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Bio 10A:Functions of Systems in Organisms (Ch 37 - HOLT)

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Tissue that is specialized to cover the inner and outer surfaces of the internal organs is called
a.
epithelial tissue.
c.
muscle tissue.
b.
connective tissue.
d.
nerve tissue.
 

 2. 
Tightly connected cells that are arranged in flat sheets are characteristic of
a.
epithelial tissue.
c.
muscle tissue.
b.
connective tissue.
d.
nerve tissue.
 

 3. 
Connective tissue includes
a.
tendons.
c.
fat.
b.
blood.
d.
All of the above
 

 4. 
Muscle tissue functions to move
a.
blood.
c.
bones.
b.
food in the digestive tract.
d.
All of the above
 

 5. 
Of the following, the structure that is not part of the axial skeleton is the
a.
backbone.
c.
rib cage.
b.
pectoral girdle.
d.
skull.
 

 6. 
The type of bone that provides the greatest strength for support is
a.
spongy bone.
c.
compact bone.
b.
chitinous bone.
d.
marrow bone.
 

 7. 
The periosteum is the tough exterior membrane that surrounds bones and that contains
a.
blood vessels.
c.
spongy bone.
b.
osteocytes.
d.
red bone marrow.
 
 
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 8. 
Refer to the illustration above. The structure labeled C is a
a.
nerve.
c.
muscle.
b.
blood vessel.
d.
ligament.
 

 9. 
compact bone : periosteum ::
a.
periosteum : compact bone
c.
spongy bone : marrow
b.
compact bone : spongy bone
d.
marrow : spongy bone
 

 10. 
The loss of bone density that may occur in the later years of life is called
a.
menopause.
c.
bone fractures.
b.
bone replacement.
d.
osteoporosis.
 
 
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 11. 
Refer to the illustration above. The joint shown in A is an example of a
a.
suture joint.
c.
pivot joint.
b.
ball-and-socket joint.
d.
plant joint.
 

 12. 
A muscle can
a.
push a bone.
b.
pull a bone.
c.
both push and pull a bone simultaneously.
d.
sometimes push and sometimes pull a bone.
 

 13. 
Muscles that function by bending joints, such as the biceps, are categorized as
a.
flexors.
c.
extensors.
b.
abductors.
d.
adductors.
 

 14. 
Muscle cells are able to exert force by
a.
converting ADP and organic phosphate into ATP.
b.
interfering with the forces of gravity and friction.
c.
rapidly relaxing the muscle fibers.
d.
pulling on surrounding tissues.
 

 15. 
flexors : bend ::
a.
immovable joints : bend
b.
slightly movable joints : be immovable
c.
extensors : straighten
d.
sutures : move a great deal
 

 16. 
Actin and myosin
a.
are found in the sarcomeres.
c.
interact during muscle contraction.
b.
are proteins.
d.
All of the above
 

 17. 
Repeating units of myosin and actin filaments bound by two Z lines are
a.
muscles.
c.
sarcomeres.
b.
myofibrils.
d.
extensors.
 

 18. 
sarcomere contractions : ATP ::
a.
Z lines : actin and myosin
b.
actin and myosin : sarcomeres
c.
muscle forces : number of Z lines
d.
muscle movement : muscle fibers contracting
 

 19. 
Aerobic activities
a.
are best for increasing muscle size and strength.
b.
produce ATP more efficiently than glycolysis.
c.
use up glycogen stores quickly.
d.
prevent myosin and actin linkages in muscles.
 

 20. 
If you want to increase the size and strength of your muscles, the best type of exercise is
a.
anaerobic.
c.
resistance.
b.
aerobic.
d.
None of the above
 

 21. 
The lower portion of the skin is
a.
the dermis.
c.
the functional layer of skin.
b.
sensitive to heat and cold.
d.
All of the above
 

 22. 
Keratin
a.
is a waterproof protein.
c.
is a skin pigment.
b.
fills dead cells in the dermis.
d.
All of the above
 

 23. 
Hair and nails are produced by the cells of the
a.
dermis.
c.
subcutaneous glands.
b.
subcutaneous level.
d.
epidermis.
 

 24. 
A skin disorder caused by blockage of oil glands is called
a.
acne.
c.
osteoporosis.
b.
carcinoma.
d.
psoriasis.
 

 25. 
The most dangerous skin cancers are called
a.
malignant keratomas.
c.
third-degree sunburn.
b.
malignant melanomas.
d.
acne.
 



 
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