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QuestionAnswer
Aster Star
Aqua Water
Aud Hear
Bene Good
Bio Life
Cent Hundred
Chrono Time
Circum Around
Contra Against or Conflict
Dict Speak or Say
Duc Lead or Leader
Fac Make or Do
Fract Break
Gen Birth or Create
Graph Write
Ject Throw
Jur Law
Log Concept, thought
Mal Bad
Man Hand
Mater Mother
Mis Send
Pater Father
Path Feel
Phile Love
Phon Sound
Photo Light
Port Carry
Psych Soul or Spirit
Qui Quiet
Rupt Break
Scope See, Inspect
Scrib Write
Sens Feel
Spect Look
Struct Build
Techno Art or Science
Tele Far
Therm Heat
Vac Empty
Vis See
Voc Speak or Call
Maghnanimous Forgiving, not petty
Terrestrial Of the Earth
Hearsay Secondhand information that can't be proven
Cursory Undetailed; Rapid
Anti Against or Opposite
De Opposite
Dis Not or Opposite
What separates each chamber of the heart? Septum
Another word for heart attack? Myocardial infarction
What is cardiac output? The amount of blood pumped out both ventricles
Major human blood components: RBC, WBC, Platelet, Plasma
What does an enlarged P wave mean on ECG? Antrial Hypertrophy
Role of the pericardium? Prevents heart from overfilling with blood
What cavity is the brain located? Cranial Cavity
What is the posterior position of body known as? Dorsal
Dividing body into superior and inferior? Transverse
Sinoatrial Node is located where? Right atrium
What happens during exhalation? Decrease size of chest cavity
Another word for transverse plane? Cross-sectional
Where is nasopharynx located? Posterior to nasal cavity
Another word for windpipe? Trachea
What is spirometer? Measures respiratory volumes
Which gland controls metabolism? Thyroid gland
What is Acromegaly? Over secretion of growth hormone
Fat is also called? Lipids
What is hypoxia? Inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues
Abdominal cavity includes: Stomach, intestines, spleen, liver
Bradycardia Slow heart rate
Pulmonary circulation Moving deoxygenated blood to lungs
What is stroke volume? Volume of blood pumped in one heartbeat
What supplies blood to myocardium? Coronary Arteries
What is the superficial layer of the skin? Epidermis
What helps bacteria from entering bloodstream? Lymph nodes
Pharynx is divided into? Nasopharynx, Oropharynx and laryngopharynx
Which gland is glucose regulation? Pancreas
Receives messages and sends to cell body? Dendrite
Nerve cells are also known as... Neurons
Which are long bones? Femur, Tibia and Fibula
How many lobes are on the right side lung? 3 lobes
Hormones that are produced in ovaries are? Estrogen and Progesterone
Which organ does the most digestion? Small Intestine
Another name for red blood cells? Erythrocyte
Carries messages away from cell body? Axon
What is the longest vein in the body? Great Saphenous Vein
White blood cells that are agranular? Monocytes and Lymphocytes
Order of operations PEMDAS
Air is inhaled in what sequence? Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
Functions of Pancreatic Juice: Chemically digest proteins Neutralize the pH of chyme Chemically digest proteins
Pints (pt.) and fluid ounces (fl. oz.) 1 pint equals 16 fluid ounces
Quarts (qt.) and pints (pt.) 1 quart equals 2 pints
Quarts (qt.) and gallon (gal.) 1 gallon equals 4 quarts
Milligrams (mg.) and grams (g) 1,000 milligrams equals 1 gram
Centigrams (cg) and grams (g) 100 centigrams equals 1 gram
Kilogram (kg) and grams (g) 1 Kilogram equals 1,000 grams
Metric tons (t) and kilograms (kg) 1 Metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms
What organ functions as both the implantation site of a fertilized ovum and the pathway for sperm to reach the uterine tubes? Uterus
Inferior narrow portion of the uterus where sperm capacitation occurs prior to fertilization Cervix
Serves as the passageway for an ovum from the ovaries and is the site of fertilization? Fallopian Tubes
In which layer of the skin are the subcutaneous fat stores found? Hypodermis
The most external and avascular layer of the skin? Epidermis
Middle layer which supplies nutrients and oxygen to the epidermis? Dermis
What occurs when a person is in a stressful condition? Mobilization of glucose from liver into the bloodstream
The ______ carries oxygen depleted blood away from the heart, while the ___________ carries oxygen-rich blood back towards the heart. Pulmonary artery; pulmonary vein
What is true about pH? A pH of 7 is more acidic that a pH of 8
A Chronic inflammation of joints due to autoimmune destruction of articular cartilage is called... Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory condition of joints, but is due to wear-and-tear of cartilage that lines the articular ends of bones Osteoarthritis
An imbalance in bone remodeling where bone resorption exceeds bone formation resulting in porous and fragile bones Osteoporosis
A Congenital disorder of defective of deficient collagen synthesis due to genetic mutations Brittle Bone Disease
What is not a function of mitosis? Producing gametes
What is a compound sentence? Two separate ideas joined using a coordinating conjunction. *When looking for a compound sentence remember that neither of the two parts of the sentence may be in any way dependent on the other part of the sentence.
Comma Splice Sentence error involving the use of a comma to connect two sentences instead of using a coordinating conjunction.
Branches of abdominal aorta that supply the kidneys are called? Renal Arteries
Duct through which urine passes from kidney to the bladder? Ureter
Thin membranes that cover the outer surface of each kidney? Renal Capsules
Extensions of renal cortex between the pyramids to help the cortex be better anchored? Renal Columns
Which is a biological catalyst? Enzymes
In the digestive system, the function of the ___ is to_____/ Stomach; secrete pepsinogen for protein digestion.
The response elicited by signals coming from endocrine glands is characterized by which of the following.... Slow initation, prolonged duration of response
Which is not a monosaccharide? Maltose
What needs to be present in order for a substance to be considered a nucleotide? 5 carbon sugar, nitrogenous base, phosphate group
In order to break apart polysaccharides, what type of reaction needs to occur? Hydrolysis
What enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the formation of glucose and galactose? Lactase
Which part of the phospholipids are called the "head"? The phosphate group and the glycerol molecule
Which molecules make up protein? Amino Acids
Fatty acids are organic acids that have a group joined to a hydrocarbon tail? Carboxyl
What bonds at the secondary level of protein structure? Hydrogen
DNA is a ... Nucleic Acid
What type of bond does phosphate form in a polynucleotide such as DNA? Phosphodiester
Which is a carbohydrate? ATP Collagen Myosin Cellulose Cellulose
What is true about polysaccharides? They are not sweet-tasting nor easily soluble .
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down a polysaccharide to a disaccharide? Amylase
Which is a biological catalyst? Enzymes
At which structural level of a protein would you find beta pleated sheets? Secondary
Why are lipids not considered polymers? Because they are not repeating monomers
Which would be the approximate mass of a car? A. 180 kg B. 180,000 kg C. 1,800 kg 18 kg 1,800 kg
Proper design of an experiment must maximize _______ and minimize ________. accuracy and precision; bias
In order to break apart a polysaccharide into disaccharides, what type of reaction needs to occur? Hydrolysis
Which of the following functions as an integration center between the endocrine and nervous systems? Hypothalamus
Which of the following best describes the mechanical process of normal breathing during expiration? The diaphragm relaxes and moves upward, while the intercostal muscles relax and move the ribs downward.
Why are gases compressible whereas solids are not compressible? Particles in a gas have a large amount of empty space between them.
Gastric reflux occurs as a result of an improper closing of the ________________. lower esophageal sphincter
Which of the following units is derived from SI base units? Kilometer
Independent clause: string of words that could stand alone as a complete sentence on their own.
Dependent clause: string of words that is not a complete sentence on its own.
In sentences where two independent clauses are joined by conjunctions such as and, or, but, etc., put a comma at the end of the first clause.
If you don’t use a conjunction (and, or, but, etc.) between two independent clauses Use a period or a semicolon to separate the two clauses.
When starting a sentence with a dependent clause Use a comma after it.
Use a colon between two complete sentences if the second sentence states a logical consequence of whatever is stated in the first sentence. Example: The team stopped practicing ____________ haven’t won even one game since then. Two months ago: they
Which of the following describes cellular respiration? It is an oxidative catabolic activity
Oxidation: is when an element loses one or more electrons to oxygen
Reduction: is when an element gains one or more electrons
Which of the following types of tissues functions in the covering, lining, and protection of surfaces and body cavities? Epithelial Tissue
Muscle Tissue: functions in facilitating voluntary and involuntary movements
Connective tissue: is responsible for the support and protection of tissues and organs
Nerve tissue: Responsible for transmitting nerve impulses.
The respiratory system is composed of organs that facilitate gas exchange between the blood and the external environment. Which of the following describes the group of organs that function during gas exchange? Organ System
Tissues : are a collection of specialized cells that perform a specific functions (e.g. protection, support, nerve conduction and movement).
White blood cells contain many _________ because they need to dispose of harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. Which of the following options correctly completes the statement above? lysosomes
Which of the following organ systems is correctly paired with its function? Endocrine/ regulation of homeostasis through hormone signaling
Endocrine system responsible for regulating homeostasis through hormone signaling
Which of the following correctly describes anatomical position? Upright, arms at sides, palms facing anteriorly
HIV is a virus that destroys the body’s defense against diseases by inserting itself into the host’s DNA. In which part of the infected host cell will HIV virus be found? Nucleus
Osteoblasts are specialized cells that secrete the protein collagen and other substances necessary for bone formation. Which of the following organelles is more likely to be predominant in osteoblasts? Ribosomes
Which of the following is the correct order of structures from simple to most complex? Mitochondria, neurons, nerve tissues, brain
Which of the following processes correctly describe the formation of new cells in order to replace worn-out and damaged cells during injury? Mitosis
Which of the following is not located on the anterior region of the human body? Vertebral column
Which of the types of tissue is responsible for providing the matrix that supports and connects other tissues of the body? Connective Tissue
Which of the following is the name of the imaginary vertical plane that equally divides the body into left and right? Sagittal
Which of the following steps of protein synthesis occurs in the nucleus? Transcription to mRNA
Which of the following describes the function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum? Synthesis and transport of proteins
Which of the following is the largest organ of the human body? Skin
Which of the following organelles plays a vital role in the breaking down of macromolecules? Lysosomes
Which organelle is responsible for storing DNA? Nucleus
Which of the following organelles is responsible for digesting damaged cellular structures, as well as macromolecules and bacteria ingested by the cell? Lysosomes
Which of the following is happening during a contraction of the diaphragm? A decrease in alveolar pressure
The ______________ is a double layered membrane that lines the lungs. pleura
Which of the following lists the respiratory passageways in order from largest diameter to smallest diameter? Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
Which of the following terms is alternatively called the “voice box”? Larynx
Which of the following best describes the mechanical process of normal breathing during expiration? The diaphragm relaxes and moves upward, while the intercostal muscles relax and move the ribs downward.
Gas exchange between the blood and alveoli would be enhanced by ______________, but impeded by __________________. increased alveolar surface area; increased membrane thickness
In the respiratory system, the majority of gas exchange takes place ___________________. in the alveoli
Which of the following describes the volume of air associated with a normal breath? Tidal volume
Which of the following conditions would exhibit an increase in lung compliance? Emphysema
Which of the following substances is produced by the lung for the purpose of reducing surface tension? Surfactant
As air is inhaled, the sequence in which it passes through the respiratory tract is best described by which of the following choices? Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
______________ is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar membrane. Diffusion
Which of the following anatomical structures prevents food from entering the respiratory system? Epiglottis
Which of the following terms correctly describes the movement of air in and out of the lungs? Ventilation
Voluntarily holding your breath will eventually result in: an innate reflex to start breathing due to increased carbon dioxide levels
A lung with a low level of compliance could be best described as _____________. a stiff lung requiring extra work to accomplish normal breathing.
Which of the following is not a function of pulmonary surfactant? Decrease in lung compliance
Diastole is the term that describes _________, while systole represents_____________. relaxing and filling; contraction and ejection
Which is true about protons? The number of protons in the nucleus is the defining property of an element.
Which of these is not a function of mitosis? Producing gametes
What is not a function of Pancreatic Juice? Increase acidity of stomach contents
Composed of several digestive enzymes as well as a high concentration of bicarbonate ions, making it an alkaline solution Pancreatic Juice
Which organs functions as both the implantation site of a fertilized ovum and the pathway for sperm ro reach the uterine tube? Uterus
Method used to dilute the concentration of substances Serial Dilution
Created as a known concentration and then a certain volume is extracted and diluted with a solvent Stock Solution
Which of the following organelles is responsible for digesting damaged cellular structures? As well as macromolecules and bacteria ingested by the cell.. Lysosomes
Organelles responsible for converting nutrients to energy as ATP Mitochondria
As air is inhaled, the sequence in which it passes through the respiratory tract is best described by which of the following? Nasal Cavity - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea - Bronchi - Bronchioles
In which layer of the skin are the subcutaneous fat stores found? Hypodermis
Which of the following Neurons is correctly paired with it's function Axon;sends stimulus to axon terminal
What occurs when a person is in a stressful condition? Mobilization of glucose from liver into the bloodstream
Blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen enter the bone tissues through the... Volkmann canals
In the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction, which of the following ions bind to troponin and initiate actin-myosin binding? Calcium
Which of the following is a unique property of water? Its ability to dissolve so many solutes that it is called the “universal solvent”
Which of the following structures is responsible for the transport of female gametes? Fallopian Tube
Which of the following correctly describes anatomical position? Upright, arms at sides, palms facing anteriorly
Which of the following organ systems is correctly paired with its function? Endocrine/ regulation of homeostasis through hormone signaling
Which of the following hormones is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood by stimulating bone resorption? Parathyroid hormone
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down a polysaccharide to a disaccharide? Amylase
Which of the following statements regarding digestion is false? The hormone glucagon is secreted from the pancreas and stimulates mechanical digestion.
Which of the following is a heterotrophic organism with a genome stored in DNA? Human
Which of the following is a heterotrophic organism with a genome stored in DNA? Nucleus
T-lymphocytes mature and become functional in which of the following organs? Thymus
Which of the following is a flat bone? Scapulae
Wrist bones and ankle bones are... both types of short bones
The scapulae (shoulder blades) are flat bones
Vertebrae is... irregular bones
Which of the following statements is true about protein digestion? Absorption of protein occurs primarily in the small intestine
Which of the following is a substance that the kidneys remove from the blood during filtration? Salts
Why are control groups used in experiments? To minimize the effect of variables
Where are the glomeruli and Bowman’s capsules found? Renal Cortex
Which of the following is a nonspecific response to tissue damage characterized by redness, pain, heat, swelling and loss of function in the injured area? Inflammation
What is the role of the myelin sheath in the nervous system? Insulate axons
Which of the following does not describe the dermis? The layer of the skin where cells containing the pigment melanin are found
Which blood vessel delivers blood directly into the right atrium? Vena cava
Which of the following terms is alternatively called the “voice box”? Larynx
Isotopes are __________ versions of one element with a different number of neutrons
Which of the following is the independent variable? Temperature
A lung with a low level of compliance could be best described as _____________ a stiff lung requiring extra work to accomplish normal breathing
Which of the following would be the best choice to measure 0.0015 grams of a chemical reagent? Analytical balance
Which of the following conditions occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked? Stroke
The adrenal glands, which are primarily responsible for producing the hormones cortisol and aldosterone, are located where? On top of each kidney
Which of the following is incorrect about muscle contraction? Actin and myosin filaments shorten during contraction.
A biologist hypothesized that high humidity environments increased the growth rate of certain bacteria. Which of the following observations refutes this hypothesis? Higher bacteria growth was observed in the Mojave Desert compared with the Everglades.
Which of the following is a unique property of water? When freezing, water molecules can form hydrogen bonds more easily
Which structure contains most of the genetic material in the cell? Nucleus
In adaptive immunity, which of the following is responsible for a very rapid response upon subsequent exposure to the same antigen? Memory cells
Which of the following is true about hormones? Lack or insufficiency of insulin produced by the pancreas can lead to diabetes.
Which of the following is not true about thermoregulation? Contraction of arrector pili muscle facilitates vasodilation.
Which of the following needs to be present in order for a substance to be considered a nucleotide? 5 carbon sugar, nitrogenous base, phosphate group
One of the primary functions of blood is to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues. This is accomplished by ________________, which contain the oxygen-carrying protein called ___________________. erythrocytes; hemoglobin
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is essential in regulating blood pressure. Which of the following hormones involved in RAAS is produced by the kidney? Renin
Osteoblasts are specialized cells that secrete the protein collagen and other substances necessary for bone formation. Which of the following organelles is more likely to be predominant in osteoblasts? Ribosomes
Physiologically, bone resorption and deposition are in equilibrium. Which of the following is the result of inhibition of bone resorption and prevention of calcium removal from the bone Hypocalcemia
Which of the following is not part of the small intestine? Colon
________ is the mechanism of glandular secretion in which stimulation results in continuous production of a hormone above the normal level. Positive feedback
Which of the following is not true about reproductive hormones? LH (luteinizing hormone) is produced by the posterior pituitary gland.
Which of the following lists the respiratory passageways in order from largest diameter to smallest diameter? Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
During contraction, thin ________________ filaments slide past the thick ______________ filaments which result to shortening of sarcomere and contraction of the muscle. actin/ myosin
Which of the following describes the role of acetylcholine in muscle contraction? Acetylcholine binds to the membrane receptor in the sarcolemma and facilitates opening of the sodium channels.
______________ is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar membrane Diffusion
In the presence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or vasopressin, water is mostly reabsorbed in the ___________ of the nephron Proximal convoluted tubule
Which of the following antigen-specific immune cells produce cytokines, which facilitate various immune reactions? Helper T-cell
Which of the following correctly pairs an action with the nervous system that controls it? digestion/ autonomic
In order for the heart to contract, an action potential must be generated at the sinoatrial node. If this signal fails to reach the Purkinje fibers, what will be the result? The Purkinje fibers will act as pacemaker cells but fire at a slower rate
Which of the following glands are not found in both males and females? Cowper’s gland
The primary function of _____________ is _____________________. bile; fat emulsification in the small intestine
The cause of cell differentiation is that different cells _________. express alternate genetic information
Which of the following statements is true A double-blind experiment is always more accurate than a single-blind experiment
Activation of B and T lymphocytes and production of memory lymphocytes are specific cellular responses by which of the following The internal aspect of the adaptive immune system
Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its secretion? Apocrine sweat glands/ secretion that, when released, has an odor with a possible pheromone function in humans
Which of the following parts of the male reproductive system is not correctly paired with its function? Epididymis/ secretes mucus that lubricates the urethra
Which of the following bones is responsible for side-to-side movement of the head? Axis
The number of ________ is the same across a period but increases when moving down a group? Electron shells
Which of the following hormones is not correctly paired with its function? Follicle-stimulating hormone/ stimulates ovulation and production of testosterone
Which of these statements is true about pH? A pH of 6 is more acidic than a pH of 8
When going to the grocery store, you need to purchase some vegetables, which are sold by weight. Which of the following units would the weight of the vegetables be expressed in? Kilograms
Which of the following describes a ‘control variable’ in an experiment? The variable that is held constant
The site where two or more bones meet is called a __________________ joint
The direct transition from a solid to a gas may occur through which of the following processes? Sublimation
The folds that make up the shape of the villi and microvilli: Facilitate absorption due to an increased surface area
Which of the following components can be found in a phase graph? Temperature and pressure as its axes
Which of the following is described as an abnormal functioning of the immune system where immune cells attack molecular components of the body’s own organs? Autoimmune disease
Which of the following structures allows motion around a single axis and only permits flexion and extension? Hinge joint
In the digestive system, the function of the ____________ is to ______________ stomach; secrete pepsinogen for protein digestion
Fragile bones due to production of deficient or defective collagen as a result of a genetic defect is a characteristic of which of the following conditions? Brittle Bone Disease
Which of the following involves positive feedback? Stimulation of stretching of the cervix and uterine contractions by oxytocin
Which part of the phospholipids are called the “head”? the phosphate group and the glycerol molecule
Which of the following statements about osmosis is true? Osmosis involves a selectively permeable membrane
Which of the following organ systems is not correctly paired with its function? Digestive/ provide defense against infectious diseases
Which of the following lists the blood vessels in the order of blood flow from the left ventricle back to the heart at the right atrium? Aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, vena cava
Which of these is not a function of mitosis? Producing gametes
Which of the following organelles plays a vital role in the breaking down of macromolecules? Lysosomes
Which of the following does not correctly describe a cell membrane? It is composed of a single layer of lipids interspersed with proteins
Dopamine is one of the neurotransmitters in the nervous system. What happens when dopamine is released into the nerve synapse? Binding of dopamine to the membrane receptor of the postsynaptic cell
Which of the following is true of the function sebaceous glands? Sebaceous glands supply the hair shafts and skin with oily secretions
Type 1 diabetes is an endocrine disorder characterized by the absence of which of the following hormones? Insulin
Which of the following is a function of the epidermis? protects underlying tissues from abrasions, heat, microbes, and chemicals
Which of the following describes what would happen during a period of hyperventilation? Decreased carbon dioxide levels result in an increase in pH
Which of the following conditions would exhibit an increase in lung compliance? Emphysema
Which of the following substances is produced by the lung for the purpose of reducing surface tension? Surfactant
Sodium bicarbonate chemical buffer that reduces acidity to maintain the proper acid-base balance.
Carbon dioxide gas byproduct that forms as a result of metabolism and is exhaled through the lungs.
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