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Quarterly Exam 2

Question 12.5 pts

Lymph is formed in the bone marrow.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 22.5 pts

The main function of the skin is protection of the underlying organs.

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False    

 

True

 

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Question 32.5 pts

An organ is a group of different types of cells that function together to perform a specific function.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 42.5 pts

The endocrine gland not located in the skull is the:

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hypothalamus.

 

pituitary gland.

 

thymus gland.

 

pineal gland.

 

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Question 52.5 pts

Which of these substances produce chemical reactions that help protect the body from many harmful agents?

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Complements

 

Both antibodies and complement cells

 

Antibodies

 

Antigens

 

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Question 62.5 pts

The urinary system does not:

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maintain electrolyte balance.

 

clean the blood of metabolic waste products.

 

clean the blood of digestive waste products.

 

maintain acid-base balance.

 

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Question 72.5 pts

The integumentary system of the body includes:

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specialized sense organs.

 

the skin.

 

skin, hair, and specialized sense organs.

 

hair.

 

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Question 82.5 pts

The nervous system can respond to stimuli such as light and heat.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 92.5 pts

The structure that is part of both the reproductive and urinary systems is the:

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urethra.

 

bladder.

 

prostate gland.

 

ureter.

 

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Question 102.5 pts

The muscular system functions to:

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provide movement.

 

maintain body posture.

 

provide movement, maintain body posture and generate heat.

 

generate heat.

 

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Question 112.5 pts

An organ is one level of organization higher than a tissue.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 122.5 pts

The endocrine system is the primary regulator of growth, but the nervous system is the primary regulator of body metabolism.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 132.5 pts

Which of the following glands is not part of the endocrine system?

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Salivary gland

 

Pituitary gland

 

Hypothalamus

 

Thyroid gland

 

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Question 142.5 pts

Which of the following contains cells full of keratin?

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Epidermis

 

Dermis

 

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Question 152.5 pts

Which of the following is not a mucous membrane?

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Lining of the respiratory tract

 

Lining of the digestive tract

 

Lining of the urinary tract

 

Lining of the blood vessels

 

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Question 162.5 pts

Which of the following is true of the epidermis?

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It is made up of connective tissue.

 

It is the outermost layer of skin.

 

It is located below the dermis.

 

It is thicker than the dermis.

 

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Question 172.5 pts

Pores in the skin are outlets for sebaceous glands.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 182.5 pts

The subcutaneous layer contains fat that can be used by the body for energy.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 192.5 pts

Synovial membranes line the spaces between bones and joints.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 202.5 pts

Which substance is not found in the reticular layer of the skin?

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Collagen

 

Keratin

 

Fat

 

Elastic fibers

 

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Question 212.5 pts

The layer of epidermis that contains cells full of keratin is the:

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dermal papillae.

 

stratum corneum.

 

stratum germinativum.

 

subcutaneous layer.

 

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Question 222.5 pts

Which of the following is not a function of skin?

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Temperature regulation

 

Excretion of vitamin D

 

Protection

 

Sense organ for the body

 

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Question 232.5 pts

Both the dermis and epidermis contain layers of tightly packed cells.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 242.5 pts

The part of the skin that gives you a unique set of fingerprints is the:

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dermal papillae.

 

stratum corneum.

 

subcutaneous layer.

 

stratum germinativum.

 

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Question 252.5 pts

This type of skin cancer can develop from benign pigmented moles:

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Kaposi sarcoma.

 

squamous cell carcinoma.

 

basal cell carcinoma.

 

melanoma.

 

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Question 262.5 pts

Burns can be caused by:

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fire or hot surfaces.

 

ultraviolet light, electrical current, or a fire or hot surface.

 

electrical current.

 

ultraviolet light.

 

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Question 272.5 pts

The upper region of the dermis containing parallel rows of tiny bumps is called the:

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stratum germinativum.

 

subcutaneous layer.

 

dermal papillae.

 

stratum corneum.

 

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Question 282.5 pts

The hollow shaft of a long bone is called the:

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endosteum.

 

periosteum.

 

diaphysis.

 

epiphyses.

 

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Question 292.5 pts

The calcified rings of compact bone are called canaliculi.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 302.5 pts

The indentation in the femur where the patella or kneecap fits is called the acetabulum.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 312.5 pts

In the adult skeleton, the function of hematopoiesis occurs in the medullary canal.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 322.5 pts

Osteoblasts and osteoclasts do opposite functions in the bone.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 332.5 pts

The wrist bone is an example of:

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a flat bone.

 

an irregular bone.

 

a short bone.

 

a long bone.

 

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Question 342.5 pts

To increase the angle of a joint is the definition of flexion.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 352.5 pts

Vitamin C supplements are sometimes given to women to help prevent osteoporosis.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 362.5 pts

The hinge joint provides the widest range of motion for the body.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 372.5 pts

One of the differences between bone and cartilage is that in cartilage the matrix is more gel-like than the calcified matrix of bone.

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False

 

True

 

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Question 382.5 pts

The curves of the spine in the cervical and lumbar regions are the convex curves of the spine.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 392.5 pts

The interaction between muscle and bone allows the body to move.

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True

 

False

 

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Question 402.5 pts

A diarthrotic joint is a freely moving joint.

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True

 

False

 

 

 

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