Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1

In a negative feedback loop used to maintain homeostasis, which of the following terms is NOT likely to be used?

Select one of the following:

set point
integrating center
keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium
effector

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

1

The organ that best regulates body temperature is the

Select one of the following:

skin
brain
kidney
heart

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

Most often, the integrating center in a feedback loop will be located within the _______.

Select one of the following:

peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
effectors
heart

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

Homeostasis is best conceived as a state of

Select one of the following:

negative feedback
positive feedback
dynamic constancy
hormone and nerve regulation

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

1

Which of the following is NOT a primary tissue?

Select one of the following:

Connective
Epithelial
Squamous
Nervous

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Select one of the following:

Mammary glands
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Prostate

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

1

The scattered fibrous protein characteristic of many connective tissues is

Select one of the following:

dentin
keratin
cartilage
collagen

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

1

The skin secretes sweat, and thus is an exocrine organ. It is also considered an endocrine gland because it

Select one of the following:

synthesizes and secretes sebum
synthesizes and secretes vitamin D
stores and releases fat
plays an important role in our immune functioning

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

Like most physiological parameters, blood pH is very tightly regulated and rarely falls outside the narrow range of 7.35-7.45 in healthy individuals.

Select one of the following:

Always true
Sometimes true
Never true

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

Positive feedback loops have antagonistic effectors that work together to continuously move a particular variable toward a set point.

Select one of the following:

Always true
Sometimes true
Never true

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

Organs possess all four types of tissue.

Select one of the following:

Always true
Sometimes true
Never true

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

1

When the level of calcium ions in our blood strays too far away from the set point, more of the hormone calcitonin is released from the parathyroid glands.

Select one of the following:

Always true
Sometimes true
Never true

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

1

Pluripotent stem cells can divide, grow and differentiate into any specialized type of cell in the body.

Select one of the following:

Always true
Sometimes true
Never true

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

1

A primary function of an organ system is to maintain homeostasis.

Select one of the following:

Always true
Sometimes true
Never true

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

1

Check all the statements that are true regarding the diagram.

Select one or more of the following:

When moving from a reclining to a standing position, gravity causes a drop in blood pressure in the head.
Pressure receptors in blood vessels signal the central nervous system when there is a significant change in blood pressure.
In this reflex, the pressure receptors are the effectors.
If this reflex does not function properly, a person may faint due to lack of blood flow to the brain.
Increased heart rate, leads to increased cardiac output, which raises blood pressure.

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Self-quiz for Ch 1

Chapter 1 Quiz

Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1 of 15

In a negative feedback loop used to maintain homeostasis, which of the following terms is NOT likely to be used?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

The organ that best regulates body temperature is the

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

Most often, the integrating center in a feedback loop will be located within the _______.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

Homeostasis is best conceived as a state of

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary tissue?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

The scattered fibrous protein characteristic of many connective tissues is

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

The skin secretes sweat, and thus is an exocrine organ. It is also considered an endocrine gland because it

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

Like most physiological parameters, blood pH is very tightly regulated and rarely falls outside the narrow range of 7.35-7.45 in healthy individuals.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

Positive feedback loops have antagonistic effectors that work together to continuously move a particular variable toward a set point.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

Organs possess all four types of tissue.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

When the level of calcium ions in our blood strays too far away from the set point, more of the hormone calcitonin is released from the parathyroid glands.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

Pluripotent stem cells can divide, grow and differentiate into any specialized type of cell in the body.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

A primary function of an organ system is to maintain homeostasis.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

Check all the statements that are true regarding the diagram.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation