Question 1

The human integumentary system includes
A)  skin, nails, hair follicles, and glands.
 B)  just the skin.
 C)  the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer.
 D)  muscles and bones.
 E)  skin, hooves, and horns.

Accepted Answer

A) skin, nails, hair follicles, and glands.

Question 2

Which of the following is not correct concerning the skin?
 A)  The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis.
 B)  The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.
 D)  The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue.

Accepted Answer

B) The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.

Question 3

The skin
A)  retards water loss from deeper tissues.
 B)  excretes wastes.
 C)  regulates body temperature.
 D)  synthesizes vitamin D.
 E)  all of these.

Accepted Answer

E)  all of these.

Question 4

The main function of melanocytes is to
A)  remove dead cells by phagocytosis.
 B)  help control body temperature.
 C)  produce melanin.
 D)  produce vitamin D.
 E)  act as sensory receptors.

Accepted Answer

C) produce melanin

Question 5

The shaft of a hair is composed of
 A)  dead epidermal cells.
 B)  living epidermal cells.
 C)  dead dermal cells.
 D)  living dermal cells.
 E)  living fibroblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) dead epidermal cells.

Question 6

Eccrine sweat glands
A)  are most common in the armpits and groin.
 B)  respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
 C)  respond primarily to emotional stress.
 D)  usually are associated with hair follicles.

Accepted Answer

B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.

Question 7

Acne is a disorder involving the
 A)  sweat glands.
 B)  hair follicles.
 C)  sebaceous glands.
 D)  apocrine glands.
 E)  eccrine glands.

Accepted Answer

C) sebaceous glands.

Question 8

The granulations that appear during the healing of a large, open wound are composed mainly of
A)  blood clots.
 B)  phagocytic cells.
 C)  fibroblasts surrounding blood vessels.
 D)  scar tissue.
 E)  dead keratinocytes.

Accepted Answer

C) fibroblasts surrounding blood vessels.

Question 9

In healthy skin, the production of epidermal cells is closely balanced with the loss of skin cells.  True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The outermost layer of the epidermis is stratum basale and the innermost layer is stratum corneum.  True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Three physiological factors that affect the color of skin are: volume of blood in dermal vessels, carotene in the subcutaneous layer and various diseases.  True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

When the body temperature rises above normal, dermal blood vessels are likely to constrict.  True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.  True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

A basement membrane anchors

Accepted Answer

epithelial tissue to connective tissue.

Question 15

The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs is

Accepted Answer

simple squamous epithelium.

Question 16

Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because

Accepted Answer

cartilage tissues lack direct blood supplies.

Question 17

Bone cells are also called osteocytes.   True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

The muscle tissue that can be consciously controlled is

Accepted Answer

skeletal muscle tissue.

Question 19

Smooth muscle is found in the wall of the

Accepted Answer

stomach and intestine.

Question 20

Muscle tissue conducts nerve impulses from one neuron to another and coordinates body activities.  True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Special proteins called enzymes control the reactions of metabolism.  True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Enzymes
A)  increase activation energy.
 B)  slow metabolic reactions.
 C)  are mostly nucleic acids.
 D)  do not change as they control reactions.
 E)  are consumed in reactions.

Accepted Answer

D)  do not change as they control reactions.

Question 23

Each enzyme acts only on a particular chemical called its
A)  gene.
 B)  catalyst.
 C)  activator.
 D)  complement.
 E)  substrate.

Accepted Answer

E)  substrate.

Question 24

The part of an enzyme that combines with a specific part of the substrate is called the
A)  passive site.
 B)  active site.
 C)  passive diffusion.
 D)  nucleus.
 E)  co-factor

Accepted Answer

B)  active site.

Question 25

The active site of an enzyme is the part that
A)  temporarily combines with the eventual product of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
 B)  temporarily combines with a specific part of the substrate, forming an enzyme-substrate complex.

Accepted Answer

B)  temporarily combines with a specific part of the substrate, forming an enzyme-substrate complex.

Question 26

Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a
 A)  formless liquid.
 B)  cellular inclusion.
 C)  network of interconnected membranes.
 D)  thread that sticks out from the cell membrane.
 E)  the genetic headquarters of the cell.

Accepted Answer

C)  network of interconnected membranes.

Question 27

A lysosome is an example of a cellular organelle.  True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

The activity that takes place on ribosomes is
 A)  protein synthesis.
 B)  DNA synthesis.
 C)  carbohydrate synthesis.
 D)  energy acquisition.
 E)  cell division.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein synthesis.

Question 29

Attached to the surfaces of rough endoplasmic reticulum are
A)  nucleoli.
 B)  ribosomes.
 C)  chromosomes.
 D)  lysosomes.
 E)  cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

B)  ribosomes.

Question 30

Mitochondria
 A)  manufacture protein.
 B)  release energy from glucose molecules.
 C)  digest lipid molecules.
 D)  are in the nucleus.
 E)  can substitute for nuclei.

Accepted Answer

B)  release energy from glucose molecules.

Question 31

Specialized structures within cells are called organelles.   True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

The building blocks of fat molecules are amino acids.   True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 33

The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.  True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how temperature changes affect the rate at which the heart beats is most likely a(an)
 A)  anatomist.
 B)  physiologist.
 C)  chemist.
 D)  biochemist.

Accepted Answer

B)  physiologist.

Question 35

Homeostasis refers to
 A)  changing external conditions.
 B)  stable external conditions.
 C)  changing internal conditions.
 D)  maintaining internal conditions.
 E)  all of the above.

Accepted Answer

D)  maintaining internal conditions.

Question 36

Which of the following causes conditions in the body to move away from the normal state?
A)  negative feedback
 B)  homeostasis
 C)  metabolism
 D)  positive feedback
 E)  setpoint

Accepted Answer

D)  positive feedback

Question 37

The axial portion of the body includes
A)  the cranial cavity only.
 B)  the abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities only.
 C)  the cranial cavity, vertebral canal, thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.
 D)  the thoracic cavity only.

Accepted Answer

C)  the cranial cavity, vertebral canal, thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.

Question 38

A body part that is above another part is said to be
A)  anterior.
 B)  posterior.
 C)  superior.
 D)  inferior.
 E)  distal.

Accepted Answer

C)  superior.

Question 39

When a body is in the anatomical position, it is
A)  standing erect with the face forward
 B)  standing erect with face turned to the side
 C)  lying on the back with the face forward
 D)  lying on the back with the face turned to the side

Accepted Answer

A)  standing erect with the face forward

Question 40

The effects of a hormone on digestive activity is an example of
A)  anatomy
 B)  physiology
 C)  cytology
 D)  histology

Accepted Answer

B)  physiology

Question 41

The stomach is an example of which organizational level?
 A)  molecule
 B)  organelle
 C)  tissue
 D)  organ

Accepted Answer

D)  organ

Question 42

In the list below, which displays the highest organizational level of complexity?
 A)  respiratory system
 B)  chemistry
 C)  heart
 D)  cellular organelles
 E)  tissues

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory system

Question 43

In the human anterior and posterior are the same as 
 A)  superior and inferior
 B)  superficial and deep
 C)  ventral and dorsal
 D)  medial and lateral

Accepted Answer

C)  ventral and dorsal

Question 44

This region refers to the front of the elbow.
 A)  brachial
 B)  popliteal
 C)  antecubital
 D)  cubital

Accepted Answer

C)  antecubital

Question 45

The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities.      True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 46

The organ systems responsible for integration and coordination are the nervous and endocrine systems.    True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture and production of body heat.    True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

The elbow is distal to the wrist.  True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question 49

The mouth is distal to the nose.  True or False

Accepted Answer

False

Question	Answer
The human integumentary system includes A) skin, nails, hair follicles, and glands. B) just the skin. C) the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. D) muscles and bones. E) skin, hooves, and horns.	A) skin, nails, hair follicles, and glands.
Which of the following is not correct concerning the skin? A) The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. B) The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis. D) The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue.	B) The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.
The skin A) retards water loss from deeper tissues. B) excretes wastes. C) regulates body temperature. D) synthesizes vitamin D. E) all of these.	E) all of these.
The main function of melanocytes is to A) remove dead cells by phagocytosis. B) help control body temperature. C) produce melanin. D) produce vitamin D. E) act as sensory receptors.	C) produce melanin
The shaft of a hair is composed of A) dead epidermal cells. B) living epidermal cells. C) dead dermal cells. D) living dermal cells. E) living fibroblasts.	A) dead epidermal cells.
Eccrine sweat glands A) are most common in the armpits and groin. B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature. C) respond primarily to emotional stress. D) usually are associated with hair follicles.	B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
Acne is a disorder involving the A) sweat glands. B) hair follicles. C) sebaceous glands. D) apocrine glands. E) eccrine glands.	C) sebaceous glands.
The granulations that appear during the healing of a large, open wound are composed mainly of A) blood clots. B) phagocytic cells. C) fibroblasts surrounding blood vessels. D) scar tissue. E) dead keratinocytes.	C) fibroblasts surrounding blood vessels.
In healthy skin, the production of epidermal cells is closely balanced with the loss of skin cells. True or False	True
The outermost layer of the epidermis is stratum basale and the innermost layer is stratum corneum. True or False	False
Three physiological factors that affect the color of skin are: volume of blood in dermal vessels, carotene in the subcutaneous layer and various diseases. True or False	True
When the body temperature rises above normal, dermal blood vessels are likely to constrict. True or False	False
A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn. True or False	False
A basement membrane anchors	epithelial tissue to connective tissue.
The tissue through which gases are exchanged between the blood and the air in the lungs is	simple squamous epithelium.
Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because	cartilage tissues lack direct blood supplies.
Bone cells are also called osteocytes. True or False	True
The muscle tissue that can be consciously controlled is	skeletal muscle tissue.
Smooth muscle is found in the wall of the	stomach and intestine.
Muscle tissue conducts nerve impulses from one neuron to another and coordinates body activities. True or False	False
Special proteins called enzymes control the reactions of metabolism. True or False	True
Enzymes A) increase activation energy. B) slow metabolic reactions. C) are mostly nucleic acids. D) do not change as they control reactions. E) are consumed in reactions.	D) do not change as they control reactions.
Each enzyme acts only on a particular chemical called its A) gene. B) catalyst. C) activator. D) complement. E) substrate.	E) substrate.
The part of an enzyme that combines with a specific part of the substrate is called the A) passive site. B) active site. C) passive diffusion. D) nucleus. E) co-factor	B) active site.
The active site of an enzyme is the part that A) temporarily combines with the eventual product of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. B) temporarily combines with a specific part of the substrate, forming an enzyme-substrate complex.	B) temporarily combines with a specific part of the substrate, forming an enzyme-substrate complex.
Endoplasmic reticulum is best described as a A) formless liquid. B) cellular inclusion. C) network of interconnected membranes. D) thread that sticks out from the cell membrane. E) the genetic headquarters of the cell.	C) network of interconnected membranes.
A lysosome is an example of a cellular organelle. True or False	True
The activity that takes place on ribosomes is A) protein synthesis. B) DNA synthesis. C) carbohydrate synthesis. D) energy acquisition. E) cell division.	A) protein synthesis.
Attached to the surfaces of rough endoplasmic reticulum are A) nucleoli. B) ribosomes. C) chromosomes. D) lysosomes. E) cell membranes.	B) ribosomes.
Mitochondria A) manufacture protein. B) release energy from glucose molecules. C) digest lipid molecules. D) are in the nucleus. E) can substitute for nuclei.	B) release energy from glucose molecules.
Specialized structures within cells are called organelles. True or False	True
The building blocks of fat molecules are amino acids. True or False	False
The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. True or False	True
An investigator who conducts an experiment to determine how temperature changes affect the rate at which the heart beats is most likely a(an) A) anatomist. B) physiologist. C) chemist. D) biochemist.	B) physiologist.
Homeostasis refers to A) changing external conditions. B) stable external conditions. C) changing internal conditions. D) maintaining internal conditions. E) all of the above.	D) maintaining internal conditions.
Which of the following causes conditions in the body to move away from the normal state? A) negative feedback B) homeostasis C) metabolism D) positive feedback E) setpoint	D) positive feedback
The axial portion of the body includes A) the cranial cavity only. B) the abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities only. C) the cranial cavity, vertebral canal, thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity. D) the thoracic cavity only.	C) the cranial cavity, vertebral canal, thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.
A body part that is above another part is said to be A) anterior. B) posterior. C) superior. D) inferior. E) distal.	C) superior.
When a body is in the anatomical position, it is A) standing erect with the face forward B) standing erect with face turned to the side C) lying on the back with the face forward D) lying on the back with the face turned to the side	A) standing erect with the face forward
The effects of a hormone on digestive activity is an example of A) anatomy B) physiology C) cytology D) histology	B) physiology
The stomach is an example of which organizational level? A) molecule B) organelle C) tissue D) organ	D) organ
In the list below, which displays the highest organizational level of complexity? A) respiratory system B) chemistry C) heart D) cellular organelles E) tissues	A) respiratory system
In the human anterior and posterior are the same as A) superior and inferior B) superficial and deep C) ventral and dorsal D) medial and lateral	C) ventral and dorsal
This region refers to the front of the elbow. A) brachial B) popliteal C) antecubital D) cubital	C) antecubital
The diaphragm separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities. True or False	True
The organ systems responsible for integration and coordination are the nervous and endocrine systems. True or False	True
The muscular system is responsible for body movements, maintenance of posture and production of body heat. True or False	True
The elbow is distal to the wrist. True or False	False
The mouth is distal to the nose. True or False	False

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