Deck 26: Animal Organization and Homeostasis

Question 1

Simple squamous epithelium has:

A)A single layer of cube-shaped cells
B)A single layer of column-shaped cells
C)A single layer of flat cells
D)Many layers of cube-shaped cells
E)Many layers of flat cells

Answer 1

C
Explanation: Simple squamous epithelium,such as that lining the air spaces of the lungs and the lumen (open cavity)of blood vessels,is composed of a single layer of fl attened cells attached to the basement membrane.

Question 2

The kidneys are at what level of biological organization?

A)Cellular
B)Organ
C)Tissue
D)Organism
E)Organ system

Answer 2

B
Explanation: The kidneys are made up of a group of tissues working together.This places them at the organ level of biological organization.

Question 3

Which of the following tissue type forms the external lining of organs?

A)Skeletal
B)Cardiovascular
C)Nervous
D)Epithelial
E)Connective

Answer 3

D
Explanation: Epithelial tissue forms the external and internal lining of many organs.

Question 4

If you were studying several organs working together to perform a particular function,you would be studying:

A)A cell system
B)A tissue system
C)An organism system
D)An organ system
E)A metabolic system

Question 5

Which of the following levels of biological organization is the most inclusive?

A)A tissue
B)An organ
C)An organism
D)An organ system
E)A cell

Question 6

Collagen and elastic fibers are found in _________ tissue.

A)Epithelial
B)Muscle
C)Nerve
D)Connective
E)Simple squamous

Question 7

In order for organisms to maintain homeostasis by reversing a change that has occurred they will use:

A)Positive feedback
B)Neutral feedback
C)Negative feedback
D)Almost no energy
E)A control center to detect the change in the environment.

Question 8

Which type of epithelial tissue sweeps impurities across the surface of the cell membrane?

A)Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
B)Simple squamous
C)Simple columnar
D)Simple cuboidal
E)Stratified squamous

Question 9

If you were looking through a microscope at epithelial tissue which appeared to be layered but all the cells touch the basement membrane,you would be looking at:

A)Squamous epithelium
B)Stratified epithelium
C)Cuboidal epithelium
D)Simple columnar epithelium
E)Pseudostratified epithelium

Question 10

Figure: Learning Outcome: 26.01.01 State the levels of biological organization with reference to a particular organ system.
Section: 26.01
Topic: Body Orientation and Tissues
This figure shows the levels of biological organization.What does "c" represent?

A)An organ
B)An organ system
C)A tissue
D)A cell
E)An organism

Question 11

A group of similar cells performing a specific function are known as:

A)An organ
B)An organism
C)A tissue
D)An organ system
E)A cell

Question 12

Glands are primarily made of connective tissue.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a basic type of tissue?

A)Muscular
B)Nervous
C)Reproductive
D)Epithelial
E)Connective

Question 14

If you were studying a type of tissue that lacks a direct blood supply and heals very slowly you would be studying which of the following?

A)Cartilage
B)Bone
C)Muscle
D)Epithelium
E)Nerve

Question 15

If you were a biologist studying connective tissue,which of the following types of tissue would you not be interested in studying?

A)Adipose
B)Blood
C)Bone
D)Cuboidal
E)Cartilage

Question 16

Animals which get their heat from the outside environment are referred to as:

A)Homeothermic
B)Endothermic
C)Adipothermic
D)Ectothermic
E)Integuthermic

Question 17

Figure: Learning Outcome: 26.01.01 State the levels of biological organization with reference to a particular organ system.
Section: 26.01
Topic: Body Orientation and Tissues
This figure shows the levels of biological organization.What does "b" represent?

A)A tissue
B)An organ system
C)A cell
D)An organism
E)An organ

Question 18

Figure: Learning Outcome: 26.01.01 State the levels of biological organization with reference to a particular organ system.
Section: 26.01
Topic: Body Orientation and Tissues
This figure shows the levels of biological organization.What does "d" represent?

A)A tissue
B)An organ system
C)A cell
D)An organism
E)An organ

Question 19

If you were a biologist and you were studying organisms which rely on heat produced from within,you would be studying which of the following?

A)Pseudotherms
B)Endotherms
C)Adipotherms
D)Ectotherms
E)Integutherms

Question 20

A doctor is studying a type of tissue which forms the external and internal lining of many organs and covers the surface of the body.Based on this information,you would conclude that he or she is studying this type of tissue:

A)Muscular
B)Nervous
C)Excretory
D)Epithelial
E)Connective

Question 21

Which neural structure conducts the nerve impulse away from the cell body?

A)Dendrite
B)Ganglion
C)Neuroglia
D)Axon
E)All of these structures conduct the nerve impulse away from the cell body.

Question 22

Much of the sensory information from the outside world is received via this system:

A)The endocrine
B)The digestive
C)The immune
D)The integumentary
E)The muscular

Question 23

A biologist is studying muscle tissue which is voluntary,which of the following muscle types is he or she studying?

A)Smooth
B)Intercalated
C)Cardiac
D)Stratified
E)Skeletal

Question 24

Where in the human body would you expect to find smooth muscle?

A)Attached to bones
B)In the heart
C)Associated with tendons
D)The digestive system
E)Associated with nerves

Question 25

Of the following types of tissue,which one is composed of stratified squamous epithelium?

A)Dermis
B)Adipose
C)Subcutaneous
D)Basement
E)Epidermis

Question 26

Maintaining a stable internal body environment is referred to as homeostasis.

Question 27

Which of the following would be considered a type of loose connective tissue?

A)Tendons
B)Adipose
C)Ligaments
D)Cartilage
E)Bone

Question 28

Which of the following is not a basic function of the skin?

A)It helps the animal obtain energy
B)It protects from physical trauma
C)It protects from pathogen infection
D)It prevents water loss
E)It provides sensory input

Question 29

A biologist is studying the deepest layer of skin which is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue.Based on this information,you would conclude that he or she is studying which layer of or associated with the skin?

A)Dermis
B)Cuboidal
C)Subcutaneous
D)Basement
E)Epidermis

Question 30

Which of the following systems is useful in processing and absorbing nutrients?

A)Respiratory system
B)Digestive system
C)Lymphatic system
D)Urinary system
E)Reproductive system

Question 31

Which type of muscle is unstriated and involuntary?

A)Skeletal
B)Smooth
C)Cardiac
D)Cartilage
E)Intercalated

Question 32

The system which is responsible for collecting extra fluid from the tissues and returning it to the cardiovascular system is the:

A)Respiratory system
B)Digestive system
C)Lymphatic system
D)Urinary system
E)Reproductive system

Question 33

Which type of tissue will have cells bound end to end at intercalated disks?

A)Smooth muscle
B)Skeletal muscle
C)Cardiac muscle
D)Stratified muscle
E)Intercalated muscle

Question 34

Which of the following body systems is largely responsible for secreting chemicals that serve as relatively slow-acting messengers between body parts?

A)The nervous system
B)The endocrine system
C)The lymphatic system
D)The cardiovascular system
E)The digestive system

Question 35

If you were studying the functions of the skeletal system,which of the following would not be a subject of your studies?

A)The production of red blood cells
B)The storage of calcium
C)Protection
D)Movement
E)Receiving sensory input from the outside world

Question 36

Muscles are connected to bones by:

A)Nerve tissue
B)Epithelial tissue
C)Ligaments
D)Tendons
E)A basement membrane

Question 37

Which is the extension of a neuron that conducts signals toward the cell body?

A)Dendrite
B)Axon
C)Intercalated disk
D)Myelin
E)Nucleus

Question 38

You are studying the differences between male and female humans.Based on your studies,which of the following systems vary the most in structure and function between males and females?

A)The nervous system
B)The cardiovascular system
C)The digestive system
D)The reproductive system
E)The immune system

Question 39

Which is not a correct pairing of term and function?

A)Adipose-stored fat
B)Ligament-connect bone to bone
C)Platelets-fight infection
D)Red blood cells-transport oxygen
E)Hyaline cartilage-protect the ends of bones

Question 40

Which of the following is not a function of the neuroglia?

A)They support neurons
B)They help neurons divide
C)They engulf bacteria
D)They form myelin
E)They nourish neurons

Question 41

If you were studying the systems that control and regulate homeostasis in the human body you would most likely be studying which two systems?

A)Digestive and respiratory
B)Endocrine and reproductive
C)Nervous and endocrine
D)Lymphatic and muscular
E)Cardiovascular and nervous

Question 42

As we age the collagen fibers in the dermis decrease resulting in wrinkles.

Question 43

Ruth's daughter became very ill while visiting family over Christmas break.She rushed her daughter to the emergency room where the doctor performed a spinal tab.He withdrew 100cc of cerebrospinal fluid in order to determine if Ruth's daughter had Meningitis,a bacterial infection of the cerebrospinal fluid.Which neuroglial cells would be elevated if there was a bacterial infection?

A)Microglia
B)Astrocytes
C)Oligodendrocytes
D)Neurons
E)Platelets

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?

A)Muscular tissue that is specialized to contract
B)The human body temperature is always maintained close to 37 ^$\circ$ C (98.6 ^$\circ$ F)
C)There is more red blood cells than white blood cells
D)An organism is limited in how high it can jump
E)Tendons connect muscle to bone

Question 45

A patient comes to the doctor with symptoms resembling a bacterial infection within their cerebrospinal fluid.A malfunction of which of the following cells is most likely to blame for this condition?

A)Microglia
B)Astrocytes
C)Dendrites
D)Oligodendrocytes
E)Neuron

Question 46

Figure:
This figure shows a model of the negative feedback mechanism.What does "c" represent?

A)Stimulus
B)Homeostasis
C)Control center
D)Sensor
E)Effect

Question 47

If you were studying the part of the brain which controls the temperature in the body you would be studying the:

A)Pituitary gland
B)Frontal lobe
C)Temporal lobe
D)Cerebellum
E)Hypothalamus

Question 48

Carl was recently involved in a motorcycle accident.He was traveling 25 mph and had his motorcycle slide out underneath him due to wet leaves in the road.Consequently,he slid for thirty feet,across the pavement before he stopped in the grass.Which of the following situation will he most likely suffer due to his accident?

A)He would most likely suffer some damage to his skeletal system.If he broke a bone it would cause the stored sodium to leak into the blood stream resulting in an increase in blood pressure.
B)He would most likely suffer damage to his digestive system as a result of sliding across the pavement.The system would then be unable to properly digest nutrients and build new blood cells to repair the damage.
C)He would suffer damage to his integumentary system due to sliding across the pavement.If he destroyed the epidermis,his stored layer of adipose tissue would be removed.This would lead to a decrease in his body's ability to regulate heat loss.
D)He would suffer damage to his integumentary system due to sliding across the pavement.If he destroyed the dermis he would not be able to produce melanocytes until this layer of tissue healeD.
E)He would suffer damage to his integumentary system due to sliding across the pavement.If he destroyed the dermis,his stored layer of adipose tissue would be removed.This would lead to a decrease in his body's ability to regulate heat loss.

Question 49

The heart,lungs,and blood vessels make up the cardiovascular system.

Question 50

Figure:
This figure shows a model of the negative feedback mechanism.What does "b" represent?

A)Control center
B)Effect
C)Stimulus
D)Sensor
E)Homeostasis

Question 51

What is not an adaptation the kangaroo rat has to enable its survival in a very dry environment?

A)Short,straight air passages
B)Fur to prevent evaporative water loss at the skin
C)Highly hypertonic urine
D)Dry feces
E)Production of metabolic water

Question 52

Figure:
This figure shows a model of the negative feedback mechanism.What does "a" represent?

A)Stimulus
B)Homeostasis
C)Control center
D)Sensor
E)Effect

Question 53

Which of the following body systems can an individual live without?

A)Reproductive
B)Urinary
C)Respiratory
D)Integumentary
E)Endocrine

Question 54

The osmoregulatory organs of earthworms are called

A)hearts
B)kidneys
C)contractile vacuoles
D)brains
E)nephridia

Question 55

Which of the following systems does not contribute to homeostasis?

A)The digestive system
B)The cardiovascular system
C)The respiratory system
D)The endocrine system
E)All systems contribute to homeostasis

Question 56

The kangaroo rat does not need to drink water.

Question 57

If you were studying the type of homeostasis which keeps the internal environment constant you would be studying:

A)A sensor feedback mechanism
B)A negative feedback mechanism
C)A control center feedback mechanism
D)A positive feedback mechanism
E)A stimulus feedback mechanism

Question 58

Which of the following features are found in cardiac tissue?

A)Striated cells with multiple nuclei,is involuntary,helps move blood throughout the body
B)Striated cells with a single nuclei in each,are involuntary,helps move blood throughout the body
C)Cells have no striations,involuntary fibers,helps move blood throughout the body
D)Striated cells with a single nuclei,voluntary,helps move blood throughout the body
E)Branching striated cells that have a single nuclei,voluntary,helps move blood throughout the body

Question 59

Which of the following does not belong to a negative feedback mechanism?

A)A sensor
B)A stimulus
C)A matrix
D)A control center
E)An effect

Question 60

Figure:
This figure shows a model of the negative feedback mechanism.What does "d" represent?

A)Stimulus
B)Homeostasis
C)Control center
D)Sensor
E)Effect

Question 61

Study the following feedback loops and determine where the following effect should be placed.
Effect: blood vessels dilate and sweat glands secrete sweat

A)Temperature above normal - sensor - control center - 98.6 set point - _______ - negative feedback
B)Temperature above normal - sensor - control center - 98.6 set point - _______ - positive feedback
C)Temperature above normal - sensor - control center - 88.6 set point - _______ - negative feedback
D)Temperature below normal - sensor - control center - 98.6 set point - _______ - negative feedback
E)Temperature below normal - sensor - control center - 88.6 set point - _______ - negative feedback

Question 62

Tom was admitted to the emergency room last week complaining of abdominal pain.He was diagnosed with a serious infection of his abdominal cavity.At the tissue level,which of the following scenarios is the most likely cause of his abdominal pain and infection?

A)The gap junctions between Tom's nerve cells are blocked resulting in a backup of neural impulses.This is what is causing the pain in his abdominal cavity.
B)Tom most likely ruptured the gap junctions that hold the epithelial cells together in his intestines allowing the contents to leak into the abdominal cavity.
C)The tight junctions that hold the epithelial cells together in Tom's intestines are not creating a solid barrier.This is allowing the gastric juices in his intestinal tract to leak into the abdominal cavity.
D)The pH of Tom's stomach dropped leading to increased acidity levels.The stomach is not accustomed to high acidity levels resulting in Tom's pain.
E)The adhesion junctions in the intestinal wall were stretched out,allowing the contents of Tom's intestinal tract to leak into the abdominal cavity.This is what caused the pain he was experiencing.

Question 63

Which of the following body system is not essential to the survival of the organism?

A)Endocrine system
B)Nervous system
C)Integumentary system
D)Urinary system
E)Reproductive system