role of epithelial cells in the body.

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41) Moving from the outside of the body, the first type of tissue encountered is epithelial tissue.

Section: 04.05

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.05.01 State the role of epithelial cells in the body.

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42) The epithelial lining of the small intestine is modified for what function?

A) absorption

B) secretion

C) excretion

D) removing debris

E) protection

Section: 04.05

Topic: Human Digestive System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.05.02 Distinguish between the different forms of epithelial tissue with regard to location and function.

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43) Which type of tissue makes up the epidermis?

A) stratified squamous epithelium

B) dense fibrous connective tissue

C) adipose tissue

D) elastic fibers

E) loose connective tissue

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.06.02 Describe the structure of the epidermis and dermis.

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44) Stretch marks are the result of tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin, and collagen. What is this region of the integumentary system called?

A) subcutaneous layer

B) Langerhans layer

C) epidermis

D) hypodermis

E) dermis

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.06.02 Describe the structure of the epidermis and dermis.

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45) Which structures produce goosebumps?

A) arrector pili muscles

B) hair follicles

C) sebaceous glands

D) sudoriferous glands

E) cuticles

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.06.03 Identify the function of the accessory organs associated with the skin.

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46) Which of the following is mismatched to its location in the skin?

A) fat—subcutaneous layer

B) sense organs—dermis

C) keratinization—epidermis

D) nerves/blood vessels—epidermis

E) hair follicles—dermis

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 5. Evaluate

Learning Outcome: 04.06.03 Identify the function of the accessory organs associated with the skin.

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47) Which of the following is responsible for the waterproofing of skin?

A) mucus

B) keratin

C) hyaline cartilage

D) sweat

E) wax

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.06.01 Explain the function of human skin.

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48) Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning?

A) epidermis

B) dermis

C) subcutaneous layer

D) keratin

E) hypodermis

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 04.06.02 Describe the structure of the epidermis and dermis.

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

A) sudoriferous

B) sweat

C) endocrine

D) sebaceous

E) compound

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.06.03 Identify the function of the accessory organs associated with the skin.

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50) Skin accounts for nearly 15% of the weight of an average human.

Section: 04.06

Topic: Human Integumentary System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.06.01 Explain the function of human skin.

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51) Carla is having problems with infections. Which body system is failing?

A) immune system

B) integumentary system

C) cardiovascular system

D) urinary system

E) musculoskeletal system

Section: 04.07

Topic: Immune System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.01 Summarize the function of each organ system in the human body.

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

A) urinary system

B) skeletal system

C) cardiovascular system

D) muscular system

E) immune system

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Urinary System

Bloom's: 4. Analyze

Learning Outcome: 04.07.02 Identify the major cavities of the human body.

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53) What cavities develop from the ventral cavity?

A) cranial and vertebral

B) thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic

C) pelvic and abdominal

D) cranial and thoracic

E) cranial, vertebral, and thoracic

Section: 04.07

Topic: Animal Tissues

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.02 Identify the major cavities of the human body.

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54) Which systems help to adjust the blood's acid-base balance?

A) cardiovascular and muscular

B) cardiovascular and urinary

C) respiratory and urinary

D) respiratory and skeletal

E) muscular and skeletal

Section: 04.07

Topic: Homeostasis

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.01 Summarize the function of each organ system in the human body.

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55) The cardiovascular system is limited to just the heart and the blood.

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Cardiovascular System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.01 Summarize the function of each organ system in the human body.

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

A) ovaries

B) heart

C) cavities of freely movable joints

D) tubes of the digestive system

E) abdominal cavity

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Digestive System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.03 Name the body membranes and provide a function for each.

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57) Which body cavity contains the small and large intestines?

A) abdominal cavity

B) dorsal cavity

C) cranial cavity

D) vertebral canal

E) pelvic cavity

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Digestive System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.02 Identify the major cavities of the human body.

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58) The pleurae would be found in which body system?

A) respiratory system

B) cardiovascular system

C) muscular system

D) urinary system

E) skeletal system

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Respiratory System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.03 Name the body membranes and provide a function for each.

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59) What membrane is infected in meningitis?

A) lining of the brain and spinal cord

B) lining of the lungs

C) lining of the heart

D) lining of the digestive tract

E) lining of the reproductive tract

Section: 04.07

Topic: Human Nervous System

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.07.03 Name the body membranes and provide a function for each.

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

A) homeostasis.

B) development.

C) homogeneous.

D) coordination.

E) feedback.

Section: 04.08

Topic: Homeostasis

Bloom's: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 04.08.01 Define homeostasis and provide an example.

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61) Sweating is a physiological process that seeks to maintain

A) blood glucose levels.

B) blood volume.

C) urine levels.

D) blood pH.

E) body temperature.

Section: 04.08

Topic: Homeostasis

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.08.01 Define homeostasis and provide an example.

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62) Only the nervous and endocrine systems are involved in homeostasis.

Section: 04.08

Topic: Homeostasis

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.08.01 Define homeostasis and provide an example.

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

Section: 04.08

Topic: Homeostasis

Bloom's: 5. Evaluate

Learning Outcome: 04.08.02 Distinguish between positive and negative feedback mechanisms.

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64) With a negative feedback mechanism, the value in question will vary around a set point.

Section: 04.08

Topic: Homeostasis

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 04.08.02 Distinguish between positive and negative feedback mechanisms.

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