Question 1

Most human cancers originate in which type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  neoplastic 
B)  epithelial 
C)  connective 
D)  muscular 
E)  nerve 
A)  neoplastic 
B)  epithelial 
C)  connective 
D)  muscular 
E)  nerve

Question 2

Which organ system does not work with the others to carry out the physiological processes of a mammal ?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular system 
B)  lymphatic system 
C)  skeletal system 
D)  urinary system 
E)  muscular system 
A)  cardiovascular system 
B)  lymphatic system 
C)  skeletal system 
D)  urinary system 
E)  muscular system

Question 3

Figure 39-1   What is a primary location for the type of tissue in the accompanying figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  lining of the digestive tract 
B)  within blood vessels 
C)  dermis of the skin 
D)  respiratory passages 
E)  air sacs of the lungs 
A)  lining of the digestive tract 
B)  within blood vessels 
C)  dermis of the skin 
D)  respiratory passages 
E)  air sacs of the lungs

Question 4

Acclimatization is the process by which animals adjust to seasonal changes. Which example is least characteristic of acclimatization?

Accepted Answer

A)  An endotherm entering torpor 
B)  A horse's coat thickening in winter 
C)  A fish's metabolic rate slowing 
D)  A bear entering hibernation 
E)  A lizard basking in the sun 
A)  An endotherm entering torpor 
B)  A horse's coat thickening in winter 
C)  A fish's metabolic rate slowing 
D)  A bear entering hibernation 
E)  A lizard basking in the sun

Question 5

Figure 39-3   Based on the accompanying figure, which of the following is not a response to a decrease in body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  the release of thyroid hormone 
B)  the contraction of blood vessels 
C)  an increase in metabolic rate 
D)  an increase in voluntary movement 
E)  evaporation of water 
A)  the release of thyroid hormone 
B)  the contraction of blood vessels 
C)  an increase in metabolic rate 
D)  an increase in voluntary movement 
E)  evaporation of water

Question 6

A serous membrane lines a body cavity that opens to the outside of the body. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The state of torpor caused by lack of food or water during periods of high temperature is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  acclimatization. 
B)  hibernation. 
C)  conformation. 
D)  estivation. 
E)  migration. 
A)  acclimatization. 
B)  hibernation. 
C)  conformation. 
D)  estivation. 
E)  migration.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  storing food 
B)  lining organs 
C)  storing fat 
D)  insulating 
E)  supporting organs 
A)  storing food 
B)  lining organs 
C)  storing fat 
D)  insulating 
E)  supporting organs

Question 9

Lungs absorb oxygen from inhaled air, and the small intestine move ingested material through the digestive tract and absorbs nutrients from ingested food. Which statement describes the type of epithelium you would expect to line each of these surfaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are both lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
B)  They are both lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. 
C)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium. 
D)  The lungs are lined by a columnar epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
E)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. 
A)  They are both lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
B)  They are both lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium. 
C)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium. 
D)  The lungs are lined by a columnar epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple squamous epithelium. 
E)  The lungs are lined by a simple squamous epithelium, and the small intestine is lined by a simple cuboidal epithelium.

Question 10

Discuss the various aspects of cancer, such as the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor, communication in cancer cells, metastasis, and carcinogens.

Accepted Answer

Cancer is discussed in the "In

Question 11

The cells comprising pseudostratified epithelium occur in layers. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Reticular fibers are the most numerous type of fiber comprising connective tissue. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ectothermic animals:

Accepted Answer

A)  depend on heat from the external environment to adjust their body temperatures. 
B)  may dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow and heat to the skin. 
C)  maintain a relatively constant body temperature despite external temperatures. 
D)  may have feathers to keep them insulated. 
E)  may have body fat to keep them insulated. 
A)  depend on heat from the external environment to adjust their body temperatures. 
B)  may dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow and heat to the skin. 
C)  maintain a relatively constant body temperature despite external temperatures. 
D)  may have feathers to keep them insulated. 
E)  may have body fat to keep them insulated.

Question 14

Which example represents a structural adaptation that an endotherm might make to maintain body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  spraying oneself with water 
B)  seeking shade under a plant 
C)  increasing activity level 
D)  having feathers 
E)  shivering 
A)  spraying oneself with water 
B)  seeking shade under a plant 
C)  increasing activity level 
D)  having feathers 
E)  shivering

Question 15

A group of associated tissues is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  cell 
B)  organ 
C)  organ system 
D)  organism 
E)  tumor 
A)  cell 
B)  organ 
C)  organ system 
D)  organism 
E)  tumor

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: regulation of body temperature in endotherms
a normal condition in a system
childbirth
causes deviation from a set point
shock from loss of blood
steady state condition

Accepted Answer

The Answer of stressor and set point and negative feedback is...

Question 17

A(n) ____ membrane lines a body cavity that does not open to the outside and a(n) ____ membrane lines a cavity that opens to the outside of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  serous; mucous 
B)  interstitial; serous 
C)  serous; exocrine 
D)  mucous; serous 
E)  mucous; interstitial 
A)  serous; mucous 
B)  interstitial; serous 
C)  serous; exocrine 
D)  mucous; serous 
E)  mucous; interstitial

Question 18

One difference between cardiac muscle fibers and skeletal muscle fibers is that cardiac muscle fibers:

Accepted Answer

A)  have several nuclei, while skeletal muscle fibers do not. 
B)  are not striated, while skeletal muscle fibers are. 
C)  are under voluntary control, while skeletal muscle fibers are not. 
D)  branch and form complex networks, while skeletal muscle fibers do not. 
E)  are cylindrical-shaped, while skeletal muscle fibers are spindle-shaped. 
A)  have several nuclei, while skeletal muscle fibers do not. 
B)  are not striated, while skeletal muscle fibers are. 
C)  are under voluntary control, while skeletal muscle fibers are not. 
D)  branch and form complex networks, while skeletal muscle fibers do not. 
E)  are cylindrical-shaped, while skeletal muscle fibers are spindle-shaped.

Question 19

Provide some examples of how humans thermoregulate.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Skin receptors are

Question 20

The major constituent of regular dense connective tissue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose cells. 
B)  collagen fibers. 
C)  reticular fibers. 
D)  macrophages. 
E)  a semifluid matrix. 
A)  adipose cells. 
B)  collagen fibers. 
C)  reticular fibers. 
D)  macrophages. 
E)  a semifluid matrix.

Exam 39: Animal Structure and Function an Introduction

Most human cancers originate in which type of tissue?

Which organ system does not work with the others to carry out the physiological processes of a mammal ?

Figure 39-1 What is a primary location for the type of tissue in the accompanying figure?

Acclimatization is the process by which animals adjust to seasonal changes. Which example is least characteristic of acclimatization?

Figure 39-3 Based on the accompanying figure, which of the following is not a response to a decrease in body temperature?

A serous membrane lines a body cavity that opens to the outside of the body. ____________________

The state of torpor caused by lack of food or water during periods of high temperature is called:

Which of the following is not a function of adipose tissue?

Lungs absorb oxygen from inhaled air, and the small intestine move ingested material through the digestive tract and absorbs nutrients from ingested food. Which statement describes the type of epithelium you would expect to line each of these surfaces?

Discuss the various aspects of cancer, such as the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor, communication in cancer cells, metastasis, and carcinogens.

The cells comprising pseudostratified epithelium occur in layers. ____________________

Reticular fibers are the most numerous type of fiber comprising connective tissue. ____________________

Ectothermic animals:

Which example represents a structural adaptation that an endotherm might make to maintain body temperature?

A group of associated tissues is known as a(n):

A(n) ____ membrane lines a body cavity that does not open to the outside and a(n) ____ membrane lines a cavity that opens to the outside of the body.

One difference between cardiac muscle fibers and skeletal muscle fibers is that cardiac muscle fibers:

Provide some examples of how humans thermoregulate.

The major constituent of regular dense connective tissue is:

A View of Life

Atoms and Molecules the Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemistry of Life Organic Compounds

Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

Cell Communication

Energy and Metabolism

How Cells Make Atp Energy-Releasing Pathways

Photosynthesis Capturing Light Energy

Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

The Basic Principles of Heredity

Dna the Carrier of Genetic Information

Gene Expression

Gene Regulation

Dna Technology and Genomics

Human Genetics and the Human Genome

Developmental Genetics

Introduction to Darwinian Evolution

Evolutionary Change in Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

The Origin and Evolutionary History of Life

The Evolution of Primates

Understanding Diversity Systematics

Viruses and Subviral Agents

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

The Fungi

An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Sponges, Cnidarians, Ctenophores, and Protostomes

The Deuterostomes

Plant Structure Growth and Development

Leaf Structure and Function

Stem Structure and Transport

Roots and Mineral Nutrition

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Plant Developmental Responses to External and Internal Signals

Protection Support and Movement

Neural Signaling

Neural Regulation

Sensory Systems

Internal Transport

The Immune System Internal Defense

Gas Exchange

Processing Food and Nutrition

Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Endocrine Regulation

Reproduction

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Introduction to Ecology Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems and the Biosphere

Ecology and the Geography of Life

Biological Diversity and Conservation Biology

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