Biomed 100 Practice Quiz
Chapter 1, Fall 2006
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  1. Given the following key:
    1 = cell
    2 = organ
    3 = tissue
    4 = molecule
    Which one of the following is in the correct sequence from simplest to most complex?
    1. 1-2-3-4
    2. 2-3-4-1
    3. 3-2-1-4
    4. 4-1-3-2
      5.
    5. 4-3-1-2

  2. The _?_ and _?_ are specialized as the transport systems of the body.
    1. digestive system and urinary system
    2. lymphatic system and urinary system
    3. cardiovascular system and urinary system
    4. cardiovascular system and lymphatic system
      5.
    5. cardiovascular system and digestive system

  3. Which of the following refers to layers or masses of cells that have a common function?
    1. organs
    2. systems
    3. tissues
      4.
    4. chromatin
    5. organelles

  4. Which one of the following lists contains the three (3) most common chemical substances in the body?
    1. water, oxygen, carbon dioxide
    2. water, protein, carbohydrates
    3. water, electrolytes, carbohydrates
    4. water, protein, triglycerides (fats)
      5.
    5. oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbohydrates

  5. While in the anatomical position...
    1. the subject is standing with feet parallel to each other
    2. the head is level with eyes looking forward
    3. the arms are at sides of body with palms facing medially
    4. both A. and B.
      5.
    5. all of the above

  6. _?_ is the passage of substances through various body membranes.
    1. mitosis
    2. anabolism
    3. catabolism
    4. absorption
      5.
    5. circulation

  7. According to the principle of homeostasis, conditions within the body such as temperature or pH of body fluids are allowed to fluctuate greatly.
    1. True.
    2. False.
      3.

  8. The thoracic cavity...
    1. is inferior to the abdominopelvic cavity
    2. is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm
      3.
    3. contains the heart, lungs, and spinal cord
    4. all of the above
    5. none of the above

  9. Excretion is best described as the removal of _?_ from the body and it is accomplished mainly by the _?_ system.
    1. wastes / urinary
      2.
    2. wastes / digestive
    3. wastes / cardiovascular
    4. dead cells / digestive
    5. dead cells / lymphatic

  10. Pressure is most generally defined as the application of _?_ to a surface.
    1. heat
    2. force
      3.
    3. oxygen
    4. any gas
    5. any liquid

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