Biology 1 - The Life Sciences » 2019 » Module 8 Exam

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Question #1
The cells of the nervous system are called neurons
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
Which of the following organ systems work together to acquire energy?
A.   nervous and endocrine systems
B.   digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems
C.   skeletal and muscular systems
D.   the digestive and reproductive systems
Question #3
How many organ systems are in the body?
A.   11
B.   4
C.   3
D.   100s
Question #4
In organisms that reproduce sexually, ________ are the sex cells that carry the genetic information from each parent. 
A.   diploid zygotes
B.   haploid gametes
C.   haploid zygotes
D.   diploid gametes
Question #5
Animals are capable of sexual, but NOT asexual, reproduction
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
Gametes are produced by
A.   meiosis
B.   mitosis
C.   fertilization
Question #7
Some animals undergo                                   , a process that includes an immature stage that looks different from the adult (for example, a caterpillar and a butterfly)
A.   External Fertilization
B.   Indirect Development
C.   Internal Fertilization
D.   Direct Development
Question #8
The caplike structure on a sperm cell that helps aid egg penetration is called the 
A.   mitochondrion
B.   acrosome
C.   flagellum
D.   nucleus
Question #9
In females, eggs are produced in 
A.   ovules
B.   the uterine tubes
C.   uterus
D.   ovaries
Question #10
If fertilization occurs, a blastocyst implants in the uterine lining
A.   immediately
B.   after 24 hours
C.   after 7 days
D.   after 3 months
Question #11
A sperm cell passes through multiple tubes along its journey in the male reproductive system. Which of the following comes last in the sequence?
A.   urethra
B.   epididymis
C.   vas deferens
D.   testis
Question #12
Fertilization occurs in the
A.   seminiferous tubule
B.   ovary
C.   uterine tube
D.   vagina
Question #13
The events of the birthing process use positive feedback. 
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #14
This is the last module exam for Bio 1. However, I still need to take the cumulative final exam and it will require the use of Proctorio.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #15
Which of the following is the proper sequence of physical organization, from small to large?
A.   cells, tissues, organ systems, organs
B.   cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
C.   cells, organs, tissues, organ systems
D.   cells, organs, organ systems, tissues
Question #16
The terms 'anatomy' and 'physiology' have the same meaning.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #17
The majority of the body's homeostatic regulatory mechanisms are based on a positive-feedback principle.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #18
Which feature in your home is a homeostatic device?
A.   a toaster
B.   A television
C.   a vacuum cleaner
D.   a thermostat
Question #19
To be a single tissue, the cells that comprise it must have a common function
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #20
Epithelial tissue __________.
A.   secretes
B.   both covers and secretes
C.   covers
D.   connects
Question #21
The terms "squamous" and "Columnar" refer to __________ .
A.   epithelial tissue
B.   connective tissue
C.   muscle tissue
D.   nervous tissue
Question #22
Muscle is the only contractile tissue.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #23
All connective tissue is tough and elastic.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #24
Which type of tissue includes blood?
A.   Epithelial tissue
B.   Nervous tissue
C.   Muscle tissue
D.   Connective tissue
Question #25
Smooth muscle is the only non-striated muscle.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #26
All types of muscle are voluntary.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #27
Which organ system includes the liver?
A.   Respiratory
B.   Circulatory
C.   Digestive
D.   Endocrine
Question #28
Which organ system includes the pituitary gland?
A.   Reproductive
B.   Digestive
C.   Endocrine
D.   Immune/lymphatic
Question #29
Which organ is involved with the body's defense?
A.   Spleen
B.   Uretors
C.   Thyroid
D.   pancreas
Question #30
If you are suffering with pancreatitis, what organ system is in pain?
A.   Circulatory
B.   Lymphatic
C.   Endocrine
D.   Digestive
Question #31
Which organ system can we see the most of when we are looking at someone?
A.   Skeletal
B.   Integumentary
C.   Endocrine
D.   Muscular
Question #32
Uretors are a component of the Reproductive system.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #33
How many general tissue types are in the human body?
A.   4
B.   11
C.   100s
D.   3
Question #34
The linings of blood vessels and the alveoli of lungs consist of,,
A.   stratified squamos epithelial tissue
B.   simple squamos epithelial tissue
C.   simple columnar epithelial tissue
D.   simple cuboidal epithelial tissue

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