Question 1

During mitosis, the nucleus ____.

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A)   makes a complete copy of each pair of chromosomes
B)   splits and retains one-half of each pair of chromosomes
C)   does not make any changes
D)   undergoes cytokinesis
E)   undergoes two divisionsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The disorder in which a person is born without pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair is ____.

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A)   albinism
B)   cystic fibrosis
C)   hemophilia
D)   phenylketonuria (PKU) 
E)   thalassemiaF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

If a gland secretes its product into a duct, such as with a sweat or sebaceous gland, it is called a(n) ________ gland.

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The answer of If a gland secretes its product into...

Question 4

The conversion of glycogen to glucose molecules for energy is an example of one of the processes of metabolism, called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The conversion of glycogen to glucose molecules...

Question 5

In what directional position is the skin relative to the muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Superficial
B)   Posterior
C)   Ventral
D)   Medial
E)   DorsalF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

When homeostasis is not maintained in the body, ________ develop.

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The answer of When homeostasis is not maintained in the...

Question 7

The ________ is the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

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The answer of The ________ is the muscle that separates...

Question 8

Brachial refers to the arm, and the term ________ refers to the thigh.

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The answer of Brachial refers to the arm, and the...

Question 9

A(n) ________ gland secretes its product directly into tissue, fluids, or blood.

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The answer of A(n) ________ gland secretes its product directly...

Question 10

Two or more tissue types combine to form ________.

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The answer of Two or more tissue types combine to...

Question 11

The first 22 pairs of chromosomes received from either the sperm cell or ovum are homologous chromosomes (autosomes), and the 23rd pair are ________ chromosomes.

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The answer of The first 22 pairs of chromosomes received...

Question 12

The most internal of the anatomical directions is ________.

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The answer of The most internal of the anatomical directions...

Question 13

The elbow is ________ to the fingers.

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The answer of The elbow is ________ to the fingers....

Question 14

DNA ________ is a reliable method for identifying and distinguishing among humans to establish paternity and identify suspects in criminal cases.

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The answer of DNA ________ is a reliable method for...

Question 15

The inability to synthesize the enzyme needed to produce tyrosine results in ____ which, if not detected early, can cause irreversible organ and brain damage.

Accepted Answer

A)   albinism
B)   cystic fibrosis
C)   hemophilia
D)   phenylketonuria (PKU) 
E)   thalassemiaF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

In medical terminology, the word part at the end of the word, which alters the meaning of the word root, is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   prefix
B)   gerund
C)   suffix
D)   combining vowel
E)   prepositionF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 17

A cell that carries out its normal daily functions and is not dividing is said to be in ________.

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The answer of A cell that carries out its normal...

Question 18

Mrs. Frantello brings her 3-year-old son David to the office because he seems a little behind other children his age. David has a rather long face with large ears. The physician orders tests for David to rule out fragile X syndrome. While she is in the office, she informs the physician that she is pregnant again. What test would you expect the physician to consider for Mrs. Frantello?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prothrombin time (clotting factor) 
B)   Amniocentesis
C)   Phenylalanine concentration
D)   Complete blood count (CB
C)  
E)   Thyroid levels (T3 and T4) F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following describes a position close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior
B)   Medial
C)   Ventral
D)   Distal
E)   ProximalF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Sometimes when DNA is duplicated, errors called ________ occur that will be passed on to the descendants (daughter cells) of that cell and may or may not affect the cells in harmful ways.

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The answer of Sometimes when DNA is duplicated, errors called...

Exam 21: Organization of the Body

In medical terminology, the word part at the end of the word, which alters the meaning of the word root, is the ____.

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A(n) ________ gland secretes its product directly into tissue, fluids, or blood.

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The ________ is the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

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When homeostasis is not maintained in the body, ________ develop.

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The most internal of the anatomical directions is ________.

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The elbow is ________ to the fingers.

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DNA ________ is a reliable method for identifying and distinguishing among humans to establish paternity and identify suspects in criminal cases.

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In what directional position is the skin relative to the muscles?

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The first 22 pairs of chromosomes received from either the sperm cell or ovum are homologous chromosomes (autosomes), and the 23rd pair are ________ chromosomes.

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Sometimes when DNA is duplicated, errors called ________ occur that will be passed on to the descendants (daughter cells) of that cell and may or may not affect the cells in harmful ways.

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The disorder in which a person is born without pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair is ____.

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A cell that carries out its normal daily functions and is not dividing is said to be in ________.

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During mitosis, the nucleus ____.

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The conversion of glycogen to glucose molecules for energy is an example of one of the processes of metabolism, called ________.

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Brachial refers to the arm, and the term ________ refers to the thigh.

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Two or more tissue types combine to form ________.

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Which of the following describes a position close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body?

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If a gland secretes its product into a duct, such as with a sweat or sebaceous gland, it is called a(n) ________ gland.

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The inability to synthesize the enzyme needed to produce tyrosine results in ____ which, if not detected early, can cause irreversible organ and brain damage.

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Exam 21: Organization of the Body

In medical terminology, the word part at the end of the word, which alters the meaning of the word root, is the ____.

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A(n) ________ gland secretes its product directly into tissue, fluids, or blood.

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The ________ is the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

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When homeostasis is not maintained in the body, ________ develop.

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The most internal of the anatomical directions is ________.

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The elbow is ________ to the fingers.

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DNA ________ is a reliable method for identifying and distinguishing among humans to establish paternity and identify suspects in criminal cases.

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In what directional position is the skin relative to the muscles?

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The first 22 pairs of chromosomes received from either the sperm cell or ovum are homologous chromosomes (autosomes), and the 23rd pair are ________ chromosomes.

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Sometimes when DNA is duplicated, errors called ________ occur that will be passed on to the descendants (daughter cells) of that cell and may or may not affect the cells in harmful ways.

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The disorder in which a person is born without pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair is ____.

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A cell that carries out its normal daily functions and is not dividing is said to be in ________.

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During mitosis, the nucleus ____.

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The conversion of glycogen to glucose molecules for energy is an example of one of the processes of metabolism, called ________.

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Brachial refers to the arm, and the term ________ refers to the thigh.

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Two or more tissue types combine to form ________.

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Which of the following describes a position close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body?

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If a gland secretes its product into a duct, such as with a sweat or sebaceous gland, it is called a(n) ________ gland.

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The inability to synthesize the enzyme needed to produce tyrosine results in ____ which, if not detected early, can cause irreversible organ and brain damage.

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