Chapter 01
The Study of Body Function

Multiple Choice Questions
 
1.  Physiology  
A.  emphasizes cause-and-effect mechanisms. 
B.  includes the fields of chemistry and psychology. 
C.  ignores the scientific method. 
D.  ultimately strives to understand the structures of individual cells. 

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2.  The study of how disease or injury alters physiological processes is termed  
A.  comparative physiology. 
B.  the scientific method. 
C.  pathophysiology. 
D.  anatomy. 

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3.  The study of disease processes aids in the understanding of normal functions.  
TRUE

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4.  The study of comparative physiology has aided in the development of pharmaceutical drugs for humans.  
TRUE

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5.  The scientific method is only concerned with experimentation.  
FALSE

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6.  Scientific theories are based on a single hypothesis.  
FALSE

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7. The first step in the scientific method involves the formation of a(n) 
A. theory.
B. law.
C. experiment.
D. hypothesis.

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True / False Questions
 
8.  Phase IV clinical drug trials involve testing a drug only on the specific human population who have the condition that the drug is intended to treat.  
FALSE

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9.  ____________ trials maximize the number of test participants and include human participants of both sexes, different ethnic groups, and those who have health problems besides the one that the drug is designed to treat.  
A.  Phase I clinical 
B.  Phase II clinical 
C.  Phase III clinical 
D.  Phase IV clinical 

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10. Which of the following is NOT part of a phase I clinical trial? 
A. testing on the target human population
B. testing how the drug is metabolized
C. testing how rapidly the drug is removed from the body
D. testing the most effective administration of the drug

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11. When a scientist performs measurements in an experiment and does not know if the subject is part of the experimental or the control group, it is known as a _________ measurement. 
A. blind
B. qualitative
C. null
D. statistical

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12. It is NOT possible to determine whether the data collected in an experiment are different between the control and experimental groups unless the scientist employs the use of the mathematical tools of 
A. algebra.
B. trigonometry.
C. statistics.
D. graphing.

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13. A hypothesis is scientific if it 
A. supports other hypotheses.
B. can be tested.
C. refutes other hypotheses.
D. uses observational analyses.

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14. For a theory to be scientific and accepted, it must be based on 
A. reproducible data.
B. blind faith.
C. a single hypothesis.
D. the word of a professional scientist.

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True / False Questions
 
15.  Aristotle is considered the father of physiology because he attempted to apply physical laws to the study of human function.  
FALSE

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16.  Whose work brought physiology to be accepted as a true experimental science?  
A.  Sir Henry Dale 
B.  Walter Cannon 
C.  William Harvey 
D.  John Macleod 

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17.  The term homeostasis was coined by Walter Cannon to describe the constancy of the milieu interieur.  
TRUE

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18.  The Nobel Prize was awarded to __________, __________, and ____________ for determining the structure of DNA.  
A.  Watson, Krebs, Buck 
B.  Crick, Wilkins, Watson 
C.  Buck, Axel, Pavlov 
D.  Krebs, Sperry, Huxley 

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19.  Negative feedback results in a response that opposes that of the original deviation from normal.  
TRUE

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20.  Blood clotting is an example of positive feedback since the action of the effector amplifies that of the stimulus.  
TRUE

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21.  An integrating center of a negative feedback loop has the function of analyzing information from many different sensors about deviations from a set point and then altering the activity of particular effectors to compensate for the deviation.  
TRUE

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22.  Endocrine gland secretion is often controlled by the nervous system.  
TRUE

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23.  The secretion of many hormones is regulated through negative feedback inhibition.  
TRUE

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24.  Homeostasis is best described as a static, unchanging state of the internal environment.  
FALSE

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25.  ____________ mg/100 ml is the approximate normal range of blood glucose concentration after fasting.  
A.  0 to 80 
B.  50 to 150 
C.  75 to 110 
D.  90 to 120 

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26.  The normal range of arterial blood pH is  
A.  6.50-7.50. 
B.  7.35-7.45. 
C.  6.95-7.05. 
D.  7.15-7.25. 

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27.  An integrating center sends information to a(n)  
A.  sensor. 
B.  effector. 
C.  brain region. 
D.  thermostat. 

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28. The endocrine regulation of blood glucose concentration is an example of a(n) 
A. antagonistic effector.
B. positive feedback loop.
C. negative feedback loop.
D. Both antagonistic effector and negative feedback loop are correct.

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29. ____________ and ____________ are often regulators of effectors in most feedback loops. 
A. Enzymes, neurotransmitters
B. Hormones, neurotransmitters
C. Nerves, enzymes
D. Hormones, nerves
E. Enzymes, hormones

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30. Endocrine glands secrete ____________ in response to specific stimuli. 
A. enzymes
B. hormones
C. water
D. mucus

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31. _________________ homeostatic regulatory mechanisms are "built-in" to the organs being regulated. 
A. Intrinsic
B. Extrinsic
C. Exothermic
D. Passive

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32.  The endocrine and nervous systems are considered _________ homeostatic regulatory mechanisms.  
A.  intrinsic 
B.  active 
C.  extrinsic 
D.  passive 

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33. Insulin is secreted from structures called 
A. pancreatic islets.
B. sebaceous glands.
C. apocrine glands.
D. intercalated discs.

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34. A decrease in mean arterial pressure is detected by 
A. an effector.
B. an integrating center.
C. a sensor.
D. a chemical messenger.

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35. In positive feedback mechanisms, the action of an effector is 
A. unchanged.
B. increased.
C. decreased.
D. decreased, then increased.

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True / False Questions

36.  The nervous and immune systems are primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis.  
FALSE

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37. Homeostasis is best thought of as being a state of 
A. constant fluctuation.
B. stasis.
C. dynamic constancy.
D. inconsistency.

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38. Negative feedback is NOT involved in the regulation of 
A. body temperature.
B. blood glucose concentrations.
C. blood calcium concentrations.
D. blood clotting.

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39. The control of hormone secretion by its own effects is called 
A. positive feedback.
B. negative feedback.
C. negative feedback inhibition.
D. antagonist effector.

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40. The primary stimulus for insulin secretion is 
A. increased blood glucose concentrations.
B. increased blood calcium concentrations.
C. increased body temperature.
D. increased exposure to sunlight.

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41. If blood glucose levels decrease from normal, which of the following changes takes place to bring glucose levels back to normal? 
A. increase in insulin - increase in glucagon
B. increase in insulin - decrease in glucagon
C. decrease in insulin - increase in glucagon
D. decrease in insulin - decrease in glucagon

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42. Which of the following is NOT an example of positive feedback? 
A. LH surge
B. labor contractions
C. blood glucose maintenance
D. blood clotting

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True / False Questions
 
43. Tissues are groups of cells that have similar functions. 
TRUE

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44. Organs involved in carrying out related functions are grouped into systems. 
TRUE

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45. Organs are comprised of groupings of the four primary tissues into structural and functional units. 
TRUE

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46. Which of the following is NOT a primary tissue of the body? 
A. nervous
B. epithelium
C. muscular
D. osseous

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47. Muscle found in association with blood vessels would be striated. 
FALSE

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48. Intercalated discs would be found in muscles attached to the skeleton. 
FALSE

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49. Myofibers are formed from fused myoblasts and thus each of these muscle cells is actually a syncytium. 
TRUE

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50. All skeletal muscles cause movement of the skeleton. 
FALSE

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51. Contraction of ____________ muscle can be consciously controlled. 
A. cardiac
B. smooth
C. skeletal

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52. Intercalated discs couple ________ cells both mechanically and electrically. 
A. smooth muscle
B. myocardial
C. skeletal muscle
D. both myocardial and skeletal muscle

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53. _______________ is a series of wavelike contractions of circular and longitudinal layers of smooth muscle that push food from one end of the digestive tract to the other. 
A. Peristalsis
B. Locomotion
C. Negative feedback inhibition
D. A graded contraction

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54. These muscle cells do NOT have a striated appearance. 
A. skeletal muscle cells
B. smooth muscle cells
C. cardiac muscle cells
D. both smooth muscle cells and cardiac muscle cells

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55. Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle? 
A. The cells are branched.
B. These cells are attached to skeletal bones by tendons.
C. Intercalated discs connect adjacent cells.
D. These cells are found in the digestive tract.

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56. Nervous tissue is specialized to produce and conduct electrical impulses. 
TRUE

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57. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of a neuron? 
A. dendrites
B. cell body
C. neurofibrils
D. axon

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58. Neuroglial cells are supporting cells present in the 
A. brain.
B. spinal cord.
C. effector organs.
D. Both the brain and spinal cord.

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59. The highly branched extensions of a neuron whose function is to receive input from other neurons or receptor cells are called 
A. dendrites.
B. axons.
C. cell bodies.
D. glia.

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60. Which of the following is NOT a function of neuroglia? 
A. bind neurons together
B. help nourish neurons
C. conduct impulses to effectors
D. modify the extracellular environment of neurons

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61. Transitional epithelium consists of a single layer of rounded, nonkeratinized cells which function to strengthen luminal walls. 
FALSE

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62. Epithelial membranes cover body surfaces and line the cavity of organs. 
TRUE

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63. Stratified epithelial membranes provide little protection but transport substances between the internal and external environments. 
FALSE

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64. Membranes can be formed by ____________ tissue. 
A. nervous
B. muscular
C. neuroglial
D. epithelial

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65. Cells that are as wide as they are tall have a(n) ____________ shape. 
A. squamous
B. cuboidal
C. columnar
D. rectangular

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66.  The ____________ is a protein and polysaccharide layer that attaches epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue.  
A.  goblet cell 
B.  epidermis 
C.  basement membrane 
D.  plasma membrane 

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67.  What kind of connections allow epithelial cells to form strong membranes?  
A.  basement membranes 
B.  intercalated discs 
C.  junctional complexes 
D.  keratinized 

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68.  Keratinized epithelium  
A.  has living cells in all layers. 
B.  is a moist membrane. 
C.  allows water to diffuse through. 
D.  is a dry, mostly dead membrane. 

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69. Epithelial membranes that are more than one layer thick are called 
A. simple.
B. stratified.
C. squamous.
D. ciliated.

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70. Histological examination of a membrane shows several layers of keratinized flattened cells. This sample most likely came from 
A. the epidermis of the skin.
B. the lining of the oral cavity.
C. the lining of the urinary bladder.
D. the lining of the digestive tract.

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71. Which type of epithelial membrane would be found lining the uterine tubes? 
A. simple ciliated columnar epithelium
B. stratified cuboidal epithelium
C. nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
D. simple cuboidal epithelium

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72. Specialized unicellular glands found in columnar and pseudostratified columnar epithelium that secrete mucus are 
A. cilia.
B. keratin.
C. transitional cells.
D. goblet cells.

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73. A single layer of irregularly shaped epithelial cells found lining the respiratory tract is called 
A. simple columnar epithelium.
B. stratified cuboidal epithelium.
C. pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
D. transitional epithelium.

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74. The primary structural protein of basement membranes is 
A. keratin.
B. collagen
C. melanin.
D. myosin.

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75. Specialized epithelial cells that line the urinary bladder that allow distention are called 
A. transitional epithelium.
B. stratified cuboidal epithelium.
C. simple columnar epithelium.
D. nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

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76. The lining of the stomach is renewed every 
A. 2-3 days.
B. 2 weeks.
C. 2-3 hours.
D. 2 months.

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77. The entire epidermis is replaced every 
A. 2-3 days.
B. 2 weeks.
C. 2-3 hours.
D. 2 months.

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True / False Questions

78. Epithelial tissue will bleed profusely when cut. 
FALSE

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79. Which of the following is a function of simple squamous epithelium? 
A. protection
B. diffusion
C. distention
D. transport through ciliary action

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80. Bacteria are responsible for the characteristic body odor of apocrine sweat. 
TRUE

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81. Sebaceous glands are responsible for the lubrication of the skin. 
TRUE

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82. One exocrine function of the skin is the synthesis and secretion of melanin from the sebaceous glands. 
FALSE

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83. _______________ glands secrete chemicals through a duct that leads to the outside of a membrane. 
A. Endocrine
B. Exocrine

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84.  All glands that secrete into the digestive tract are  
A.  endocrine. 
B.  exocrine. 
C.  sebaceous glands. 
D.  both endocrine and exocrine. 

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85. Which of the following is NOT an example of an exocrine gland? 
A. mucous gland that secretes onto respiratory passages
B. sweat gland that secretes onto the skin
C. salivary gland that secretes into the mouth
D. testes cells that secrete testosterone into the blood

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86. Clusters of cells in exocrine glands are termed 
A. goblet cells.
B. acini (acinar) cells.
C. islet cells.
D. reticular cells.

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87. Thermoregulation directly involves 
A. apocrine sweat glands.
B. endocrine glands.
C. eccrine sweat glands.
D. sebaceous glands.

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88. Enamel, which is harder than bone or dentin, cannot be regenerated. 
TRUE

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Multiple Choice Questions
 
89. ____________ attach skeletal muscles to bones. 
A. Ligaments
B. Cartilages
C. Tendons
D. Adipocytes

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90. Osteocytes are found within 
A. canaliculi.
B. dentin.
C. lamellae.
D. lacunae.

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91. What feature is the main characteristic of connective tissue? 
A. large amount of closely packed cells
B. large amount of extracellular material
C. the ability to conduct a current
D. small amount of extracellular material

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92. Tendons are composed of 
A. adipose tissue.
B. dense regular fibrous connective tissue.
C. dense irregular fibrous connective tissue.
D. loose connective tissue.

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93. What protein is present in large amounts in connective tissue proper? 
A. collagen
B. keratin
C. enamel
D. mucin

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94. Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue? 
A. blood
B. cartilage
C. neuroglia
D. bone

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95. Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a liquid extracellular matrix? 
A. bone
B. blood
C. adipose
D. irregular dense connective tissue

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96. Bone-forming cells are known as 
A. osteocytes.
B. osteoblasts.
C. osteons.
D. chondrocytes.

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True / False Questions
 
97. Fat is a type of connective tissue. 
TRUE

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Multiple Choice Questions
 
98. Cartilage cells are known as 
A. osteocytes.
B. osteoblasts.
C. osteons.
D. chondrocytes.

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99. Units of bone composed of concentric rings of lamellae with their trapped osteocytes are called 
A. canaliculi.
B. osteons.
C. haversian systems.
D. Both osteons and haversian systems.

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True / False Questions
 
100. Vitamin D produced in the skin may function as a hormone. 
TRUE

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101. By affecting the diameter of cutaneous blood vessels, motor nerve fibers in the skin can regulate the rate of blood flow. 
TRUE

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Multiple Choice Questions
 
102. Which of the following is NOT a function of the epidermis? 
A. a barrier against microorganisms
B. prevents water loss
C. protects against abrasion
D. provides sensations of touch and pain

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103. How does the skin protect a person from the ultraviolet rays of the sun? 
A. produces sweat
B. produces vitamin D
C. produces sebum
D. produces melanin

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104. What produces "goose bumps"? 
A. secretion of sweat
B. contraction of the arrector pili muscle
C. flow of sebum onto the skin
D. dilation of cutaneous blood vessels

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Integumentary System
 
105.  The ____________ layer of the skin contains sweat glands, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands.  
A.  epidermal 
B.  dermal 
C.  hypodermal 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Integumentary System

106. Which of the following is found primarily within the hypodermal layer of the skin? 
A. adipose tissue
B. nervous tissue
C. blood vessels
D. hair cells

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Integumentary System
 
107. The zygote (fertilized egg) has the ability to produce all the various types of cells found in the body. This ability is known as 
A. pluripotent.
B. multipotent.
C. totipotent.
D. omnipotent.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
 
108.  Adult stem cells may be found in  
A.  hair follicles. 
B.  the brain. 
C.  red bone marrow. 
D.  skeletal muscle. 
E.  All apply. 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: General

True / False Questions
 
109.  Adult stem cells can form a variety of related cells and are therefore described as multipotent.  
TRUE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: General

Multiple Choice Questions
 
110.  Embryonic stem cells can form unrelated cell types, so they are considered  
A.  pluripotent. 
B.  multipotent. 
C.  totipotent. 
D.  omnipotent. 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: General

111.  Which of the following is NOT a major organ of the circulatory system?  
A.  spleen 
B.  heart 
C.  lymphatic vessels 
D.  blood vessels 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
 
112.  Which organ system is primarily involved in regulation of blood volume and composition?  
A.  the urinary system 
B.  the digestive system 
C.  the circulatory system 
D.  the integumentary system 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
 
113.  Which of the following is NOT a major organ of the integumentary system?  
A.  hair 
B.  nails 
C.  cartilage 
D.  skin 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Integumentary System

114.  Which organ system provides protection and thermoregulation?  
A.  the urinary system 
B.  the digestive system 
C.  the circulatory system 
D.  the integumentary system 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.08
Section: 01.04
Topic: Integumentary System

True / False Questions
 
115.  Blood plasma and interstitial fluid are separated from each other and there is little communication and exchange between these fluids.  
FALSE

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.04
Topic: General

Multiple Choice Questions
 
116.  Since the intracellular and extracellular compartments consist primarily of water, they are said to be  
A.  hydrophobic. 
B.  colloids. 
C.  aqueous. 
D.  blood. 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
 
117.  The main body compartment that is inside cells is the ____ compartment.  
A.  extracellular 
B.  interstitial 
C.  intercellular 
D.  intracellular 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.04
Topic: General
 
118.  Which of the following is NOT true of the extracellular fluid compartment?  
A.  It is made up of blood plasma and interstitial fluid. 
B.  It's volume is regulated by the kidneys. 
C.  It makes up 65% of the total body water. 
D.  All are true. 

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.09
Section: 01.04
Topic: General