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There are many different realms of scientific study out there, but only one of them lets us come to grips with the different parts, functions, and other things that make us who we are; and that’s biology. Do you know as much about the scientific study of all life in the world as well as you should? Take the following quiz, and we’ll make sure you’re kept in the loop! Good luck!

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1.

Normally, when the concentration of glucose in the blood falls below a certain level, stored glu- cose reenters the blood until the original con- centration is reached again. This regulation of the concentration of blood glucose is part of the process known as what?
- A.
  
  Respiration
- B.
  
  Homeostasis
- C.
  
  Synthesis
- D.
  
  Pinocytosis
Correct Answer
B. Homeostasis
2.

In a chemical analysis of a sample of animal tis- sue, which element would most likely be found in the smallest quantity?
- A.
  
  Carbon
- B.
  
  Hydrogen
- C.
  
  Iodine
- D.
  
  Oxygen
Correct Answer
C. Iodine
3.

Which statement about enzymes is not correct?
- A.
  
  Enzymes are composed of polypeptide chains.
- B.
  
  Enzymes form a temporary association with a reactant.
- C.
  
  Enzymes are destroyed when they are used and must be synthesized again for each action.
- D.
  
  Enzymes are specific due to their shape.
Correct Answer
C. Enzymes are destroyed when they are used and must be synthesized again for each action.
4.

The digestion of starch begins in the:
- A.
  
  Mouth
- B.
  
  Gallbladder
- C.
  
  Stomach
- D.
  
  Small Intestine
Correct Answer
A. Mouth
5.

An injection containing weakened forms of adisease-causing organism will usually trigger:
- A.
  
  Absorption of histamines throughout the body.
- B.
  
  Secretion of antigens by lymphocytes.
- C.
  
  Production of temporary resistance to the disease.
- D.
  
  Production of antibodies providing active immunity.
Correct Answer
D. Production of antibodies providing active immunity.
6.

Name two systems that maintain homeostasis and how they interact with each other to do so.

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Biology Regents Review

Normally, when the concentration of glucose in the blood falls below a certain level, stored glu- cose reenters the blood until the original con- centration is reached again. This regulation of the concentration of blood glucose is part of the process known as what?

In a chemical analysis of a sample of animal tis- sue, which element would most likely be found in the smallest quantity?

Which statement about enzymes is not correct?

The digestion of starch begins in the:

An injection containing weakened forms of adisease-causing organism will usually trigger:

Name two systems that maintain homeostasis and how they interact with each other to do so.