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The epidermis (upper layer of skin), hair, toenails, and fingernails are largely comprised of a water insoluble protein called ____________, but the body’s most abundant protein is ______________. A. epithelial tissue, blood B. keratin, collagen C. adipose tissue, cartilage D. collagen, keratin
B. keratin, collagen
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What is a good systolic blood pressure? _______ Diastolic blood pressure? ________
120/80
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Blood pressure is a measure of: A. strength of the heart beat B. maximum and minimum pressure in arteries C. average pressure in the arteries D. resistance of capillaries to blood flow
B. maximum and minimum pressure in arteries
100
Digestion is completed and most nutrients are absorbed in the: A. mouth B. stomach C. small intestine D. colon
C. small intestine
100
A reflex does NOT involve: A. sensory nerve B. motor nerve C. brain D. spinal cord
C. brain
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Like a central heating and cooling system, this process uses sensory receptors to detect the increase in heat in the body and signals the body’s response (rapid breathing, relaxed blood vessels, sweat, and slowing of hormones) to bring the body’s temperature down. A. negative feedback B. cartilage C. hypothermia D. endocrine system
A. negative feedback
200
During muscle contraction: A. actin filaments contract B. ATP is produced C. actin and myosin filaments slide past each other D. tendons contract
C. actin and myosin filaments slide past each other
200
The major function of cell-mediated immunity is to: A. produce antibodies that attack pathogens B. destroy cancer cells and virus-infected cells C. promote the production of antigens D. cause inflammation and fever
B. destroy cancer cells and virus-infected cells
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___________ is important in improving digestive function, reducing colon cancer, and slowing absorption to keep the blood sugar level even. It also reduces cholesterol. A. Calcium (bones) B. folic acid (prevents birth defects) C. Vitamin D (bones) D. Fiber
D. Fiber
200
Steroid hormones _____________________. A. trigger a rapid, short-term response in cells B. alter the activity of genes C. bind to cell-surface receptors D. work via secondary messengers
B. alter the activity of genes
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Which one is NOT a function of skin? A. defense against pathogens B. production of Vitamin D C. helping to cool the body D. reducing friction at joints
D. reducing friction at joints
300
____________ is due to aging or injury, while _____________ is an autoimmune disorder. ____________ is a thinning of the bones, which can be treated by drugs, weight bearing exercise, and diet (Calcium and Vitamin D). A. osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis B. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis C. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
C. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
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____________________ is a major contributing factor in heart attacks, strokes, and atherosclerosis. A. exercise B. blood type C. smoking D. stem cell division
C. smoking
300
The obesity epidemic is mostly due to: A. eating a diet high in fats B. lack of exercise C. eating a diet high in trans fats D. eating too much sugar and refined carbohydrates
D. eating too much sugar and refined carbohydrates
300
This hormone binds to target cells throughout the body and increases the metabolic rate: A. thyroid B. thymus C. pituitary D. glucagon
A. thyroid
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400. ______________attaches to bones and moves the body or its parts. Only the heart wall contains ___________________. We find layers of ________________ in the wall of many soft internal organs, including the stomach, bladder, and uterus. A. cardiac muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue, skeletal muscle tissue B. skeletal muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue C. smooth muscle tissue, skeletal muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue
B. skeletal muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue
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400. ___________ are large vessels that carry blood from the heart. ________ carry blood that has passed through capillaries back to the heart. Exchange of gases and nutrients occurs through the walls of the smallest and thinnest vessels, the ______________. A. arteries, veins, capillaries B. veins, capillaries, arteries C. capillaries, arteries, veins
A. arteries, veins, capillaries
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. This uses dead, weakened or fragments of a pathogen to cause an immune response (production of antibodies and memory cells) without causing the disease: A. immunity B. allergies C. vaccination D. lymphatic system
C. vaccination
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A signaling molecule in the brain that decreases appetite is _____________. A deficiency of this can cause overeating and weight gain. A. ghrelin B. calcium C. leptin D. enamel
C. leptin
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The ___________ produces hormones. It is controlled by this part of the brain_______. A. adrenal gland; hippocampus B. pineal gland; hypothalamus C. endocrine system; hypothalamus D. nervous system; hippocampus
C. endocrine system; hypothalamus
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500. Tell which tissue each of the following belongs to (epithelial, connective, muscle, or nerve): A. skin - B. bone – C. blood – D. endocrine glands – E. fat – F. neuron –
A. skin – epithelial tissue B. bone – connective tissue C. blood – connective tissue D. endocrine glands – epithelial tissue E. fat – connective tissue (adipose tissue) F. neuron – nerve tissue
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Put these words into the following sentences: atherosclerosis, hypertension, stroke, coronary. A. Chronic high blood pressure is called _______________. B. Narrowing of the small arteries that deliver blood to heart tissue can lead to a ____________. C. When the space inside arteries becomes narrowed, it is called __________________. D. ______________occurs when a vessel in the brain ruptures or gets blocked by a clot.
A. hypertension B. coronary C. atherosclerosis D. stroke
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What is the difference between an antigen and an antibody? A. An antigen is any molecule or particle recognized by the body as nonself, while an antibody is a protein made by B cells that recognize and bind the antigen. B. An antibody is any molecule or particle recognized by the body as nonself, while an antigen is a protein made by B cells that recognize and bind the antibody.
A. An antigen is any molecule or particle recognized by the body as nonself, while an antibody is a protein made by B cells that recognize and bind the antigen.
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A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that increases water reabsorption and makes urine more concentrated to keep the body from losing too much fluid is ________. This is the main organ involved in water balance, where proteins are filtered out, and reabsorption begins. A. keratin, pancreas B. leptin, kidney C. antidiuretic hormone (ADH), kidney D. antidiuretic hormone (ADH), pancreas
C. antidiuretic hormone (ADH), kidney
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Mental illnesses are due to imbalances of ________in the brain. Depression and mania are___________. Schizophrenia and OCD are__________. Panic attacks and PTSD are___________. A. chemicals, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, thought disorders B. neurotransmitters, affective disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders C. chemicals, anxiety disorders, affective disorders, thought disorders D. neurotransmitters, thought disorders, affective disorders, anxiety disorders
B. neurotransmitters, affective disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders