Bio 102 Quiz #1

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1.

A physician is concerned because a patient is showing signs of slowed nerve impulse transmission. This symptom is likely caused by damage to:
- A.
  
  Myelin Sheath
- B.
  
  Leukocytes
- C.
  
  Epithelial Cells
- D.
  
  Adipocytes
- E.
  
  Chondrocytes
2.

Structure in the living world is organized into hierarchical levels. Which of the following lists these from the least inclusive to the most inclusive?
- A.
  
  Cell, Molecule, Organ, Organ System, Tissue and Organism
- B.
  
  Molecule, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System and Organism
- C.
  
  Molecule, Cell, Organ, Organ System, Tissue and Organism
- D.
  
  Cell, Molecule, Tissue, Organ, Organ System and Organism
- E.
  
  Molecule, Cell, Tissue, Organ System, Organ and Organism
3.

Blood vessels are lined by a single layer of flattened cells. Which type of cells line a blood vessel?
- A.
  
  Stratified Squamous
- B.
  
  Simple Cuboidal
- C.
  
  Simple Squamous
- D.
  
  Simple Columnar
- E.
  
  Pseudostratified Columnar
4.

Humans promote homeostasis by:
- A.
  
  Adding clothes when they are cold
- B.
  
  Drinking water when they are dehydrated
- C.
  
  Urinating when their bladders are full
- D.
  
  Eating when their calories are low
- E.
  
  All of the above
5.

Which of the following is formed from a matrix of collagen fibers embedded in a hard mineral substance?
- A.
  
  Blood
- B.
  
  Cartilage
- C.
  
  Bone
- D.
  
  Adipose Tissue
- E.
  
  Chondrocytes
6.

Collagen and elastin are:
- A.
  
  Fibrous proteins secreted by fibroblasts
- B.
  
  Secreted by fibroblasts
- C.
  
  Enzymes
- D.
  
  Enzymes secreted by fibroblasts
- E.
  
  Fibrous muscle proteins
7.

Which of the following organisms are not annelids?
- A.
  
  Flukes
- B.
  
  Leeches
- C.
  
  Earthworms
- D.
  
  Polychaetes
8.

The cells lining the air sacs in the lungs makeup a:
- A.
  
  Simple Squamous Epithelium
- B.
  
  Stratified Squamous Epithelium
- C.
  
  Simple Columnar Epithelium
- D.
  
  Cuboidal Epithelium
- E.
  
  Pseudostratified Epithelium
9.

Which of the following statements about organs is false?
- A.
  
  An organ represents a higher level of structure than the tissues composing it
- B.
  
  An organ consists of several tissues
- C.
  
  An organ can only carry out the functions of its component tissues
- D.
  
  An organ consists of many cells
- E.
  
  Organs are found in virtually all animals except sponges and some cnidarians
10.

Which of the following lacks definite tissues and posseses asymmetrical or radial symmetry?
- A.
  
  Hydra
- B.
  
  Sponge
- C.
  
  Jellyfish
- D.
  
  Coral
11.

Which systems control body functions?
- A.
  
  Endocrine and Exocrine systems
- B.
  
  Exocrine and Excretory systems
- C.
  
  Endocrine and the Nervous systems
- D.
  
  Circulatory and Respiratory systems
- E.
  
  Circulatory and Muscular
12.

Which of the following organisms have a gastrovascular cavity?
- A.
  
  Hydra
- B.
  
  Earthworm
- C.
  
  Grasshopper
- D.
  
  Bird
13.

Which is true of homeostasis?
- A.
  
  It is the maintenance of constant internal state
- B.
  
  Is results from hormone imbalance
- C.
  
  It is a pathological condition
- D.
  
  It is the way the internal environment influences the external environment
14.

Connective tissue is different from the other major tissues in that:
- A.
  
  It is made of cells
- B.
  
  The cells are sparsely scattered through a non-living matrix
- C.
  
  It is not made of cells
- D.
  
  It has no essential function in an animal's body
- E.
  
  It is found only in humans
15.

The most common type of connective tissue in the human body is:
- A.
  
  Fibrous Connective Tissue
- B.
  
  Adipose Tissue
- C.
  
  Loose Connective Tissue
- D.
  
  Bone
- E.
  
  Loose Adipose Tisue
16.

Which is the most abundant kind of tissue in an animal, such as a gorilla?
- A.
  
  Connective
- B.
  
  Epithelial
- C.
  
  Blood
- D.
  
  Muscle
17.

The germ layer of the mesoderm develops into:
- A.
  
  Skin
- B.
  
  Nervous System
- C.
  
  Liver
- D.
  
  Lungs
- E.
  
  Muscles
18.

Which is a true statement of smooth muscle?
- A.
  
  Voluntary Body Activities
- B.
  
  The pumping action of the heart
- C.
  
  An athlete's ability to run a 100 meter dash
- D.
  
  Involuntary Body Activities
19.

The structural and functional unit of nervous tissue is the:
- A.
  
  Dendrite
- B.
  
  Axon
- C.
  
  Neuron
- D.
  
  Nerve
- E.
  
  Collagen
20.

The germ layer called the endoderm develops into:
- A.
  
  Skin
- B.
  
  Nervous System
- C.
  
  Liver
- D.
  
  Lungs
- E.
  
  Muscles
21.

Our cells use Vitamin C to make collagen. People with too much Vitamin C have increased risk of small blood vessels rupturing. Which of the following is the best explanation for this observation?
- A.
  
  Collagen is the connective tissue in blood
- B.
  
  Collagen weakens the cells lining the blood vessels
- C.
  
  Collagen is in the connective tissue surrounding blood vessels
- D.
  
  Collagen causes blood vessels to become stiff and more likely to break
- E.
  
  Collagen inhibits blood clotting
22.

Scleroderma is an auto-immune diesease in which repeated bouts of inflammation resuls in fibroblasts depositing collagen in the skin. Which of the following would be a symptom of Scleroderma?
- A.
  
  Increased blood flow to the skin
- B.
  
  Increased flexibility in the skin
- C.
  
  Changes in the skins cell type from squamous to columnar
- D.
  
  Changes in the skin cell type from columnar to squamous
- E.
  
  Less flexibility in the skin
23.

The simple cuboidal cells found in the tubules would have which function?
- A.
  
  Allow exchange of substances by diffusion and osmosis
- B.
  
  Protect areas subject to abrasion
- C.
  
  Secrete and absorb substances
- D.
  
  Secrete hormones
- E.
  
  Secrete and propel mucous
24.

Which of the following is true of Vitamin D and Folic Acid for humans?
- A.
  
  They cannot be synthesized enough to meet a person's demand
- B.
  
  They cannot be synthesized at all by the human body
- C.
  
  They must be consumed in the diet
- D.
  
  They are both used to regulate calcium uptake by the bones
- E.
  
  Enough can be synthesized by the body to meet a person's demand
25.

When a blood clot beings to form, the enzyme Thrombin is formed. Thrombin then activates the enzymes that produce more Thrombin. This is an example.
- A.
  
  Negative Feedback
- B.
  
  Positive Feedback
- C.
  
  Endocrine Feedback
- D.
  
  Nervous Feedback
- E.
  
  Hormonal Feedback