Question 1

If you were doing experiments on rats and wanted to disrupt thermal homeostasis,you would want to disconnect the

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A)  cerebellum.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  cerebrum.
D)  medulla oblongata.
E)  spinal cord.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Patients with muscular dystrophy have decreased voluntary motion,while involuntary motions remain normal.Which tissues are affected by muscular dystrophy?

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A)  both skeletal and cardiac muscle
B)  cardiac muscle only
C)  skeletal muscle only
D)  both cardiac and smooth muscle
E)  smooth muscle onlyF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

What might an ectotherm do to conserve or obtain body heat?

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A)  All answers are correct.
B)  seek sunshine
C)  bask on warm rocks
D)  make an insulated burrow
E)  tuck legs into its bodyF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of cube-shaped cells is

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A)  simple squamous.
B)  simple cuboidal.
C)  stratified cuboidal.
D)  simple columnar.
E)  stratified columnar.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 5

The study of an organism's structure is

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A)  physiology.
B)  kinesiology.
C)  endocrinology.
D)  anatomy.
E)  immunology.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The systems that support and move the body are

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A)  skeletal and muscular.
B)  nervous and endocrine.
C)  circulatory and respiratory.
D)  digestive and circulatory.
E)  urinary and immunE.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of elongated cells is

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A)  stratified cuboidal.
B)  simple squamous.
C)  stratified squamous.
D)  stratified columnar.
E)  simple columnar.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The tissue type that acts as a lining of organs,and also serves in absorption and secretion,and conducts gas diffusion is

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A)  connective.
B)  nervous.
C)  muscle.
D)  epithelial.
E)  All answers are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Blood vessels are lined by a single layer of flattened cells.Which type of cells line a blood vessel?

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A)  stratified squamous
B)  simple cuboidal
C)  simple squamous
D)  simple columnar
E)  pseudostratified columnarF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

The cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity can be an important indicator of whether an animal is an endotherm or an ectotherm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The type of connective tissue with a mineralized extracellular matrix is

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A)  cartilage.
B)  bone.
C)  adipose.
D)  blooD.
E)  loose connectivE.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

An action that counters an existing condition is

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A)  termed negative feedback.
B)  a mistake.
C)  termed positive feedback.
D)  termed directional control.
E)  No answer is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Rickets,a disease that weakens bones,is caused by vitamin D deficiency.In a healthy individual,which organ systems interact to synthesize vitamin D?

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A)  circulatory and muscular
B)  muscular and skeletal
C)  skeletal and integumentary
D)  endocrine and muscular
E)  endocrine and circulatoryF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The tissue that makes up the spinal cord and brain consists of

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A)  neurons only.
B)  platelets and neuroglia.
C)  platelets only.
D)  neurons and platelets.
E)  neurons and neuroglia.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

A henna tattoo stains the surface of the skin.Which of the following is true of this type of tattoo?

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A)  It would be temporary because epidermal cells are constantly replaced.
B)  It would be permanent because epidermal cells are not replaced.
C)  It would be permanent because dermal cells are not replaced.
D)  It would be temporary because dermal cells are constantly replaceD.
E)  No answer is correct.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

If you were asked to list systems that are most critical for protecting the body from external threats,you would list

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A)  nervous and endocrine.
B)  skeletal and muscular.
C)  digestive,respiratory,and circulatory.
D)  integumentary,immune,and urinary.
E)  reproductive and respiratory.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

The tissue type that provides support,transport,and insulation is

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A)  epithelial.
B)  connective.
C)  nervous.
D)  muscle.
E)  All answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

An ink tattoo leaves ink deposits in the dermis.Which is true of this type of tattoo?

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A)  It would be temporary because epidermal cells are constantly replaced.
B)  It would be permanent because epidermal cells are not replaced.
C)  It would be permanent because dermal cells are not replaced.
D)  It would be temporary because dermal cells are constantly replaceD.
E)  No answer is correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

The most common way that living organisms maintain homeostasis is by positive feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The only type of connective tissue in which collagen is not secreted is

Accepted Answer

A)  bone.
B)  blood.
C)  cartilage.
D)  adipose.
E)  loose connectivE.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 23: Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of cube-shaped cells is

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The only type of connective tissue in which collagen is not secreted is

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If you were doing experiments on rats and wanted to disrupt thermal homeostasis,you would want to disconnect the

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What might an ectotherm do to conserve or obtain body heat?

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Patients with muscular dystrophy have decreased voluntary motion,while involuntary motions remain normal.Which tissues are affected by muscular dystrophy?

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The tissue type that acts as a lining of organs,and also serves in absorption and secretion,and conducts gas diffusion is

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The most common way that living organisms maintain homeostasis is by positive feedback mechanisms.

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If you were asked to list systems that are most critical for protecting the body from external threats,you would list

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The cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity can be an important indicator of whether an animal is an endotherm or an ectotherm.

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The study of an organism's structure is

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Rickets,a disease that weakens bones,is caused by vitamin D deficiency.In a healthy individual,which organ systems interact to synthesize vitamin D?

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The type of connective tissue with a mineralized extracellular matrix is

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Blood vessels are lined by a single layer of flattened cells.Which type of cells line a blood vessel?

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The tissue type that provides support,transport,and insulation is

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An ink tattoo leaves ink deposits in the dermis.Which is true of this type of tattoo?

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The systems that support and move the body are

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A henna tattoo stains the surface of the skin.Which of the following is true of this type of tattoo?

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The tissue that makes up the spinal cord and brain consists of

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The type of epithelial tissue that forms a single layer of elongated cells is

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An action that counters an existing condition is

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