Biomed 100 Practice Quiz
Chapter 1, Spring 2008
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  1. Of the items on the following list, the most complex level of organization is the...
    1. atom
    2. cell
    3. tissue
      4.
    4. molecule

  2. By definition, metabolism includes...
    1. processes in which molecules are synthesized ("built up").
    2. processes in which molecules are decomposed ("broken down").
    3. processes in which ATP molecules are produced.
    4. all chemical processes in an organism.
      5.

  3. In which one of the following is the system least correctly matched with its normal, natural function?
    1. support - skeletal
    2. integumentary - absorption
      3.
    3. cardiovascular - transport
    4. movement - muscular
    5. urinary - excretion

  4. In the word anatomy, -tom- means...
    1. cut
      2.
    2. atom
    3. body
    4. function
    5. knowledge

  5. True or false? Food may be used for as energy source and to "build up" cells and tissues, with the energy source being "higher priority."
    1. True.
      2.
    2. False.

  6. Normally, approximately _?_% of the Calories consumed in any given day become heat without first having been used for movement, active transport, etc.
    1. 0%
    2. 10%
    3. 40%
    4. 60%
      5.
    5. 75%

  7. Millimeters of mercury (mm. Hg.) are units commonly used to measure and express...
    1. enzyme activity
    2. concentrations of electrolytes in body fluids
    3. cell diameter under isotonic conditions
    4. cell diameter under hypertonic or hypotonic conditions
    5. pressures, such as blood pressure or oxygen pressure in air
      6.