Anatomy and Physiology
The study of an organism's physical structure, this term comes from Greek words meaning "to cut up".
Anatomy
A reflection nebula appears A. Bluish B. Reddish C. Dusty gray D. Yellowish E. Whitish
A. bluish
Name five mammals
Humans, dogs, cats, lions, tigers, etc.
The study of the occurrence, distribution, and determinants of health and disease in a population is the field of
epidemiology
In a typical deciduous forest biome, how many distinct seasons are observed throughout the course of a typical year? [2] A. Two seasons B. Four seasons C. One season D. Three seasons
B. four seasons
Which muscel group would have the largest role in hip joint flexion. a. Quadriceps b. Hamstrings c. Obliques d. Abdominals e. Adductors
a. Quadriceps
Main-sequence stars have masses between A. 0.4 and ∼ 40 M⊙ B. 0.8 and ∼ 80 M⊙ C. 0.1 and ∼ 10 M⊙ D. 0.8 and ∼ 10 M⊙ E. 0.08 and ∼ 40 M⊙
E. 0.08 and ∼ 40 M⊙
Name 4 parts of the eye
Pupil, fovea, retina, cones, rods, etc.
Pathogenic bacteria are divided into two main groups, based on the structure of the microbes’ cell wall:
Gram negative and Gram positive
5. Which process converts nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Respiration
D. Decomposition
Answer: B. Nitrogen fixation
The largest cranial bone is the: a. Sphenoid b. Temporal bone c. Occipital bone d. Parietal bone e. Frontal bone
d. Parietal bone
When the total energy is zero, the object takes a/an ________ path. a. Straight b. Elliptical c. Parabolic d. Hyperbolic
C. Parabolic
Name 4 essential organs
heart, pancreas, liver, spleen, gallbladder
Which body site is preferentially infected by nosocomial pathogens? A) gastrointestinal tract B) respiratory tract C) cerebrospinal fluid D) liver
B) respiratory tract
Which biome is characterized by permafrost?
A. Desert
B. Tundra
C. Grassland
D. Tropical rainforest
B. Tundra
What structures connect the bones of the cranium together? a. Sutures b. Fissures c. Facets d. Trochanters e. Fossa
A. sutures
The escape speed at the event horizon of a black hole is ... A. Infinite B. Not well defined C. 300,000 km/s D. 10,000 km/s E. Proportional to the black hole mass
c. 300,000 km/s
Name 4 amino acids
Actin, keritin, tyrosine, lysine
The proportion of people who tested negative and don’t have the disease over all people without the disease and tested (1 point): a) specificity b) sensitivity c) positive predictive value d) negative predictive value
a) specificity
Due to the extreme conditions of low temperature and precipitation in taiga ecosystems, the soil can take on unique properties, forming a special organic substance that is found all around the taiga. What is this special matter called?A. Permafrost B. Green manure C. Muskeg D. Compost
C. Muskeg
True / False: The clavicle is the most commonly fractured bone in the body.
True
.Gravitational waves are disturbances in spacetime curvature. Which of the following would not create gravitational waves? a. Supernova b. Cosmological Inflation c. Asymmetric Pulsars d. Supermassive Black Hole
d. supermassive Black Hole
iron (Fe), copper (Cu), gold (Au), silver (Ag), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), and platinum (Pt)
Name 4 kinds of contagious diseases
influenza, COVID-19, tuberculosis, common cold.
. What is the primary reason that frequent forest fires are beneficial for the taiga? A. Fires help clear away older trees, allowing younger trees to take their place B. Removal of invasive vegetation that compete with coniferous trees C. They allow germination of seeds that only open at high temperatures D. Burning of organic matter in forest soils, making them more nutrient-rich
C. They allow germination of seeds that only open at high temperatures