Question 1

Due to a mutation in a smooth muscle gene, the blood vessels in the skin of a certain strain of mouse become dilated when temperature falls below a certain point.Based on the likely outcome of this mutation, what precautions should the researchers take to maintain the health of their mice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mouse room should be maintained at a cooler than normal temperature.
B)  The mouse room should be consistently maintained at a warm temperature.
C)  The mice will have weak muscles, and should be provided with exercise wheels.
D)  The mice will be susceptible to high blood pressure, and should not be provided with exercise wheels.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In mammals and some reptiles, the coelom is divided into smaller cavities that enclose the lungs, heart, and gut.What are these cavities called?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities
B)  thoracic, pleural, and pericardial cavities
C)  pleural, pericardial, and cardial cavities
D)  perithoracic, peritoneal, and pericardial cavitiesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following types of epithelia would be likely to make up the tubules of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  cuboidal
B)  squamous
C)  columnar and squamous
D)  columnarE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Goblet cell hyperplasia is associated with asthma.Based on their function, what is the likely outcome of an overabundance of goblet cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased mucus production
B)  excess mucus production
C)  excess O2 absorption
D)  decreased CO2 absorptionE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about bone and its structure is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone contains an extracellular matrix of collagen fibers and inorganic calcium phosphate crystals.
B)  Bone tissue is not living because it contains inorganic calcium phosphate crystals.
C)  Bone tissue is a special form of connective tissue.
D)  Bone tissue serves as a reservoir for calcium and phosphate ions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which connective tissue has a fluid matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose
B)  blood
C)  cartilage
D)  dense connective tissueE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The glands of vertebrates are derived from ____________ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A)  invaginated
B)  stratified
C)  endocrine
D)  scarifiedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following types of muscles are striated?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal and smooth
B)  cardiac only
C)  triceps and biceps only
D)  skeletal and cardiacE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

If the connection between a gland and the epithelial membrane is maintained as a duct, the gland is called a(n)  ___________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  exocrine
B)  endocrine
C)  lymph
D)  sebaceousE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The axon of a neuron can only communicate with other neuronal cells.Motorneurons communicate directly with muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If at the last minute the pitcher decides to throw a curveball, which tissue responds first?

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial tissue
B)  ectoderm
C)  nerve tissue
D)  muscle tissueE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

When we watch Olympic athletes perform, we are admiring the expert control of which systems working together?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal, endocrine, and circulatory systems
B)  nervous, circulatory, and skeletal systems
C)  muscular, integumentary, and circulatory systems
D)  nervous, muscular, and skeletal systemsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A couple is having difficulty conceiving a child, and they decide to see a fertility specialist.Which two organ systems will the specialist examine in this couple?

Accepted Answer

A)  reproductive and nervous systems
B)  endocrine and urinary systems
C)  reproductive and endocrine systems
D)  reproductive and urinary systemsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 42: The Animal Body and Principles of Regulation

The axon of a neuron can only communicate with other neuronal cells.Motorneurons communicate directly with muscle.

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When we watch Olympic athletes perform, we are admiring the expert control of which systems working together?

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Due to a mutation in a smooth muscle gene, the blood vessels in the skin of a certain strain of mouse become dilated when temperature falls below a certain point.Based on the likely outcome of this mutation, what precautions should the researchers take to maintain the health of their mice?

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If at the last minute the pitcher decides to throw a curveball, which tissue responds first?

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Which connective tissue has a fluid matrix?

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The glands of vertebrates are derived from ____________ epithelium.

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In mammals and some reptiles, the coelom is divided into smaller cavities that enclose the lungs, heart, and gut.What are these cavities called?

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A couple is having difficulty conceiving a child, and they decide to see a fertility specialist.Which two organ systems will the specialist examine in this couple?

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If the connection between a gland and the epithelial membrane is maintained as a duct, the gland is called a(n) ___________ gland.

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Goblet cell hyperplasia is associated with asthma.Based on their function, what is the likely outcome of an overabundance of goblet cells?

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Which of the following types of muscles are striated?

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Which of the following statements about bone and its structure is NOT correct?

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Which of the following types of epithelia would be likely to make up the tubules of the kidney?

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Exam 42: The Animal Body and Principles of Regulation

The axon of a neuron can only communicate with other neuronal cells.Motorneurons communicate directly with muscle.

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When we watch Olympic athletes perform, we are admiring the expert control of which systems working together?

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Due to a mutation in a smooth muscle gene, the blood vessels in the skin of a certain strain of mouse become dilated when temperature falls below a certain point.Based on the likely outcome of this mutation, what precautions should the researchers take to maintain the health of their mice?

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If at the last minute the pitcher decides to throw a curveball, which tissue responds first?

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Which connective tissue has a fluid matrix?

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The glands of vertebrates are derived from ____________ epithelium.

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In mammals and some reptiles, the coelom is divided into smaller cavities that enclose the lungs, heart, and gut.What are these cavities called?

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A couple is having difficulty conceiving a child, and they decide to see a fertility specialist.Which two organ systems will the specialist examine in this couple?

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If the connection between a gland and the epithelial membrane is maintained as a duct, the gland is called a(n) ___________ gland.

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Goblet cell hyperplasia is associated with asthma.Based on their function, what is the likely outcome of an overabundance of goblet cells?

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Which of the following types of muscles are striated?

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Which of the following statements about bone and its structure is NOT correct?

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Which of the following types of epithelia would be likely to make up the tubules of the kidney?

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