Question 1

Which organ system's role is to protect the exterior of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  integumentary 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  endocrine 
D)  muscular 
A)  integumentary 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  endocrine 
D)  muscular

Question 2

There are three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. What is the function of the capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscular vessels that carry the blood under pressure to body tissues 
B)  Narrow, thin-walled vessels involved in gas, nutrients, and waste exchange 
C)  Vessels that return blood to the heart 
A)  Muscular vessels that carry the blood under pressure to body tissues 
B)  Narrow, thin-walled vessels involved in gas, nutrients, and waste exchange 
C)  Vessels that return blood to the heart

Question 3

In homeostasis, the ______ system is responsible for detecting and responding to stimuli from the environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In homeostasis, the ______ system is responsible...

Question 4

Of the following, which one includes all the others listed?

Accepted Answer

A)  cells 
B)  tissue 
C)  organs 
D)  organ systems 
A)  cells 
B)  tissue 
C)  organs 
D)  organ systems

Question 5

Which of the following can function as an individual unit, but when combined can form complex structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  cells 
B)  tissues 
C)  organs 
D)  organ systems 
A)  cells 
B)  tissues 
C)  organs 
D)  organ systems

Question 6

In a blood pressure reading of 119/78, which number would represent the pressure in the arteries during the time the ventricles are relaxed?

Accepted Answer

A)  119 
B)  78 
C)  1.52 
D)  41 
A)  119 
B)  78 
C)  1.52 
D)  41

Question 7

The muscular system works with the skeletal system for movement. It also plays a role in

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining body temperature. 
B)  regulating blood flow. 
C)  maintaining body temperature and regulating blood flow. 
D)  regulating calcium and blood flow. 
A)  maintaining body temperature. 
B)  regulating blood flow. 
C)  maintaining body temperature and regulating blood flow. 
D)  regulating calcium and blood flow.

Question 8

Photoplethysmography detects the flow of blood through the ______ in the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)  veins 
B)  arteries 
C)  capillaries 
D)  All the answer choices are correct. 
A)  veins 
B)  arteries 
C)  capillaries 
D)  All the answer choices are correct.

Question 9

What is the function of Barometer, a smartwatch sensor function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determines the heart rate and cardio fitness by detecting blood flow 
B)  Determines the type and intensity of exercise by detecting movement 
C)  Detects the total distance traveled vertically during a workout 
A)  Determines the heart rate and cardio fitness by detecting blood flow 
B)  Determines the type and intensity of exercise by detecting movement 
C)  Detects the total distance traveled vertically during a workout

Question 10

What is the endocrine function of the thymus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controls the metabolic rate and calcium levels 
B)  Controls the actions of the pituitary gland 
C)  Regulated blood glucose levels 
D)  Production of T cells in the immune system 
A)  Controls the metabolic rate and calcium levels 
B)  Controls the actions of the pituitary gland 
C)  Regulated blood glucose levels 
D)  Production of T cells in the immune system

Question 11

Four people work out daily and compare their heart fitness scores from their Fitbit device. Based on their resting bpm, which person has the healthiest respiratory system? The person with ______ bpm.

Accepted Answer

A)  98 
B)  125 
C)  80 
D)  60 
A)  98 
B)  125 
C)  80 
D)  60

Question 12

Which element of a Fitbit smartwatch detects the vertical movement of climbing stairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  barometer 
B)  photoplethysmography 
C)  accelerometer 
D)  PurePulse 
A)  barometer 
B)  photoplethysmography 
C)  accelerometer 
D)  PurePulse

Question 13

Thinking about a negative feedback system, the ______ is the condition being measured and the ______ is the target of the actions of the control center.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus; effect 
B)  stimulus; sensor 
C)  effect; sensor 
D)  sensor; stimulus 
A)  stimulus; effect 
B)  stimulus; sensor 
C)  effect; sensor 
D)  sensor; stimulus

Question 14

What blood vessel brings blood that is high in CO2 to the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  vena cava 
B)  pulmonary vein 
C)  aorta 
D)  pulmonary artery 
A)  vena cava 
B)  pulmonary vein 
C)  aorta 
D)  pulmonary artery

Question 15

In homeostasis, which organ system's central role is to remove liquid wastes and detoxification of chemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive system 
B)  respiratory system 
C)  immune system 
D)  urinary system 
A)  digestive system 
B)  respiratory system 
C)  immune system 
D)  urinary system

Question 16

In the future, blood glucose levels may be monitored through fitness trackers by measuring

Accepted Answer

A)  blood samples. 
B)  metabolites in the moisture of the skin. 
C)  via a Bluetooth patch that accesses the bloodstream. 
D)  sugars in the saliva. 
A)  blood samples. 
B)  metabolites in the moisture of the skin. 
C)  via a Bluetooth patch that accesses the bloodstream. 
D)  sugars in the saliva.

Question 17

Which element of a Fitbit smartwatch converts distance traveled to the number of steps taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  barometer 
B)  photoplethysmography 
C)  accelerometer 
D)  PurePulse 
A)  barometer 
B)  photoplethysmography 
C)  accelerometer 
D)  PurePulse

Question 18

There are four major fuel sources used to generate energy for muscle cells. Provide two of these fuel sources.

Accepted Answer

Two of the major fuel sources used to ge

Question 19

The ______ take information and send it to the ______, where it is integrated and processed.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory neurons; interneurons 
B)  interneurons; motor neurons 
C)  motor neurons; interneurons 
D)  sensory neurons; motor neurons 
A)  sensory neurons; interneurons 
B)  interneurons; motor neurons 
C)  motor neurons; interneurons 
D)  sensory neurons; motor neurons

Question 20

Hormones are classified as either steroid or peptide hormones. Which of the following explains the differences between the two classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steroid hormones are lipid based and pass through the membrane; peptide hormones are protein based and bind to cell surface receptors. 
B)  Steroid hormones are protein based and pass through the membrane; peptide hormones are steroid based and bind to cell surface receptors. 
C)  Steroid hormones are lipid based and bind to cell surface receptors; peptide hormones are protein based and pass through the membrane. 
D)  There are no major differences. Steroid and peptide hormones are both protein based and pass through the membrane. 
A)  Steroid hormones are lipid based and pass through the membrane; peptide hormones are protein based and bind to cell surface receptors. 
B)  Steroid hormones are protein based and pass through the membrane; peptide hormones are steroid based and bind to cell surface receptors. 
C)  Steroid hormones are lipid based and bind to cell surface receptors; peptide hormones are protein based and pass through the membrane. 
D)  There are no major differences. Steroid and peptide hormones are both protein based and pass through the membrane.

Which organ system's role is to protect the exterior of the body?

There are three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. What is the function of the capillaries?

In homeostasis, the ______ system is responsible for detecting and responding to stimuli from the environment.

Of the following, which one includes all the others listed?

Which of the following can function as an individual unit, but when combined can form complex structures?

In a blood pressure reading of 119/78, which number would represent the pressure in the arteries during the time the ventricles are relaxed?

The muscular system works with the skeletal system for movement. It also plays a role in

Photoplethysmography detects the flow of blood through the ______ in the wrist.

What is the function of Barometer, a smartwatch sensor function?

What is the endocrine function of the thymus?

Four people work out daily and compare their heart fitness scores from their Fitbit device. Based on their resting bpm, which person has the healthiest respiratory system? The person with ______ bpm.

Which element of a Fitbit smartwatch detects the vertical movement of climbing stairs?

Thinking about a negative feedback system, the is the condition being measured and the is the target of the actions of the control center.

What blood vessel brings blood that is high in CO₂ to the heart?

In homeostasis, which organ system's central role is to remove liquid wastes and detoxification of chemicals?

In the future, blood glucose levels may be monitored through fitness trackers by measuring

Which element of a Fitbit smartwatch converts distance traveled to the number of steps taken?

There are four major fuel sources used to generate energy for muscle cells. Provide two of these fuel sources.

The take information and send it to the , where it is integrated and processed.

Hormones are classified as either steroid or peptide hormones. Which of the following explains the differences between the two classes?

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Which organ system's role is to protect the exterior of the body?

There are three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. What is the function of the capillaries?

In homeostasis, the ______ system is responsible for detecting and responding to stimuli from the environment.

Of the following, which one includes all the others listed?

Which of the following can function as an individual unit, but when combined can form complex structures?

In a blood pressure reading of 119/78, which number would represent the pressure in the arteries during the time the ventricles are relaxed?

The muscular system works with the skeletal system for movement. It also plays a role in

Photoplethysmography detects the flow of blood through the ______ in the wrist.

What is the function of Barometer, a smartwatch sensor function?

What is the endocrine function of the thymus?

Four people work out daily and compare their heart fitness scores from their Fitbit device. Based on their resting bpm, which person has the healthiest respiratory system? The person with ______ bpm.

Which element of a Fitbit smartwatch detects the vertical movement of climbing stairs?

Thinking about a negative feedback system, the ______ is the condition being measured and the ______ is the target of the actions of the control center.

What blood vessel brings blood that is high in CO2 to the heart?

In homeostasis, which organ system's central role is to remove liquid wastes and detoxification of chemicals?

In the future, blood glucose levels may be monitored through fitness trackers by measuring

Which element of a Fitbit smartwatch converts distance traveled to the number of steps taken?

There are four major fuel sources used to generate energy for muscle cells. Provide two of these fuel sources.

The ______ take information and send it to the ______, where it is integrated and processed.

Hormones are classified as either steroid or peptide hormones. Which of the following explains the differences between the two classes?

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Thinking about a negative feedback system, the is the condition being measured and the is the target of the actions of the control center.

What blood vessel brings blood that is high in CO₂ to the heart?

The take information and send it to the , where it is integrated and processed.