1 - ____________ provide(s) both structural support and the enzymes needed to make proteins from amino acid building blocks.
1 - ____________ provide(s) both structural support and the enzymes needed to make proteins from amino acid building blocks.
ribosomes
2 - _______________ ions account for nearly 90% of the positively charged ions found in extracellular fluid.
2 - _______________ ions account for nearly 90% of the positively charged ions found in extracellular fluid.
sodium
3 - _____is the most common extracellular cation, while _____ is the most abundant intracellular cation.
3 - _____is the most common extracellular cation, while _____ is the most abundant intracellular cation.
sodium; potassium
4 - A ______________ section divides the body into right and left portions.
4 - A ______________ section divides the body into right and left portions.
sagittal
5 - A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle.
5 - A carpal fracture is one that occurs to the bones found within the ankle.
FALSE
6 - A condition in which there is a congenital predisposition for a ruptured aorta is _____________.
6 - A condition in which there is a congenital predisposition for a ruptured aorta is _____________.
Marfan syndrome
7 - A deep wound to the upper thigh might damage the _____________ artery.
7 - A deep wound to the upper thigh might damage the _____________ artery.
femoral
8 - A diet that contains _____will have sufficient amino acids.
8 - A diet that contains _____will have sufficient amino acids.
rice and beans
9 - A fatty acid in which the carbon atoms are all linked by single carbon- carbon bonds is said to be _________________.
9 - A fatty acid in which the carbon atoms are all linked by single carbon- carbon bonds is said to be _________________.
saturated
10 - A genetic mutation refers to _________________.
10 - A genetic mutation refers to _________________.
a missing or altered nucleotide base or a missing gene
11 - A heartbeat of less than 60 beats per minute is called _____.
11 - A heartbeat of less than 60 beats per minute is called _____.
bradycardia
12 - A high blood osmotic pressure will cause neurons to expand.
12 - A high blood osmotic pressure will cause neurons to expand.
FALSE
13 - A motor unit is made up of _______________.
13 - A motor unit is made up of _______________.
a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates
14 - A neuron with many nerve fibers arising from its cell body and that carries impulses away from the brain would be classified as __________________.
14 - A neuron with many nerve fibers arising from its cell body and that carries impulses away from the brain would be classified as __________________.
multipolar and motor
15 - A number of hormonal secretions begin or increase during puberty. Which hormone appears to initiate the process of puberty?
15 - A number of hormonal secretions begin or increase during puberty. Which hormone appears to initiate the process of puberty?
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
16 - A person who can pass either a widow's peak or continuous hairline to the next generation is said to be _______________ for the hairline trait.
16 - A person who can pass either a widow's peak or continuous hairline to the next generation is said to be _______________ for the hairline trait.
heterozygous
17 - A person with eosinophilia, or greater than normal numbers of eosinophils, is most likely suffering from ____________.
17 - A person with eosinophilia, or greater than normal numbers of eosinophils, is most likely suffering from ____________.
allergies or internal parasites
18 - A person with type AB blood would have ____________ antigens on red blood cells, and ___________ antibodies carried in the plasma.
18 - A person with type AB blood would have ____________ antigens on red blood cells, and ___________ antibodies carried in the plasma.
A and B; neither anti-A or anti-B
19 - A sensory receptor capable of detecting changes in hydrogen ion concentration is more accurately described as a ______________.
19 - A sensory receptor capable of detecting changes in hydrogen ion concentration is more accurately described as a ______________.
chemoreceptor
20 - A skeletal muscle also contains smooth muscle fibers within it.
20 - A skeletal muscle also contains smooth muscle fibers within it.
TRUE
21 - A so-called "salt craving" is primarily the result of _________________.
21 - A so-called "salt craving" is primarily the result of _________________.
a severe electrolyte deficiency
22 - A soft spot in a newborn's skull is called a __________________.
22 - A soft spot in a newborn's skull is called a __________________.
fontanel
23 - A study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
23 - A study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be an example of _____.
physiology
24 - A substance with a hydrogen ion concentration of 0.000001 g/L has a pH of ___________.
24 - A substance with a hydrogen ion concentration of 0.000001 g/L has a pH of ___________.
6
25 - A tooth in its socket is an example of a joint called a:
25 - A tooth in its socket is an example of a joint called a:
gomphosis
26 - A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.
26 - A tumor on the side of the abdomen can be described as being on the _____ surface of the body.
lateral
27 - A unique venous system, called the ________________, carries blood directly from the intestines to the liver for processing rather than directly into the inferior vena cava.
27 - A unique venous system, called the ________________, carries blood directly from the intestines to the liver for processing rather than directly into the inferior vena cava.
hepatic portal system
28 - A(n) _________________ is the transplanting of one's own skin from an unburned region of the body to a burned area.
28 - A(n) _________________ is the transplanting of one's own skin from an unburned region of the body to a burned area.
autograft
29 - Activities of the digestive system are generally increased by _________________ nervous stimulation.
29 - Activities of the digestive system are generally increased by _________________ nervous stimulation.
parasympathetic
30 - Adipose tissue is most abundant in the ________________ layer of the skin.
30 - Adipose tissue is most abundant in the ________________ layer of the skin.
subcutaneous
31 - After the inner ear has perceived sound, the sound is dissipated because ____________.
31 - After the inner ear has perceived sound, the sound is dissipated because ____________.
air inside the middle ear dissipates the sound waves
32 - Aging appears to result from each of these causes except _______________.
32 - Aging appears to result from each of these causes except _______________.
adequate nutrition and exercise
33 - All birth defects are genetic and inherited.
33 - All birth defects are genetic and inherited.
FALSE
34 - All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes.
34 - All body structures must be associated with some type of functions and purposes.
TRUE
35 - All genetic abnormalities have a certain degree of probability to be inherited.
35 - All genetic abnormalities have a certain degree of probability to be inherited.
FALSE
36 - All hormones secreted by the pituitary actually came from the hypothalamus.
36 - All hormones secreted by the pituitary actually came from the hypothalamus.
FALSE
37 - All neurons have at least one dendrite but one or more axons.
37 - All neurons have at least one dendrite but one or more axons.
FALSE
38 - All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many.
38 - All organisms share a set of basic requirements. These include all of the following, with the exception of _____________, which is not required by all organisms, even if it is present in many.
carbon dioxide
39 - All white bloods retain their nucleus throughout the life of the cell.
39 - All white bloods retain their nucleus throughout the life of the cell.
TRUE
40 - An abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid is termed ______.
40 - An abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid is termed ______.
edema
41 - An acute infection would show up in a blood count as ______________.
41 - An acute infection would show up in a blood count as ______________.
leukocytosis
42 - An electrically neutral atom bears what trait?
42 - An electrically neutral atom bears what trait?
It contains the same number of electrons and protons.
43 - An essential compound not readily synthesized in the liver is _____.
43 - An essential compound not readily synthesized in the liver is _____.
linoleic acid
44 - An exocrine gland that loses small parts of its cell bodies during secretion, as is the case for the mammary gland, is further classified as a(n) ____________ gland.
44 - An exocrine gland that loses small parts of its cell bodies during secretion, as is the case for the mammary gland, is further classified as a(n) ____________ gland.
apocrine
45 - Anatomy is a term which means the study of _____.
45 - Anatomy is a term which means the study of _____.
morphology
46 - Animal "starch," or _______________, consists of branched chains of sugar units and functions to store energy.
46 - Animal "starch," or _______________, consists of branched chains of sugar units and functions to store energy.
glycogen
47 - Another name for the wrist bones is _______________.
47 - Another name for the wrist bones is _______________.
carpals
48 - Another term for dislocation of a joint is _______________.
48 - Another term for dislocation of a joint is _______________.
luxation
49 - Antibodies are defense substances produced by the _____ cells.
49 - Antibodies are defense substances produced by the _____ cells.
B-lymphocyte
50 - Antibodies interact with antigens in all of these ways except _______________.
50 - Antibodies interact with antigens in all of these ways except _______________.
releasing interferon
51 - As nerve fibers come into direct contact with muscle fibers, they form a connection called the neuro- muscular junction.
51 - As nerve fibers come into direct contact with muscle fibers, they form a connection called the neuro- muscular junction.
FALSE
52 - At resting potential, the ion distribution inside and outside of a neuron is such that __________ ions are most abundant on the outside of the cell, while __________ ions are most abundant on the inside of the cell.
52 - At resting potential, the ion distribution inside and outside of a neuron is such that __________ ions are most abundant on the outside of the cell, while __________ ions are most abundant on the inside of the cell.
sodium; potassium
53 - At what age do age-related degenerative changes begin in most adults?
53 - At what age do age-related degenerative changes begin in most adults?
age 30
54 - At what pH is a solution completely acidic? ____
54 - At what pH is a solution completely acidic? ____
0
55 - Atoms such as sodium that are in the first column of the periodic table have positive charges.
55 - Atoms such as sodium that are in the first column of the periodic table have positive charges.
FALSE
56 - Blood in all veins is relatively low in oxygen.
56 - Blood in all veins is relatively low in oxygen.
FALSE
57 - Blood is drained from the face, scalp, and superficial regions of the neck by the _______________.
57 - Blood is drained from the face, scalp, and superficial regions of the neck by the _______________.
external jugular veins
58 - Branched nerve fibers that convey impulses toward the cell body of a neuron are called _____________.
58 - Branched nerve fibers that convey impulses toward the cell body of a neuron are called _____________.
dendrites
59 - Breathing centers accessory to the medulla are located in which brain area?
59 - Breathing centers accessory to the medulla are located in which brain area?
pons
60 - By morphology, the parietal bone can be classified as a _____ bone.
60 - By morphology, the parietal bone can be classified as a _____ bone.
flat
61 - By which process does a glucose molecule move through a cell membrane protein carrier from a region of greater concentration to one of lower concentration?
61 - By which process does a glucose molecule move through a cell membrane protein carrier from a region of greater concentration to one of lower concentration?
facilitated diffusion
62 - Cardiac output can be determined by the following formula:
62 - Cardiac output can be determined by the following formula:
HR x SV
63 - Cells have the capability of synthesizing water during metabolism.
63 - Cells have the capability of synthesizing water during metabolism.
TRUE
64 - Cells use up to 40% of their daily energy expenditure engaged in what important process?
64 - Cells use up to 40% of their daily energy expenditure engaged in what important process?
active transport
65 - Cerebrospinal fluid, fluid within the eyes, joints, and body cavities, and fluid secretions of exocrine glands are all classified specifically as ______________ fluid.
65 - Cerebrospinal fluid, fluid within the eyes, joints, and body cavities, and fluid secretions of exocrine glands are all classified specifically as ______________ fluid.
transcellular
66 - Chemical reactions occur as bonds are formed or broken between molecules. The molecules that are changed by a reaction are called _______________.
66 - Chemical reactions occur as bonds are formed or broken between molecules. The molecules that are changed by a reaction are called _______________.
reactants
67 - Choose the carbohydrate that is not absorbed as a monosaccharide in the digestive tract.
67 - Choose the carbohydrate that is not absorbed as a monosaccharide in the digestive tract.
maltose
68 - Choose the correct order for the steps of hemostasis.
68 - Choose the correct order for the steps of hemostasis.
blood vessel spasm, platelet plug formation, blood coagulation
69 - Choose the correct statement about cell membranes.
69 - Choose the correct statement about cell membranes.
Ion channels function as gates, opening or closing to specific ions, under certain conditions.
70 - Choose the correct statement about proteins and their structure.
70 - Choose the correct statement about proteins and their structure.
A protein's conformation determines its function.
71 - Choose the factor that is not a major metabolic source of hydrogen ions in the body.
71 - Choose the factor that is not a major metabolic source of hydrogen ions in the body.
dehydration synthesis of nucleic acids
72 - Choose the one trait that does not characterize the structure of a nephron.
72 - Choose the one trait that does not characterize the structure of a nephron.
Blood that will be filtered flows into the glomerular capsule.
73 - Choose the organelle that consists of microtubules and functions both in distributing chromosomes during cell division and in forming portions of cilia and flagella.
73 - Choose the organelle that consists of microtubules and functions both in distributing chromosomes during cell division and in forming portions of cilia and flagella.
centrosome
74 - Choose the recessive human trait from the list that follows.
74 - Choose the recessive human trait from the list that follows.
hairless forearms
75 - Choose the response that the body employs to raise body temperature only when the others listed have failed.
75 - Choose the response that the body employs to raise body temperature only when the others listed have failed.
shivering
76 - Choose the statement about steroid hormones that is incorrect.
76 - Choose the statement about steroid hormones that is incorrect.
Steroids employ first and second messengers that amplify the cellular response.
77 - Choose the statement about the sense of pain that is correct.
77 - Choose the statement about the sense of pain that is correct.
A phenomenon known as referred pain can be explained because of common nerve pathways used by both the skin and internal organs.
78 - Choose the statement that does not correctly characterize the kidneys.
78 - Choose the statement that does not correctly characterize the kidneys.
The right kidney is usually 5 to 2 centimeters higher than the left one.
79 - Choosing from the following list of connective tissues, which one consists of cells in a fluid matrix?
79 - Choosing from the following list of connective tissues, which one consists of cells in a fluid matrix?
blood
80 - Choosing from the following list, the most effective means of preventing conception is _____________.
80 - Choosing from the following list, the most effective means of preventing conception is _____________.
tubal ligation
81 - Chromosomes align midway between centrioles during what phase of mitosis?
81 - Chromosomes align midway between centrioles during what phase of mitosis?
metaphase
82 - Compact bone is made up of _______________ cemented together.
82 - Compact bone is made up of _______________ cemented together.
osteons
83 - Compared to the others listed below, which type of tooth is more likely to be involved in grinding food?
83 - Compared to the others listed below, which type of tooth is more likely to be involved in grinding food?
molar
84 - Connections between nerves are mainly found within the central white matter portion of the spinal cord.
84 - Connections between nerves are mainly found within the central white matter portion of the spinal cord.
FALSE
85 - Connective tissue fibers that have great tensile strength and can be found in ligaments and tendons are _________________.
85 - Connective tissue fibers that have great tensile strength and can be found in ligaments and tendons are _________________.
collagenous fibers
86 - Connective tissue is complex because it has a variety of cells and a noncellular background called a_____ surrounding them.
86 - Connective tissue is complex because it has a variety of cells and a noncellular background called a_____ surrounding them.
matrix
87 - Connective tissues are somewhat similar to epithelial tissues in all of these characteristics except ___________________.
87 - Connective tissues are somewhat similar to epithelial tissues in all of these characteristics except ___________________.
they have abundant intercellular material
88 - Considering all molecules known, inorganic molecules usually contain fewer atoms that organic molecules.
88 - Considering all molecules known, inorganic molecules usually contain fewer atoms that organic molecules.
TRUE
89 - Cut neurons possess limited capabilities for regeneration. The type of neuroglial cell that aids regeneration by forming a regeneration tube to help reestablish the former connection is the _______________.
89 - Cut neurons possess limited capabilities for regeneration. The type of neuroglial cell that aids regeneration by forming a regeneration tube to help reestablish the former connection is the _______________.
Schwann cell
90 - Cyclic AMP functions as a(n) _______________ for _______________ hormones.
90 - Cyclic AMP functions as a(n) _______________ for _______________ hormones.
second messenger; nonsteroid
91 - Diabetes insipidus results from an excess production of ADH.
91 - Diabetes insipidus results from an excess production of ADH.
FALSE
92 - Diabetic ketoacidosis is an example of which imbalance?
92 - Diabetic ketoacidosis is an example of which imbalance?
metabolic acidosis
93 - DNA can be found within chromosomes during division but prior to division DNA exists as long thin _____ strands.
93 - DNA can be found within chromosomes during division but prior to division DNA exists as long thin _____ strands.
chromatin
94 - DNA contains each of the following components, except ______________.
94 - DNA contains each of the following components, except ______________.
a single polynucleotide chain
95 - Drinking alcoholic beverages on hot days is not safe because alcohol inhibits the release of ____________ which normally helps to conserve water during dehydration.
95 - Drinking alcoholic beverages on hot days is not safe because alcohol inhibits the release of ____________ which normally helps to conserve water during dehydration.
antidiuretic hormone
96 - During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down to ______ molecules of pyruvic acid, _______ hydrogen atoms are released, and there is a net gain of _______ ATP molecules.
96 - During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down to ______ molecules of pyruvic acid, _______ hydrogen atoms are released, and there is a net gain of _______ ATP molecules.
2; 4; 2
97 - During ovulation, a(n) _____________ is released from the ovary.
97 - During ovulation, a(n) _____________ is released from the ovary.
secondary oocyte
98 - During spermatogenesis, which stage is the first to be haploid in number of chromosomes?
98 - During spermatogenesis, which stage is the first to be haploid in number of chromosomes?
secondary spermatocyte
99 - During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
99 - During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S phase
100 - During which meiotic division is the number of chromosomes halved?
100 - During which meiotic division is the number of chromosomes halved?
during meiosis I
101 - During which phase of meiosis does the phenomenon called crossing-over occur?
101 - During which phase of meiosis does the phenomenon called crossing-over occur?
prophase I
102 - During which stage of gastric secretion do gastric glands actually begin secreting gastric juice?
102 - During which stage of gastric secretion do gastric glands actually begin secreting gastric juice?
cephalic phase
103 - Each muscle fiber is directly surrounded by connective tissue called the _____.
103 - Each muscle fiber is directly surrounded by connective tissue called the _____.
endomysium
104 - Edema can be caused by all of these factors except ________________.
104 - Edema can be caused by all of these factors except ________________.
an increase in the plasma protein concentration
105 - Elderly nursing home residents are often called by their first names, rather than by their last names. Why is this the case?
105 - Elderly nursing home residents are often called by their first names, rather than by their last names. Why is this the case?
First names are stored in the residents' long-term memories and are remembered while last names are less likely recalled.
106 - Electrolytes that release hydrogen ions (H+) in water are called ________________.
106 - Electrolytes that release hydrogen ions (H+) in water are called ________________.
acids
107 - Elements that are radioactive isotopes react in similar chemical ways to their relatively stable counterparts, such as C12 and C1
107 - Elements that are radioactive isotopes react in similar chemical ways to their relatively stable counterparts, such as C12 and C1
TRUE
108 - Emotional responses and attitudes are associated with which brain area?
108 - Emotional responses and attitudes are associated with which brain area?
limbic system
109 - Enzymes function in chemical reactions to ____________________.
109 - Enzymes function in chemical reactions to ____________________.
lower the energy of activation needed to start the reaction
110 - Epidermal cells usually grow and divide from the upper layers of the skin and migrate towards the dermis.
110 - Epidermal cells usually grow and divide from the upper layers of the skin and migrate towards the dermis.
FALSE
111 - Epithelial cells may have cilia or processes called microvilli on their surfaces.
111 - Epithelial cells may have cilia or processes called microvilli on their surfaces.
TRUE
112 - Epithelial linings of the digestive tract, respiratory tract, urinary bladder, and urethra all form from the _______________layer of the gastrula.
112 - Epithelial linings of the digestive tract, respiratory tract, urinary bladder, and urethra all form from the _______________layer of the gastrula.
endoderm
113 - Epithelial tissue is characterized by each of these traits, except that ____________.
113 - Epithelial tissue is characterized by each of these traits, except that ____________.
epithelial cells are loosely packed and have much intercellular material
114 - Epithelial tissues line the outside as well as the inside of the human organism.
114 - Epithelial tissues line the outside as well as the inside of the human organism.
TRUE
115 - Epithelium that appears layered due to the varying levels at which nuclei are found in cells, but in reality is not layered, is _________________.
115 - Epithelium that appears layered due to the varying levels at which nuclei are found in cells, but in reality is not layered, is _________________.
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
116 - Erythroblastosis fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn, most often occurs in ______________ mothers carrying ______________ fetuses.
116 - Erythroblastosis fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn, most often occurs in ______________ mothers carrying ______________ fetuses.
Rh-; Rh+
117 - Even after the most forceful exhalation, a certain volume of air remains in the lungs. This volume is called the ________________.
117 - Even after the most forceful exhalation, a certain volume of air remains in the lungs. This volume is called the ________________.
residual volume
118 - Excess protein in the diet can cause obesity.
118 - Excess protein in the diet can cause obesity.
TRUE
119 - Excess proteins in the diet usually cause a state of nutritional edema.
119 - Excess proteins in the diet usually cause a state of nutritional edema.
FALSE
120 - Excessive sleeping is most likely due to the presence of too much of which neurotransmitter?
120 - Excessive sleeping is most likely due to the presence of too much of which neurotransmitter?
serotonin
121 - Fibers that originate from different parts of the nervous system and lead to the same neuron are exhibiting _____________.
121 - Fibers that originate from different parts of the nervous system and lead to the same neuron are exhibiting _____________.
convergence
122 - Flexing the shoulder is the same action as extending the arm.
122 - Flexing the shoulder is the same action as extending the arm.
TRUE
123 - Free nerve endings in the skin are associated with the sensation of pain.
123 - Free nerve endings in the skin are associated with the sensation of pain.
TRUE
124 - Freshly oxygenated blood enters the heart through the ______________, and is pumped out the _____________.
124 - Freshly oxygenated blood enters the heart through the ______________, and is pumped out the _____________.
left atrium; aorta
125 - Fruits contain the citric acid needed to prevent bleeding gums and fragile bones.
125 - Fruits contain the citric acid needed to prevent bleeding gums and fragile bones.
FALSE
126 - Genes are functional regions found within molecules of ______.
126 - Genes are functional regions found within molecules of ______.
deoxyribonucleic acid
127 - Hairs are non-cellular structures comprised of compacted chemicals such as keratin.
127 - Hairs are non-cellular structures comprised of compacted chemicals such as keratin.
FALSE
128 - Hairs arise from which layer of the skin?
128 - Hairs arise from which layer of the skin?
stratum basale of the epidermis
129 - Heat loss occurs from the body by each of these methods except __________________.
129 - Heat loss occurs from the body by each of these methods except __________________.
cellular respiration
130 - Heavy pressure and vibrations stimulate ________________.
130 - Heavy pressure and vibrations stimulate ________________.
Pacinian corpuscles
131 - Hemorrhaging could occur because of lack of sufficient vitamin ____.
131 - Hemorrhaging could occur because of lack of sufficient vitamin ____.
K
132 - High levels of TSH would suppress thyroxine by negative feedback.
132 - High levels of TSH would suppress thyroxine by negative feedback.
FALSE
133 - Homologous chromosomes are separated during _______________.
133 - Homologous chromosomes are separated during _______________.
anaphase I
134 - Hormones do not stimulate all cell types with equal probability.
134 - Hormones do not stimulate all cell types with equal probability.
TRUE
135 - How are B cells activated?
135 - How are B cells activated?
A B cell is activated when it encounters an antigen that matches its B cell receptors and receives cytokines from helper T cells.
136 - How are the components of fats absorbed in the small intestine?
136 - How are the components of fats absorbed in the small intestine?
Components of lipids diffuse through small intestinal cell membranes, are reconstructed in the cells, then carried off by lacteals as chylomicrons.
137 - How do the senses of smell and taste differ?
137 - How do the senses of smell and taste differ?
They differ in the reproductive rate of the receptors.
138 - How does alcohol function as a diuretic?
138 - How does alcohol function as a diuretic?
Alcohol inhibits the release of ADH and thus urine output is increased.
139 - How does the body make use of dietary cholesterol?
139 - How does the body make use of dietary cholesterol?
It is used for structural material in cell membranes.
140 - How does the impulse to contract slow down slightly before it is transferred into the ventricles?
140 - How does the impulse to contract slow down slightly before it is transferred into the ventricles?
Junctional fibers leading into the AV node have very small diameters.
141 - How is it possible for the rate and depth of breathing to affect hydrogen ion concentrations in body fluids?
141 - How is it possible for the rate and depth of breathing to affect hydrogen ion concentrations in body fluids?
During increased air exchange, more carbon dioxide is given off, returning hydrogen ion concentrations to normal.
142 - How many bones are there in the body?
142 - How many bones are there in the body?
206
143 - How many calories are produced from 10g carbohydrate, 5g fat, and 2g protein?
143 - How many calories are produced from 10g carbohydrate, 5g fat, and 2g protein?
96
144 - How many genes are believed to constitute the human genome?
144 - How many genes are believed to constitute the human genome?
70000
145 - How many mature, functional follicles will a female produce in a lifetime?
145 - How many mature, functional follicles will a female produce in a lifetime?
400
146 - How many openings are there in the right atrium?
146 - How many openings are there in the right atrium?
3
147 - Hypothyroidism in infants can result in _______________.
147 - Hypothyroidism in infants can result in _______________.
cretinism
148 - If a person bent their foot at the ankle upward toward the shin, it would be an example of __________.
148 - If a person bent their foot at the ankle upward toward the shin, it would be an example of __________.
dorsiflexion
149 - If a trait, such as hemophilia, occurs more often in males than in females, it is because the gene for the trait is most likely carried on ________________.
149 - If a trait, such as hemophilia, occurs more often in males than in females, it is because the gene for the trait is most likely carried on ________________.
the X chromosome
150 - If Chris, who carries the gene for cystic fibrosis but does not have the disease, fathers a child with Rhonda, who also carries the cystic fibrosis gene but does not have the disease, what is the likelihood that their first-born will have cystic fibrosis?
150 - If Chris, who carries the gene for cystic fibrosis but does not have the disease, fathers a child with Rhonda, who also carries the cystic fibrosis gene but does not have the disease, what is the likelihood that their first-born will have cystic fibrosis?
25% chance
151 - If sufficient oxygen within a cell were available, what would be the end product of glycolysis?
151 - If sufficient oxygen within a cell were available, what would be the end product of glycolysis?
pyruvic acid
152 - Impulses within a neuron always travel from the dendrite towards the axons.
152 - Impulses within a neuron always travel from the dendrite towards the axons.
TRUE
153 - In a pregnancy, the corpus luteum will last from 3 to 6 months.
153 - In a pregnancy, the corpus luteum will last from 3 to 6 months.
FALSE
154 - In a synovial joint, the purpose of the cancellous bone beneath the articular cartilage is __________.
154 - In a synovial joint, the purpose of the cancellous bone beneath the articular cartilage is __________.
to absorb shocks and help protect the joint
155 - In Down's syndrome, there is an extra chromosome number _____.
155 - In Down's syndrome, there is an extra chromosome number _____.
21
156 - In males as well as in females, the external urethral sphincter is made up of skeletal muscle, and is thus under voluntary control. Where is the external urethral sphincter located in males?
156 - In males as well as in females, the external urethral sphincter is made up of skeletal muscle, and is thus under voluntary control. Where is the external urethral sphincter located in males?
within the urogenital diaphragm
157 - In response to a stimulus, if the membrane potential becomes more negative than the resting potential, we say the membrane is _______________.
157 - In response to a stimulus, if the membrane potential becomes more negative than the resting potential, we say the membrane is _______________.
hyperpolarized
158 - In the "second messenger" theory, which is the first messenger?
158 - In the "second messenger" theory, which is the first messenger?
enzyme
159 - In the biosynthesis of large molecules within the body, water is usually added to two or more molecules as they join together.
159 - In the biosynthesis of large molecules within the body, water is usually added to two or more molecules as they join together.
FALSE
160 - In the female, the urinary bladder lies posterior to the uterus and vagina.
160 - In the female, the urinary bladder lies posterior to the uterus and vagina.
FALSE
161 - In the liver, the _____ may play a role in producing the enzymes that help detoxify drugs.
161 - In the liver, the _____ may play a role in producing the enzymes that help detoxify drugs.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
162 - In the pancreas, ______________ cells secrete insulin, which ____________ blood levels of glucose.
162 - In the pancreas, ______________ cells secrete insulin, which ____________ blood levels of glucose.
beta; lowers
163 - In what part of the nucleus does ribosome production occur?
163 - In what part of the nucleus does ribosome production occur?
in the area of the nucleolus
164 - In which area can the term urine be correctly used?
164 - In which area can the term urine be correctly used?
collecting duct
165 - In which joint would the annular ligament be found?
165 - In which joint would the annular ligament be found?
elbow
166 - In which menstrual cycle phase does implantation occur?
166 - In which menstrual cycle phase does implantation occur?
secretory
167 - In which of these joints is a gliding joint?
167 - In which of these joints is a gliding joint?
between bones of the wrist and ankle
168 - In which portion of the spinal cord do the interneurons lie?
168 - In which portion of the spinal cord do the interneurons lie?
gray matter
169 - In which process do the cells remain the same size?
169 - In which process do the cells remain the same size?
cleavage
170 - In which type of joint does a slightly flexible interosseous ligament bind the bones?
170 - In which type of joint does a slightly flexible interosseous ligament bind the bones?
syndesmosis
171 - Individuals with Turner syndrome have which genetic abnormality?
171 - Individuals with Turner syndrome have which genetic abnormality?
one X chromosome; no Y chromosome
172 - Inside the epiphyses of each long bone, mostly ________________ can be found.
172 - Inside the epiphyses of each long bone, mostly ________________ can be found.
spongy bone
173 - Into what does the neuron release its neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction?
173 - Into what does the neuron release its neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction?
synaptic cleft
174 - Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of which vitamin?
174 - Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of which vitamin?
vitamin B12
175 - Intrinsic factor is secreted by which cells of the gastric glands?
175 - Intrinsic factor is secreted by which cells of the gastric glands?
parietal cells
176 - Ionic bonds tend to form between ____________________.
176 - Ionic bonds tend to form between ____________________.
atoms that have become electrically, and oppositely, charged
177 - Isotonic contractions occur as one tries to lift a table that is nailed to the floor.
177 - Isotonic contractions occur as one tries to lift a table that is nailed to the floor.
FALSE
178 - Isotopes of the same element vary in the number of _______________ they contain.
178 - Isotopes of the same element vary in the number of _______________ they contain.
neutrons in their nuclei
179 - It is more easy to fatigue an arm muscle than the heart muscle.
179 - It is more easy to fatigue an arm muscle than the heart muscle.
TRUE
180 - It is normal for urine and semen to mix in the male.
180 - It is normal for urine and semen to mix in the male.
FALSE
181 - It is possible to find all the hormones in a blood sample taken from the arm.
181 - It is possible to find all the hormones in a blood sample taken from the arm.
TRUE
182 - It is the body's __________________ glands that respond to higher body temperature and release water to the skin surface.
182 - It is the body's __________________ glands that respond to higher body temperature and release water to the skin surface.
eccrine
183 - Juxtaglomerular cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete _______________ when _______________.
183 - Juxtaglomerular cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete _______________ when _______________.
renin; blood pressure drops
184 - Keratin is a protein found in skin cells that allows them to retain their pliable and soft texture.
184 - Keratin is a protein found in skin cells that allows them to retain their pliable and soft texture.
FALSE
185 - Looking like a skeleton, having a greatly depressed immune system, and dying of childhood diseases are traits that characterize _________________.
185 - Looking like a skeleton, having a greatly depressed immune system, and dying of childhood diseases are traits that characterize _________________.
marasmus
186 - Loss of the sensation of taste is referred to as _____________.
186 - Loss of the sensation of taste is referred to as _____________.
ageusia
187 - Lymphatic capillaries are able to receive cellular debris and foreign particles because ________________.
187 - Lymphatic capillaries are able to receive cellular debris and foreign particles because ________________.
of the structure of their flaplike valves
188 - Lymphatic vessels contain valves to allow for one-way movement of fluid.
188 - Lymphatic vessels contain valves to allow for one-way movement of fluid.
TRUE
189 - Males and females have equal chances of inheriting sex linked disorders.
189 - Males and females have equal chances of inheriting sex linked disorders.
FALSE
190 - Males have a number of internal accessory organs. Which one(s) is/are responsible for secreting fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins?
190 - Males have a number of internal accessory organs. Which one(s) is/are responsible for secreting fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins?
seminal vesicles
191 - Males have more red blood cells than females.
191 - Males have more red blood cells than females.
TRUE
192 - Many changes occur in the newborn infant as it adapts to a life apart from its mother. What happens to the umbilical vein?
192 - Many changes occur in the newborn infant as it adapts to a life apart from its mother. What happens to the umbilical vein?
It closes off to become the ligamentum teres.
193 - Many proteins contain all the essential amino acids while others do not. Choose the protein source that provides incomplete protein.
193 - Many proteins contain all the essential amino acids while others do not. Choose the protein source that provides incomplete protein.
corn
194 - Meiosis is defined as the process by which sperm cells give rise to four daughter cells each.
194 - Meiosis is defined as the process by which sperm cells give rise to four daughter cells each.
FALSE
195 - Melanocytes lie within the _________________ of the skin.
195 - Melanocytes lie within the _________________ of the skin.
stratum basale and upper dermis
196 - Membranes are called selectively permeable because they allow most substances to enter the cell.
196 - Membranes are called selectively permeable because they allow most substances to enter the cell.
FALSE
197 - Metabolic pathways are regulated by a(n) ____________ enzyme, which is also often the first enzyme in a series.
197 - Metabolic pathways are regulated by a(n) ____________ enzyme, which is also often the first enzyme in a series.
rate-limiting
198 - Microvilli, which function to increase surface area, are more likely to be found in ____________ epithelium.
198 - Microvilli, which function to increase surface area, are more likely to be found in ____________ epithelium.
simple columnar
199 - Modified sweat glands, called __________________ glands, secrete wax in the ear canal.
199 - Modified sweat glands, called __________________ glands, secrete wax in the ear canal.
ceruminous
200 - Molecules that are soluble in ___________ can pass through the fatty acid portion of the cell membrane unassisted.
200 - Molecules that are soluble in ___________ can pass through the fatty acid portion of the cell membrane unassisted.
lipids
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