
PRETEST - MC 1
Quiz by Jayrald Cruzada
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All of the following properties or processes are associated with living things, EXCEPT?
Which of the following sequences represents the hierarchy of biological organization from the least to the most complex level?
Which of the following is a false statement regarding cell?
In terms of the hierarchical organization of life, a bacterium is at the __________ level of organization, whereas a human is at the __________ level of organization.
The lowest level of biological organization that can perform all the activities required for life is the
Which of the following is a false statement regarding deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?
Once labor begins in child birth, contractions increase in intensity and frequency until delivery. The increasing labor contractions of child birth are an example of
When blood glucose level rises, the pancreas secretes insulin, and as a result blood glucose level declines. When blood glucose level is low, the pancreas secretes glucagon, and as a result blood glucose level rises. Such regulation of blood glucose level is the result of
Which of the following is a major cause of the size limits for certain types of cells?
Large numbers of ribosomes are present in cells that specialize in producing which of the following molecules?
Which type of organelle is primarily involved in the synthesis of oils, phospholipids, and steroids?
Which structure is the site of the synthesis of proteins that maybe exported from the cell?
In animal cells, hydrolytic enzymes are packaged to prevent general destruction of cellular components. Which of the following organelles functions in this compartmentalization?
The liver is involved in detoxification of many poisons and drugs. Which of the following structures is primarily involved in this process and therefore abundant in liver cells?
Which of the following produces and modifies polysaccharides that will be secreted?
Which is one of the main energy transformers of cells?
Which of the following contains its own DNA and ribosomes?
Which of the following types of molecules are the major structural components of the cell membrane?
Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of structural organization of the human body?
The term that specifically refers to the maintenance of a relatively stable internal state is _____.
A negative feedback mechanism _______________.
Which of the following statements is correct?
In humans, the directional term posterior is synonymous with the term ________.
Which of the following planes divides the body into two equal lateral halves?
The two major body cavities are the
The parietal pleura lines
Gross anatomy includes all of the following except
Epithelium is an example of which of the following levels of organization?
Structures found within the mediastinum include the
Structures found within the right iliac region include
Which of the following types of epithelial tissue line the interior of blood vessels?
Which of the following is a unicellular gland associated with mucus production?
Which of the following apical epithelial cell structures functions in the movement of materials across the surface of the cell?
Which of the following descriptions best describe a squamous-shaped cell?
Which of the following epithelial tissue types is best adapted for the rapid transport of materials across its membranes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of areolar connective tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissues?
Which of the following is NOT an example of connective tissue?
Which of the following tissues lines the majority of the digestive tract?
Which of the following types of epithelial tissue provides the greatest amount of protection from rubbing, wear, and tear?
Which structure is responsible for directing food and liquids into the esophagus during swallowing?
What purpose do the cartilaginous rings around the trachea serve?
What is the heart’s primary pacemaker?
How does the myocardium receive its blood supply?
All systemic arteries arise, directly or indirectly, from the: