Question 1

Alicia and Juan are hiking in the woods and come across the skull of an animal. The teeth are still in the skull. The front teeth or incisors are short but sharp. The canines are long and pointed. The back teeth, or molars and premolars, are jagged. Based on these teeth, the skull likely belonged to a ___________.

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A)   carnivore
B)   omnivore
C)   herbivore
D)   human
E)   There is not enough information to answer.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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A)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the soft palate so it did not shut off the nasal cavity.
B)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the epiglottis so it did not shut off the nasal cavity.
C)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the epiglottis so it did not shut off the trachea.
D)   Vanessa has something wrong with the structure of her pharynx which allowed the milk to come out her nose.
E)   The laughter interfered with the movement of the soft palate so it did not shut off the trachea.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?

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A)   storage of indigestible material
B)   absorption of water
C)   absorption of salts
D)   absorption of vitamin K
E)   absorption of amino acidsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Increasing the size of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the diaphragm and rib muscles causes

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A)   an inhalation.
B)   an exhalation.
C)   coughing.
D)   positive pressure in the lungs.
E)   swallowing.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

The primary role in digestion of the structure indicated by "C" in the figure shown here is

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A)   the mixing of ingested food with digestive juices.
B)   the production of saliva.
C)   the absorption of water and formation of feces.
D)   the majority of chemical digestion and absorption.
E)   the production of digestion enzymes which are released into the small intestine.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

It is important for sodium and chloride ions to be reabsorbed in the nephron so that

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A)   urea can be secreted.
B)   some water will be reabsorbed through osmosis.
C)   some glucose reabsorption will occur.
D)   needed amino acids will be reabsorbed.
E)   the pH of the blood is maintained.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Figure: 
-Muscular dystrophy affects the functioning of skeletal muscle. As this disease advances, it can impair the contraction of the diaphragm and the muscles of the rib cage. What affect will this have on the ability of someone with this disease to carry out gas exchange?

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A)   It will decrease their ability to exchange air into and out of the lungs, decreasing gas exchange.
B)   It will have no effect on their ability to carry out gas exchange.
C)   It will cause a build up of mucus in their respiratory tract, decreasing gas exchange.
D)   It will lower the surface area for gas exchange, decreasing gas exchange.
E)   It will decrease the ability to exhale but the ability to inhale will be unaffected.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above A

Question 8

Without villi, a person would not be able to

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A)   produce vitamin K.
B)   absorb enough nutrients.
C)   produce pepsin.
D)   swallow food.
E)   produce feces.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Figure: 
-In the figure shown here, the area represented by letter "D"

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A)   is where blood is filtered to form urine.
B)   is the area where urine formed by nephrons is collected.
C)   is where arterial blood is brought into the kidneys.
D)   is the renal cortex.
E)   is the renal medulla.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Figure: 
-The figure shown represents urine formation. What specific process is occurring at #2?

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A)   secretion
B)   filtration
C)   reabsorption
D)   excretion
E)   urinationF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Figure: 
-Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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A)   salivary amylase - starch
B)   pepsin - protein
C)   maltase - starch
D)   trypsin - protein
E)   pancreatic amylase - starchF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

A genetic defect causes the distal tubules of nephrons to malfunction. Which of the following may NOT occur during urine formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   reabsorption of water and glucose
B)   secretion of larger molecules which may be toxic
C)   secretion of urea
D)   reabsorption of amino acids
E)   reabsorption of Hydrogen ionF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Figure: 2 and CO2 enter the lungs. B)  O2 and CO2 leave the lungs. C)  O2 enters the lungs and CO2 leaves the lungs. D)  CO2 enters the lungs and CO2 leaves the lungs. E)  nutrients move into the body and CO2 leaves the body." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-At the area labeled "A" in the figure shown here,

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A)   O2 and CO2 enter the lungs.
B)   O2 and CO2 leave the lungs.
C)   O2 enters the lungs and CO2 leaves the lungs.
D)   CO2 enters the lungs and CO2 leaves the lungs.
E)   nutrients move into the body and CO2 leaves the body.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Hair within the nose and cilia lining the respiratory tract

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A)   moistens the air before it enters the lungs.
B)   prevents particles from entering the lungs.
C)   helps oxygen move into the lungs.
D)   helps carbon dioxide leave the lungs.
E)   helps carbon dioxide move into the lungs.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct pathway of air into the lungs to the site of gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

A)   nasal cavity-pharynx-larynx-trachea-bronchi-bronchioles-alveoli
B)   bronchi-pharynx-larynx-trachea-nasal cavity-bronchioles-alveoli
C)   bronchi-pharynx-trachea-nasal cavity-bronchioles-alveoli-larynx
D)   nasal cavity-alveoli-bronchioles-bronchi-trachea-larynx-pharynx
E)   pharynx-trachea-nasal cavity-bronchioles-alveoli-larynx-bronchiF) C) and E)
G) B) and C) A

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   produces plasma proteins such as fibrin and fibrinogen
B)   detoxifies the blood by removing poisonous substances
C)   produces insulin and glucagon
D)   produces bile
E)   produces urea from amino acidsF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Figure: 
-In the figure shown here, "E" represents

Accepted Answer

A)   external respiration, the exchange of gases between the body tissues and the blood.
B)   external respiration, the exchange of gases between the blood and the air in the lungs.
C)   internal respiration, the exchange of gases between the body tissues and the blood.
D)   internal respiration, the exchange of gases between the blood and the air in the lungs.
E)   external respiration, the exchange of gases between the air in the lungs and the outside.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E) C

Question 18

Food in the digestive tract is called chyme after

Accepted Answer

A)   the tongue mixes it with saliva.
B)   the stomach processes it.
C)   all nutrients have been absorbed by the small intestines.
D)   elimination through the anus.
E)   it is chewed by the teeth.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Humans are omnivores as shown by the type of

Accepted Answer

A)   enzymes secreted in saliva.
B)   urine they produce.
C)   teeth they have.
D)   taste buds they have.
E)   enzymes secreted in the intestines.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The functional unit of the lungs where gas exchange occurs is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   alveolus
B)   bronchiole
C)   sinus
D)   glottis
E)   tracheaF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?

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Increasing the size of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the diaphragm and rib muscles causes

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The primary role in digestion of the structure indicated by "C" in the figure shown here is

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It is important for sodium and chloride ions to be reabsorbed in the nephron so that

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Figure: -Muscular dystrophy affects the functioning of skeletal muscle. As this disease advances, it can impair the contraction of the diaphragm and the muscles of the rib cage. What affect will this have on the ability of someone with this disease to carry out gas exchange?

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Without villi, a person would not be able to

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Figure: -In the figure shown here, the area represented by letter "D"

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Figure: -The figure shown represents urine formation. What specific process is occurring at #2?

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Figure: -Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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A genetic defect causes the distal tubules of nephrons to malfunction. Which of the following may NOT occur during urine formation?

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Figure: -At the area labeled "A" in the figure shown here,

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Hair within the nose and cilia lining the respiratory tract

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Which of the following is the correct pathway of air into the lungs to the site of gas exchange?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

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Figure: -In the figure shown here, "E" represents

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Food in the digestive tract is called chyme after

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Humans are omnivores as shown by the type of

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The functional unit of the lungs where gas exchange occurs is the ________.

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Vanessa and her friends are having lunch together. Just as Vanessa takes a drink of her chocolate milk, one of her friends tells a joke. Laughing, Vanessa has some of her milk come out of her nose. What is the explanation for this unusual event?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?

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Increasing the size of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the diaphragm and rib muscles causes

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The primary role in digestion of the structure indicated by "C" in the figure shown here is

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It is important for sodium and chloride ions to be reabsorbed in the nephron so that

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Figure: -Muscular dystrophy affects the functioning of skeletal muscle. As this disease advances, it can impair the contraction of the diaphragm and the muscles of the rib cage. What affect will this have on the ability of someone with this disease to carry out gas exchange?

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Without villi, a person would not be able to

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Figure: -In the figure shown here, the area represented by letter "D"

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Figure: -The figure shown represents urine formation. What specific process is occurring at #2?

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Figure: -Which of the following incorrectly pairs the enzyme and the molecule on which it acts?

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A genetic defect causes the distal tubules of nephrons to malfunction. Which of the following may NOT occur during urine formation?

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Figure: -At the area labeled "A" in the figure shown here,

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Hair within the nose and cilia lining the respiratory tract

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Which of the following is the correct pathway of air into the lungs to the site of gas exchange?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

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Figure: -In the figure shown here, "E" represents

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Food in the digestive tract is called chyme after

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Humans are omnivores as shown by the type of

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The functional unit of the lungs where gas exchange occurs is the ________.

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