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Human Physiology, 15e (Fox)

Chapter 1 The Study of Body Function

1) Physiology ________.

A) emphasizes cause-and-effect mechanisms

B) includes the fields of chemistry and psychology

C) ignores the scientific method

D) ultimately strives to understand the structures of individual cells

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.

2) The study of how disease or injury alters physiological processes is termed ________.

A) comparative physiology

B) the scientific method

C) pathophysiology

D) anatomy

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.

3) The study of disease processes aids in the understanding of normal functions.

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scope of anatomy and physiology

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: A05.01 Define the terms anatomy and physiology.

4) The first step in the scientific method involves the formation of a(n) ________.

A) theory

B) law

C) experiment

D) hypothesis

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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5) Phase IV clinical drug trials involve testing a drug only on the specific human population who have the condition that the drug is intended to treat.

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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6) Phase ________ clinical trials maximize the number of test participants and include human participants of both sexes, different ethnic groups, and those who have health problems besides the one that the drug is designed to treat.

A) I

B) II

C) III

D) IV

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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7) Phase I clinical trials do NOT involve ________.

A) testing on the target human population

B) testing how the drug is metabolized

C) testing how rapidly the drug is removed from the body

D) testing the most effective administration of the drug

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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8) When a scientist performs measurements in an experiment and does not know if the subject is part of the experimental or the control group, it is known as a ________ measurement.

A) blind

B) qualitative

C) null

D) statistical

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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9) A hypothesis is scientific if it ________.

A) supports other hypotheses

B) can be tested

C) refutes other hypotheses

D) uses observational analyses

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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10) For a theory to be scientific and accepted, it must be based on ________.

A) reproducible data

B) the support of the scientific community

C) a proven hypothesis from a well-designed research study

D) the word of a professional scientist

Section: 01.01

Topic: Scientific Method

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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11) Negative feedback results in a response that opposes the original deviation from normal.

Section: 01.02

Topic: Types of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B02.02 Compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in terms of the relationship between stimulus and response.

12) Blood clotting is an example of positive feedback since the action of the effector opposes that of the stimulus.

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B03.03 Provide an example of a positive feedback loop in the body. Describe the specific structures (organs, cells or molecules) included in the feedback loop.

13) A patient takes a daily thyroid hormone replacement medication to maintain normal thyroid hormone levels.

Section: 01.02

Topic: Definition of homeostasis

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: B01.01 Define homeostasis.

14) The normal range of blood glucose concentration after fasting is approximately ________.

A) 50 to 80 mg/100 ml

B) 50 to 110 mg/100 ml

C) 75 to 110 mg/100 ml

D) 75 to 150 mg/100 ml

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B03.02 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the endocrine system to relay information. Describe the specific cells or molecules (production cells, hormones, target cells) included in the feedback loop.

15) The normal range of arterial blood pH is ________.

A) 6.50–7.50

B) 7.35–7.45

C) 6.95–7.05

D) 7.15–7.25

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: B03.01 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the nervous system to relay information. Describe the specific organs, structures, cells or molecules (receptors, neurons, CNS structures, effectors, neurotransmitters) included in the feedback loop.

16) In a feedback loop, the integrating center sends information to the ________.

A) sensor

B) effector

C) brain region

D) thermostat

Section: 01.02

Topic: Types of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: B02.01 List the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each.

17) Both ________ and ________ are the regulators of effectors in most feedback loops.

A) enzymes, nerve impulses

B) hormones, paracrines

C) neurotransmitters, enzymes

D) hormones, nerve impulses

E) enzymes, hormones

Section: 01.02

Topic: Types of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B02.01 List the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each.

18) Homeostatic regulatory mechanisms known as ________ are "built-in" to the organs being regulated.

A) intrinsic

B) extrinsic

C) exothermic

D) passive

Section: 01.02

Topic: Types of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: B02.01 List the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each.

19) The endocrine and nervous systems are considered ________ homeostatic regulatory mechanisms.

A) intrinsic

B) active

C) extrinsic

D) passive

Section: 01.02

Topic: Types of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B02.01 List the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each.

20) When blood glucose levels rise, the pancreatic islets are stimulated to release insulin, which acts on target cells to uptake glucose from the blood. Thus, the islets serve as the ________ in the feedback loop.

A) effectors

B) integrating center

C) sensors

D) All of the choices are correct.

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms; Physiology of hormones and hormone secretion

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: B03.02 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the endocrine system to relay information. Describe the specific cells or molecules (production cells, hormones, target cells) included in the feedback loop.

21) A decrease in mean arterial pressure is detected by ________.

A) an effector

B) an integrating center

C) a sensor

D) a chemical messenger

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B02.01 List the components of a feedback loop and explain the function of each.; B03.02 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the endocrine system to relay information. Describe the specific cells or molecules (production cells, hormones, target cells) included in the feedback loop.

22) When a vessel is damaged, chemicals are released from the vessel walls that attract platelets to the site of the damage. As they accumulate, more chemicals that attract more platelets to the area until the bleeding stops. This represents ________ feedback, with the platelets acting as the ________.

A) negative; sensors

B) positive; integrating center

C) negative; integrating center

D) positive; effectors

Section: 01.02

Topic: Definition of homeostasis

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: B02.02 Compare and contrast positive and negative feedback in terms of the relationship between stimulus and response.

23) Dynamic constancy is a term used to describe homeostasis. Which of the following is NOT an example of dynamic constancy?

A) Sweating or shivering as you move from inside air-conditioned stores to outside on a hot, humid day

B) Administering IV fluids to a person who presents to the emergency room with dehydration

C) The pancreas releasing insulin when blood glucose levels are significantly elevated

D) Adjusting the depth and rate of breathing if blood pH levels change

Section: 01.02

Topic: Definition of homeostasis

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: B01.01 Define homeostasis.

24) Estrogen levels cause both increased and decreased hormone secretions from the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus at various points in the menstrual cycle. This indicates that ________.

A) estrogen is secreted in consistent amounts from the ovaries throughout the menstrual cycle

B) estrogen is not involved in any feedback loops

C) estrogen is involved in both positive and negative feedback with the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus

D) the ovaries serve as the integrating center in a feedback loop with the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: B03.03 Provide an example of a positive feedback loop in the body. Describe the specific structures (organs, cells or molecules) included in the feedback loop.

25) The control of hormone secretion by its own effects is called ________.

A) positive feedback

B) negative feedback

C) negative feedback inhibition

D) antagonist effector

Section: 01.02

Topic: Types of Homeostatic Mechanisms

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: B03.02 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the endocrine system to relay information. Describe the specific cells or molecules (production cells, hormones, target cells) included in the feedback loop.

26) The primary stimulus for insulin secretion is ________.

A) increased blood glucose concentrations

B) increased blood calcium concentrations

C) increased body temperature

D) increased exposure to sunlight

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms; Physiology of hormones and hormone secretion

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: B03.02 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the endocrine system to relay information. Describe the specific cells or molecules (production cells, hormones, target cells) included in the feedback loop.

27) If blood glucose levels decrease from normal, which of the following changes takes place to bring glucose levels back to normal?

A) Increase in insulin; increase in glucagon

B) Increase in insulin; decrease in glucagon

C) Decrease in insulin; increase in glucagon

D) Decrease in insulin; decrease in glucagon

Section: 01.02

Topic: Examples of Homeostatic Mechanisms; Physiology of hormones and hormone secretion

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: B03.02 Provide an example of a negative feedback loop that utilizes the endocrine system to relay information. Describe the specific cells or molecules (production cells, hormones, target cells) included in the feedback loop.

28) Which of the following is NOT a primary tissue of the body?

A) Nervous

B) Epithelial

C) Muscular

D) Osseous

Section: 01.03

Topic: Overview of Histology and Tissue Types

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D01.02 List the four major tissue types.

29) Contraction of ________ muscle can be consciously controlled.

A) cardiac

B) smooth

C) skeletal

D) striated

Section: 01.03

Topic: Physiology of skeletal muscle contraction

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D04.02 Describe functions of each type of muscle tissue in the human body and correlate function with structure for each tissue type.

30) Intercalated discs couple ________ cells both mechanically and electrically.

A) smooth muscle

B) myocardial

C) skeletal muscle

D) both myocardial and skeletal muscle

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of muscular tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D04.01 Classify the different types of muscle tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics and location in the body.

31) You examine a sample of muscle tissue under the microscope, and it has a striped, or striated appearance. This sample could not have been taken from the ________.

A) muscle of the thigh

B) wall of digestive tract

C) wall of heart chamber

D) muscle of the forearm

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of muscular tissue; Identification, location, and comparison of three types of muscle tissue

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: D04.01 Classify the different types of muscle tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics and location in the body.

32) Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle?

A) Fibers are striated in appearance

B) Attached to the skeleton by tendons

C) Intercalated discs connect adjacent cells

D) Found in the walls of the digestive tract

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of muscular tissue; Identification, location, and comparison of three types of muscle tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D04.01 Classify the different types of muscle tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics and location in the body.

33) Neuroglia are supporting cells present in the ________.

A) brain

B) spinal cord

C) effector organs

D) Both brain and spinal cord are correct.

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of nervous tissue; Microscopic anatomy of neuroglia

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D05.02 Describe the structure and function of neurons and neuroglial cells in nervous tissue and correlate function with structure for the different types of neuroglial cells.

34) Damage to the ________ of a neuron would interfere with its ability to receive sensory input from its surrounding environment.

A) dendrites

B) axons

C) cell body

D) telodendria

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of nervous tissue; Microscopic anatomy of neurons

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: D05.02 Describe the structure and function of neurons and neuroglial cells in nervous tissue and correlate function with structure for the different types of neuroglial cells.

35) Which of the following is NOT a function of neuroglia?

A) Bind neurons together

B) Help nourish neurons

C) Conduct impulses to effectors

D) Modify the extracellular environment of neurons

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy of neuroglia; Microscopic anatomy of neurons

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D05.02 Describe the structure and function of neurons and neuroglial cells in nervous tissue and correlate function with structure for the different types of neuroglial cells.

36) Stratified epithelial tissue provides little protection, but transports substances between the internal and external environments.

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D02.03 Describe the functions of each type of epithelial tissue in the human body and correlate function with structure for each tissue type.

37) The peritoneal membrane of the abdominal cavity secretes fluid to reduce friction between adjacent organs in the body. The tissue best suited to this description and function is ________.

A) stratified squamous

B) elastic connective tissue

C) simple columnar

D) simple squamous

Section: 01.03

Topic: Membranes (mucous, serous, cutaneous, and synovial)

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: D06.01 Describe the structure and function of mucous, serous, cutaneous and synovial membranes.

38) Cells that are as wide as they are tall have a ________ shape.

A) squamous

B) cuboidal

C) columnar

D) rectangular

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.01 Classify the different types of epithelial tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

39) The ________ is a protein and polysaccharide layer that attaches epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue.

A) goblet cell

B) epidermis

C) basement membrane

D) plasma membrane

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.02 Describe locations in the body where each type of epithelial tissue can be found.

40) Which types of connections allow epithelial cells to form strong membranes?

A) Basement membranes

B) Intercalated discs

C) Junctional complexes

D) Keratinized

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D02.03 Describe the functions of each type of epithelial tissue in the human body and correlate function with structure for each tissue type.

41) Keratinized epithelium ________.

A) has living cells in all layers

B) is a moist membrane

C) allows water to diffuse through

D) is a dry, mostly dead membrane

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue; Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D02.01 Classify the different types of epithelial tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

42) Epithelial tissues that are more than one layer thick are called ________.

A) simple

B) stratified

C) squamous

D) ciliated

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.01 Classify the different types of epithelial tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

43) Histological examination of a tissue shows several layers of keratinized flattened cells. This sample most likely came from ________.

A) the epidermis of the skin

B) the lining of the oral cavity

C) the lining of the urinary bladder

D) the lining of the digestive tract

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue; Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: D02.01 Classify the different types of epithelial tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.; D02.02 Describe locations in the body where each type of epithelial tissue can be found.

44) Which type of epithelial tissue would be found lining the uterine tubes?

A) Simple ciliated columnar epithelium

B) Stratified cuboidal epithelium

C) Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

D) Simple cuboidal epithelium

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.02 Describe locations in the body where each type of epithelial tissue can be found.

45) Specialized unicellular glands found in columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelium that secrete mucus are called ________.

A) cilia

B) keratin

C) transitional cells

D) goblet cells

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.03 Describe the functions of each type of epithelial tissue in the human body and correlate function with structure for each tissue type.

46) A single layer of irregularly shaped epithelial cells found lining the respiratory tract is called ________.

A) simple columnar epithelium

B) stratified cuboidal epithelium

C) pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

D) transitional epithelium

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.01 Classify the different types of epithelial tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.; D02.02 Describe locations in the body where each type of epithelial tissue can be found.

47) The epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder and allows distention is called ________.

A) transitional epithelium

B) stratified cuboidal epithelium

C) simple columnar epithelium

D) nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue; Microscopic anatomy of the urinary system

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.02 Describe locations in the body where each type of epithelial tissue can be found.

48) The entire epidermis is replaced every ________.

A) 2–3 days

B) 2 weeks

C) 2–3 hours

D) 2 months

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue; Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E02.01d Describe the processes of growth and keratinization of the epidermis.

49) Which of the following is a function of simple squamous epithelium?

A) Protection

B) Diffusion

C) Distention

D) Transport through ciliary action

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of epithelial tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D02.03 Describe the functions of each type of epithelial tissue in the human body and correlate function with structure for each tissue type.

50) Sebaceous glands are responsible for the lubrication of the skin.

Section: 01.03

Topic: Glands (exocrine vs. endocrine); Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E04.01b With respect to the following - sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, hair, and sensory receptors, describe the location of each structure in the body.; E04.01d With respect to the following - sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, hair, and sensory receptors, describe the function of each structure.

51) Which of the following is NOT an example of an exocrine gland?

A) Mucous gland that secretes onto respiratory passages

B) Sweat gland that secretes onto the skin

C) Salivary gland that secretes into the mouth

D) Testes cells that secrete testosterone into the blood

Section: 01.03

Topic: Glands (exocrine vs. endocrine)

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D07.02 Identify example locations in the body of exocrine and endocrine glands.; D07.03 Classify the different kinds of exocrine glands based on structure and function.

52) Which glands are primarily responsible for thermoregulation?

A) Apocrine sweat glands

B) Endocrine glands

C) Eccrine sweat glands

D) Sebaceous glands

Section: 01.03

Topic: Glands (exocrine vs. endocrine); Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E04.01d With respect to the following - sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, hair, and sensory receptors, describe the function of each structure.

53) Enamel, which is harder than bone or dentin, cannot be regenerated.

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D03.01 Classify the different types of connective tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

54) Which tissue attaches skeletal muscles to bones?

A) Ligaments

B) Cartilages

C) Tendons

D) Adipocytes

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D03.02 Describe locations in the body where each type of connective tissue can be found.

55) Which of the following is the main characteristic of connective tissue?

A) Large amount of closely packed cells

B) Large amount of extracellular material

C) The ability to conduct a current

D) Small amount of extracellular material

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D01.03 Contrast the general features of the four major tissue types.

56) Tendons are composed of ________.

A) adipose tissue

B) dense regular fibrous connective tissue

C) dense irregular fibrous connective tissue

D) loose connective tissue

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D03.01 Classify the different types of connective tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

57) What protein is present in large amounts in connective tissue proper?

A) Collagen

B) Keratin

C) Enamel

D) Mucin

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D03.04 Compare and contrast the roles of individual cell types and fiber types within connective tissue.

58) Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a liquid extracellular matrix?

A) Bone

B) Blood

C) Adipose

D) Irregular dense connective tissue

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D03.01 Classify the different types of connective tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

59) The cells that secrete fibers and matrix that create bone tissue are known as ________.

A) osteocytes

B) osteoblasts

C) osteons

D) chondrocytes

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue; Microscopic anatomy of bone

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D03.04 Compare and contrast the roles of individual cell types and fiber types within connective tissue.

60) Cartilage cells are known as ________.

A) osteocytes

B) osteoblasts

C) chondroblasts

D) chondrocytes

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: D03.04 Compare and contrast the roles of individual cell types and fiber types within connective tissue.

61) Units of bone composed of concentric rings of lamellae with trapped osteocytes are called ________.

A) canaliculi

B) osteons

C) haversian systems

D) Both osteons and haversian systems are correct.

Section: 01.03

Topic: Microscopic anatomy, location, and function of connective tissue; Microscopic anatomy of bone

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: D03.01 Classify the different types of connective tissues based on distinguishing structural characteristics.

62) By affecting the diameter of cutaneous blood vessels, motor nerve fibers in the skin can regulate the rate of blood flow.

Section: 01.04

Topic: General functions of skin and the subcutaneous layer

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: E01.01 Describe the general functions of the skin.

63) Which of the following is NOT a function of the epidermis?

A) Acts as barrier against microorganisms

B) Prevents water loss

C) Protects against abrasion

D) Provides strength and elasticity

Section: 01.04

Topic: Integumentary System

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E03.01a Describe the functions of the epidermis.

64) How does the skin protect a person from the ultraviolet rays of the sun?

A) Produces sweat

B) Produces vitamin D

C) Produces sebum

D) Produces melanin

Section: 01.04

Topic: General functions of skin and the subcutaneous layer

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: E03.01a Describe the functions of the epidermis.

65) What produces "goose bumps"?

A) Secretion of sweat

B) Contraction of the arrector pili muscle

C) Flow of sebum onto the skin

D) Dilation of cutaneous blood vessels

Section: 01.04

Topic: Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E04.01d With respect to the following - sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, hair, and sensory receptors, describe the function of each structure.

66) The ________ layer of the skin contains sweat glands, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands.

A) epidermal

B) dermal

C) hypodermal

D) subdermal

Section: 01.04

Topic: Gross anatomy of skin

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E04.01b With respect to the following - sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, hair, and sensory receptors, describe the location of each structure in the body.; E02.02 Identify and describe the dermis and its layers, including the tissue types making up each dermal layer.

67) The hypodermis is primarily composed of ________.

A) adipose tissue

B) nervous tissue

C) blood vessels

D) hair cells

Section: 01.04

Topic: Functions of the subcutaneous layer

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: E02.03 Identify and describe the subcutaneous tissue, including the tissue types making up subcutaneous tissue.

68) The zygote (fertilized egg) has the ability to produce all the various types of cells found in the body. Therefore, it is a(n) ________ cell.

A) pluripotent

B) multipotent

C) totipotent

D) omnipotent

Section: 01.04

Topic: Somatic cell division

Bloom's: 3. Apply

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HAPS Outcome: C12.05 Give examples of cell types in the body that divide by mitosis and examples of circumstance in the body that require mitotic cell division.

69) Adult stem cells may be found in ________.

A) hair follicles

B) the brain

C) red bone marrow

D) skeletal muscle

E) All of the choices are correct.

Section: 01.04

Topic: Somatic cell division

Bloom's: 1. Remember

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HAPS Outcome: C12.05 Give examples of cell types in the body that divide by mitosis and examples of circumstance in the body that require mitotic cell division.

70) Blood plasma and interstitial fluid are separated from each other; therefore, there is little communication and exchange between these fluids.

Section: 01.04

Topic: Introduction to body fluids and fluid compartments

Bloom's: 2. Understand

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HAPS Outcome: Q02.01 Describe the fluid compartments (including the subdivisions of the extracellular fluid) and state the relative volumes of each.

71) Which of the following is FALSE regarding the extracellular fluid compartment?

A) It is made up of blood plasma and interstitial fluid.

B) Its volume is regulated by the kidneys.

C) It makes up 65% of the total body water.

D) It communicates with the intracellular fluid compartment.

Section: 01.04

Topic: Introduction to body fluids and fluid compartments

Bloom's: 2. Understand

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation

HAPS Outcome: Q02.01 Describe the fluid compartments (including the subdivisions of the extracellular fluid) and state the relative volumes of each.

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Aug 21, 2025
Chapter Name:
Chapter 1 The Study of Body Function
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Stuart Fox, Krista Rompolski

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